Framestore on why Guardians is 'not just another sci-fi movie'

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The comical adventures of five self-described 'losers', including a racoon and a talking tree, Guardians of the Galaxy has been the feelgood, guilty pleasure of the summer. With strong characters, a great (if silly) story and breakneck action, it's a film we'd recommend – particularly on the big screen, as it's a hugely impressive spectacle. And that's thanks largely to the work of Framestore.

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Tom May
Freelance journalist and editor

Tom May is an award-winning journalist and author specialising in design, photography and technology. His latest book, The 50th Greatest Designers, was released in June 2025. He's also author of the Amazon #1 bestseller Great TED Talks: Creativity, published by Pavilion Books, Tom was previously editor of Professional Photography magazine, associate editor at Creative Bloq, and deputy editor at net magazine.