A sequel that hits all the right chords.

Rating: Null/10 (20 January 2019)

Making a sequel that is both its own independent film and a helpful addition to the first successful installment is tricky. James Gunn does everything right with volume 2 of "Guardians of the Galaxy." Gunn gets us to fall in love with our rambunctious anti-heroes from his first film for their previously explored personalities and quirks, yet allows us to get to see different sides to them and explores them more intimately. He doesn't get carried away with his story, instead grounding us in an articulate narration that is both fun and silly, yet enhancing to our characters. Rocket the Raccoon yet again steals the show as the clever and wise-talking fury friend who can shoot a machine laser gun better than any human. Chris Pratt is also fun and confident as a Marvel protagonist, once again shaping the traditional identity of a superhero in a new fashion. Volume 2 is just as stunning and fun as its predecessor, and after this sequel, I can honestly say I cannot wait to see what Volume 3 has to offer and what the future is for these wildly enjoyable characters.