The Best Movie No One Expected - Guardians of the Galaxy Review

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The 'Critics move into Phase 2 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe with their review of Guardians of the Galaxy (vol.1), which David thinks is funnier than any comedy movie of the past 10 years...(?)
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[@tsbulmer]

The actress who first played Mystique is Rebecca Romijn, billed at the time as Rebecca Romijn-Stamos. The actress who played Seven of Nine is Jeri Ryan.

[@Stealthsuit25]

I always wonder what it’s like at LMG just walking past random doors hearing a bloodcurdling “NOOOOO” Coming from Riley

[@random_cocaine4667]

that NOOOOOOO! scream by Riley at 5:39 was pitch PERFECT!

[@davidcurrie6093]

You guys need a jar and everytime Riley mentions Star Wars a loonie goes in.

[@PickeringSamuel]

And every time James mentions Dune

[@353click]

Not a jar, a bin. It's the loonie bin ... :)

[@tsbulmer]

People who didn't like Guardians of the Galaxy may be rare, but they're out there, like me. Some jokes I loved, like nothing flying over Drax's head, but mostof the comedy fell completely flat for me, and mixed with the cartoonish violence (esp. Yondu's arrow) and dysfunctional levels of snarkiness, made me unwilling to invest myself in the story at all. This isn't to say other people are wrong, just that this wasn't for everyone. I also kinda resent the movie for how it affected Thor 3. I wanted Thor to be darker and heavier, and I liked the direction the tone was going in Thor 2, even though the execution was rough. I had hoped that Thor 3 would be Thor 2 dialed-up and done right, but instead it went for a tone like GotG's, but dialed-up. I was bathed in neon lights for two hours while making the occasional half-hearted chuckle, when what I wanted was stakes, risk, and a feeling like something in the story mattered. The movie I wanted probably wouldn't have been as successful, but it felt like Ragnarok became a movie I didn't like because it was trying to mimic another movie I didn't like. Bah, humbug!

[@ML-yn9yu]

Fucking same! everyone loved Thor 3, I just didnt feel it. Movie should have been the cap 2 of Thor but it felt so flat.

[@DizzyBusy]

Art is not a democracy. But the Marvel films are made by a pseudo democratic committee anyway, so it follows that they try to cater to the taste of the majority. The majority liked GotG and Thor Ragnarok

[@Inimigor1]

Aw man, I almost want to save this one for the next trip for work! Just had to travel and listening to you guys talking about Whiplash was tons of fun!

[@alangarde2928]

Great episode. I remember the same moments the first time I saw it, not having any prior investment in the characters, intrigued by the trailer but not really sure they'd keep that up for a whole film. Then seeing those competent tonal shifts from tragedy, to space Indiana Jones, to what the heck he Is dancing? Then the realization Quill was a big man-child who was a legend in his own mind. I don't think I've had as many laugh out loud moments in a cinema as watching this and it was (and still is) a complete delight as its just fun! I think it was a smart move concentrating on the Guardians and concentrating on their strength, despite them being all these weird characters and aliens their motivations most are remarkably humble and normal and un-noble. They are petty thieves, they are chancers, they are broken individuals, Even those of more galactic importance (Gamora and Nebula) have very human motivations. No super-rich geniuses, or super-patriotic soldiers or Asgardian gods, they are schmucks in the wrong place at the right time and have the choice to step up to that. I think this was a super-smart choice in introducing this bigger universe and space races. These were the most relatable characters and that grounded it. There was a comment in the review that there is no clearly defined aesthetic as you might see in Star Trek or Star Wars and I agree but in a way I saw this as a plus. Nothing ever screamed out to me as being look at how futuristic things are, which I definitely felt in the Star Trek reboots. This is just the world they are in, trying to do their thing, and it has different flavours and different technology levels depending on where you are. Damn though there is such a beautiful use of colour and background detail, without being in your face and being distracting. It's really a beautiful film.

[@tsimmersjr]

So relieved to see them back to the default filming setup. That windowed setup was painful.

[@costirules]

you guys seem like awesome to be around. great vibes, linus is a lucky man! :D

[@willbeonekenobi]

47:46 the actual quote is 'I've had it with these monkey fighting snakes on this Monday to Friday plane!'

[@Timbhu]

The fact that they don't keep LTT water bottles front and center of the frame oddly bothers me.

[@XXMatter4454XX]

I actually did a few Notaries for Michael Rooker. Super random. SUPER humble nice guy

[@targh4410]

'Other' dude was in Avengers in the same role, bossing Loki around. Also it's Alexis Denisof, Wesley from Buffy/Angel.

