Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)

"Guardians of the Galaxy" is a sci-fi comedy with a wicked music track featuring hits from the '60s and '70s.

It also has some great charisma from the cast.

The team-up of an ensemble cast, a diverse and often random assortment of characters coming together to achieve a common goal or mission, has been done many times before in "The Magnificent Seven," "Ocean's Eleven," and "The Italian Job."

However, it's never been done by a walking tree named Groot, a potty-mouthed raccoon with a gun fetish, and a couple of green aliens.

Honestly, the plot and villain are kind of standard MCU fare, but what's special is the way the characters are all uniquely interesting, and even more interesting together, interacting off each other.

Plus, did I mention the kick-ass music? The songs were carefully curated and played on set to help "the actors and the camera operators find the perfect groove for the shot."



You should not watch Guardians of the Galaxy if...

• You are under the age of 13, as it contains some violence and adult humor.
• You don't enjoy Marvel superhero movies.
• You prefer realistic or historical films over science fiction.
• You are sensitive to frequent action scenes and loud noises.
• You do not appreciate plots that involve outer space and alien races.

Whats the deal with...
Warning: The following may contain spoilers:

What's the deal with "Guardians of the Galaxy"? I mean, you have a tree who only knows three words, and he's arguably the most eloquent character in the whole film! And a raccoon with a machine gun... the last time I saw a raccoon in my trash, all he was armed with was a bad attitude and a leftover pizza slice. And the main character, Peter Quill, he's a human zipping around outer space listening to 70's hits like he's on a cosmic road trip. Forget Uber, where do I sign up for that intergalactic taxi service? And seriously, how is that Walkman's battery still going after all these years? I can’t even keep my phone charged for a day.

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Star Trek (2009)

Directed by J.J. Abrams, "Star Trek" follows the compelling voyage of the USS Enterprise exploring the galaxy. Like "Guardians of the Galaxy," the film effortlessly combines humor, action, and heart. If you enjoyed the group dynamic and space adventure themes of the Guardians, you'll likely be a fan of this resurgence of the Star Trek franchise.

Serenity (2005)

If you loved the fun, camaraderie, and space exploration in "Guardians of the Galaxy," you might get a kick out of "Serenity." It is a continuation of the cult-hit TV show "Firefly" and offers a lot of the same interspecies group dynamic, quick dialogue, and thrilling action sequences that fans of Guardians come to love.

The Avengers (2012):

If you enjoyed "Guardians of the Galaxy," you might appreciate "The Avengers." Directed by Joss Whedon, the film is a hallmark of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, bringing together prominent superheroes with distinctive powers, much like "Guardians of the Galaxy." Their formidable team and engaging storyline will definitely leave you wanting more.

Thor: Ragnarok (2017):

Directed by Taika Waititi, "Thor: Ragnarok" presents a fresh and vibrant side of the Marvel Cinematic Universe like "Guardians of the Galaxy." With its fantastic synthesis of humor, space travel, and comic book action, the film brims with lighthearted fun amongst the interstellar escapades, making it a strong contender for a Guardians fan.

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