The movie "Guardians of the Galaxy," directed by James Gunn, has become surprisingly helpful and inspirational to a lot of people. The director has expressed how grateful he is to all who loved it.
Yahoo Parenting reports that Gunn has posted a note on his Facebook account to mark the first year anniversary of the movie. In response, a certain dad named Josh Dunlap posted his sentiments on how the film, specifically the walking tree character named Groot (played by Vin Diesel), helped his young child who was suffering from a developmental disorder.
Gunn emphasized his response on Facebook.
"Hi James...This is in response to your recent post about Guardians being released a year ago and the effect it has had on my son. My son is four years old and has a condition known as dyspraxia, which not only interferes with motor skills but speech as well. When Guardians came out Sawyer (his son) could only say about three words and would communicate to his mother and I by other means. When he saw Groot, something clicked inside him and he connected with him on a level I haven't seen," Dunlap said.
Dunlap goes on to say that Groot helped his son get to a speech class.
Another parent, mom Shannon Culler from Thailand, posted on the same thread about a similar joyful experience that she had when she and her son watched the movie.
"My son was diagnosed with autism when he was 2 years old and of course at the time we were devastated. Flash forward a few years to sitting side by side with him at the GoG premier here in Thailand and watching him connect with it. Absolute joy for both of us and yes there were tears. I never imagined him shouting from the backseat of our car to please play the soundtrack again and listening to him singing along to 'Oooh child...'. You are magical James Gunn!"
She also posted a picture of her son wearing a Groot costume on Facebook.
Another dad, Andre Gurrola, thanked Groot on his Facebook for helping her daughter, who has a rare disease called Rett's syndrome.
The list of positive responses just goes on.
Gunn himself expressed happiness to what the movie has done.
"I'm very grateful for the huge, vast majority of positive and kind people who follow me here, on Twitter, and Instagram. I get to hear stories like this, and then read all the amazing comments [b]elow. Truly wonderful," he said.
