Late to the party, but finally caught Guardians of the Galaxy in a second-run theater. After reading all the positive reviews, my expectations were high. The movie exceeded them; nice when that happens. The plot was kind of meh, but it really only provided the excuse to throw all the hysterically funny character together. That is what drove the movie for me. Good character development and great lines & interaction between them.
One thing that really amused/annoyed me was all the little kids people were bringing to see it. Really? This may be a Marvel comic-based movie & have a talking raccoon., but it is NOT kid appropriate. I know my 9yo would love it, but he will have to wait a few years before I let him watch it. The 4yo? Forget it--and there were kids in that age group in there. People wonder why their kids turn out the way they do.... OK off, my soapbox.