An action-packed galaxy
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2 sets up Chris Pratt’s team to be just as big as the Avengers, writes David Betancourt
and George Harrison’s My Sweet Lord help tell the story. Vol 1 rocked a little harder, but Vol 2 has Parliament hit Flashlight, so maybe it’s a push.
Gunn and Marvel Studios also deserve credit for making Ego, the living planet, work.
Those familiar with the Guardians comic book adventures know that Ego is not Star-lord’s father in the comics.
When it was announced that the Guardians movies wouldn’t follow that template, it could have been a recipe for fanboy gripes. At the end of this movie, most Marvel fans will realise the right decision was made.
Michael Rooker’s return as Yondu, the blue, Southern twang-spitting Ravager, is full of surprises.
He’s got a stronger bond to the Guardians of the Galaxy then maybe his tough exterior is willing to admit, and he has to face the music and explain to Star-lord why he kept him away from his father for so long. And yes, his lethal, single arrow that responds to his every command when he whistles is back as well.
The Guardians will soon get their chance to shine on Marvel Studios biggest stage as they appear in Avengers: Infinity War, serving as the bridge to connect the Avengers to the looming threat of Thanos.
That upcoming film could serve as a passing of the torch if key Avengers such as Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr), Captain America (Chris Evans) and Thor (Chris Hemsworth) have reached the end of their cinematic Avengers contractual obligations.
If so, Marvel Studios still has everything it needs for a superhero team franchise.
Charismatic and funny leading man/iron Man? Star-lord.
Lethal leading lady/black Widow? Gamora. Green muscle/hulk? Drax. Maybe you’ve heard that there are no less than five post-credit scenes at the film’s end. One of those scenes sets up the foe the Guardians will face in Vol 3. Once that next volume comes around, the Guardians of the Galaxy will probably begin that adventure as the new Marvel Studios hit-movie standard. No Iron Man needed.
The franchise has many more remixes in its future. – The Washington Post