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Rishabh331May 5, 2017

Marvel has perfected the art of making mediocre movies.Another wasted villain,forced emotional moments and forced joke at the expense of character development.Baby groot was funny initially but there is a lengthy scene which drags on andMarvel has perfected the art of making mediocre movies.Another wasted villain,forced emotional moments and forced joke at the expense of character development.Baby groot was funny initially but there is a lengthy scene which drags on and his(?) cuteness wears off.For the first 45 minutes there is literally no plot just jokes.… Expand

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Johan701Nov 23, 2018

I feel like this movie could be described in a single word: Anticlimatic.

Every single important moment of the plot is broken by gags. Everytime you're starting to get immersed in the story, a joke comes and tears that apart. Also thereI feel like this movie could be described in a single word: Anticlimatic.

Every single important moment of the plot is broken by gags.

Everytime you're starting to get immersed in the story, a joke comes and tears that apart.

Also there are several scenes that carry on for too long, stop being funny and become just unbearable like the "does anyone have tape" gag in the middle of a fight, just after the already out of place groot scene is pure cringe. Also the music is often out of place and anticlimatic as well.

I'm giving it a 4 because not everything about it was terrible, but those were some major flaws that Disney should really stop doing every single time.… Expand

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MojitoMay 8, 2017

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 is fun and enjoyable experience. Unfortunately, it's not a particularly great movie. If you begin watching with a relaxed attitude ("I want to be entertained for 2+ hours"), you're in for a treat. If you wereGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 is fun and enjoyable experience. Unfortunately, it's not a particularly great movie. If you begin watching with a relaxed attitude ("I want to be entertained for 2+ hours"), you're in for a treat. If you were hoping for a film of similar quality to the first? Then prepare yourself for some disappointment.

The full cast is back (plus minor characters I was surprised to see again). I felt the actors did an excellent job, and really put in effort, given the material. With the frenzy of CGI eye candy; I'm sure they spent most of the filming in front of green screens. Drax has more screen-time this round, while Rocket isn't quite as prominent. Groot is a hoot, stealing both your heart and the show.

The theme of this movie is "family and friendship", but unfortunately it's forcefully overdone. The film goes to great lengths to emphasize this point, raising a dozen separate subplots to demonstrate complex relationships between characters. There are lots of social conflicts, dramatic moments, and ultimately new realizations about self. It's not so complex you won't understand it. It's just way, way overdone. Everyone has issues to work out with everyone else, and it gets very tiresome. Should have been spread out into further sequels (which are inevitable), or toned down.

What isn't believable (almost immediately from the start) are the action sequences. Granted it's sci-fi + comedy + comic book. I'm a huge fan of all those things. I'm very willing to suspend my disbelief a whole lot. But GotG2 is really over-the-top, in a very "Peter Jackson-ish" way. Characters whirl and spin, fly and jump, fall from great heights, get pummeled, eaten, beaten, blasted, stomped, the works. And they emerge wholly unscathed. Always. Every laser dodged, every impact absorbed, every explosion washes over them.

And that makes it difficult to care or worry about them. Sure, there dangers threatening them, bad guys closing in, and threats. But who cares? They seem impervious to all harm, can improvise every situation. After a while, once madcap CGI battle sequence seems the same as the next.

I loved the music from the first film. But can you have too much of a good thing? The answer is yes. Prepare for much more 70's and 80's songs (and references) than the film needs. I'm exaggerating, but it sometimes felt like every scene change started a new song. We all get it: Peter is from the 80's and loves his mix tapes. Cool, so do we. But instead of fun and refreshing, it felt really forcefully inserted this time.

Ditto with the comedy. I loved the humor....but eventually too many wisecracks, one liners, and running jokes, and you'll become numb to them, or start rolling your eyes. It also felt overdone and forced.

The main story was different and had great potential. But it sure took a looong time to get there. Our heroes have questions. Very important questions, and there are mysteries to be solved! Not to mention they're being chased by some disgruntled former customers. What do you do? Leave half your friends behind, while you fly across the galaxy, get a tour of a planet, and sit around patiently hoping for answer. Why aren't explanations demanded? Why aren't you concerned about those pals you left behind? The main villain and plot is ultimately exposed, pretty confusing (what are they actually trying to pull off?), and with the world literally exploding around them, our heroes don't even get a papercut.

I enjoyed it. I'll probably watch it again someday. But like so many movies, it's overdoing everything in a misguided understanding of its fan-base, and goes too far. "Producers: If you liked "such-and-such" from the first movie, just wait! We do that 10 times as much now!"

