2014’s Guardians of the Galaxy wasn’t just one of Marvel’s best movies to date, but also the best Star Wars film ever made. At least spiritually yo. A ragtag gang of misfits forced into a confrontation with a genocidal maniac and his search for the infinity macguffin while a rocking soundtrack framed each scene? Good times man, good times. Especially at the box office, considering how Guardians of the Galaxy made over $773 million at the global bank office.
Expectations for volume 2 in the franchise are naturally higher than Groot’s special buds. Expectations which appear to have been met and surpassed according to early press screenings. It’s always worth taking a pinch of salt along for the ride, but aside from one lone dissenting voice it looks like those critics who got an early screening of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 were bowled over into hyperspace:
GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 2 is exciting, funny, gorgeous & a helluva tearjerker. For many, it will become their new favorite Marvel movie pic.twitter.com/Po4ZOSPs8Q
— ErikDavis (@ErikDavis) April 18, 2017
There’s more beauty & depth & ’80s love in GUARDIANS VOL. 2 than any of the Marvel movies. It’s like a water-color acid trip full of awesome pic.twitter.com/m80OSUD31p
— ErikDavis (@ErikDavis) April 18, 2017
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 is funnier than the original, a ton of surprises, and an unexpected emotional profoundness. I am Groot.
— Peter Sciretta (@slashfilm) April 18, 2017
Mantis and Drax steal the movie. The music on Awesome Mix 2 is great and has some deeper tracks than vol 1.
— Peter Sciretta (@slashfilm) April 18, 2017
Had tons of fun with Guardians of the Galaxy 2. Incredibly funny, beautifully colorful, and great continuations of the heroes. Super happy!
— (((Eric Eisenberg))) (@eeisenberg) April 18, 2017
Hate to be the Voice of Reason, but GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 2 isn’t as good as the first. What felt fresh now feels forced. 2.5/4 stars
— Jeff Sneider (@TheInSneider) April 18, 2017
Holy smokes was Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol 2 fun! I had a smile plastered on my face nearly the whole time. Tons of Easter eggs too. pic.twitter.com/558Q7nw8yN
— Dan Casey (@DanCasey) April 18, 2017
GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL 2. is very fun. Takes the EMPIRE “split up your characters” strategy. Drax is a hoot. Baby Groot steals the show
— Mike Ryan (@mikeryan) April 18, 2017
I say without hyperbole: #GotGVol2 is MCU at its very best. Grand adventure with intimate stakes. Uses every damn color in the crayon box.
— Angie J. Han (@ajhan) April 18, 2017
Going in with through-the-roof expectations, Guardians Vol. 2 still left me wishing it was never going to end. I seriously loved it. pic.twitter.com/kMvGQCeRiS
— Brandon Davis (@BrandonDavisBD) April 18, 2017
Now for the bladder-tightening news: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 will have not one, not two, but FIVE end credits sequences to sit through. So says ScreenRant, as they described that three of the bonus scenes are meant to evoke chuckles, while scene four sets the stage for something much bigger at the very end of the film while frustrated cinema staff really wish that you’d leave already.
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 is out on May 5. Get your cassette walkmans ready.
Last Updated: April 18, 2017
Original Heretic
April 18, 2017 at 10:14
FOUR!?!
Marvel’s next big movie reveal:
POST CREDITS SCENES: The Movie
VampyreSquirrel
April 18, 2017 at 10:14
Gonna watch this… but probably won’t be on the big screen. I really hate cinemas.
DragonSpirit009
April 18, 2017 at 10:36
And so now we wait… I’m not going to miss this movie!!!!
RinceThis
April 18, 2017 at 11:40
So excited!
CodeDisQus
April 18, 2017 at 15:40
Tickets booked!!! Ready to enjoy this in IMAX next week wednesday!!