New group of Marvel characters is a colorful mix
"Guardians of the Galaxy" introduces to movie audiences a set of 45-year-old Marvel characters that, unlike Spider-Man, Thor, Captain America, and Iron Man, are from the more obscure branch of the Marvel family tree. The Guardians are Peter Quill (Chris Pratt), also known as Starlord; green-hued Gamora (Zoe Saldana); muscle-bound, dim-witted Drax (Dave Bautista); angry raccoon warrior Rocket (voice of Bradley Cooper); and a masterful CGI creation, the walking humanoid tree Groot (voice of Vin Diesel).<br /><br />The plot is familiar. A galactic villain wants to obtain a mystical object -- the infinity stone -- that will give him the power to rule the universe. For assorted reasons, the Guardians are determined to stop him.<br /><br />What makes the movie unique is its lighthearted tone, far from the seriousness that infuses not only Marvel superheroes, but those of the DC universe as well. The Guardians are an unlikely alliance. They bicker, wisecrack, fight, and seem to have conflicting agendas until they reluctantly decide that uniting in their common cause is superior to going it alone.<br /><br />Pratt, who has been a reliable "friend of the main character" in such films as "Delivery Man" and "Her," finally gets to be the star, and the role of Peter Quill suits him. Reminiscent of Indiana Jones, with a touch of Han Solo thrown in for good measure, Quill is a mercenary given to listening to a mix tape given to him by his mother on her death bed. His use of a Sony Walkman is delightfully anachronistic and adds a nice touch to an otherwise futuristic world. Quill is a young man with an old soul. He is more sensitive than his patter and exploits reveal, but the viewer is let in on his little secret, which humanizes a character that might otherwise have been merely another hunky, generic space hero. Quill is flawed, often unsure of himself, and funny -- qualities that work for the character and create balance with the movie's action and special effects.<br /><br />Rocket, the raccoon, is an angry, embittered creature, quick on the trigger and often acting on emotion rather than careful reasoning. The others often have to reign him in. Mr. Cooper adds a kind of sadness to his persuasive interpretation. His Rocket is a tough-talking scrapper who bears considerable hurt. Though the CGI is terrific, it's Cooper's nuanced voice work that allows us to see Rocket as more than a visual joke.<br /><br />The most incredible CGI achievement is Groot, the tree, whose entire vocabulary consists of "I am Groot." Groot may have been inspired by Chewbacca in the "Star Wars" series. Huge and powerful, he proves to be a valuable part of the team despite his limited language ability. He differs from Chewbacca in that he possesses magical powers, which are revealed at key moments in the story. Diesel's voice work is necessarily limited, but his deep basso is the right match for the walking tree with a surprisingly expressive "face."<br /><br />Ms. Saldana"s Gamora is a tough gal in the mold of Emma Peel in TV's "The Avengers" or Trinity in "The Matrix." She holds up her end of the action while conveying a vulnerability. She's an alien woman raised by a super-villain as an assassin. Aware of the evil she's been forced into, she wants to make amends and redeem herself. Ms. Saldana is probably one of few actresses who can look alluring in mint-green skin.<br /><br />"Guardians of the Galaxy" features supporting performances by Michael Rooker as a blue-skinned bandit and father figure to Quill, Djimon Hounsou as a feared intergalactic bounty hunter, Glenn Close as the leader of Nova Corps, whose mission is to protect her planet, and John C. Reilly as a Nova Corps officer.<br /><br />Director James Gunn wisely chose to focus on the characters rather than the plot, which isn't all that engaging. We've seen it before in one form or another. The characters, however, are new to the screen and fascinating. Because ample time is devoted to their back stories and interaction, the movie experience is rewarding.<br /><br />Rated PG-13, "Guardians of the Galaxy" is a clever picture that goes beyond traditional superhero movies. The heroes here are misfits who clash with each other as well as with outside forces. The story is a clever showcase to introduce this colorful quintet to a hoped-for new and profitable franchise.<br /><br />Bonus extras on the Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack include deleted scenes, making-of featurettes, gag reel, digital copy, and a preview of "Marvel's The Avengers: Age of Ultron."
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