They play ELO so this film is automatically amazing

Rating: 8/10 (21 May 2019)

I mean it. Other than its choice in music (which is even better than that in the first film), GOTG 2 improves so greatly on its predecessor. Characters I didn't much care for like Gamorra and Nebula get some much needed character moments. It brings in a compelling villain. It brings in fun new characters like Mantis and Ego. Even more, this film is driven by emotions and can be incredibly moving to the point it had me bawling my eyes out. Other than its excellent emotional core, the film is also hilarious and visually beautiful. GOTG brings some much needed color and visual beauty to Marvel's drabber palette, a trend future movies smartly followed. The film is a comedy first, but it knows when to be serious. Other than a few jokes that don't land, I don't have much criticism over it. I suppose the action is rather dull in the last act, but I enjoyed all else about it. Excellent work James Gunn. So glad to have you back. <3