"The Guardians of the Galaxy" A review part I

Taken from the nukethefridge.com website, Marvel, of course,
is the trademark holder, etc.

The Guardians of the Galaxy:

Okay, so before I begin this little piece, I would like to point out that I've known about the comic and graphic novels for a bit.  I'm also one of those people who knows that Rocket Racoon was a creation back in 1976.  Of course, that being said I am probably also going to show that I'm not as knowledgeable as I think I am, so haters, correct me kindly.

Early Rocket Racoon comic

Before I get to my review, I would like to start off by saying that we take a moment to remember Bill Mantlo and his unfortunate circumstances that have taken his craft from him.  I believe it is important to support those who inspire us and if you would like to support Mr. Mantlo, click over on the iconic drawing of Rocket to the left.

Also, donations to those who may yet still inspire us is something I believe in very much as well, so don't forget organizations such as St. Judes Children's Hospital and of course our four legged friends and the various Animal Humane Societies.  However, in this shameless plug for charities, I would like to state that supporting your local animal shelters is usually a lot more effective than supporting the national chapters.  Groups like Charity Navigator can help show how money is used by your favorite charities.  Now, back to the review.

Guardians of the Galaxy, cue dramatic music, I liked it -- almost to the point of wanting to turn around and go in a second time (which I haven't done since Crimson Tide--but that was mostly due to the soundtrack).  The characters have some good chaotic chemistry as a ragtag group bound by a myriad of motivations that happen to have the same means to that end.  Though, my little complaint is that some of the tying bonds seem flimsy to be united by Peter Quill's motivational speeches.

Rocket is motivated by money, given in his character's introduction early on his bounty hunting job and outlaw comments.  But he's not motivated by having a home or a family to defend.  Rocket even shows his scorn with all people while mocking people on Xander and again in a bar brawl with Drax.  Let that be a lesson to people, even bullying a racoon can get a very large weapon shoved in your face.

Groot's motivation is simple, loyalty to his friend Rocket.  However, knowing that Groot can regenerate from the smallest splinter draws away from the emotional connection we make with his character being in danger.  The animators, writers, and Bradley Cooper did a good job making a knot rise in our throats.  Though, if I recall correctly, Groot is the last of his kind (which is why the Collector wants him so) yet I was never clear why a forest of Groots can't be grown from a wood chipper accident costing one arm.

Okay, so Gamora and Drax - Revenge.  Pure, simple, undiluted, hatred seeking a bloody end.

But what about Peter Quill?  "Because I'm one of the idiots who lives in it [the Galaxy]".  Defend it [the Galaxy] to defend life (alluded to in the exposition).  But-- there's something I'm confused about.  In the exposition, Peter Quill has a black eye because he started a fight when a group of boys killed a frog with a stick.  He defended the helpless, I got, but then a moment later he's kicking and squeezing critters as he sings about the abandoned planet.

Okay, so this was a really quick review that I want to dig a bit deeper into the characters and plot.  Ta ta for now.