Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)
94%RT Audience Score: 92%
Awards & Nominations: Nominated for 2 Oscars
52 wins & 102 nominations total
Guardians of the Galaxy is just as irreverent as fans of the frequently zany Marvel comic would expect — as well as funny, thrilling, full of heart, and packed with visual splendor.
Guardians of the Galaxy is the perfect blend of action, humor, and ’70s nostalgia. It’s like if Star Wars and The Beatles had a baby and that baby was raised by a bunch of misfits in space. The characters are all lovable in their own weird ways, and the soundtrack will have you dancing in your seat. It’s a refreshing break from the typical superhero movie formula and a must-see for anyone who wants to have a good time at the movies.
Production Company(ies)
Marvel Studios, Walt Disney Pictures, Moving Pictures, Company,
Distributor
Walt Disney
Release Type
Theatrical, Theatrical (Wide)
Filming Location(s)
Longcross Studios, Chobham Lane, Longcross, Surrey, England, UK
MPAA / Certificate
Rated PG-13 for intense sequences of sci-fi violence and action, and for some language
Year of Release
2014
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Datasat Dolby Digital Dolby Atmos Dolby Surround 7.1 Auro 11.1
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Aspect ratio:2.39 : 1
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Runtime:2h 1m
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Language(s):English
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Aug 1, 2014 Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 9, 2014
Genre(s)
Adventure/Action
Keyword(s)
starring Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista, Vin Diesel, Bradley Cooper, Lee Pace, directed by James Gunn, written by James Gunn, Nicole Perlman, Marvel Cinematic Universe, PG-13 rating, adventure, action, fantasy, comedy, box office gross of $333.7M, reviewed by Jason Bailey, Katie Kilkenny, Kate Muir, Richard Lawson, Kenneth Turan, Richard Corliss, Cory Woodroof, Therese Lacson, Kip Mooney, Nicolás Delgadillo, Lisa Wright, David Hogan, Mark B, Sanity Assassin, Diyar G, irreverent, zany, funny, thrilling, heartwarming, visual splendor, space adventure, bounty hunters, orb, Ronan, Rocket Raccoon, Groot, Gamora, Drax the Destroyer, cosmic threat, ragtag group, Walt Disney, Dolby Digital, Dolby Atmos
Worldwide gross: $773,350,147
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $966,492,197
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 101
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 105,397,186
US/Canada gross: $333,718,600
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $417,063,893
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 107
US/Canada opening weekend: $94,320,883
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $117,877,261
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 58
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $170,000,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $212,457,028
Production budget ranking: 87
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $114,408,109
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): $639,627,060
ROI to date (est.): 196%
ROI ranking: 637
Zoe Saldana – Gamora
Dave Bautista – Drax the Destroyer
Vin Diesel – Groot (Voice)
Bradley Cooper – Rocket (Voice)
Lee Pace – Ronan the Accuser
Director(s)
James Gunn
Writer(s)
James Gunn, Nicole Perlman
Producer(s)
Kevin Feige
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
Nominated for 2 Oscars
52 wins & 102 nominations total
Academy Awards
Oscar Nominees
All Critics (335) | Top Critics (74) | Fresh (307) | Rotten (28)
For much of its 122 minutes, Gunn’s grab-bag of quirky characters, genre ribbing, and incongruent ’70s pop tunes goes over like gangbusters. The trouble is, it’s only irreverent to a point.
June 18, 2016
Jason Bailey
Flavorwire
TOP CRITIC
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.”
June 14, 2016
Katie Kilkenny
The Atlantic
TOP CRITIC
In proper “who gives a toss?” B-movie tradition, Guardians of the Galaxy takes us into the silly section of the Marvel Universe.
January 4, 2015 | Rating: 3/5
Kate Muir
Times (UK)
TOP CRITIC
Guardians bounces with the energy of pure invention.
September 30, 2014
Richard Lawson
Vanity Fair
TOP CRITIC
Blessed with a loose, anarchic B-picture soul that encourages you to enjoy yourself even when you’re not quite sure what’s going on, the scruffy Guardians is irreverent in a way that can bring the first Star Wars to mind.
September 30, 2014
Kenneth Turan
Los Angeles Times
TOP CRITIC
The lightly derisive, live-action-cartoon tone robs the movie of any majesty, even of the comic-book type, and the many violent deaths of their suitable gravity.
September 30, 2014
Richard Corliss
TIME Magazine
TOP CRITIC
Guardians of the Galaxy just might be Marvel’s greatest risk-reward situation yet.
February 11, 2022
Cory Woodroof
Lumination Network
Absolutely stunning to look at, hilarious to watch, and never takes itself too seriously or gets dragged down in melodrama.
October 9, 2021 | Rating: 5/5
Therese Lacson
Nerdophiles
The blockbuster I’ve been waiting all summer for.
August 31, 2021 | Rating: A-
Kip Mooney
College Movie Review
It’s an absolute riot from start to finish.
June 24, 2021
Nicolás Delgadillo
Discussing Film
The big screen version of this lesser-known Marvel comic is a hilarious curveball.
June 16, 2021 | Rating: 4.5/5
Lisa Wright
NME
It’s so rare to see a film so perfectly crafted and cast. Forget “MCU films” or “Comic book films”, Guardians of the Galaxy is just a great film, period.
May 6, 2021 | Rating: 5/5
David Hogan
hoganreviews.co.uk…
Plot
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.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Rocket Raccoon, voiced by Bradley Cooper, is a fan favorite character in Guardians of the Galaxy.
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