![]() ![]() ![]() This does at times lead to an abundance of jokes being crammed into some sequences, which unfortunately results in some of the jokes falling flat.Īlthough there are issues with pacing and structure, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. Another negative side effect of the unwavering focus on the characters from the first film is that it largely sidelines the Sovereign, resulting in them being underused as villains until the final act, where the true villain is revealed.Īdditionally, in order to create a contrast to the more serious elements of the character development and the fantastical nature of the film’s setting, the humor is cranked up significantly for the more lighthearted sequences. Due to the increased emphasis on character development and self-discovery, the pacing does at times struggle in the first half of the film. The theme of familial bonds, in particular in terms of fatherhood, is executed so well that going into this film without a decent supply of tissues will likely result in tear-soaked sleeves for many a viewer.Īs welcome as this departure from the standard Marvel formula is, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. This leads to a welcome diversion from the standard structure of Marvel films, as taking the time to focus on the characters makes the film a multifaceted extension of the first film rather than a tired rehash of something we have already seen. As such, the expectations to James Gunn’s sequel are of course high, as it was his unique blend of comedy, wit, storytelling and inspired soundtrack choices that became the cornerstone for the success of the first installment.įorgoing the usual formula of the MCU by not having any elements that are predominantly present to set up future installments of the MCU, Gunn continues in the same vein as the first film, but instead focuses on character development this time around. The first Guardians of the Galaxy was a surprise hit, which would not only end up being considered one of the biggest critical and financial cinematic successes of 2014, but also one of the best installments of the ever-expanding Marvel Cinematic Universe. As tensions grow and arguments ensue, Peter (Chris Pratt) is joined by Gamora (Zoe Saldana) and Drax (Dave Bautista) in his search for answers about his true parentage, leaving Rocket to fix their spaceship.īut many are on the hunt for the Guardians for various reasons, forcing our heroes to be mindful not only of their internal struggles as a team of contrasting personalities, but also of their bond as Guardians, as they will soon have to band together once more to confront a new threat. However, after Rocket (Bradley Cooper) makes an ill-advised and selfish decision, the space fleet of the Sovereign people is soon on our heroes’ heels.Īfter a narrow escape, the team crash lands on the planet of Berhert. 2 begins with the Guardians battling a multi-dimensional being assaulting the planet of Sovereign. Picking up a few months after the events of the first film, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. So, as always, fire up that queue and prep that shopping cart and watch away. So here we are school is starting, every retailer is hawking Pumpkin laced food and drink and we’re at the cusp of the new tv season.īut hold on, below you’ll find our latest and pretty comprehensive take on the latest DVDs and Blu-rays available now. She’s okay, fortunately, but days quickly became weeks, which became months. ![]() Since the last time this column appeared, my mother’s had cancer surgery twice. I’m not going to make excuses, but will provide an explanation. It’s been far too long since this column has run, missing most of the spring and the summer. ![]()
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