The Marvel Universe expands again in film with Guardians of the Galaxy, based on the lesser known comic book series in the seventies, however things will change once moviegoers discover it's charm and heart in a film that's a well written space comic adventure, does not take itself seriously and the characters know how to make fun of themselves.
The team is lead by Peter Quill (Chris Pratt), a bounty hunter who was abducted as a child after a tragedy befall him. He is joined by green-skinned humanoid Gamora (Zoe Saldana whose features of her character echoes her most popular one, Neyteri of Avatar), a genetically mutated raccoon Rocket (Bradley Cooper in an unrecognizable yet excellent vocal performance) and a tough yet gentle treelike creature Groot (voiced by Vin Diesel channeling his earlier The Iron Giant animated character with a heart). Oscar nominees Glenn Close, Djimon Hounsou and John C. Reilly as well as Oscar winner Benicio Del Toro, whose character of The Collector was introduced at the end credits of Thor: The Dark World also join in the fun.
With pop culture references, music that ventures into Quentin Tarantino territory and great visual effects amidst a sea of colors; Guardians of the Galaxy is the freshest and most fun popcorn flick so far for the summer movie season of 2014. I can know say that right after The Avengers, Marvel Studios are at it's best when they make ensemble films such as this.
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