"Guardians of the Galaxy"

“Box office update: 'Guardians of the Galaxy' becomes the top-grossing movie of 2014”

By: Keith Staskiewicz

Source: Entertainment Weekly

http://insidemovies.ew.com/2014/08/30/box-office-guardians-of-the-galaxy-top-grossing-movie-2014/

“Guardians of the Galaxy” is a science fiction movie about a man named Peter Quill who steals a mysterious orb in the far reaches of outer space. He is now the main target of a manhunt led by the villain known as Ronan the Accuser. To help fight Ronan, his army and save the galaxy from his power, Quill creates a team known as the 'Guardians of the Galaxy' to save the world. Entertainment Weekly calls it, “the top-grossing movie of the 2014 domestic box office, surpassing the valiant efforts of Captain America: The Winter Soldier” (Staskiewicz,1). Keith Staskiewicz says that “Guardians” made $262.1 million, which is $2.4 million more than “Captain America 2” and with this he is writing his claim of fact. He is also using logos because of the money value difference between the two movies. This review was written on August 30 so it would not be surprising if the difference in numbers rose from $2.4 million to even higher.

Captain America: The Winter Soldier is quite popular and known for being an incredible movie. By saying that “Guardians of the Galaxy” has surpassed “Captain America 2”, Keith is writing his claim of value since his words mean that “Guardians” is an unbelievably amazing movie, which is more superior than “Captain America 2”. Also, by stating that “Guardians” is a better movie he is using pathos because this is how he feels about the movie. Keith’s criteria for movies seem to be the fast-paced, action filled types containing countless adventures and even a bit of romance.