Guardians of the Galaxy

[ShaolinDan]

This movie is totally cool. See it.




(and like all Marvel movies now, there's enough kung fu in the choreography to leave it here.

[MasterKiller]

I liked it. The beginning is a little rushed, but once it settles down, everything comes together.

[PalmStriker]

Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B16Bo47KS2g

[PalmStriker]

AND: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2bj8e9_zjo

[GeneChing]

I wish they offered up some examples...

Poor Subtitles Could Hurt 'Guardians of the Galaxy' in China
1:53 AM PST 10/17/2014 by Abid Rahman

Disney

Local reviews have been mixed, with many arguing that translation mistakes are ruining the humor

After proving a surprise hit in the rest of the world, Guardians of the Galaxy finally opened in China, the world's second biggest movie market, last weekend. Although the cosmic actioner did well in its opening weekend, the response from reviewers and an increasing number of ordinary movie-goers has been mixed due to the poorly translated Chinese subtitles, the China Daily reported Friday.

Critics and fans alike are complaining the subtitles are spoiling the humor of Guardians that has proved so popular elsewhere.

China Daily quoted a popular Chinese social media user Gudabaihua, who identified at least 80 translation mistakes in the Chinese subtitles: "Aside from a lot of misstranslations, the subtitles failed to show the original feel of the movie, such as jokes, puns and ****phones. We cannot help but doubt the professionalism of the translator."

Guardians is not the first film to find that poor subtitles was hindering its success, says China Daily, previously films such as Men in Black III, Pacific Rim, The Hunger Games and Skyfall all met with similar criticism.

At the same time:

Guardians of the Galaxy tops China box office

By Kevin Ma
Tue, 14 October 2014, 12:00 PM (HKT)
Box Office News

Marvel Studios LLC continues its winning streak in China as Guardians of the Galaxy topped the Mainland box office.

In its first three days in cinemas, the James GUNN film made RMB185 million (US$30.2 million) from approximately 4.74 million admissions. Released only in 3-D, the sci-fi film represented approximately 39.2% of all screenings nationwide.

In April, Captain America: The Winter Soldier made RMB224 million (US$36.6 million) from approximately 5.17 million admissions over the three-day Ching Ming holiday weekend. It secured RMB720 million (US$118 million) during its theatrical run.

Nonetheless, Guardians has by far the best weekend for a Marvel Studios origin film in China. Three years ago, Captain America: The First Avenger (2011) opened with RMB34.3 million (US$5.60 million), for a total of RMB98.1 million (US$16 million).

Ning Hao's Breakup Buddies 心花路放 dropped to second place with RMB99.8 million (US$16.3 million) between Friday and Sunday. After 13 days, it has made RMB931 million (US$152 million).

At its current rate, road movie comedy is expected to break the RMB1 billion (US$163 million) mark by this weekend, making it the second domestic film to do so in 2014. Lost in Thailand 人再囧途之泰囧 (2012) took 21 days to reach the RMB1 billion mark in 2012. Earlier this year, The Monkey King 西遊記之大鬧天宮 took 23 days.

The only other new film to reach the top ten is domestic monster film Bugs ３Ｄ食人虫. Released only in 3-D, it made RMB12.13 million (US$1.98 million) from approximately 328,000 admissions. Two years ago, Million Dollar Crocodile 百萬巨鰐 (2012) opened with RMB6.50 million (US$1.06 million) for a total of RMB12.9 million (US$2.10 million) during its theatrical run.

Peter Chan's Dearest 親愛的 dropped to third place with RMB22.3 million (US$3.65 million) between Friday and Sunday. The child abduction drama has made RMB292 million (US$47.7 million) after 18 days.

Black & White: The Dawn of Justice 痞子英雄　黎明再起 was fifth place with RMB10.5 million (US$1.71 million) between Friday and Sunday. The 3-D action sequel has made RMB187 million (US$30.6 million) after 12 days.

With RMB4.05 million (US$661,000) between Friday and Sunday, Ann HUI 許鞍華's The Golden Era 黃金時代 has made RMB44.12 million (US$7.20 million) after 12 days.

Ice Age: The Meltdown (2006) returned to Chinese cinemas yesterday with a special 3-D re-release.

In Hong Kong, Gone Girl became the top film this weekend due to the lack of any strong newcomers. The David FINCHER mystery-drama made HK$3.92 million (US$505,720) from 36 locations between Thursday and Sunday. After 11 days in cinemas, it has made HK$10.3 million (US$1.33 million).

Last week's top film Dracula Untold dropped to second place with HK$2.06 million (US$265,750) between Thursday and Sunday. It has made HK$9.83 million (US$1.27 million) after 11 days.

