Rocket seriously did not sound like Cooper. Like if I didn't know he was the voice, I wouldn't link him up with it. This is a good thing mind you because Rocket comes off as Rocket and not Bradley Cooper playing Rocket.
Personally I don't think Cooper has that recognisable a voice to the joe public no matter how well known he's generally become.
This weekend saw the release of Marvels Guardians Of The Galaxy, a fabulous movie that deserves much kudos. If youve seen the film, then you know its gun-toting, wise-cracking, talking raccoon, Rocket, steals the show. Who would have thought that a badass talking raccoon could be so endearing, but he is. And thats thanks in part to the characters co-creator Bill Mantlo.
Back in February, we wrote about Mantlo, who, in 1992, was tragically struck by a hit-and-run driver and suffered traumatic brain injury. Since the accident, Mantlo, who is also credited with creating Lady Deathstrike, Cloak & Dagger, and many more characters, has been living in a nursing home/rehabilitation facility, where he needs constant care. Being as the comics creator was a work for hire player, hes not getting any of that big Marvel Cinematic Universe money. So, I wanted to take the opportunity now to remind everyone that you can donate through PayPal to help with Mantlos very costly medical expenses.
The relationship with Groot was spot on. At the end with Groot's "We are Groot" bit and Rocket's reaction, is genuinely heartfelt. Brilliant characters and fantastic work by Cooper and Diesel. As well as all the animators and computer wizards.
Same. He was phenomenal.I wanted a cocky brash-sounding Brit to voice him, and I thought Cooper would be a bit too generic.
I stand corrected, and think Cooper was utterly brilliant.
My favorite Rocket moment was when he was in the bar ranting above being turned into a "monster" and everyone always looking down on him. Cooper REALLY sold that scene, and Pratt as well when Quill was trying to calm Rocket down.
I actually feel like this CG character gave some of Serkis' a run for their money. He wasn't the lead character but you never felt like he was just a special effect.
Cooper and Diesel both deserve a lot of credit, but I'd give about two thirds of the credit for Rocket to the effects guys. Something about the eyes. My one dog is a German Shepherd/Corgi mix, and has strikingly similar features to Rocket. She's very expressive in her eyes, and I saw a near carbon copy of that in the Rocket animation/rendering. It had a lot to do with why his scenes brought me to tears more than the others.
Haha, theories abound. He couldn't possibly be that good_ huh?