![]() It’s clear that Gunn doesn’t know how to build off of Gamora and Quill’s past in Vol. The script addresses the foolishness of Quill’s inability to let go, though it is too little too late. ![]() Additionally, Quill can’t get over his past feelings for Gamora, which stunts his development as a leader. Gamora wasn’t always a hero in the past films, but now she holds the Guardians back from their urgent mission. To Quill’s dismay, she now doesn’t feel inclined to help the Guardians and is constantly antagonistic towards her former friends. ![]() Quill is upset that Gamora is now part of The Ravagers, a space pirate group. Quill’s relationship with Zoe Saldana’s Gamora was a necessary plotline in the film, though it’s handled differently than in previous movies. Gunn also wrote Nebula into the bossy older sister role, further allowing the comedic gold to shine.īut apart from the humor and cinematography, the rest of the movie’s drawbacks start to pile up - starting with Chris Pratt’s Peter Quill. Where past films had Drax act condescending towards Mantis, this installation leans into a humorous rivalry, allowing both to banter equally. Audiences are bound to enjoy a few laughs from the comedic all-star team of Pom Klementieff’s Mantis, Dave Bautista’s Drax and Karen Gillan’s Nebula. The humor throughout the film is another highlight. The movie also includes several incredible action sequences, the standout being a one-take hallway fight between the Guardians and a horde of aliens. ![]() His hyperactive style is integral to the film, especially in the camerawork the cinematography often features a spinning camera or gorgeous wide shots. Recent MCU films like “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” have had too many competing directions and rewrites, but Gunn thankfully delivers a film with a clear vision. While the film has its strong moments, the overall experience is flawed and not the triumphant masterpiece that so many hoped for.ĭespite the underwhelming nature of the movie, there are still notable redeeming qualities. By Rylan Ammerman, Walt Whitman High Schoolįollowing the disappointment that was the past four years of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), it was high time for director James Gunn to deliver a gem with the third installment of the “Guardians of the Galaxy” trilogy. ![]()
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