Following up on the surprise success of the original, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 reunites audiences with their favorite ragtag group of spacemen. Now renowned as saviors, the team runs into trouble while accomplishing an odd job for the Sovereign. While fleeing, they stumble upon Star-Lord's (Chris Pratt) long-lost father, Ego (Kurt Russel). While the reunion is well-deserved, mysterious rumblings may uncover secrets behind their family's past.
Though often overlooked, GotG Vol. 2 is easily a top-tier MCU installment. Not only does the film have an incredibly emotional story, but also some of the most awe-inspiring visuals in a CBM. Cinematographer Henry Braham produces a masterpiece within the genre as he creates one of cinema's most underrated gems. Every single shot is picture-perfect and could truly be individually framed and hung as art.
While the main cast continues to be iconic, the side cast gets their time to shine, bringing them into the focus alongside the team. Michael Rooker's Yondu is a particular delight, as the dirty space pirate is explored and developed into a highlight of the film. Countering as the picture-esque father, Kurt Russel is devilishly charming as he appears to build his relationship with his son.
James Gunn continues to prove that he knows how to handle superheroes. While some complain that his scripts are too comedic, the humor feels natural for the characters and the jokes are genuinely enjoyable. Focusing on their emotional growth, Gunn impressively produces some of the most heartfelt material in the MCU, using a talking tree and a raccoon. Even after rewatching, the film still produces actual tears in its climax, as the story comes to a heartbreaking, but satisfying conclusion. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 is one of cinema's best and most underrated space operas.
Though often overlooked, GotG Vol. 2 is easily a top-tier MCU installment. Not only does the film have an incredibly emotional story, but also some of the most awe-inspiring visuals in a CBM. Cinematographer Henry Braham produces a masterpiece within the genre as he creates one of cinema's most underrated gems. Every single shot is picture-perfect and could truly be individually framed and hung as art.
While the main cast continues to be iconic, the side cast gets their time to shine, bringing them into the focus alongside the team. Michael Rooker's Yondu is a particular delight, as the dirty space pirate is explored and developed into a highlight of the film. Countering as the picture-esque father, Kurt Russel is devilishly charming as he appears to build his relationship with his son.
James Gunn continues to prove that he knows how to handle superheroes. While some complain that his scripts are too comedic, the humor feels natural for the characters and the jokes are genuinely enjoyable. Focusing on their emotional growth, Gunn impressively produces some of the most heartfelt material in the MCU, using a talking tree and a raccoon. Even after rewatching, the film still produces actual tears in its climax, as the story comes to a heartbreaking, but satisfying conclusion. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 is one of cinema's best and most underrated space operas.