Guardians of the Galaxy

[jayembee]

Originally Posted by Pizzamorg

The characters weren't interesting? That is like...your opinion...bro.

Well, yes. Yes, it is. Just like, oh, the following...

Originally Posted by Pizzamorg

Both Doc Ock, Green Goblin and The Lizard were all basically exactly the same character in the movies, only redressed. They used the same plot outline, the same techniques and arc trajectories. Spider-Man, however, had the best actor out of the three playing the villain and what it was doing was still fresh, and unknown that it would then be rinsed and repeated through the franchise.

Why can't we all act like grown-ups and assume that someone is stating an opinion when they say something like either of the above quotes, instead of insisting that that someone explicitly state that they are expressing an opinion?

[Pizzamorg]

Originally Posted by jayembee

Yes, really. GotG pulled it together in the third act, but seemed to meander too much for the bulk of it. I enjoyed it quite a bit, but found it a bit too unfocused in the first half to think it top notch. The Avengers was very focused, had very little wasted screentime, a better cast, and Whedon accomplished the near-impossible by actually managing to give The Hulk an honest-to-God personality (not Banner, but Hulk).



One might look at it as a rehash, but I disagree that the first one was better. I think the effects in SM2 were better, the script was tighter, and most of all, Molina gave a depth to the character of Dr. Octopus that was lacking in Dafoe's depiction of the Green Goblin. It's not often that the villain of the piece garners sympathy as a tragic figure, but Molina pulls it off masterfully. Dafoe just comes off as generic bat-shït crazy.

Maybe it's because of what happened to my Mum, but I was hooked on Guardians from the cold open and it never lost me once. It's rare a film holds my attention from start to finish, but even on my second viewing I had my eyes glued the whole time. I honestly think it is a near flawless masterpiece, people can complain about hyperbole and overhype all they like but I, personally, ADORE this film. It speaks to me on a deeply personal level, makes me laugh, cry and cheer and looks gorgeous doing it. Plan on going again next weekend.

I still think Avengers is incredibly flawed. I quite enjoyed the film when the Avengers were fighting amongst themselves - I always think one on one, or three on each other is much more entertaining than waves of enemies, which is part of why I love Man of Steel - but when the status quo was found I found the film really, really boring. Not only do the last forty or so minutes undermine what was being built up, but it was just a watered down version of the Battle for Chicago from Dark of The Moon. Really dull.

I also don't think the Avengers had the better cast, at all, like I say for personal reasons Quill speaks to be on a very deep level, and I grew an emotional connection to Rocket and Groot almost instantly which only grew stronger on my second viewing. Rogers and Stark have grown into strong characters but they've had many more movies, and cameo appearances to do so. If I think of the first Ironman film, the first Captain America film, despite not sharing the screen with a whole team I still don't think they were as well developed as the Guardians were in this film alone.

Also about Spider-Man, I thought Dafoe was perfect as Green Goblin but I will agree the special effects have not aged well at all.

[Randall Flagg]

5/5 stars easy.

Knowing all the characters in this for years really made this movie a wet dream for me. So awesome to see Thanos, Ronan, Yondu, Nebula, Drax, and others on the big screen!

[Jett Rink]

Originally Posted by Leonidas_King

I find it hilarious how those who were not in favor of this movie by given it 1 or 2 stars keep coming back to the thread to hit the "Thanks" button on comments that backup their opinions lol.

You really should go back and read all of my comments regarding this film.

[rammsteinfan]

Just got the Big Blastin Rocket Racoon figure today. Ooooh yeah.

[nashcameronn]

Originally Posted by rammsteinfan

just got the big blastin rocket racoon figure today. Ooooh yeah.

oh yeah!

[ultlife2013]

Originally Posted by rammsteinfan

Just got the Big Blastin Rocket Racoon figure today. Ooooh yeah.

Any pics?

[demonknight]

Originally Posted by jayembee

Yes, really. GotG pulled it together in the third act, but seemed to meander too much for the bulk of it. I enjoyed it quite a bit, but found it a bit too unfocused in the first half to think it top notch. The Avengers was very focused, had very little wasted screentime, a better cast, and Whedon accomplished the near-impossible by actually managing to give The Hulk an honest-to-God personality (not Banner, but Hulk).

