I wouldn't expect that. The film's tone is the style of James Gunn, more than anything else. Given that people clearly love this, one I would expect the sequel to have more of the same.
GUARDIANS of the GALAXY - Grading & Discussion
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Mister Fandango
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Considering that most normal people love the movie (including most critics who, you know, actually get paid to bitch about movies), while only a handful of whiny internet hipsters and neckbeards are bitching about it, I'd say it's a safe bet the sequel will be close to the same in tone, too.
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Quote of the day.
A lot of Marvel movies average out to be very good with some excellent highs and some lulls in other parts equaling out. Only a few are excellent throughout. Unfortunately, I didn't vote that Guardians of the Galaxy was excellent, however, it does manage to achieve something I don't think any Marvel film has done so far. It doesn't average out to be very good, it is just consistently very good. I couldn't find a weak part of the film. The action was very good, the humor pretty much hit its mark and was very good throughout, the character moments were touching in the right place and were also very good. But I didn't find too many moments that broke above that line to be excellent. Maybe the bar has been raised that much, I don't know. However, when saying it is very good, I do mean that. I gave it an A, the same score I gave the first Iron Man. It takes a tremendous movie that is enjoyable from beginning to end in all aspects, so I applaud that. For the risk that Marvel was taking, I think they delivered (I think they were taking a risk with Thor as well, though, but I also think this movie is better than Thor).
While I'm sure I'll comment on others, I'll comment briefly on the villains. Marvel's villains have not been the most rounded characters. I don't think Ronan or Nebula by themselves were much better. But there were subtle moments that worked anyway that made them something more. For Ronan, it was the whole political landscape behind him. That little scene with the Kree where it's clear that peace is an alien concept to them (and, while they're not supporting Ronan, they aren't opposed to him succeeding) shows his motives as one of nationalistic pride and xenophobic superiority rather than anything personal (he's not in it for glory or power or wealth).
With Nebula, the best things for her are the subtle hints. Gamora before she changed sides putting her down, Thanos referring to Gamora as his favorite daughter even after the betrayal (right in front of Nebula). The fact that both Gamora and Nebula actually hate Thanos (but took different paths to achieve that goal). There was a nice scene in the prequel comic someone mentioned that I wish had been mentioned explicitly in the movie. Apparently, when training, Nebula had fallen and was hanging on the side of a cliff. Gamora pretended to offer her a hand, but then threw her down instead. I'm sure whoever had read that comic (or had it described like it was to me) was paid off when Gamora offers a helping hand to Nebula and the end, but Nebula chooses to chop off her hand and fall instead. I'm glad she survived, though, and I hope we'll see more of her.
While I'm sure I'll comment on others, I'll comment briefly on the villains. Marvel's villains have not been the most rounded characters. I don't think Ronan or Nebula by themselves were much better. But there were subtle moments that worked anyway that made them something more. For Ronan, it was the whole political landscape behind him. That little scene with the Kree where it's clear that peace is an alien concept to them (and, while they're not supporting Ronan, they aren't opposed to him succeeding) shows his motives as one of nationalistic pride and xenophobic superiority rather than anything personal (he's not in it for glory or power or wealth).
With Nebula, the best things for her are the subtle hints. Gamora before she changed sides putting her down, Thanos referring to Gamora as his favorite daughter even after the betrayal (right in front of Nebula). The fact that both Gamora and Nebula actually hate Thanos (but took different paths to achieve that goal). There was a nice scene in the prequel comic someone mentioned that I wish had been mentioned explicitly in the movie. Apparently, when training, Nebula had fallen and was hanging on the side of a cliff. Gamora pretended to offer her a hand, but then threw her down instead. I'm sure whoever had read that comic (or had it described like it was to me) was paid off when Gamora offers a helping hand to Nebula and the end, but Nebula chooses to chop off her hand and fall instead. I'm glad she survived, though, and I hope we'll see more of her.
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One thing I liked, which was a subtle twist on convention, is that the goodguys weren't betrayed by the greedy one of their group. In fact, the greedy one (which, in reality, were most of them, who were in it for personal gain) stayed pretty committed towards stopping Ronan or were (more conventionally) interested in protecting themselves. The one who "betrayed" them (briefly) was the one who wanted no gain at all - just the noble act of revenge. Granted, he wasn't very bright, but I thought that was a nice twist on a pretty standard plot point.
I'm pissed. I WANT to see this movie, but I DON'T want to pay extra to see it in 3D (because it bothers my eyes) and there's no 2D screening locally.
I hate this 3D shit. The film doesn't even look good. It looks too dark and the colours are washed out. Give me a nice clear 2D anytime. I haven't yet been able to see the latest Apes movie either because of this.