I'd rather watch something that's paced, clever, and marginally believable. But it was fun adventure nevertheless, and worth seeing again.… Expand

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NemyueSep 30, 2017

I felt like I have watched an episode of tv series because you expect this quality plot from a tv series. I've watched vol.1 again before watching this and I liked the first one much more than this. Awkward scenes, weird logic of characters,I felt like I have watched an episode of tv series because you expect this quality plot from a tv series. I've watched vol.1 again before watching this and I liked the first one much more than this. Awkward scenes, weird logic of characters, petty jokes, and the main plot are just not good enough. I would not say it's a bad movie but they surely could do better than this.… Expand

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AxeTMay 11, 2017

First one was fresh, irreverently funny and inventive (7 or 8 rating here). This is an overlong, formulaic, cliché laden, self indulgent, boring slog! Marvel doesn't make good movies anymore. It makes franchise commercials. When are theFirst one was fresh, irreverently funny and inventive (7 or 8 rating here). This is an overlong, formulaic, cliché laden, self indulgent, boring slog! Marvel doesn't make good movies anymore. It makes franchise commercials. When are the stupid idiots at the studios in Hollywood going to stop putting out way too long, repetitive, homogenous junk?! No movie like this should ever under any circumstances be over two hours, but that's the idiotic trend none of the sheep are taking a good look at.

Both the voices of Vin Diesel and Bradley Cooper are unrecognizable as they are pitched, not to mention Groot only says one line. Almost anyone could do these voices yet they are billed as stars, as is the practice with all animated flicks. Stupidly. The marketing morons believe the marquee value draws business, but not a single extra ticket is sold because of any star voices and actually all it does is take the audience out of the story knowing who's behind the cartoons.… Expand

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DefinitelyMaybMay 13, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It is vital when giving **** to DC films (cause they have been rubbish) that one also apply the same standard to any Marvel endeavors. When we do apply the same standards, it is rather sad that Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2 is a rubbish mediocre plotless mess that tarnishes the brilliance of the first one. In a few months time, the wool will be pulled from the fanboys eyes and they will realise they have seen a dud. The biggest problem with this film is that it is overly generic and lacking any real plot. 1) Let me tell you that this film doesn't really have a plot until maybe end of the middle section. The film is so poor that it often signposts what the characters are going to do next, becasue they literally have nothing driving the plot. 2) Action is rubbish in this film. The film literally has the worst generic action scenes with Drax the Destroyer having all his action scenes in the beginning. If you thought the generic battle scenes in Suicide Squad was bad, then Vol 2 tops that by having spaceships and energy tentacles as the main threat - honestly so fricking boring. 3) The jokes are pretty hit and miss. Whereas in the first one they had all these clever well crafted jokes, Vol 2 feels like something Amy Schumer stole. The film is so unfunny that the characters do most of the laughing for you. The film force feeds you a joke every two minutes expecting that what you paid for, except, most of it is dry and you would need to have a brain of a 9 year old to enjoy it.
4) Dialogue is pretty much signposting. Characters will randomly tell you their backstory or what they feel at different points with little context. Whats worse is that it adds literally nothing to their characters (that we didn't know before). For example, *SPOILER* the main villain tells StarLord he put cancer in his mum for no reason whatsoever, all to drive that vengenance element. 5) The music is average in Vol.2 and like Suicide Squad, they just put a random track every 5 minutes like an overdrawn music video. Most of the music was forgettable as well. 6) The themes of the film are poorly set up. I knew there was going to be a father-son relationship and was looking forward to it. However, all of these themes are jammed in at the end and there is little reason why anyone should care because they never set it up properly. 7) The characterizations of the heroes are inconsistent. In one scene where Gamora falls off, StarLord just stands there and watches her fall despite the fact she is his lover and he had those rocket shoes. Gunn deliberately did that so that Nebula can save her (to fufill that sister arc). This is poor writing and just makes all the thing set up redundant. The good things with the film is the cinematography and acting. Colours are vibrant, and the actors are working to their best of their script. However, this doesn't detract the mediocrity of everything else wrong with this film. If you like seeing a long Marvel commerical, then Guardians of the Galaxy vol 2 will be your bread and butter. However, this is by far one of the most boring and poorly written film thus far this year.… Expand

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trancekatMay 8, 2017

Weak plot, with a poorly executed villain really disappointment this potentially excellent sequel.

Certainly well peppered with funny moments and jokes, but the overall story falls short. Entertaining, but only with significant amounts ofWeak plot, with a poorly executed villain really disappointment this potentially excellent sequel.

Certainly well peppered with funny moments and jokes, but the overall story falls short. Entertaining, but only with significant amounts of suspension of disbelief.… Expand

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wpoe54May 6, 2017

Those of a certain young age will probably enjoy Guardians more than others. The penis and scatological humor wears thin and overall, the writing is juvenile. One cares little for the characters. Kurt Russell is utterly wasted in aThose of a certain young age will probably enjoy Guardians more than others. The penis and scatological humor wears thin and overall, the writing is juvenile. One cares little for the characters. Kurt Russell is utterly wasted in a one-dimensional role which had great potential. If not for the charisma of Chris Pratt, it would be a lot worse.… Expand

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conus21May 21, 2017

Ladys and gentlmen, penis jokes in GoG! Wow. You thinks it's enough? Nope, they have a second string to bow: parents sex joke.
Ok, maybe it's a bit much nibbling at few jokes, but this little bunch of them kinda ruins atmosphere. The filmLadys and gentlmen, penis jokes in GoG! Wow. You thinks it's enough? Nope, they have a second string to bow: parents sex joke.
Ok, maybe it's a bit much nibbling at few jokes, but this little bunch of them kinda ruins atmosphere. The film generally is cliche and predictable. Especially when it comes to fights. At the same time heroes, though fulfilled with problems (and that's depreciate their problems), are charmy. So, it's ok. But audience expected something more.… Expand