[@MarcoBayod_MB]

Do we really need to know more about Ronan? I believe it was pretty clear he was a zealot, telling by himself, he explained the rest and then we go

[@zeero4ever]

46:25 Just recently discovered another easter egg in the info screen about Peter Quill - it says 'Space Lord' instead of 'Star Lord'

[@ryanslattery9340]

Great episode!

[@mateo-bg5xz]

really good podcast, saludos desde Argentina

[@TheyreJustMovies]

I love Argentina- been there twice! -js

[@JcAcosta]

Just now I found this channel. The can't believe is still this a LMG channel. And I sub

[@wilbs009]

Where are the ltt store water bottles?

[@StephanieGauthier]

Thanks for the entertaining podcast!

[@Dmitriy.0]

You guys should bring other LMG folks in as guest reviewers.

[@project66]

5:38 that sounded a lot more dramatic on the audio version lmao

[@dovydasaleknavicius9741]

Thank as always

[@adirena]

we're living in the age where when someone ask "star wars or star trek?" we still can answer with guardian of the galaxy

[@lucioledizerot196]

Guardians of the Galaxy haven't really established enough movie lore for me to agree with that but sure, the movies they have are good.

[@Subakashi]

love the reference that Riley made to the "mouth of Sauron" in 11:25 that's what makes me proud to be a fan of lotr

[@jamiefitzpatrick4377]

To note in the movie Aragorn beheads the Mouth of Sauron, in the book the Mouth of Sauron returns back to the gate.

[@siddharthakumar5841]

Please do "2001: A space Odyssey". I would love to see your take on it!

[@flufflebut8781]

Ahh, Chris Pratt's breakout role for me was the original Lego Movie. Just really liked his voice acting and humor. And then years later I was like, "Dayum, Lego man got into a Marvel movie. Good for him."

[@nihaalguptafbd]

Didn't guardians and lego movie come out the same year?

[@DizzyBusy]

He'll always be Andy Dwyer for me

[@JimTheKid]

The only thing that could make it better if it was starring Riley or batman

[@YunisRajab]

Staring at what?

[@JimTheKid]

@@YunisRajab I meant to say starring lol its fixed now

[@iownalx23]

utopia might not exist but CARPOOLPIA DOES.

[@Mr_Pv]

Chris Pratt actually got buffed for the movie "Money ball", great podcast, greetings from Chile!

[@AbeTronic443]

David almost spitting water out from the "space isis" quote is hilarious.

[@ironhugo7918]

OML 5:38 Rofl Riley gets me everytime!

[@raulgalets]

40:17 its just me or there is a voice in the bg?

[@RUmlas]

New to the channel. So this was filmed at LMG?

[@muhwyndham]

Yes, this is piloted by James and David, then Riley come along. This is technically part of LMG, though there is very little connection to the main channel.

[@rorylinnane9076]

Nice

[@robrobinson8597]

Dave Bautista.. you should see him in Hotel Artemis with Jodie Foster.

[@synthiandrakon]

David "we are evolved into what we needed to survive and do it makes sense for them to look like is"... But David that's boring, it doesn't matter if can make sense it doesn't make it fun

[@natanielj5374]

1:40 James speaks for the trees and that’s why he knows Vietnamese

[@synthiandrakon]

With Peter and gamora have this romance thing it feels weird because it feels like gamora lacks the emotional development to understand that kind of relationship and that Peter is kind of tricking her into going along with what he wants. Like often it feels like her character really doesn't know what's going on romantically and that she really isn't inteperating what's going on the same way Peter is

[@DizzyBusy]

Peter also lacks that emotional development. I think it's awesome that they didn't end up together, since both of them need to grow up first

[@Redshift1360]

Rebecca Romijn is not Seven of Nine guys lol. It’s Jeri Ryan

[@RevenantMike]

An example I'd say of a movie that should have stuck to source material was The Dark Tower. That so disappointed me.

[@itsoowan2763]

what did you guys think of thor ragnarok?

[@davidurdahl6656]

Is anyone there to help with lighting? Dennis even?

[@synthiandrakon]

Like guardians of the galaxy was a super important movie because they had to introduce the infinity stones and thanos whist doing their own thing

[@c4sualcycl0ps48]

Eventually they will just have separate recording booths for each person... forget the virus issues

[@krayzieegg7294]

I like the title because its true. The aftermath that i hate so much is now every movie is trying to adapt the formula that will always put a funny bit atleast tried to be funny every other scene But failing

[@abdulsoleh7131]

I'm kinda disappointed you guys didn't pick winter soldier, damn you democracy

[@soulaver]

David has nice voice. I would love to see him more as host of LTT videos

[@rustumlaattoe]

Do "Hunt for Red October".

