Guardians of the Galaxy looks to be a summer smash in the US, and a winter wonder here in Australia. It's expected to send box office sales soaring, and keep the critics happy too. So of course I'll be going in with very high expectations.
So what am I expecting?
From the plot: A group of criminals saving the galaxy? This tagline sounds like the perfect anti-hero movie. Top marks for the idea, TBA on the end result.
So what am I expecting?
From the plot: A group of criminals saving the galaxy? This tagline sounds like the perfect anti-hero movie. Top marks for the idea, TBA on the end result.
From the animation and special effects: Just looking at the trailers you can see it's a quality film, looking good Marvel, looking good.
From the make up and costuming: Again, the trailers make it look amazing, Zoe Saldana in particular looks spectacular all covered in green body paint and a sassy wig. The costuming looks solid and definitively sci-fi, with lots of leather and OTT weapons.
From the characters: This crew looks to be a total riot. Marvel looks to be going the comedy route more and more, sneaking in hilarious lines and funny fight scenes left, right and centre. Normally I'd criticise a studio that goes for laughs in anything but a comedy, but Marvel's writers use comedy to bring depth to the characters and give us amazing lines to remember.
From the actors: Chris Pratt, Dave Bautista, Vin Diesel, Bradley Cooper and Zoe Saldana? How can this go wrong? This crew has experience, sexiness, and the funny factor. Who am I looking forward to seeing? Vin Diesel and Bradley Cooper, both funny, both incredibly talented. Chris Pratt however, is new to me, I haven't seen him before, I've heard good things but am now very curious to see his skills for myself.
In cinemas August 1st in the USA, and August 7th in Australia. We'll have to wait and see how good it is, but for now, the jury's out!
Special Note: OMGGGG this movie's marketing! Guardians has been marketed so well, that travel website though!!!
From the make up and costuming: Again, the trailers make it look amazing, Zoe Saldana in particular looks spectacular all covered in green body paint and a sassy wig. The costuming looks solid and definitively sci-fi, with lots of leather and OTT weapons.
From the characters: This crew looks to be a total riot. Marvel looks to be going the comedy route more and more, sneaking in hilarious lines and funny fight scenes left, right and centre. Normally I'd criticise a studio that goes for laughs in anything but a comedy, but Marvel's writers use comedy to bring depth to the characters and give us amazing lines to remember.
From the actors: Chris Pratt, Dave Bautista, Vin Diesel, Bradley Cooper and Zoe Saldana? How can this go wrong? This crew has experience, sexiness, and the funny factor. Who am I looking forward to seeing? Vin Diesel and Bradley Cooper, both funny, both incredibly talented. Chris Pratt however, is new to me, I haven't seen him before, I've heard good things but am now very curious to see his skills for myself.
In cinemas August 1st in the USA, and August 7th in Australia. We'll have to wait and see how good it is, but for now, the jury's out!
Special Note: OMGGGG this movie's marketing! Guardians has been marketed so well, that travel website though!!!