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Guardians of the Galaxy
Movie (2014)
Light years from Earth, 26 years after being abducted, Peter Quill finds himself the prime target of a manhunt after discovering an orb wanted by Ronan the Accuser.
Movie (2014)
Light years from Earth, 26 years after being abducted, Peter Quill finds himself the prime target of a manhunt after discovering an orb wanted by Ronan the Accuser.
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Sex & Nudity
Cues and comments that Peter has been with lots of women across the galaxy, sexual tension between Peter and Gamora who almost kiss more than once, and Peter wears just boxer briefs in a prison hosing scene. Rocket suggests Gamora should trade favors with prisoners to escape.
Violence & Gore
Lots of hand-to-hand combat, fistfights, explosions and shoot-outs; characters die, including a heartbreaking loss of a parent at the start, and an entire fleet of fighter pilots dies in an explosion. Not much gore or blood.
Profanity
Occasional strong language including "s--t," "bulls--t," "d--k," "bitch" and "bastard"; one scene features a prolonged middle-finger gesture.
Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking
The Guardians drink an unnamed liquid that implies alcohol and makes them drunk; characters drink liquor and a martini in the post-credits ending.
Frightening Scenes
Intense peril and suspense: some deaths are heartbreaking, and several characters appear killed before turning out fine; loud explosive battles and the villain destroying a planet add intensity.
Other things to know
Brands seen include Sony and JanSport, with pop culture references and a franchise with vast tie-in merchandise.
Positives & learning
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Positive messages
Positive underlying message about teamwork, friendship and helping others, even though characters' motivations are not always pure.
Role models
The Guardians are flawed outlaws who ultimately make selfless decisions to protect one another and defend the universe.
Representation
Review describes a White male lead and casual sexism: Gamora is the token woman, dead women provide male backstories, the camera objectifies Gamora, and she and Nebula are pitted against each other. Actors of color in key roles are largely hidden under makeup and VFX, limiting visible ethnic diversity; one disability portrayal is neutral but used as a visual gag.
Learning
Families can discuss the popularity of Marvel adaptations and whether comic book movies are created equal, and whether the Guardians are role models.
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