Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)

Release date: 2014-10-10
Country: USA
Language: English
Director: James Gunn
Production Co: Marvel Studios, Moving Pictures Company, Marvel Enterprises
Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Science Fiction
Rating: 8.0/10
Length: 2h 1min

Storyline

After stealing a mysterious orb in the far reaches of outer space, Peter Quill from Earth is now the main target of a manhunt led by the villain known as Ronan the Accuser. To help fight Ronan and his team and save the galaxy from his power, Quill creates a team of space heroes known as the "Guardians of the Galaxy" to save the galaxy.

Plot Keywords

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Short Review

If Guardians of the Galaxy is an origin story, it is also a satire of the origin story, one that emphasizes the power of the "We" over that of the "Chosen One."