But even at the time of its release, Guardians of the Galaxy was hailed as something of a revelation, and Gunn’s idiosyncratic storytelling was certainly influential on the MCU movies that followed. One in which you conjure genuine empathy for a sentient tree. James Gunn’s space-set sci-fi tale combined heart, humor, and found family to tell a genuinely touching story. When we look back on the Marvel Cinematic Universe decades from now, there’s a strong chance that Guardians of the Galaxy that emerges as one of the most influential films of the entire franchise.
3" after being temporarily fired from the movie.“How the MCU Was Made” is a series of deep-dive articles that delve into the ins and outs of the development history, production, and release of all the Marvel Studios movies. It's why it only feels right that he was brought back to complete the trilogy with "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. He brought the same blend of ingredients to the DC Extended Universe with "The Suicide Squad" and the "Peacemaker" spin-off series on HBO Max, this time coupling the adult tone and content of his earlier directorial efforts with the emotional maturity of his MCU films. The MCU's first two "Guardians of the Galaxy" movies could have easily been bland "Star Wars" wannabes had the "Slither" and "Super" director not come in and infused those films with his off-beat mix of humor, heart, and weirdness. It's why I'm so relieved whenever, say, a Taika Waititi comes along and is able to continue thriving both outside and within the blockbuster arena.Īnother example? James Gunn. At worst, this can take a toll on their mental health and leave them feeling disillusioned with their very profession. Marvel Studios is particularly notorious for doing this, hiring promising up-and-comers to helm Marvel Cinematic Universe movies, in some cases before they've even had a chance to firmly establish their voices as directors. It's a common tale in Hollywood: A scrappy filmmaker has only just begun to make a name for themselves with their low-budget movies or TV shows when they're swept up by a major studio to oversee its latest tentpole.
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