A Movie Worth Grooting For

Rating: 10/10 (13 August 2014)

I went to this movie with what I thought were bloated expectations. I figured the best parts were injected into the trailers and the rest of the movie would be a disappointing failure. Boy was I wrong. I actually got more than what I bargained for. Not only was the movie entertaining and fast paced, it was really funny. The CGI effects were tastefully infused and not overwhelming. Normally the overuse of CGI is employed to keep rotten movies out of the trash-heap. Unlike other "Marvel" adventures, the bygone methodologies embraced by 'Guardians', rendered CGI as not really being needed. Whenever movies embrace 'old school' techniques, high qualities in acting, writing, directing and scoring can really shine. Don't get me wrong, "Guardians of Galaxy" did have its fare share of special effects – but they did not take center-stage. This is one 'Marvel' movie I will see again. And when the sequel is made, I have less of a problem paying to see "Part II" than some of the other dribble out there. One of the best this year.