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Guardians of the Galaxy is a 2014 American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics superhero team of the same name
It is set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) and serves as the tenth film in the franchise
The movie was directed by James Gunn and produced by Kevin Feige, with a screenplay by Gunn and Nicole Perlman
The story follows Peter Quill, also known as Star-Lord, who forms an unlikely alliance with a group of misfits including Gamora, Drax the Destroyer, Rocket Raccoon, and Groot
Together, they become the Guardians of the Galaxy and embark on a mission to stop the villainous Ronan the Accuser from obtaining a mysterious and powerful orb
The film received critical acclaim for its humor, visual effects, and the performances of its cast
Chris Pratt, who plays Peter Quill, was particularly praised for his charismatic portrayal of the protagonist
The movie's soundtrack, featuring classic songs from the 1960s and 1970s, became a commercial success and added to the film's popularity
Guardians of the Galaxy was a box office success, grossing over $773 million worldwide
It spawned a sequel, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol
2, in 2017, as well as tie-in comics, video games, and merchandise
The film's success also led to the inclusion of the Guardians in other MCU films, such as Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame
Overall, Guardians of the Galaxy marked a departure from traditional superhero films, introducing a humorous and unconventional tone to the genre
It has been praised for its unique blend of action, comedy, and science fiction elements, contributing to the wider popularity of the MCU.
The story follows Peter Quill, also known as Star-Lord, who forms an unlikely alliance with a group of misfits including Gamora, Drax the Destroyer, Rocket Raccoon, and Groot. Together, they become the Guardians of the Galaxy and embark on a mission to stop the villainous Ronan the Accuser from obtaining a mysterious and powerful orb. The film received critical acclaim for its humor, visual effects, and the performances of its cast. Chris Pratt, who plays Peter Quill, was particularly praised for his charismatic portrayal of the protagonist. The movie's soundtrack, featuring classic songs from the 1960s and 1970s, became a commercial success and added to the film's popularity. Guardians of the Galaxy was a box office success, grossing over $773 million worldwide. It spawned a sequel, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, in 2017, as well as tie-in comics, video games, and merchandise. The film's success also led to the inclusion of the Guardians in other MCU films, such as Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame. Overall, Guardians of the Galaxy marked a departure from traditional superhero films, introducing a humorous and unconventional tone to the genre. It has been praised for its unique blend of action, comedy, and science fiction elements, contributing to the wider popularity of the MCU.