Last night I watched Marvel's Guardians Of The Galaxy and, ever since, I can't get it out of my head.
James Gunn, best known to horror fans from Slither, absolutely nailed it. Every cast member brought their game face, every effect was top notch, the soundtrack was phenomenal and for all the jaw dropping spectacle it delivered there was genuine heart to it.
While not without it's faults I haven't smiled through a film like that since God only knows when. It's a rare thing to have a Summer tentpole film deliver on its promise.
Guardians Of The Galaxy is a rarity. A film of fun AND substance.
And it comes loaded with Marvel swagger. The confidence is palpable. Go and see it. Encourage big studios to hire visionary talent like Gunn as the end results speak for themselves.
If you put your money where your mouth is we'll get more of this kind of film. More risk taking. More left field thinking.
And if you disagree well I can only say "O-o-h child things are gonna get easier. O-o-h child things 'll get brighter."
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