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KaptenVideoMay 7, 2017

„Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2“ (2017) – 5/10 – or 8/10 if you like the first one, or big superhero movies in general
I stopped watching mainstream superhero movies in 2013 and have mostly avoided them ever since.
They offer nothing to me„Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2“ (2017) – 5/10 – or 8/10 if you like the first one, or big superhero movies in general
I stopped watching mainstream superhero movies in 2013 and have mostly avoided them ever since.
They offer nothing to me personally and I'm honestly surprised at their huge commercial and critical success, given that almost all of them are just more of the same, copying the genre trailblazers such as original „X-Men“ and „Iron Man“.
I don’t have the time nor energy to still watch the same thing over and over again after 15 years or so. How many times can you enjoy watching two guys hurl through air, repeatedly punching each other, for example?
There are some exceptions to this of course („Logan“) but superheroes nowadays are better off in TV or streaming series such as „Luke Cage“ where the makers get the chance to put freshness and depth on the table.
The first „Guardians of the Galaxy“ collected over 770 million dollars from the cinemas in 2014, so the sequel is, of course, very similar. A true-blood superhero movie, just like the grandmother used to make.
It’s loud, brash, full of colors and explosions and always ready to gently tease about superhero and sci-fi movies’ tired cliches, without bringing anything to replace them.
Yes, the result is full of „energy“ and much „fun“, but if you don’t particularly care about the paper-thin characters or picturebook world they inhabit, it’s difficult to hold interest after 30 minutes or so.
And how can one care if there’s never even a slight feeling that any big character is really in danger, no matter how large the explosions and enemy guns! It’s all sound and fury, signifying nothing, as the late great Shakespeare would say.
The story is trivial as expected and thus would work better in small doses… but the movie format is much more profitable, so we get about 140 minutes in a row.
Nevermind that there’s maybe 90 minutes worth of story here, every self-respecting Hollywood epic must last over two hours. I am Groot!… Expand

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LaSh4wn328May 13, 2017

Another perfectly adequate and totally unmemorable Marvel movie. I give it a slightly better-than-average score because Chris Pratt is a genuinely likable and charismatic lead, but the rest is, not BAD, but nothing you'll remember by the timeAnother perfectly adequate and totally unmemorable Marvel movie. I give it a slightly better-than-average score because Chris Pratt is a genuinely likable and charismatic lead, but the rest is, not BAD, but nothing you'll remember by the time you're in your car driving home.

Like all the other comic book movies, the visuals are very slick and there are some amusing quips and inventive set-pieces, but that's the entire appeal right there. The characters all have the gravitas of moody 14-year-olds wrestling with their hormones, there's absolutely zero sense of real drama or tension or emotionally engaging conflict (Kurt Russell does his best but his villain winds up being just another generic Cosmic Blob of Evil that wants to eat the universe... like basically every other Marvel movie), and to the extent there are twists or surprises you'll see them coming from a mile away.

But hey, why even bother criticizing a piece of extruded corporate product like this. Disney knows their markets well, so turn off your brain, enjoy the shiny flashing lights, and go tell people it was "good" because it made you laugh a couple times and wasn't egregiously awful and what more could anyone possibly ask of a summer blockbuster?… Expand

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Rebecca31May 5, 2017

Although I swore never to get excited for another Marvel movie ever again I just can’t help myself when it comes to Guardians of the Galaxy and I certainly wasn’t disappointed this time. Sure I wasn’t exactly blown away, but I wasAlthough I swore never to get excited for another Marvel movie ever again I just can’t help myself when it comes to Guardians of the Galaxy and I certainly wasn’t disappointed this time. Sure I wasn’t exactly blown away, but I was entertained. It’s got all the charm and humour as the first one, the same wonderful characters with some new not so wonderful characters and an average, predictable storyline. It does suffer from the overuse of special effects with one too many scenes that seem to be straight up lifted from a video game but at the same time you’re invested in the story you just start to go along with it, despite how over the top it may become. More importantly you’re rooting for these well written characters that you love from Guardians Vol 1 and now you can just sit back and enjoy the show, so that’s exactly what I did.
So to sum up no it’s not as good as Vol 1 but you will indeed enjoy it as much and yes Groot steals the show yet again, surpise surpise. Baby Groot is just too adorable to resist. Recommended if you’re a fan of the first Guardians movie. And hats off to Marvel, if they can make us sit through not one but five post credit scenes then we’re all well and truly addicted.… Expand

