When the first ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ movie arrived in
2014, it came as a breath of fresh air. Until then, superhero movies had
generally been rather dour affairs with several taking themselves far too
seriously. A brighter and more fun antidote to those over-blown
blockbusters, ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ garnered praise for its wit and
dazzling action. Based on the Marvel Comics series, ‘Guardians of the
Galaxy Volume 2’ picks up where things left off in colourfully fine style.
After saving everyone in their rag-tag manner, the group
making up the Guardians travel the cosmos. They comprise Star Lord (Chris
Pratt), Gamora (Zoe Saidana), Drax the Destroyer (Dave Bautista), Baby Groot
(Vin Diesel) and Rocket (Bradley Cooper). In between battles, they seek
to unravel their personal mysteries with Star Lord wanting to discover his true
parentage, especially with his father Ego (Kurt Russell). Amidst their
emotional upheavals they find time to save worlds even when bickering with each
other.
Directed with flair by James Gunn, 'Guardians of the Galaxy
Volume 2’ is an enjoyable ride. More family friendly and sentimental than
the last installment, its’ chief purpose is to entertain. On that score
it’s a complete success with Pratt and company settling into their roles.
You feel like you are watching a genuine team who feel like a ‘family’ without
the ghastly connotations the term means. Like any family, these
characters squabble with the best of them but know how to unite when required.
‘Guardians 2’ provides a massive spectacle which is a feast
for the eyes. The colour saturation is amazing, especially when viewed in
3D. Each scene bursts forth with a litany of rainbow-like vistas and
sound. The CGI is great and the action scenes are splendid. None of
this would count if the story or characters weren’t engrossing. Both
allow you to fully invest in what’s happening and match the quality seen in all
areas. Whilst the ending lays on the sentimentality a bit too much,
‘Guardians 2’ sets out to be a huge slice of entertainment and succeeds on all
levels.
Comic book fans should enjoy this second instalment of the
series. The story is simpler allowing the characters to fully
develop. The more emotional script adds depth to the sparkling
carry-on. It’s an impressive second go-around from Gunn who hopefully
finds the energy to deliver a third outing of an always entertaining bunch of
miscreants.
Movie Review Rating out of 10: 8
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