Gunn, who also helmed the original, never allows the movie to miss a beat, whether in its most insanely over-the-top action scenes, its comical Few films are so dependent on identity as these, and Director James 2 not only continues the story as it began in the first, it maintains the same boisterous spirit, arguably more critical to theįilm's success than even any narrative connections or dramatic developments. (Kurt Russell), a man who holds the answer to one of the great secrets of the universe. As Yondu (Michael Rooker) tracks the Guardians under Ayesha's orders, the Guardians meet Ego Rocket), forcing them down on Planet Berhert. That results in the Sovereignįleet chasing them down and, despite the Guardians' best efforts (and too much testosterone-fueled piloting one-upmanship between Peter and The Guardians are successful in their mission, but sly Rocket pockets some of the batteries for himself. The Guardians' prize is not wealth but rather Nebula (Karen Gillan), Gamora's sister and a rogue who was captured attempting Vin Diesel) - have been hired by Ayesha (Elizabeth Debicki), leader of the Sovereign People, to protect their immensely powerful and infinitely The Guardians - Star-Lord (Chris Pratt), Drax (Dave Bautista), Gamora (Zoe Saldana), Rocket (voiced by Bradley Cooper), and Groot (voiced by Still a joyride of epic proportions, a smart, snazzy, and downright funny film that maintains that perfect elemental balance and delivers what isĪrguably the most purely enjoyable spectacle film 2017. Though this film isn't quite as narratively Prompts more questions and, unsurprisingly, a whole lot of wickedly fun action and more great tunes. Vol.Ģ only expands on that sense of connection as it reveals the series' biggest secret to date - the identity of Peter Quill's father - that in turn only Tie that's stronger than the weapons each guardian wields in their various misadventures in saving the galaxy, all set to a killer soundtrack. There's no mistaking that the Guardians of the Galaxy films have focused on the family, not necessarily blood relations - even if oneĬharacter's blood relations have drawn the most curiosity from fans since the first released - but rather the bond between friends, that familial, tightly knit Reviewed by Martin Liebman, August 15, 2017
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