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MrMovieBuffMay 5, 2017

I know it's an unpopular opinion (because apparently opinions now range from 'popular' to 'unpopular' now) when I say that I thought 'Guardians of the Galaxy' (2014) was an overrated superhero movie. I just didn't get what was so great aboutI know it's an unpopular opinion (because apparently opinions now range from 'popular' to 'unpopular' now) when I say that I thought 'Guardians of the Galaxy' (2014) was an overrated superhero movie. I just didn't get what was so great about it, the character development was a little lacking, save for Star-Lord, the plot was paper-thin and generic so much so, that it was covered with sprinklings of 70s/80s music and goofy humor to keep it elongated, and the villain was so forgettable, I sometimes struggle to remember his name. I know he was blue and was played by a talented and underrated Lee Pace, but that's all I have. 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2' is a rather okay sequel that reunites the goofy misfits everybody loved, and takes them on a stranger adventure. Star-Lord (Chris Pratt), Gamora (Zoe Saldana), Drax (Dave Bautista), Rocket (voiced by Bradley Cooper), and now Baby Groot (voiced by Vin Diesel) are back, and they get themselves into trouble when Rocket, so recklessly steals from the Sovereign race, and their leader, Ayesha (Elizabeth Debicki) wants to chase them back for it. It also seems that Gamora has some unfinished business with her deadly sister, Nebula (an over-acting Karen Gillan), who wants to best her sibling in everything she does. The Guardians then find themselves meeting a man who goes by the name Ego (Kurt Russell), and if you've seen the trailers, or read any of the synopsis or kept up to date with the news surrounding this film, you'll know that Ego tells Star-Lord that he is his father. At first, Quill tries to take time to believe this, as everything comes back to him. They also meet one of Ego's assistants named Mantis (Pom Klementieff), who tells the Guardians everything they need to know about Ego, and the strange but wonderful planet that he has created. Yondu (Michael Rooker) is also back, and finds himself in trouble, and teams up with Rocket and Groot to find the rest of the other Guardians. The film does an okay job to further the story of Peter Quill's past, and developing the rivalry/sister relationship between Nebula and Gamora, but its sluggish pacing, wasting the other Guardians like Drax, who by the way, is also named "The Destroyer"... very mild spoiler alert, but he does little-to-no destroying in this movie. Bautista is ultimately wasted as being the comic relief of the film, which is odd, because I thought Rocket is supposed to be the funny one, then again, so is Groot (even in baby form), or even the lead character, Star-Lord himself. And that's my next criticism. It's pretty obvious that director James Gunn noticed that everybody loved the first movie due to its use of music, and goofy humor. So, he decided to double on that. There is so much humor coming from all of these characters, that it takes away the tension from the plot, and you cannot help but think that this is their natural state... they don't feel fear or concern, whatever problems arise, they just laugh it off and save the galaxy somehow. The music, which was used quite effectively in the first film, to its credit... unfortunately, there is too much of it. At times, when a scene does not need a song playing, it plays anyway, regardless if it fits the tone of the scene. 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2' is an underwhelming sequel that even tries to become "The Empire Strikes Back" by showcasing the lead character's past, and there's even a scene where the Guardians fly their ship through and asteroid field. Just because you imitate a scene from one of the greatest sequels of all time, doesn't mean yours will be as good either. Kurt Russell is also underused here as well, it seems that this movie lacks any of the superior action we've seen from so many MCU films, just to try and fill in the gaps for character development, and use as many jokes and songs as possible to distract us from its flaws. Kristian Harloff from the YouTube channel SchmoesKnow - who was also underwhelmed - even said "We don't need a story because everyone's funny!", that seems like the goal here. I know I maybe in the minority again, but this movie just didn't work for me, maybe for everybody else who wants more songs and jokes... but, I've seen Marvel do better than this. Hopefully, with "Infinity War", the Guardians will win me over there...… Expand

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AuthorityAug 30, 2017

This is only a partial review as I've only made it one hour in before turning it off.

Guardians tries hard to be funny, and due to its formulaic nature, fails spectacularly at doing so. Along with that artificial attempt, the plot feels likeThis is only a partial review as I've only made it one hour in before turning it off.

Guardians tries hard to be funny, and due to its formulaic nature, fails spectacularly at doing so. Along with that artificial attempt, the plot feels like one contrived instance after another that only exists to hit some predetermined plot points. The whole thing seems like a child was given a huge budget and told to make something hip that the youngsters would like.… Expand

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back_in_1939May 7, 2017

you know,this one of the Marvel Universe is Contain Strong Comedy.but i see that James Scrabble to keep the Audience to Uproarious.the Story doesn't moved me at all but not that Bad.average Popcorn Movies.

