Guardians of the Galaxy

About Guardians of the Galaxy

Guardians of the Galaxy is a 2014 American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics superhero team of the same name. The film follows space adventurer Peter Quill who finds himself the target of a bounty hunt after stealing an orb coveted by a treacherous villain, but when Quill discovers the power it holds, he must find a way to rally the quartet of ragtag rivals hot on his trail to save the universe.

Making / Production

The film was directed by James Gunn, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Nicole Perlman. It was produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. The visual effects were handled by a number of companies, including Framestore, MPC, and Luma Pictures.

Actors

• Chris Pratt played the lead role of Peter Quill/Star-Lord, imbuing the character with a perfect balance of humor, charm, and bravado.
• Zoe Saldana portrayed the character Gamora, a deadly assassin turned reluctant hero, with a powerful and poignant performance.
• Bradley Cooper voiced Rocket Raccoon, bringing out all the spitfire sarcasm and hidden vulnerability of the character.
• Vin Diesel provided the voice for Groot, managing to convey a surprising range of emotions with a single repeated line: “I am Groot.”
• Dave Bautista played Drax the Destroyer, delivering a performance that combined physicality with unexpected comedic timing.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The line “I am Groot” is said 12 times throughout the film, each with a different inflection and meaning.
• Bradley Cooper recorded all of his lines for Rocket in a single day.
• Director James Gunn's dog, Wesley Von Spears, makes a cameo in the film.
• Chris Pratt accidentally dropped the prop of the Orb during filming and it broke.

Awards

The film was a critical and commercial success, receiving nominations for the Academy Award for Best Visual Effects and Best Makeup and Hairstyling.

Quotes

• “I am Groot.” - Groot
• “We are Groot.” - Groot
• “I’m Mary Poppins, y’all!” - Yondu
• “Oh, yeah.” - Peter Quill / Star-Lord

Music, Soundtrack

• “Hooked on a Feeling” by Blue Swede
• “I’m Not in Love” by 10cc
• “Moonage Daydream” by David Bowie
• “Cherry Bomb” by The Runaways
• “O-o-h Child” by Five Stairsteps