This is a space epic, not a superhero story.
FILM: A gun-toting raccoon who answers to Rocket, a walking plant named Groot, an Earthling who styles himself StarLord but is really called Peter Quill (Chris Pratt), a green-skinned alien assassin master named Gamora (Zoe Saldana) and Dave Bautista impressing as Drax the Destroyer.
This film is the crazy story of how they meet and become the guardians of an entire galaxy. It’s a thrill ride of an action film, and expect some character development too. The story has lots of heart, the jokes are well-timed and all the more funny for it.
As zany as its source comic book material, the film works as a stand-alone, but will probably get a sequel because of the box office response.
SPECIAL FEATURES: The Gag Reel is expected (though the dance off is appreciated), while the deleted and extended scenes are of interest, though they do not contain anything earth-shatteringly new.
Audio commentary from director James Gunn is detailed but the three featurettes are most interesting.
The Guide to the Galaxy with Gun features the director talking about creating the visual look and incorporating colour into the designs, basically highlighting the degree of specificity which went into creating the film’s reality.
Knowhere features actor Benicio de Toro talking about the Collector’s influence on the film.
The Intergalactic Visual Effect of Guardians of Galaxy gives you a glimpse of Vin Diesel and Bradley Cooper who voiced Groot and Rocket. The Exclusive Look at Marvel’s Age of Ultron are scenes from the trailer – including Joburg cops being flung around downtown. – Theresa Smith
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CHRISTMAS is for sharing and what better way to spread the festive cheer than by giving the gift of magic with Disney.
Tonight has teamed up with Disney to bring our readers their latest and greatest titles.
This week you can win a 3D Blu-Ray copy of Guardians of the Galaxy and an item of exclusive film merchandise, plus a DVD of Thor: The Dark World and a DVD of Captain America: The Winter Soldier.
Not only will you receive these Disney goodies, but you can nominate a friend to receive the exact same gift, should you win.
Simply answer one question: Who plays the role of StarLord in Guardians of the Galaxy?
Send the name of the city you live in (eg: Joburg), the word DISNEY plus your name, surname and answer to 34445.
Lines open today at 6am and close Monday at 10pm. Only the winners will be contacted and smses cost R1.50 each.