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KenmeiAug 24, 2017

Feels very much more run-of-the-mill then the first one. It's definitely lacking the charm that the first one seemed to have in spades but everything else here is pretty well done if a bit lacking. I didn't feel like this one had the specialFeels very much more run-of-the-mill then the first one. It's definitely lacking the charm that the first one seemed to have in spades but everything else here is pretty well done if a bit lacking. I didn't feel like this one had the special quality that made the first one much more then a superhero movie and more of a good time. These days I can barely sit through a superhero movie without hating it if it's just run of the mill like this one turned out to be. That's not to say it's bad but I expected a bit more from the GotG crew here. It just felt like they were going through the motions here to get this up and done as quick as possible before the massive Avengers movie comes out. I expected a bit more from GotG because it felt different from the rest of the Marvel universe. Instead this turned out to be a fairly bland time. I'd prob still recommend watching it but those who love the first one will be very disappointed like I was.… Expand

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MattyiceJun 8, 2017

While Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2 is surely entertaining, it does not compare to the uniqueness and comedy of the first film. The leads stay true and do a great job, the writing and chemistry is solid, CG is great too. However, the plot isWhile Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2 is surely entertaining, it does not compare to the uniqueness and comedy of the first film. The leads stay true and do a great job, the writing and chemistry is solid, CG is great too. However, the plot is too dragged out with some weird tonal shifts, the music and comedy isn't as well integrated as the first film, and although it attempts to take risks, the film, like so many MCU movies, fails to have many stakes (I won't give the big risk away though). Overall, the film is okay, but wanes in comparison to the first as it hits the notes it needs to, but doesn't do much more than that.… Expand

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BullyMaguireDec 2, 2021

Seeing the success of the first guardian film and how well executed the jokes were this movie is nowhere near as good as the first. The jokes were just too much and it started compromising the story and quality of the movie. the actors areSeeing the success of the first guardian film and how well executed the jokes were this movie is nowhere near as good as the first. The jokes were just too much and it started compromising the story and quality of the movie. the actors are great and are doing a good job and even the soundtrack and Yondus redemption, as well as how some of the characters were fleshed out, were all fantastic and great. But the movie just had way too many jokes and was not as fun as the first movie.… Expand

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GetDaRekM8May 5, 2017

It's not as good as the first but it delivers in a not so good way. Pros:
1.The characters are as good as they were in the first one
2.The main plot of the film is good 3.The comedy worked Cons 1.Overwhelmed with subplots, RocketsIt's not as good as the first but it delivers in a not so good way. Pros:
1.The characters are as good as they were in the first one
2.The main plot of the film is good 3.The comedy worked Cons
1.Overwhelmed with subplots, Rockets relationship with Yondu, Gamora and her sister, Gamora and Star-Lords relationship, Yondu's story with Ego, Nebulas horrible childhood with Gamora and Thanos, Yondu's past with The Ravengers and so on. The movie doesn't balance any of them and just shoves them down your throat.
2.Yet again Marvel fails to deliver a convincing villain, in fact ego is probably one of the worst in the past 5 films or so, having a dull and shallow motivation and the grand scheme was just left unexplained
3.The pacing of this movie is extremely quick, you can vaguely understand the main plot due to the fact its overflowing with subplots.… Expand

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LuckkMay 6, 2017

Although this is a Marvel film, it lacks in many areas that most Marvel films have. The jokes were corny, the plot was stale, the only thing that you could really think was amazing are the visual effects. As somebody who was quite confusedAlthough this is a Marvel film, it lacks in many areas that most Marvel films have. The jokes were corny, the plot was stale, the only thing that you could really think was amazing are the visual effects. As somebody who was quite confused seeing the film getting mixed reviews before seeing it, I understand why now. There was even many times during the film when I just thought to myself: "wow, this is disappointing." Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol 2 is just... plane, but it's in no way terrible, and it's obviously hard to match-up with the first Guardians of the Galaxy, but it doesn't even come close. There were a few really good action sequences, but there was more bad than good. Look, I respect Marvel, I respect James Gunn, but this movie is hard to respect, and there's one key reason why: It's PG-13, but the most childish PG-13 movie on the planet. It's a movie for children, and only children.… Expand

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LoveeLandMay 5, 2017

I'm giving it a 5 because it was entertaining for the most part. Plenty of humor, and some fun characters. However, the movie suffered from the problems that plague other Marvel movies. It had over the top plots, sloppy storytelling, andI'm giving it a 5 because it was entertaining for the most part. Plenty of humor, and some fun characters. However, the movie suffered from the problems that plague other Marvel movies. It had over the top plots, sloppy storytelling, and really corny moments in it. It reminded me of some of the Pirates of the Caribbean movies in how there was a lot of side flipping amongst other characters between friend and foe, and oftentimes it wasn't very well reasoned. The whole plot was a bit ridiculous (you'll have to see it to know what I'm talking about). Of course this movie incorporates the same corny lines and dialogue as every other marvel movie, and even takes it further than most in my opinion. Fortunately they did not overdo the Baby Groot thing. I would recommend seeing it because it is entertaining, but don't expect a great story or a very interesting plot. Expect a funny, action packed movie with corny one liners and forced moments.… Expand

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FuturedirectorMay 6, 2017

Lots of comparations can be found in this unremarkable sequel and its impressive predecessors (the ones that became one oft the most successful and surprisingly crucial for the MCU). This Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 offers a satisfyingLots of comparations can be found in this unremarkable sequel and its impressive predecessors (the ones that became one oft the most successful and surprisingly crucial for the MCU). This Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 offers a satisfying eye-popping visual-effects show for Marvel fans, but at the end, it needs more, to be saved from a thin plot and a mound cliched villains.… Expand

