Everything Works!!

Rating: 10/10 (1 August 2014)

"Guardians of the Galaxy" is easily the most exciting and pleasant surprise of the year. Personally, I was hooked the minute I saw the preview which gave us hints of the fun coming our way. Fighting over a walkman, mocking the superhero's name, and that irreverent raccoon. Of course, there's no way to dislike anything Zoe Saldana does, and there is much, much more to love here.
This movie appears to be paying homage to a few science fiction classics, particularly the original freshness and humor that made "Star Wars" such a legendary title. Star Lord joins forces with some impulsive characters and try to stop the evil forces from grabbing this magical and powerful sphere that can alter the universe.
It's hard to describe the film. It suffices to say that it's an exciting ride from beginning to end because it has action, some sensational special effects, killer funny lines, introduces terrific characters that come across as sensitive, human, and heroic. There are beautiful spaceships, and everyone is literally and figuratively having a blast.
You will laugh, be moved, root for the various heroes, never get tired of the "one-line" tree man. The voice work by Bradley Cooper is as good as Robin Williams' deranged Genie in "Aladdin", and can anyone complain about having Glenn Close and John C. Reiley in the same movie? And to be top everything there is the terrific scene at the end of the credits.