Guardians Of The Galaxy Satire

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G uardians of the Galaxy” contains all the excitement and adventure one would expect from a Marvel superhero movie, but the glue that holds this ragtag band of outlaws together is the humor. Clearly able to laugh at itself, rather frequently, the script pokes fun at both pop culture and a more universal style of comedy in the form of sight gags, physical slapstick, and verbal wittiness. The back-and-forth banter between the protagonists is often well-written and delivered with genuine exuberance by a commendable collection of capable actors.
“Guardians of the Galaxy” still suffers from the same elements that plague many superhero films, including uninspired antagonists and a heavy reliance on deus ex machinas. Plus, the looming presence of larger puzzle pieces waiting to be further utilized in subsequent installments or sequels to the various intermingling franchises stalls several sequences. But such setbacks can’t quash the fun or the impressive level of creativity flowing through everything from the character designs and action choreography to the pleasantly unusual employment of classic rock ‘n’ roll-steeped ambiance.
Peter Quill (Chris Pratt), a roguish human member of a clan of thieving “Ravagers,” …show more content…

It’s to a great enough extent that the smart dialogue seems to override the annoying disregard for physics (expectedly forfeited for striking poses, slow-motion, and futuristic tech), the showdown-procrastinating tactics (themselves spiked with wordiness), and the hopelessly contrived scenarios that come to the rescue when nothing more believable can alleviate tragedy. At times. it might be considered too much humor, but it’s effectively used in a disorienting manner that outshines Iron Man’s comic relief ramblings. The notable soundtrack nicely complements these breaks to heighten the familiarity of humanness absent from the

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