Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
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By Jasmine Sandoval
Movie sequels are always risky, especially nowadays. With superhero movies, you're either going to watch a beautifully pieced movie or a movie where there's just big explosions and heroes yelling “BOOM!” Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy vol. 2 is by far one of the best comic book films that I've seen. Director James Gunn really outdid himself, with the most perfect screenwriting and direction imaginable.
The opening scene for the movie itself can provide just a glimpse of what the overall movie’s beauty is. The movie has a carefully planned storyline that's not hard to follow at any point. It's clear that the writers took into consideration what the characters are like before continuing the plot. The dialogue throughout the entire movie is fun and witty, which filled the theater with laughter.
Guardians of the Galaxy vol. 2 has been able to give more insight into the characters that we loved in the first film. The characters find solutions to their own personal conflicts and come together to resolve them as a team, or as a family. Drax is dealing with loss, Peter with abandonment, Rocket with indifference, Gamora and Nebula with abuse, and Yondu with regret. All of these story arcs are developed in their own ways throughout the movie, making you feel like you know these quirky characters personally.
The soundtrack, or “Awesome Mix vol. 2”, is one of the things that excited me about the movie. The song list definitely does not disappoint. All songs are incorporated into the film in the most perfect ways possible. “Bring It On Home to Me” by Sam Cooke is used in a scene between Peter and Gamora that reveals their admiration for each other.
In my opinion, the opening segment to Electric Light Orchestra’s uplifting “Mr. Blue Sky” is my favorite scene out of any other Marvel film because we see the Guardians pursuing their first battle of the movie, while the camera’s main focus is on Baby Groot. Other notable songs include “The Chain” by Fleetwood Mac, where we see
Peter battling it out with the main antagonist of the movie, and “Father and Son” by Cat Stevens, in a scene where the characters and audience grieve.
The visuals and cinematography is astonishing. Almost every scene was vivid and showcased colors I didn't even know existed. We are so used to superhero films being dark and serious, so it was nice seeing such an explosion of color in this movie, especially in the scene where we are first introduced to Ego’s planet. It’s not just the color that makes every scene so beautiful, but also the atmospheres created that give your eyes a largely satisfying feeling.
If there was a way for movies to never end, I would need it with this movie. It was a never ending journey of laughter and emotion. Be sure to stick around for all five post-credit scenes after the movie for a bit of extra fun and some hints towards future Marvel Cinematic Universe films. If you get the chance, be sure to check out Guardians of the Galaxy vol. 2 in a theater near you!