Guardians Unite!

Rating: 9/10 (8 August 2015)

Guardians of the Galaxy (2014): Dir: James Gunn / Cast: Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista / Voices: Vin Diesel, Bradley Cooper: Creative and imaginative comic book fantasy about putting aside differences and uniting for the better good. Plot doesn't matter for it is just a series of spectacular action scenes in their most senseless manner. Chris Pratt plays Star Lord whose mother died when he was a boy then he is sucked into space. He grows to appreciate old music and just plainly tick off anyone within reach. Zoe Saldana plays a green skin woman who would be the envy of Captain Kirk. She flees the enemy in hopes of turning the tables. That would involve an orb that can blow them into orbit if they open it. Dave Bautista plays an inmate whom Pratt and Saldana meet in prison and he wants to avenge the death of his family. He initially targets Saldana since it is practically her blood but he will learn to form an alliance. Vin Diesel voices a tree creature of few words but constant surprise and pleasantness. His name is Groot and that is stated throughout the film. He also has the greatest climatic payoff in the film. Bradley Cooper voices Rocket Raccoon whose negative attitude shelters manic energy and resources. Director James Gunn is accompanied with a flimsy screenplay that pays off with hilarious dialogue and a constant array of special effects that bring life to a variety of odd characters. Its theme addresses those of us whose scars have turned us anti social and the connections and common grounds that can heal us together. That is where the true superhero power comes from. Score: 9 / 10