I hate this 3D shit. The film doesn't even look good. It looks too dark and the colours are washed out. Give me a nice clear 2D anytime. I haven't yet been able to see the latest Apes movie either because of this.
Good enough for me!
While I'm sure a random person online isn't going to change your mind, I thought the 3D was actually pretty good. For me it added to the movie and didn't detract from it.
I do agree though that 3D is being shoved down our throats more and more. Out of the two showings this movie is getting at my local theater (3D and 2D) only the 3D showings start early and are spread out throughout the day while the 2D showings don't start until the afternoon and only number about 4.
Get a pair of "2D Glasses" they're designed to transmit only one of the 3D projections to both eyes (rather than a left-eye specific and right-eye specific images.) They're supposed to work and help people who have problems with 3D movies.
Mister Fandango
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Yes, pay extra so you can pay extra and still be uncomfortable! Yay! <shakes fist>
I am beginning to think that Marvel can almost do no wrong. 
We saw the film today and it's a true pleasure to actually end up enjoying a film as much as the advanced word made me feel I would. I had no quibbles with it. The casting seemed to work nicely, individually and together. Vin Diesel you're sly for getting paid all that for only what amounted to three lines - okay so one was repeated multiple times.
Karen Gillan looks to have a nice career going. After spinning off ala Darth Vader.. yeah, we'll probably see you again!
The CGI for Rocket Raccoon was beyond incredible, maybe the best I've seen yet. It still "looked" CGI, but it was so well done that I forgot about it. His expressions!!!
Several lines had us dieing, but one in particular: "She has no idea. Under a lack light, this place looks like a Jackson Pollack painting."
The balance between action and humor and sensitivity was almost seamless. Especially when we find out how Quill chose his nickname.
I look forward to finding out more about his father.
I gave it an A, just because I was engaged the entire time, beginning to end.
We saw the film today and it's a true pleasure to actually end up enjoying a film as much as the advanced word made me feel I would. I had no quibbles with it. The casting seemed to work nicely, individually and together. Vin Diesel you're sly for getting paid all that for only what amounted to three lines - okay so one was repeated multiple times.
Karen Gillan looks to have a nice career going. After spinning off ala Darth Vader.. yeah, we'll probably see you again!
The CGI for Rocket Raccoon was beyond incredible, maybe the best I've seen yet. It still "looked" CGI, but it was so well done that I forgot about it. His expressions!!!
Several lines had us dieing, but one in particular: "She has no idea. Under a lack light, this place looks like a Jackson Pollack painting."
The balance between action and humor and sensitivity was almost seamless. Especially when we find out how Quill chose his nickname.
I look forward to finding out more about his father.
I gave it an A, just because I was engaged the entire time, beginning to end.
And so it would still cost me extra to see a film on the chance it might look okay as opposed to paying extra to see a film knowing for sure it won't look okay while bothering my eyes.
In all likelihood I'll probably have to wait months for both films to be released on video so I can see them properly. Then, of course, I'll completely miss out on seeing these visual spectacles on the big screen.
Eye popping 3D.
Loved how they came together, wasn't expecting an origins story based on the previews I'd seen.
I laughed, I wept, (but that may have been my eyes getting tired
Seemed like a perfect film, but I wasn't happy with yet another, giant ship hovers over then eventually falls onto city finale, that's getting tiresome.
B+
Oh yeah, it was evident why Benicio Del Toro was originally cast as Khan for STID. Him as the Collector kept distracting me, I kept thinking about how much better he would have been for that role, appearance wise.
Loved how they came together, wasn't expecting an origins story based on the previews I'd seen.
I laughed, I wept, (but that may have been my eyes getting tired
Seemed like a perfect film, but I wasn't happy with yet another, giant ship hovers over then eventually falls onto city finale, that's getting tiresome.
B+
Oh yeah, it was evident why Benicio Del Toro was originally cast as Khan for STID. Him as the Collector kept distracting me, I kept thinking about how much better he would have been for that role, appearance wise.
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Then stop bitching about the lack of a 2D option in every movie thread. Reviews on "2D glasses," which cost a few bucks on Amazon, are very positive for people who have issues with 3D movies. Or complain to the manager of your local theater. But in every thread EVERY THREAD you bitch about the lack of a 2D option.
It was a truely awesome and wildly funny epic of a movie. The movie worked from Quill's dancing across the landscape to the prison break to the epic defense of Xandar. Lee Pace's Ronan made Loki look like a wuss by comparison, I loved seeing Yondu's yakka arrow in action. The movie filled with action, humor. some touching scenes and tons of aliens.
Well, the question is pay extra to see it in theaters or wait. Sorry your theater doesn't have a 2D option, but you do have options. One of those options is to wait, but that has drawbacks as well, as you pointed out.