Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 Movie Review

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 continues the adventures of Marvel's motley group of space outlaws first introduced in the smash hit Guardians of the Galaxy. Expect lots of interest from kids of all ages, but it's most appropriate for tweens and up. There's frequent fighting with weapons (swords, guns, and more), space chases/battles, executions that involve people being "spaced" (forced out of airlocks to die in the freezing cold of deep space), and more. Spoiler alert: A popular character dies. Language, while not frequent, can also be strong, with everything from "douche" and "d--k" to "s--t," "a--hole." There's a bit of drinking, characters have romantic tension, and a couple of scenes show scantily clad females; there are also references to explaining conception. But all in all, it's still a bit less edgy than many other superhero movies. Plus, unlike the Avengers, the Guardians always fight together and exemplify the spirit of teamwork, friendship, and unconditional chosen-family bonds.

the film is directed by James Gunn, American director who began his career in the industry as a screenwriter. Fame as such came at the premiere of the film version of Scooby Doo (2002), a movie that grossed $ 300 million worldwide and the film. In March 2004 he became the first writer in film history to have two films that rank first in box office receipts in the US, during consecutive weekends: the remake of the acclaimed film Zombies by George A. Romero Dawn of the Dead (2004), directed by Zack Snyder and Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed (2004). After directing several short films and other television products, they directed the horror comedy Slither (2006), which also featured in the screenplay, which stars Nathan Fillion and Elizabeth Banks, and won a Saturn and a Fangoria Chainsaw Award. Four years later she wrote and directed the comedy Super (2010), starring Ellen Page and Liv Tyler, the film focuses on a looser superhero, very much like "Kick-Ass" (2010). Movie 43 (2013), a comedy made up of 14 comic and politically incorrect sketches, which intermingle with each other. The 14 short films were interpreted by a cast plagued by stars and have as main axis two teenage brothers that try to look for in the mythical film titled "Movie 43", prohibited in almost all the world. After this work, he wrote and directed "Guardians of the Galaxy" (2014). The film received very positive reviews and was a resounding success, grossed more than 770 million dollars worldwide and was nominated for 2 oscars as best visual effects and makeup.

WHAT'S THE STORY?
GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 2 continues the story of the misfit band of space outlaws who originally banded together to save the universe in the first film. But instead of starting in 1988, it begins in 1980, when a space man (CGI-young Kurt Russell) woos Meredith Quill (Laura Haddock). (Possible spoilers ahead!) Thirty-four years later, their son -- half human/half "star man" former smuggler Peter Quill (Chris Pratt) -- is with his fellow Guardians: former assassin Gamora (Zoe Saldana); genius, genetically modified Rocket, who refuses to admit he's a raccoon (voiced by Bradley Cooper); tree-like baby Groot (voiced by Vin Diesel); and literal-speaking Drax (Dave Bautista). After a mission for the Sovereign -- high-tech, genetically engineered aliens who believe themselves superior to everyone else -- goes sour, the Guardians barely escape and are forced to crash. They meet a mysterious man, Ego (Russell), who helps them and announces that he's Peter's long-lost father. Ego, who has a bug-like empath sidekick named Mantis (Pom Klementieff), guides Peter, Gamora, and Drax to his home planet, where he reveals that he's an immortal celestial being with superpowers that can create -- or destroy -- worlds. Meanwhile, the Sovereign's high priestess, Ayesha (Elizabeth Debicki), hires Yondu (Michael Rooker) and his Ravager crew to retrieve the Guardians for her to execute -- but Yondu's fondness for Peter leads to a mutiny.

MOVIE INFO
Rating: PG-13 (for sequences of sci-fi action and violence, language, and brief suggestive content)
Genre: Action & Adventure, Comedy, Science Fiction & Fantasy
Directed By: James Gunn
Written By: James Gunn
In Theaters: May 5, 2017 Wide
Runtime: 136 minutes
Music: Tyler Bates
Cinematography: Henry Braham
Studio: Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Cast: Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Bradley Cooper