Here I give you some of the problems I had with the recent Marvel movie Guardians of the Galaxy. Keep in mind, I enjoyed this movie and think it's really good, I just don;t think it's 'great' or 'the best Marvel movie yet' as some fans have been toting. Here's why...
1. Lazy Aliens
Splashing some yellow paint on an extra isn't making them some alien being galaxies way from Earth. It seemed as if you weren't the main characters then you didn't have much detail put into your look. The strangest non-main character was Nathan Fillion's alien that he voiced (the big blue aliens that got his nose picked by Groot).
Hell I never even considered seeing Stan Lee on another planet besides Earth when this movie was coming out. The weirdest thing we actually saw from this movie that we hadn't already saw was a dog and a duck. Even Cosmo didn't get his powers in the movie. He was just a dog! I was disappointed in this movie because this was Marvel's shot to throw so much weirdness at the general audience and they didn't really deliver. This movie is what will set the tone for how much strange stuff you can put into future Marvel movies. I would've liked very much to see some weird out-there anime type shit in here.
2. Underdeveloped Characters
Aside from Groot and Rocket not many of the characters got much development. No, I did not want five origin stories. That would've been nice, but I never expected it. But according to this film, Gamora was never a murderer or threat of any kind (she's basically a green Uhura ((both played by Zoe)) that happens to be a fighter too) and Drax can destroy Thanos but can't take on Ronan one-on-one. Ronan could've been something special. He had decent development for a villain and I was a fan of him right until he got killed off. Ronan could've been their next big villain since Loki but they ruined that chance. I hope they bring him back in GOTG2 because he was done very well. I did not care for Star-Lord's mother since the movie didn't up-play their relationship (it starts with her death). Nebula was pretty much just 'there' even though she did have some good scenes. I think she'll be the 'big bad' in GOTG2. Rocket was done well as they show he cares for Groot even though he insults him repeatedly. Groot is definitely shown as a lovable idiot and you can really feel something during the heartfelt "We Are Groot" moment.
3. Plot Felt Rushed (At Times)
To me, it kind of felt like James Gunn was like "Let's hurry up and get them together for the sake of the plot" while making this movie. Putting aside the fact I'm a comic book fan, when the Guardians finally get together as a team (as a moviegoer) I'm supposed to feel like
But when it finally happened (due to it being rushed) it kind of felt like
It's really due to the movie not putting emphasis on the fact that the Guardians are a team of misfits. They are completely different people with completely different views that don't get along except when it actually matters. The film had them being speaking buddies on a first-name basis within ten minutes of them meeting each other.
Final Thoughts:
Overall thought I really enjoyed this film I just don't see it as the golden goose of CBM's like some users do. Four out of five stars.