The Avengers is quite possibly the most overrated film I can think of. I really think that Whedon gets credit for this masterpiece of summertime cinema, but really, it was "Meh." It's not as great as some (Guardians, Capp 1&2, Iron Man) and not as lifeless as others (Thor 1, Incredible Hulk). It ranks mid level within its own franchise of mostly better movies, slightly outranked by the likes of Thor 2.

[bowlingbilly10]

Originally Posted by demonknight

The Avengers is quite possibly the most overrated film I can think of. I really think that Whedon gets credit for this masterpiece of summertime cinema, but really, it was "Meh." It's not as great as some (Guardians, Capp 1&2, Iron Man) and not as lifeless as others (Thor 1, Incredible Hulk). It ranks mid level within its own franchise of mostly better movies, slightly outranked by the likes of Thor 2.

[Randall Flagg]

Originally Posted by demonknight

The Avengers is quite possibly the most overrated film I can think of. I really think that Whedon gets credit for this masterpiece of summertime cinema, but really, it was "Meh." It's not as great as some (Guardians, Capp 1&2, Iron Man) and not as lifeless as others (Thor 1, Incredible Hulk). It ranks mid level within its own franchise of mostly better movies, slightly outranked by the likes of Thor 2.

Not overrated at all.

[Beast]

Originally Posted by demonknight

The Avengers is quite possibly the most overrated film I can think of. I really think that Whedon gets credit for this masterpiece of summertime cinema, but really, it was "Meh." It's not as great as some (Guardians, Capp 1&2, Iron Man) and not as lifeless as others (Thor 1, Incredible Hulk). It ranks mid level within its own franchise of mostly better movies, slightly outranked by the likes of Thor 2.

It's Whedon. So of course it's overrated. That's kinda his middle name.

[Silo5]

Originally Posted by rammsteinfan

Just got the Big Blastin Rocket Racoon figure today. Ooooh yeah.

Originally Posted by nashcameronn

oh yeah!

[demonknight]

Originally Posted by Randall Flagg

Not overrated at all.

Good thing everyone has a valid opinion.

I guess I don't matter because I don't like The Avengers, Buffy, or Firefly. Fine. I can stick with other Marvel directors (past and present): James Gunn, Sam Raimi, etc.

Also, keep in mind, I never said it was bad. Just vastly overrated, and not as good as some (most) of the other films.

[Kaiju]

Originally Posted by demonknight

Good thing everyone has a valid opinion.

I guess I don't matter because I don't like The Avengers, Buffy, or Firefly.

Also, keep in mind, I never said it was bad. Just vastly overrated, and not as good as some (most) of the other films.

It's pretty overrated... but still an enjoyable movie, IMO. I don't know why they're disregarding your opinion... seems silly.

Buffy is f*cking awesome, for the record.

[demonknight]

Originally Posted by Kaiju

It's pretty overrated... but still an enjoyable movie, IMO. I don't know why they're disregarding your opinion... seems silly.

Buffy is f*cking awesome, for the record.

I have disliked everything I have seen of Buffy. Seems whiny.

Firefly is something I may have to watch a bit more of, as I bought Serenity for $2.50 a couple months back.

[Randall Flagg]

Originally Posted by demonknight

Good thing everyone has a valid opinion.

I guess I don't matter because I don't like The Avengers, Buffy, or Firefly. Fine. I can stick with other Marvel directors (past and present): James Gunn, Sam Raimi, etc.

Also, keep in mind, I never said it was bad. Just vastly overrated, and not as good as some (most) of the other films.

Never watched Buffy or Firefly so don't know what that has to do with anything.

[Astro Zombie]

Originally Posted by Randall Flagg

Never watched Buffy or Firefly so don't know what that has to do with anything.

Firefly is f**king amazing, watch it.

[Kaiju]

Originally Posted by demonknight

I have disliked everything I have seen of Buffy. Seems whiny.

Firefly is something I may have to watch a bit more of, as I bought Serenity for $2.50 a couple months back.

It took me a while to really get into Buffy, but once I did, I was in love with it. Brilliant show, but I can understand why some people couldn't enjoy it.

Firefly is worth checking out again, for sure.

[Randall Flagg]

Originally Posted by Astro Zombie

Firefly is f**king amazing, watch it.

I have heard this. Need to check it out sometime.

[Elvis]

Originally Posted by Randall Flagg

I have heard this. Need to check it out sometime.

Don't do it! You will be cursing the one who recommended it to you! 13 episodes and a film are not enough!!!!!