All heroes start somewhere.

Starring: Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldaña, Dave Bautista, Vin Diesel (voice), Bradley Cooper (voice), Lee Pace, Michael Rooker, Karen Gillan, Djimon Hounsou, John C. Reilly, Glenn Close, Benicio del Toro

DML Rating: ★★★★★★★★☆☆ - great

"I look around at us and you know what I see? Losers. I mean, like, folks who have lost stuff. And we have, man, we have, all of us. Our homes. Our families. Normal lives. Today it's giving us something. It is giving us a chance." - Quill

Why watch this? This intergalactic MCU film has a much lighter tone, and it works.

Plot Summary: Peter Quill, a space adventurer known as Star-Lord, steals a powerful and mysterious orb, drawing the attention of the villainous Ronan the Accuser. To evade Ronan, Quill forms an uneasy alliance with a group of outlaws including Gamora, Drax the Destroyer, Rocket, and Groot. When they discover the orb's true, dangerous nature, this ragtag group must learn to work together and prevent Ronan from using it to destroy the galaxy.

Dad's Preview: GOTG is kinda like Star Wars (1977) on an acid trip - stuff flying everywhere - aliens, spaceships, action. Director James Gunn brings the beloved Marvel characters to life. Chris Pratt is their likeable leader, Quill. Bradley Cooper is delightful as the wise-cracking space raccoon, Rocket. You'll even root for Groot, a grunting plant-man! This super-team film is a solid MCU entry!

Marvel Studios; Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures