I'm hoping that trailer is just poorly cut, and not indicative of the film. The humour seemed super awkward and the use of "Hooked on a Feeling" clumsy (I know it's been 22 years now, but it's just inviting unfavourable comparisons to Reservoir Dogs' use of the same song).
This was one of the funniest trailers I've seen in a very long time. I really can't wait for this movie now. I think we're going to get a really good action/comedy/sci if here.
It was definitely a "meh" trailer... but they already have my money on this one so I guess it doesn't matter right? (also disappointed in no speaking roles for Groot or Rocket)
I'm hoping that trailer is just poorly cut, and not indicative of the film. The humour seemed super awkward and the use of "Hooked on a Feeling" clumsy (I know it's been 22 years now, but it's just inviting unfavourable comparisons to Reservoir Dogs' use of the same song).
Who is making the connection between Resevoir Dogs use of "Hooked on Feeling" to it's use in this trailer? That seems a very arbitrary and obscure observation that will bother no one in the intended audience for a Guardians of the Galaxy trailer.
Gamora: Species: Zehoberi Enhancement: Cybernetic appendages, occular and respiratory enhancements, enhanced neurological systems. Description: Last survivor of the Zehoberi people.
Rocket: Origin: Halfworld, Keyestone Quadrant. Enhancements: Cybernetic skeletal structure, enhanced phalange & metacarpal bones, genetically augmented cerebral cortex. Description: Cybernetic/genetic experiment on a lower life form (has a tendency to bite). Associates: Groot, Lylla Criminal Record: 13 counts of theft, 14 counts of escape from incarceration, 7 counts of mercenary activity, 15 counts of arson.
Groot: Species: Flora Colossus Origin: X Enhancements: None known. Description: Humanoid plant inhabitant of Taluhnia Associates: 89P13 (???)
Peter Quill: Species: Terran. Origin: Terra. Enhancements: Translator implant in neck. Associates: Yondu Udonta Criminal Record: 1 count of fraud, 2 counts assault/drunkenness, 1 count of sex crime ("Illegal manipulation of Gramosian Duchess").
I liked how when they talked about each character info boxes were floating around them on a screen. It reminded me of the "debriefing" panels from the comic.
I'm hoping that trailer is just poorly cut, and not indicative of the film. The humour seemed super awkward and the use of "Hooked on a Feeling" clumsy (I know it's been 22 years now, but it's just inviting unfavourable comparisons to Reservoir Dogs' use of the same song).
I'm guessing that director James Gunn is a fan of 70's FM radio staples. Here's a scene from his movie 'The Specials' that might back that up...
I thought "Hooked on a Feeling" totally worked. It helped to convey a light-hearted goofiness to the film, while also reinforcing the whole Peter Quill / man-out-of-time angle as well.
Underwhelmed at first but liked it more after repeated viewings. I get the exposition is for the 99.5% of the audience who never picked up the comic. That was needed. Seeing the action montage repeatedly helped get me more psyched.
They have firmly established Starlord as a goofball but he will still be a bad-ass.
Hopefully the next trailers we will get Rocket talking and Groot.
Just watched it. I liked it. It seemed whimsical and was obviously introductory. I think we can expect two (possibly even three) more trailers that delve into the story or rather that explain "what is the point of this motion picture?".
As an aside, at first I thought surely there was some CG involved in the shot featuring StarLord's (Chris Pratt) abs shot at the 1:52 mark. I've been a fan of Parks & Rec for years and he always seemed somewhat out of shape on that show:
...but apparently he's been getting in shape for this role, so yes I agree with @matchkitJOHN
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Makes sense... I think she is the Grand daughter of Thanos.
It was OK...I was hoping to hear Rocket Raccoon talk..and I especially wanted an "I AM GROOT!"
Oh well..August is a long way off and a few more trailers away.
This site has a pretty good breakdown of the trailer and some nice screencaps:
http://bigcomicpage.com/2014/02/19/the-big-guardians-of-the-galaxy-trailer-breakdown/
Here are the various rap sheets, with some interesting potential Easter eggs:
Drax
Species: Unknown
Enhancements: Enhanced musculature, impact resistant skin, augmented cellular regeneration.
22 counts of murder.
5 counts of GBH (Anyone? Galactic butt-heading?).
Gamora:
Species: Zehoberi
Enhancement: Cybernetic appendages, occular and respiratory enhancements, enhanced neurological systems.
Description: Last survivor of the Zehoberi people.
Rocket:
Origin: Halfworld, Keyestone Quadrant.
Enhancements: Cybernetic skeletal structure, enhanced phalange & metacarpal bones, genetically augmented cerebral cortex.
Description: Cybernetic/genetic experiment on a lower life form (has a tendency to bite).
Associates: Groot, Lylla
Criminal Record: 13 counts of theft, 14 counts of escape from incarceration, 7 counts of mercenary activity, 15 counts of arson.
Groot:
Species: Flora Colossus
Origin: X
Enhancements: None known.
Description: Humanoid plant inhabitant of Taluhnia
Associates: 89P13 (???)
Peter Quill:
Species: Terran.
Origin: Terra.
Enhancements: Translator implant in neck.
Associates: Yondu Udonta
Criminal Record: 1 count of fraud, 2 counts assault/drunkenness, 1 count of sex crime ("Illegal manipulation of Gramosian Duchess").
No doubt this comes into play:
"Rocket: 14 counts of escape from incarceration"
They have firmly established Starlord as a goofball but he will still be a bad-ass.
Hopefully the next trailers we will get Rocket talking and Groot.
As an aside, at first I thought surely there was some CG involved in the shot featuring StarLord's (Chris Pratt) abs shot at the 1:52 mark. I've been a fan of Parks & Rec for years and he always seemed somewhat out of shape on that show:
...but apparently he's been getting in shape for this role, so yes I agree with @matchkitJOHN
I am looking forward to more trailers and also some Groot and Rocket voices.