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Infernal King · 02-19-2014, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Beast

Have you actually watched the other Marvel Cinematic Universe films?

They full embrace the absurdity and the fun of the characters.

A bit of fun and humor is what comic book films should be delivering.

Not the whole dark super serious emo stuff that DC/WB has been shoveling.

Well, there are some "comedy = kiddies, serious grimdark = ADULT" people who flat-out refuse to enjoy anything lighthearted or fun with their comic book movies. It's pretty annoying.

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Originally Posted by Pounder

For some reason I wish ROCKET had a Joe Pesci type of voice.

That would be AMAZING.

Beast · 02-19-2014, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Infernal King

Well, there are some "comedy = kiddies, serious grimdark = ADULT" people who flat-out refuse to enjoy anything lighthearted or fun with their comic book movies. It's pretty annoying.

We should start a foundation. Or at least have a charity collection for those people.

Darkstream · 02-19-2014, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by thewerepuppygrr

Yes, really. The 'outlaws in space' angle and western/sci-fi genre influences are especially reminiscent of Firefly. With regards to the humour, I'm guessing they're using the broader stuff for the trailer, so for all we know it could be smarter in the film as a whole.

Yeah, conceptually, I can see the similarities, but tone... not so much. Hopefully there will be enough subtext to make it interesting than what's just on the surface.

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P.S.: I can't stand Galaxy Quest.

Me either, which is why I'm concerned.

Oh yeah, isn't Michael Rooker supposed to be in this movie? I'm surprised they didn't show him considering he's a fan-favorite from Walking Dead.

cynatnite · 02-19-2014, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Edword

+1

Highly doubt this will do bad at the box office.

I've been known to be wrong at least once.

Beast · 02-19-2014, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Darkstream

Oh yeah, isn't Michael Rooker supposed to be in this movie? I'm surprised they didn't show him considering he's a fan-favorite from Walking Dead.

They're saving him for the next trailer. As well as some other things.

Darkstream · 02-19-2014, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Pounder

For some reason I wish ROCKET had a Joe Pesci type of voice.

I thought I read someplace that Bradley Cooper was going for a Good Fellas Joe Pesci-type voice with his performance. Which makes me question why they just didn't get Joe Pesci, which would have been perfect.

UK_fan_05 · 02-19-2014, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Megalith

That trailer was a failure from beginning to end. Who the hell decided to make this a comedy? The appeal should have been a group of exotic, outrageous characters in a serious context.

Oh, I get it. With a character named "Star-Lord" and a talking raccoon, they probably thought they couldn't sell it any other way. This is pathetic and an insult to the series.

You're an idiot or a troll. Maybe a bit of both.

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Originally Posted by Beast

Especially since we'll be getting a GotG 2 before Avengers 3 from what Marvel Studios has said.

Give me this, a sequel that sets up the GoTG coming to Earth to fight Thanos in the end, and have them show up in the final battle with Thanos at the end of The Avengers 3.

thewerepuppygrr · 02-19-2014, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Beast

They're saving him for the next trailer. As well as some other things.

Yeah, Rooker's in most James Gunn things.

I don't really see the Galaxy Quest similarity - I don't think it's the same humour at all. Which is good for us!

duggie walker · 02-19-2014, 01:06 PM

Hmm. That hasn't sold this to me. I don't mind gags - I loved IM3 - but the humour here seems lazy and, well... just unfunny. The whole "Starlord" bit felt very familiar ( as did the "anyone else" gag in THOR THE DARK WORLD) and the a-holes line would have been a lot funnier if it wasn't constrained by its rating. I'm also a bit dubious that Chris Pratt is charismatic enough - I can't really tell the difference between him and Patrick Wilson.

Obviously it's just a short trailer so I'm not making any final judgements. But I'm not feeling it right now.

Moleman1138 · 02-19-2014, 01:09 PM

I admit being skeptical about "Guardians of the Galaxy" since the very beginning. I was never sold on the concept even if it somehow tied into the bigger picture with Thanos and Avengers, but now it's gone from dread to anticipation.

Beast · 02-19-2014, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by thewerepuppygrr

Yeah, Rooker's in most James Gunn things.

I don't really see the Galaxy Quest similarity - I don't think it's the same humour at all. Which is good for us!

It's still a shame that Michael Rooker didn't get the role of Rocket Raccoon.

He campaigned pretty hard for it. And The Rook would have been awesome in the role.

Darkstream · 02-19-2014, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by thewerepuppygrr

I don't really see the Galaxy Quest similarity - I don't think it's the same humour at all. Which is good for us!

