One Reason I Think Guardians of the Galaxy Will Be A Hit

Hello CBMers!!!

"Nostalgia is a powerful feeling; it can drown out anything."
- Terrence Malick



Many of my development years were spent in the 1980s, but my formative years in the 1990s. Does that make sense? I recall the 80s and remember certain things, so to see something of that era referenced is...delightful. Why? Nostalgia of course, that great thing that brings it all back. The recent Guardians of the Galaxy trailer implies there may be some nostalgic elements, in particular for the 80s. Like the above quote states, nostalgia is a powerful feeling. Is it powerful enough to compel an audience?


Now, I know very little about Guardians of the Galaxy. The first I heard of it was when Rocket Raccoon was added to the video game Marvel vs Capcom 3, man that irritated me. Of all the characters that belong to Marvel not to be featured in that game, and they chose to include Rocket Raccoon?? (pretty sneaky Capcom) Anyway, back to the film, the trailer invokes many nostalgic feelings. From the trailer's introduction, which conjure memories to scenes from the Indiana Jones films of the 80s, to that other 80s artifact, the walkman. Plus the hit song "Hooked on a Feeling" by Blue Suede from 1974 plays throughout the closing sequences of the trailer. They're just rubbing some of the fog from your nostalgia goggles. From things/whispers I have heard, Starlord was taken from Earth in the 1980s. How appropriate. Now I want to see this film just to see how a kid of my generation will fare amongst alien races and worlds. Flight of the Navigator against Thanos? Color me intrigued...


This dip to the 80s doesn't just end with Guardians of the Galaxy. Every decade gets its resurgent nostalgia timeframe, and it appears that it's time for the 80s. This news and pattern only bodes well for Guardians, if in fact Starlord is an 80s kid. The year started off with a very popular RadioShack commercial that featured relics of the 80s. 80s remakes are being released left and right, from Robocop to Endless Love. And this summer? We'll see dinobots on screen and the return of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to the big show. Nostalgia is the sole reason I will be in that theater seat on opening night for the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles flick. Plus I heard that Nike will be producing the sneakers from Back to the Future II. Just one thing left to say I suppose.....MAN I LOVE BEING A TURTLE!!!

Just imagine how great it will be when it comes time for 90s nostalgia.

Thanks for reading and take care.