Are you saving the Galaxy Again?

Rating: 9/10 (5 July 2017)

In volume 2 we quickly find out Peter's father is Kurt Russell and not Zardu Hasslefrau. There is no introduction of characters. The assumption is you are intimately familiar with the first feature and its running jokes and relationships. Peter discovers his father, but all does not seem right. While being hunted, the Guardians must once again save the galaxy in what would not be my first choice for a script as it reminded too much of another father and son film. The sister rivalry continues.
This film is a notch below the first feature, as are most sequels. This one tried too hard. The mix tape was great in the first feature. In this one they made it too much a part of the film instead of just background. The introduction of characters in the first feature, i.e. getting to know them made it fun and the warm and fuzzy feeling at the end made the film a classic. This one didn't have it. Kurt Russell would not have made my top 10 list for Peter's father. Johnny Depp would top it. However he did open the way for a Sly Stallone cameo which appears will evolve into a main character by the ending.
The film is filled with cameos. Stan Lee as two quick appearances. David Hasselhoff sings a closing song during the end credits. Chris Sullivan played an excellent bad guy. Grindhouse writer/director Rob Zombie had a minor role as did the voice of Miley Cyrus. Ving Rhames was also in a cameo.The voice of Seth Green as Howard the Duck. Jeff Goldblum manages an uncredited bit.
It was a fun film, but I felt a bit let down by the overall script and Kurt Russell.