Guardians of Box Office Profits

Rating: 9/10 (18 May 2017)

We recently watched "Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol. 2" as a class. The series continues with another strong movie, leaving no question about the universe they've created, the age gap across the moviegoer demography, and the carefully placed comedy within the interstellar drama. If you are looking for adventure, comedy, love, drama, and talking animals, the second in the GOTG series will not let you down!
The movie begins as the Guardians protect a set of batteries in the sovereign territories from a monster. After stealing the batteries, a series of unfortunate events cause Peter (Star-Lord) Quill, played by Chris Pratt, and the rest of the guardians to cross paths with a sentient being named Ego, played by Kurt russell, (spoilers withheld here) who takes the Guardians to a planet he has crafted with his powers. Ego ends up being an important piece of Quill's puzzle (still withholding spoilers). Throughout the adventure, comedy is provided by Drax (Dave Bautista), and Rocket (Bradley Cooper), advice and attitude by Gamora (Zoe Saldana), and overall confusion by Groot (Vin Diesel).
I loved the never-ending twist of action and comedy, and the way that you are always learning something new about a character, helping the story to continue to evolve. Drax being brain dead and Star-Lord's hard-headedness help to involve the viewer by presenting relatable character traits, and the space pirate equivalent to everyday personal and social issues. At times the movie seemed to drag, but it would always redeemed itself. A large underlying moral of this story is that family doesn't always mean blood, and to be careful who you trust.
The demographic for GOTG is unbelievable. The rating and often gore-free violence opens it up to younger viewers, adults who grew up in the 80's are attracted to the throwback style of soundtrack, and pop-culture references, and older generations who saw the Guardians emerge as a comic are drawn in by this modern version of a childhood staple. This movie is honestly excellent for everyone; never too gory or vulgar, has great underlying messages and morals, and is only rated PG-13. I give this movie 4.5/5 stars. It is a great movie overall, with no lack in entertainment and excitement.