Guardians of the Galaxy Movie (2014):
Guardians of the Galaxy (retroactively referred to as Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 1) is an American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics superhero team of the same name. It is the 10th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) and part of Phase Two of the MCU.
The film was directed by James Gunn, who wrote the screenplay with Nicole Perlman, produced by Marvel Studios, and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. It features an ensemble cast including Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldaña, Dave Bautista, Vin Diesel, and Bradley Cooper as the titular Guardians, along with Lee Pace, Michael Rooker, Karen Gillan, Djimon Hounsou, John C. Reilly, Glenn Close, and Benicio del Toro.
Guardians of the Galaxy premiered at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood on July 21, 2014, and was theatrically released in the United States on August 1, 2014. It was a critical and commercial success, grossing $773.3 million worldwide and becoming the highest-grossing superhero film of 2014, as well as the third-highest-grossing film of 2014. A sequel, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, was released in 2017. A third film, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, will be released in 2023.
Guardians of the Galaxy Movie Information:
| Movie Name | Guardians of the Galaxy |
|---|---|
| Genre | Action Sci-Fi Superhero |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Release Date | July 21, 2014 (Dolby Theatre) August 1, 2014 (United States) |
| Running Time | 2hr 2min |
| Based on | Guardians of the Galaxy by Dan Abnett, Andy Lanning |
| Starring | Chris Pratt Zoe Saldaña Dave Bautista Vin Diesel Bradley Cooper Lee Pace Michael Rooker Karen Gillan Djimon Hounsou John C. Reilly Glenn Close Benicio del Toro |
| Directed by | James Gunn |
| Written by | James Gunn Nicole Perlman |
| Produced by | Kevin Feige |
| Cinematography by | Ben Davis |
| Edited by | Fred Raskin Craig Wood Hughes Winborne |
| Music by | Tyler Bates |
| Production Company | Marvel Studios |
| Distributed by | Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures |
| Budget | $232.3 million (gross) $195.9 million (net) |
| Box Office Collection | $773.3 million |
Guardians of the Galaxy Movie Trailer:
Guardians of the Galaxy Movie Storyline:
After stealing a mysterious orb in the far reaches of outer space, Peter Quill from Earth is now the main target of a manhunt led by the villain known as Ronan the Accuser. To help fight Ronan and his team and save the galaxy from his power, Quill creates a team of space heroes known as the “Guardians of the Galaxy” to save the galaxy.—IMDb
Guardians of the Galaxy Movie Cast and Characters:
- Chris Pratt as Peter Quill / Star-Lord
- Zoe Saldaña as Gamora
- Dave Bautista as Drax the Destroyer
- Vin Diesel as Groot
- Bradley Cooper as Rocket
- Lee Pace as Ronan the Accuser
- Michael Rooker as Yondu Udonta
- Karen Gillan as Nebula
- Djimon Hounsou as Korath
- John C. Reilly as Rhomann Dey
- Glenn Close as Irani Rael
- Benicio del Toro as Taneleer Tivan / The Collector
- Laura Haddock as Meredith Quill
- Sean Gunn as Kraglin
- Peter Serafinowicz as Denarian Saal
- Christopher Fairbank as The Broker
- Krystian Godlewski as On Set Groot
- Wyatt Oleff as Young Quill
Interesting Facts About Guardians of the Galaxy Movie:
- Perlman began working on the screenplay in 2009.
- Producer Kevin Feige first publicly mentioned Guardians of the Galaxy as a potential film in 2010 and Marvel Studios announced it was in active development at the July 2012 San Diego Comic-Con.
- Gunn was hired to write and direct the film that September.
- In February 2013, Pratt was hired to play Peter Quill / Star-Lord, and the supporting cast members were subsequently confirmed.
- Principal photography began in July 2013 at Shepperton Studios in England, with filming continuing in London before wrapping in October 2013.
- In addition to an original score by Tyler Bates, the soundtrack includes several popular songs from the 1960s and 1970s chosen by Gunn. Post-production was completed on July 7, 2014.
- It was praised for its screenplay, direction, acting, humor, soundtrack, visual effects, and action sequences. It was nominated for two awards at the 87th Academy Awards and received numerous other accolades.