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psycrosMay 8, 2017

Starts off almost exactly like you would expect but quickly goes south. The intro sequence is cringe-worthy and makes you wonder how you ever thought Baby Groot was adorable. Things quickly get worse as the film tries WAY too hard to beStarts off almost exactly like you would expect but quickly goes south. The intro sequence is cringe-worthy and makes you wonder how you ever thought Baby Groot was adorable. Things quickly get worse as the film tries WAY too hard to be (for some unfathomable reason) overly serious and dramatic. All of this sudden gravitas and focus on character development is crammed into the nearly humorless middle of the film which makes it drag terribly. A couple of the jokes are downright painful - the writers should have been put out an airlock. At least one major plot point falls apart if you think too long about it. Stan Lee's "cameos" feel clumsy and way too meta. Even the soundtrack is disappointing - the one decent song is ruined when its agonizingly employed as a story element. SOOO many better tunes from that era were available, too. Frankly, the credits are more interesting than the actual film..lots of hints at major developments in the Marvel movie universes (plural is intended, hint hint). The whole thing ends up feeling like little more than a springboard for things to come in which the Guardians will probably be glorified window dressing. A must-see for the Marvel completionists but for anyone else its a complete "meh", and probably not required viewing in the overall scheme of things.… Expand

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red_ninja_9May 9, 2017

I had to go see this since the first one was great. Well, it is Guardian of the Galaxy so expect plenty of quirky humor. Drax really stood out in this one, very funny with his blunt and frank interactions. However, the plot is pretty stupid.I had to go see this since the first one was great. Well, it is Guardian of the Galaxy so expect plenty of quirky humor. Drax really stood out in this one, very funny with his blunt and frank interactions. However, the plot is pretty stupid. Kurt Russel aka Starlord's dad is celestial (a planet) like what in the blood hell. He wants his son's help to destroy all life because he couldnt do it alone, talking about cheesiness. That's where this movie went wrong, if it werent for the humor, i'd give this movie a 3. In the Marvel universe where you have cool super heroes in awesome capes and amazing power. You have this celestial god that looks average and have mediocre power that doesn't seem to fit in the marvel universe. He is immortal yet he looked 70 years old, okay. If the writer wrote this story for a kid or teenager than it wouldnt matter, but any intelligent adult will find this movie misinformed and too over the top. Need Neil deGrasse Tyson to give them a little astrophysic lesson. Shees.… Expand

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vegemonstaMay 12, 2017

It's not fantastic. They amped up the action and the stakes too much. There are too many points where the whole thing seems unbelievable. The effects are pretty. Everything is just about what you expect it to be for a modern Marvel film. It'sIt's not fantastic. They amped up the action and the stakes too much. There are too many points where the whole thing seems unbelievable. The effects are pretty. Everything is just about what you expect it to be for a modern Marvel film. It's a tired and pointless formula, but it sells gangbusters. Unless your a huge fan of the dozens of comic book films coming out this decade, give it a pass. If you do want to see it, don't watch it in 3D. The flaws in the 3D effects are really obvious.… Expand

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TrevorsViewMay 5, 2017

Okay, just let me say really quick: I am absolutely obsessed with of Baby Groot! While he was amazing at the end of the first movie, now he has legs for rocking, defining him as the pop culture king for an entire generation!
Now onto the restOkay, just let me say really quick: I am absolutely obsessed with of Baby Groot! While he was amazing at the end of the first movie, now he has legs for rocking, defining him as the pop culture king for an entire generation!
Now onto the rest of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, which I should call absolutely freaking awesome! We all thought James Gunn outdid himself with the refreshing ball of excitement in a period full of blockbusters trying to be all edgy and stuff. Yet he outdid himself again with a funnier, sadder version of the original, guaranteeing howls of laughter from all ages. Yes, I said sadder, because the production crew did not shy away from an upsetting plot twist, only to segue into the quiet, touching final moments. U-huh, touching, as in, something unexpected happens that leaves a rather reflective note about all that you just saw.
Gunn has made the most emotional feature to come out of Marvel Studios thus far, as well as the funniest by a mile. The jokes are bigger in saturation than Volume 1, setting off the most memorable opening credits sequence since Deadpool, thanks to everyone’s favorite talking tree! He could have benefited if he were written to be more than just a comic sidekick, but whenever you laugh, perhaps half those moments will be because of him.
Everyone else in the cast also delivers their fair share of belly-laugh moments, especially when Drax gets his own chance for romance with a bug-eyed mistress named Mantis, who can feel another’s feelings with a touch. These two create the most moving romance, as well as the most quotable!
Yet it exists not just for laughs, between their snappy arguments, the encompassing theme of family actively affects almost the whole cast in some way. It answers a question never consciously asked about Peter’s backstory: where did his parents come from? In addition, Gamora and Nebula confront their open-ended sisterly conflict from before. However, the conclusion to Star-Lord’s father’s story feels rather dissatisfying, I mean, it is not dark or depressing, just not fully realized enough.
To top it off, the laughs get a bit too consistent, giving no real time to breathe during some of the moments of drama; but it still managed to jump back on its feet and reconnect us back to the characters.
Speaking of characters, the fivesome explore more territory of their galaxy in a very down-to-earth sort of approach. New places are seen such as a snow planet filled with robot hookers, a vivid planet built by man himself, remote-controlled battleships run by gold people, and the woods behind a Dairy Queen in 1980 Missouri, where an alien plant thrives. One minor complaint though; I can’t quite buy into Star-Lord’s space environment as a world that could inspire future storytellers, since everyone speaks English, unlike more carefully plotted out alien worlds including District 9 or Avatar.
One last complaint: aside from all the old songs, the original soundtrack resembles the soundtracks of all other films under a similar genre these days. Although a flaw as minor as this one may not even be easily noticed; too many great qualities outnumber the bad ones. I also ought to highlight the phenomenal standout performances that display the best of Marvel Studios, particularly by Karen Gillan, Pom Klementieff, and Michael Rooker.
What else can I say? Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 outdoes Marvel’s branding, letting go of the offensive dehumanizing stereotypes from all the previous Cinematic Universe endeavors. This franchise appeals to more than just the youth market and their parents; anybody can have a blast! The older folk will love the nostalgic soundtrack as well as some surprise cameos by familiar faces; the teens will love the wild action balanced with some smart humor; the kids, if parents oblige to the PG-13 rating, will want to dance with Baby Groot; and everybody, no matter how young or how old, will love the timeless bonds about family. Can’t wait for spidey to come out in July!… Expand