[@hermannarminius7746]

Not sure why they keep sh***ing on Star Wars without reviewing it as a whole Saga

[@Theorica]

@31:10 Jeri Ryan

[@nycameleon]

Jeri Ryan

[@jimmypayne1987]

riley watching the next one on the galaxy watch

[@averyw396]

On the line of Chris Pratt movies: do Moneyball

[@jamiefitzpatrick4377]

I have an issue appreciating Chris Prat after the wacky and stupid religious stuff he started to publicly spout. It isn’t a Mel Gibson type issue, but comedy loses some ground for me if the actor attributes their success to divine intervention.

[@Max-ok8js]

Atleast hes not getting political

[@jamiefitzpatrick4377]

_MaxBra _ The ego to think a God specifically pick you for comedy while millions of children are dying from malnutrition. It was a stupid thing to say and it was even stupider to double down on.

[@Alec678]

14:56

[@daan132]

Am i wierd that i shet a tear by the second movies funeral

[@felixcd3799]

He was in avengers, that's who Loki was talking to

[@JuanLuisTafolla]

You guy should film a ltt movie

[@zeveroarerules]

Harry Potter 1 has an issue, and the ending with the Tiara is completely botched. So there are some issues with that adaptation not being true to the books.

[@hydroweapon]

American pyscho is a great film, you just have to watch it for what it is - hilarious

[@eott42]

★☆☆☆☆ - I rate this podcast 1 out of 5 stars because they have not reviewed Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith

[@Arkantos117]

Deleting half of all life to impress Lady Death is more logical than trying to save the universe by doing that. In fact Thanos' justification in the movies falls apart after even the slightest bit of thought.

[@liaminwales]

it's the only marvel film i liked, it has jokes and fun.. never mind it looks nice, bright shiny colour's. why cant space be fun! the rest are a bore fest, in brown. edit the phase stuff kills me inside, such transparent corporate evil is seen as good... south park called it well

[@SlaveLabourEntertainment]

Thank you for saying Chris Pratt is not a good actor.

[@nixon26ification]

first?! also so glad you're doing The Prestige, its my favorite movie of all time

[@danieldegeorges9993]

guess I gotta throw this on the iPod now

[@divyam._.maheshwari]

Do. Harry. Potter. Just do it.

[@dyydan1]

The first guardians was so great. So great. Second one, such a disappointment.

[@nuradio5048]

Space ISIS, Stan Lee couldn't explain it better!

[@Olsfen1]

dusting much?

[@hjack76]

So... when are you going to talk about the actual best MCU movie... THE WINTER SOLDIER.... !!!!

[@Max-ok8js]

Its good but kinda overrated. Also you don't honestly think its better than Infinity war and Guardians of the galaxy

[@ML-yn9yu]

When David said this was the best phase 2 movie I've never rolled my eyes harder.

[@hjack76]

Martell Leverett yeah but it’s a close second for me so 🤷🏽🤷🏽

[@hjack76]

_MaxBra _ yes i think so but I’m kinda biased towards spy stuff so 🤷🏽🤷🏽.... also infinity war and guardians is tied for a very close second....

[@SheriffMayorTV]

I hated the movie, but I enjoyed this video! And 51:10 James is right, DEAL WITH IT! This is not a comedy film.

[@vivekvs1992]

Guys do fullmetal alchemist.. Its not a movie but short enough.. I went through the QnA episode and thought this was a good suggestion.. But don't read synopsis or reviews before watching....

[@Jdudhhsuxbsksj]

Why do people hate Ronan clearly James Gunn watch the MCU films that were out so far and saw the same cookie cutter villain with the same motive so James Gunn made him the MOST stereotype villain that wanted to be taken seriously in this fun film BY DESTROYING A PLANET which was first in MCU films.

[@TheCaptainsSkate]

Seth Rogen openly claimed that Marvel is killing lower budget comedies, like he makes... Its just part of the world we live in low budget comedies cant match Marvel budget and CGI and action along with comedies. Guardians of the Galaxy, Ant-Man, Thor Ragnarok. Im not complaining lets go MCU!!!

[@tayyibhassnat5332]

Second comment

[@kenanyilmaz9703]

no one knows this channel

[@kentatakao6863]

you guys have this boring movie review channel, why don't you guys have a gaming channel like smosh games and then you guys can get paid to featured games since linus is so shameless about his money grubbing