Maybe not quite as extreme in humor or silliness as Galaxy Quest, but if I had to place this movie somewhere on this list of science fiction films, ranked from serious level to comedic level, based strictly on the tone seen within this trailer, I would say it looks like it falls somewhere between The Fifth Element and Galaxy Quest for me. Which is fine if that's what some people want... for better or worse, that's what it looks like.

Dune (most serious)
Star Wars
Star Trek
Firefly/Serenity
The Fifth Element
The Last Starfighter
Galaxy Quest
Space Balls (most comedic)

Bucky · 02-19-2014, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Darkstream

Maybe not quite as extreme in humor or silliness as Galaxy Quest, but if I had to place this movie somewhere on this list of science fiction films, ranked from serious level to comedic level, based strictly on the tone seen within this trailer, I would say it looks like it falls somewhere between The Fifth Element and Galaxy Quest for me. Which is fine if that's what some people want... for better or worse, that's what it looks like.

Dune (most serious)
Star Wars
Star Trek
Firefly/Serenity
The Fifth Element
The Last Starfighter
Galaxy Quest
Space Balls (most comedic)

I think you may have Star Wars and Star Trek mixed up.

Darkstream · 02-19-2014, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Bucky

I think you may have Star Wars and Star Trek mixed up.

I guess I should have clarified... JJ Abrams' Star Trek, which had more humor than any of the Star Wars films. I'm not talking about concept or production or quality, just level of humor and tone.

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Originally Posted by duggie walker

Hmm. That hasn't sold this to me. I don't mind gags - I loved IM3 - but the humour here seems lazy and, well... just unfunny. The whole "Starlord" bit felt very familiar ( as did the "anyone else" gag in THOR THE DARK WORLD) and the a-holes line would have been a lot funnier if it wasn't constrained by its rating. I'm also a bit dubious that Chris Pratt is charismatic enough - I can't really tell the difference between him and Patrick Wilson.

Obviously it's just a short trailer so I'm not making any final judgements. But I'm not feeling it right now.

I'm with you on all that.

Underworld54 · 02-19-2014, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Megalith

That trailer was a failure from beginning to end. Who the hell decided to make this a comedy? The appeal should have been a group of exotic, outrageous characters in a serious context.

Oh, I get it. With a character named "Star-Lord" and a talking raccoon, they probably thought they couldn't sell it any other way. This is pathetic and an insult to the series.

1.5M views say's otherwise.

Bucky · 02-19-2014, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Darkstream

I guess I should have clarified... JJ Abrams' Star Trek, which had more humor than any of the Star Wars films. I'm not talking about concept or production or quality, just level of humor and tone.

Ah, that makes more sense.

Beast · 02-19-2014, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Underworld54

1.5M views say's otherwise.

About 10 of those have to be mine. I just can't stop watching it.

Goldensuitcase · 02-19-2014, 01:49 PM

This looks like a LOT of fun! Can't wait!

Scott_HKR · 02-19-2014, 01:50 PM

Says it all really:

Listen to what he says, and if you disagree say why... I personally think many will find it hard to disagree.

gp1086 · 02-19-2014, 01:51 PM

I am very curious as to how well this will do at the box office. I'm going to guess right now a domestic opening weekend of around $60 million.

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02-19-2014, 01:06 PM	#1549
duggie walker Blu-ray Guru Member since:Feb 2011 Location:London, UK	Hmm. That hasn't sold this to me. I don't mind gags - I loved IM3 - but the humour here seems lazy and, well... just unfunny. The whole "Starlord" bit felt very familiar ( as did the "anyone else" gag in THOR THE DARK WORLD) and the a-holes line would have been a lot funnier if it wasn't constrained by its rating. I'm also a bit dubious that Chris Pratt is charismatic enough - I can't really tell the difference between him and Patrick Wilson. Obviously it's just a short trailer so I'm not making any final judgements. But I'm not feeling it right now.

02-19-2014, 01:09 PM	#1550
Moleman1138 Special Member Top contributor Member since:Apr 2010 Location:Rochester, NY 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:772 DVD collection:172 Blu-ray reviews: 5 Trading Score:1	I admit being skeptical about "Guardians of the Galaxy" since the very beginning. I was never sold on the concept even if it somehow tied into the bigger picture with Thanos and Avengers, but now it's gone from dread to anticipation.

02-19-2014, 01:49 PM	#1558
Goldensuitcase Power Member Member since:Aug 2009 4K collection:513 Blu-ray collection:1255 DVD collection:4 Digital collection:1 Trading Score:25	This looks like a LOT of fun! Can't wait!

02-19-2014, 01:51 PM	#1560
gp1086 Active Member Member since:Jun 2012 Location:NYC	I am very curious as to how well this will do at the box office. I'm going to guess right now a domestic opening weekend of around $60 million.

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