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sandbornMay 9, 2017

A visually stunning movie with an uneven script. The first half has a lot of problems with action and dialogue happening so fast, you can't catch it all. The interest level rises and falls several times. By the middle, I wasn't sure if I wasA visually stunning movie with an uneven script. The first half has a lot of problems with action and dialogue happening so fast, you can't catch it all. The interest level rises and falls several times. By the middle, I wasn't sure if I was going to give this a positive review. Then the movie finds its groove in the 2nd half and everything is right in the universe! My big beef with the movie, however, is that it uses 'Deus ex machina' twice and cheapens the story. Still, 'Guardians 2' is worth the price of admission.… Expand

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MexicoCityPostMay 10, 2017

Not as good as the first one, but then again what sequel is? This isn't me saying its a bad movie because by no means is Guardians is a bad movie. There was alot of things I liked about it, Drax, Rocket and Yondu were perfect, Kurt Russell

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martinexJun 4, 2017

You can tell the producers threw everything but the kitchen sink at this movie in an attempt to recapture the magic of the first one. What we get is absolute overkill. Swing and a miss Marvel. I can't imagine being more disappointed by aYou can tell the producers threw everything but the kitchen sink at this movie in an attempt to recapture the magic of the first one. What we get is absolute overkill. Swing and a miss Marvel. I can't imagine being more disappointed by a movie this summer.… Expand

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diagorazJun 15, 2017

Definitely 1 is better. James Gunn exaggerated in the humor, exaggerated in the battles, in that thing of the soundtrack ... it passed of the point and the film ended up getting kind of childlike. Precisely the strength of the first film, wasDefinitely 1 is better. James Gunn exaggerated in the humor, exaggerated in the battles, in that thing of the soundtrack ... it passed of the point and the film ended up getting kind of childlike. Precisely the strength of the first film, was to know how to dosage things, lacked in that second.… Expand

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ReubenIsAGodDec 25, 2017

ehhhhhhhhhh meeeehhhhh awwwwwww. Goddamn. I really really really love the first Guardians of the Galaxy. I REALLY REALLY love these characters, and honestly, I DON'T think this is movie is absolute Garbage. It's just below average. It feltehhhhhhhhhh meeeehhhhh awwwwwww. Goddamn. I really really really love the first Guardians of the Galaxy. I REALLY REALLY love these characters, and honestly, I DON'T think this is movie is absolute Garbage. It's just below average. It felt just straight up WRONG tonely. I don't know what was happening here. So many characters just felt pointless and meaningless to the plot, it all felt so ARTIFICIAL. It as such a bland film. It kinda felt like too many ideas, just not coming together, and it kinda falling apart due to direction issues. I just, can't really remember this film. Nothing really stuck with me. It was kinda bad. Not Terrible. Just kinda meh. I do hope the sequel improves upon the faults and has a much more, possibly, linear focus.… Expand

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silencerJun 16, 2017

Forced humor, weak plot, predictable ending.
At least the characters are still fun to watch, and CG and action sequences are nice. it's not bad, but it's certainly not as good as the original.

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sanyrubOct 15, 2017

Enjoyable and bland new entry for this Marvel franchise. The story is your average comic book movie story and with so much CGI there´s no time for any actor to shine. The baby tree is very very cute and the final part is a little bit moreEnjoyable and bland new entry for this Marvel franchise. The story is your average comic book movie story and with so much CGI there´s no time for any actor to shine. The baby tree is very very cute and the final part is a little bit more motional. That´s all. A fun and forgettable time.… Expand

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BratSep 5, 2017

First one was all about the characters and was great! This one is about... nothing. It has some nice visual effects but no relations between characters apart from a little trivial love story plot (but I am reluctant to even use thatFirst one was all about the characters and was great! This one is about... nothing. It has some nice visual effects but no relations between characters apart from a little trivial love story plot (but I am reluctant to even use that expression). The movie is just to fill two hours of your life and forget about it immediately. Even music is disappointing. To sum up, it's nothing like the original movie.… Expand

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iCronicAug 7, 2017

The neckbeard Humor is really forcing it. The scenes with Pratt & russell are terrible. Still one of the better marvel movies meaning 2 1/2 stars

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rrafemiAug 20, 2017

Menudo "ploof" me acabo de llevar. Que decepción de película.

