Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023)

It’s not actually that much of an emotional rollercoaster. I suppose animal lovers might find certain parts a little bit gut-wrenching.
I was kind of expecting a more serious conclusion to the trilogy, so I guess I felt a little disappointed in that regard.
That being said, as far as filmmaking goes, it's quite good. There's plenty of action, the humor lands well enough, and the soundtrack is excellent.

Why would animal lovers find it disgusting? It actually hit me pretty hard emotionally because of that.🤔

Grace Sanders24 said:Why would animal lovers find it so gut-wrenching? For me, it was a total emotional rollercoaster because of that.🤔

I'm totally with you—that really hit me hard!
Oh yeah, I was an activist for years—it definitely left its mark on me!

Solid sequel. The two and a half hours flew by. I actually enjoyed the cosmic visuals and the action sequences. The plot holds up, especially with Rocket Raccoon and his tragic backstory.

However, there are some flaws.
Adam Warlock went from being one of the most powerful beings in the comics to a complete joke—totally unnecessary at this point.
In the comics, Drax was always a bit dim, but in a charming way. He eventually evolves into this highly intelligent, lethal killer through various reincarnations. In every installment, he gets a little more foolish, but they really overdid it here. That scene with the girl and the ball wasn't funny; it was just uncomfortable. Now he's come across as downright repulsive.
And frankly, the humor is hit-or-miss in several spots.

The rest were great. Mantis is much better than she was in the previous film. Groot absolutely kills it during the action scenes. I'd give it a 4/5.

The post-credits scene wasn't worth the wait. They're just getting worse...

Michelle Collins74 said:I'm with you, that part totally wrecked me.
Being an activist for years, it definitely hit home.

They really went all out with it, and man, it was heavy.
I gotta admit, I was actually pleasantly surprised by how beautifully they pulled it off. Even though it was sad, I’m glad they handled it that way. 🕺

James Gunn—especially after Peacemaker—has enough credit for me to give this a shot. Honestly? It’s a fun bit of nonsense. It isn't boring, but let’s be real, it’s nothing groundbreaking either. The geg jokes and quick wit carry the film, though there are some massive misses—like Draxov’s "Why didn't you ask?" line. I also wasn't a fan of how they poked fun at Adam Warlock, which felt messy since he hasn't even been part of previous phases. On the bright side, seeing Mrs. Gunn and Nathan Fillion was a definite plus.

A truly excellent film. 👍

-The humor hit all the right notes.

-The plot was solid.

A perfect ten out of ten.

My only grievance? I expected Adam Warlock to have a much more significant role.

Personally? I found it fun, sure, but it felt totally forced—definitely the weakest link in the trilogy. It felt like they were trying way too hard to squeeze tears out of the audience using cheap, manipulative tricks. Plus, the ending? Felt like they just rushed through it to get to the credits.

1 Guardians of the Galaxy 8/10
2 Guardians of the Galaxy 7/10
3 Guardians of the Galaxy 6/10

It’s a fun enough watch, I guess—but there's zero real weight to it because you spend the whole time knowing the main plot is just a distraction and you can see the ending coming from a mile away. It’s that same old, tired issue with most comic book adaptations—you get this terrible villain who basically exists just so the heroes have someone to punch for a cathartic finish.

Still, considering the absolute mess the Marvel Cinematic Universe has become since the Infinity Saga, this is actually a decent way to kill some time.

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Watched it yesterday:
- solid balance of humor, action, and those heavy dramatic beats
- really loved Rocket Raccoon's backstory; easily the most compelling part of the whole movie
- action sequences and VFX held up well
- soundtrack was fantastic, staying true to the quality of the previous films
- Chukwudi Iwuji did a great job playing the villain—he was so repulsive I couldn't wait to see him go, though the High Evolutionary's actual motivation felt a bit thin
- I was expecting a slightly darker conclusion for the trilogy, maybe someone actually dying? But honestly, it didn't bother me too much in the end

All in all, a satisfying way to wrap up the trilogy.

8/10

Finally, we might actually be seeing a decent entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Emotional ride, pretty fun too. But honestly, that ending was total garbage.

Ending Guardians of the Galaxy with Rocket Raccoon’s arc was definitely the right call. We’ve seen them run some kind of experiment on him throughout the series, so I guess it wasn't a total shock when the raccoon ended up looking—well, more human.

James Gunn really nailed the emotional beats again here. The way they handled the animal scenes was honestly gut-wrenching—it's just depressing to think there are people out there who actually treat animals that way simply because they have the power to. Giving Rocket that specific backstory felt earned. The ending was solid, too. So, the Guardians are basically down to Rocket Raccoon and Groot now—hopefully we get a few more glimpses of them down the line. Even Nebula came off as somewhat likable, and there’s a lot of very human tension to unpack in her history with Gamora.

On the downside, I’m afraid James Gunn pretty much burned through all his best material back in the first movie. The humor here felt neither original nor particularly clever. It also leans a bit too hard into that pulp/psychedelic vibe—like that sequence at the station with Nathan Fillion. And the soundtrack? It's a bit overbearing (though, let's be real, the music in the first one is still unbeatable). Adam Warlock is fine, I suppose, but he could have used more screen time.

The first installment is still my favorite by far, followed by this third one; the second film was honestly forgettable. All things considered, it's a nice trilogy—provided you watch the infinity rat/Endgame if you actually want to know what happened to Gamora.