The top new film was spy thriller The November Man. From 34 locations, it made HK$1.69 million (US$218,000) from 34 locations over four days.

Doze NIU 鈕承澤's Paradise in Service 軍中樂園 opened in 8th place. From 12 locations, the military drama made HK$204,000 (US$26,400) over four days. Including previews, the Golden Scene Co Ltd 高先電影有限公司 release has made a total of HK$225,000 (US$28,900). Two years ago, Niu's Love 愛 (2012) opened with HK$2.71 million (US$350,000) from 28 screens. It made a total of HK$6.20 million (US$799,000) during its theatrical run.

After two weekends, Flirting in the Air 唐伯虎衝上雲宵 has made HK$4.81 million (US$620,000) and McDull: Me & My Mum 麥兜　我和我媽媽 has made HK$2.67 million (US$345,000). The Maze Runner has made HK$31.2 million (US$4.02 million) after four weekends.

In Taiwan, Hollywood films dominated the three-day National Day holiday weekend. Dracula Untold was the top film, making NT$21.4 million (US$704,000) from 22 Taipei locations over four days, including NT$17.9 million (US$589,000) between Friday and Sunday.

Gone Girl opened in second place. From 18 Taipei locations, the mystery drama made NT$10.4 million (US$341,000) over four days, including NT$9.17 million (US$301,000) between Friday and Sunday. In Dec 2011, Fincher's, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011) opened with NT$5.61 million (US$184,000) in Taipei, ending its run with NT$20.8 million (US$683,000).

Opening at only 12 locations in Taipei (and 39 locations nationwide), Studio Ghibli スタジオジブリ's When Marnie was There 思い出のマーニー opened in 8th place with NT$1.00 million (US$32,900) over four days. In June, The Tale of Princess Kaguya かぐや姫の物語 opened with NT$330,000 (US$10,900) from 13 Taipei locations. It made a total of NT$1.12 million (US$286,000) in the capital.

In its second weekend, Black & White: The Dawn of Justice dropped to fifth place with NT$2.66 million (US$87,400) between Friday and Sunday. After eight days, the action sequel has made only NT$12.3 million (US$406,000) in the capital.

Domestic air force drama Dream Flight 想飛 made NT$675,000(US$22,200) from three days of preview shows in 18 Taipei locations. The film officially opens in Taiwan cinemas this weekend.

[GeneChing]

Would Mantis make for a good angle if KFM were to do a review?

Marvel’s ‘Guardians of The Galaxy Vol. 2’ Synopsis Teases Mantis And Even More Familiar Heroes
Mon, 06/20/2016 - 15:25 MOVIES
By Autumn Kelly

After Doctor Strange hits theaters Nov. 4, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 is next on the docket for May 5, 2017. It’s too early for any raw footage, but we do finally have a Guardians Vol. 2 synopsis that confirms some speculation.

Set to the backdrop of ‘Awesome Mixtape #2,’ Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 continues the team’s adventures as they traverse the outer reaches of the cosmos. The Guardians must fight to keep their newfound family together as they unravel the mysteries of Peter Quill’s true parentage. Old foes become new allies and fan-favorite characters from the classic comics will come to our heroes’ aid as the Marvel cinematic universe continues to expand. ( Via Stitch Kingdom )

Peter Quill’s team will gain a few more allies in the quest to find his father’s secret identity, and Mantis coming aboard is a near certainty, considering recent casting rumors surrounding Pom Klementieff taking the role as powerful telepath and former Avenger. She could also help Rocket regenerate a new Groot from the small twig left over after he sacrificed himself to save his friends. As for foes becoming allies, that’s most likely Nebula and Yondu, though it will be interesting to see how Star-Lord and Yondu make up after betraying each other.


What familiar heroes will join 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2?' Marvel

What other fan-favorite characters could this synopsis be referring to?

Rumor has it Vison will flee Earth following Civil War , and who knows, he could run into the Guardians. Not to mention he’s got the yellow infinity stone embedded in his forehead ever since Avengers: Age of Ultron . Adam Warlock’s presence has been teased in both Guardians of the Galaxy and Thor: The Dark World , and he is for sure a fan favorite. This is an intuitive pick, especially if rumors giving Elizabeth Debicki the role of his Enclave clone, Ayesha, prove true. Moondragon joining would please many fans, but Captain Marvel showing up to aid the Guardians would be a better tie-in between the Avengers and the cosmic space of the MCU, and a perfect way to set up for her solo debut in November 2018.

[GeneChing]

Russian Trailer. When an English one turns up, we'll copy this to its own thread.