Si tiene una duración de 2 horas y 15 min, la primera hora o más es una continua sucesión de estupideces que no aportan absolutamente nada al argumento, pura morralla paraMenudo "ploof" me acabo de llevar. Que decepción de película.

Si tiene una duración de 2 horas y 15 min, la primera hora o más es una continua sucesión de estupideces que no aportan absolutamente nada al argumento, pura morralla para rellenar hueco. Era como ver escenas sueltas de un programa de Martes y Trece. La parte en la que Groot tiene que recuperar una pieza de un cajón es innecesariamente larga.

La otra mitad de la película no cuenta con un argumento interesante, ni hay nada que sea realmente memorable.… Expand

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RobobobOct 24, 2017

I really wanted to like GotG vol 2 but it seemed like this sequel was retreading old ground. Fun, but more of the same. Instead of the wit and goofiness of the previous installment, we got a bunch of yelling and infighting that wore thinI really wanted to like GotG vol 2 but it seemed like this sequel was retreading old ground. Fun, but more of the same. Instead of the wit and goofiness of the previous installment, we got a bunch of yelling and infighting that wore thin after a couple hours. I thought Ego was an inspired choice for the antagonist of the film but then his agenda of turned out to be the same as a handful of Marvel villains before him. The father-son dynamic of the movie was touching but could have used some more actual on-screen time between space pirate captain and space pirate son beside a last minute sacrifice to attempt to tug on the heart strings.
All-in-all a mixed bag.… Expand

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CadeARudolphAug 9, 2017

Standing on its own, this was not a bad movie. In fact, it may actually be a decent movie. The problem is that it falls far short of the first installment. The first movie was an underdog and played like one. It had charm, charisma,Standing on its own, this was not a bad movie. In fact, it may actually be a decent movie. The problem is that it falls far short of the first installment. The first movie was an underdog and played like one. It had charm, charisma, emotion, and a general likeability mixed in with one of the greatest soundtracks of all time. The problem with sequels to underdogs is that they try and recreate what the original did. Here, they tried too hard. What made the first one great was that it was not the ordinary formulaic superhero movie. It caught us off guard. It was approachable for a wide audience because it was less about superheroes and more about the characters, their interactions, their growth, and their story. The second movie is devoid of almost everything that made the first movie an instant classic. It tries too hard to recreate the magic of the first without truly understanding what that magic was. It force feeds the audience with what it thinks they want, without understanding what the modern audience is looking for. In my opinion, the first volume, all in all, is one of the best all around movies that has come out in the last decade. It was memorable and made me want to watch it over and over again. The sequel was decent, but I have no desire to re-watch it and it won't be a movie that I will be recommending to others.… Expand

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LightsideDec 20, 2017

I enjoyed the first Guardians a lot more. This felt overall more a side story about Star Lord's background and seemed to focus less on the other Guardians. Pratt and Bautista do a great job but Rocket Raccoon looks slightly different in thisI enjoyed the first Guardians a lot more. This felt overall more a side story about Star Lord's background and seemed to focus less on the other Guardians. Pratt and Bautista do a great job but Rocket Raccoon looks slightly different in this one. Like they tried to make him more family friendly or something. I'm probably the odd one out saying I am not a fan of baby Groot. Rooker is the real star and has some great lines one of which was the biggest laugh of the year. Nebula and the Gamora family feud is a bit juvenile. Waiting to see where Gamora goes with Star Lord. That brings us to Kurt Russell who is awesome but just wish we had more of a real villain instead of some super being that reminded me of Star Trek V: The Final Frontier alien at the end pretending to be a God. Visually it's terrific, I just expected that sort of fresh, risky style like the first but this one plodded along until the third act (which got boring quickly due to a boring setting). All those really minor things aside it's better than other sequels and still recommend buying it if you're just as taken with the characters and universe as I am. Thanos for Guardians 3!… Expand

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Sosmooth1982May 23, 2023

Only slightly better then the first in my opinion. Not cause it was that great of a movie. Only because of the Groot and it was pretty funny, that's it!

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nongameFeb 20, 2023

Had very little interest in this after being disappointed by the first part and I still came away underwhelmed. These films are so tonally mismatched in an MCU already plagued with quippy dialogue. Is Drax mentally challenged & are weHad very little interest in this after being disappointed by the first part and I still came away underwhelmed. These films are so tonally mismatched in an MCU already plagued with quippy dialogue. Is Drax mentally challenged & are we supposed to laugh at him? Serious question.… Expand