Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol 3 Review
With Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, director James Gunn completes his trilogy of space-based superhero films and introduces the cosmic aspect of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Being sacked from the project in 2018, it was infamously thought at one point that Gunn wouldn't be the director responsible for delivering the Guardians of the Galaxy squad their farewell. He was re-hired by Disney, nevertheless, and was allowed to finish the narrative he began in 2014. A grounded, emotional plot is combined with Gunn's trademark zany action and belly-laugh humor in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 to produce something remarkable.
Rocket Raccoon (Bradley Cooper) is being sought after by the High Evolutionary (Chukwudi Iwuji), a would-be god who created Rocket, in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 as his history comes up with him. Star-Lord (Chris Pratt), Nebula (Karen Gillan), Drax the Destroyer (Dave Bautista), Groot (Vin Diesel), and Mantis (Pom Klementieff) are Rocket's closest friends, and it's up to them to save him when he is hurt. Since Adam Warlock (Will Poulter) is complicating their objective, they will require the assistance of Gamora (Zoe Saldaa), who has established a new life with the Ravagers. It is uncertain whether the Guardians will all survive as they strive to save Rocket and defeat the High Evolutionary.
Gunn has left his mark on these films ever since the first Guardians of the Galaxy film. The Guardians of the Galaxy films have always felt like a breath of fresh air in a franchise that has drawn criticism for how similar its films sometimes appear or how frequently they retread the same basic origin narrative plot. At this specific time, the MCU is in desperate need of it. And Gunn provides just that. The movie achieves the ideal balancing act; it fits in perfectly with both the Guardians of the Galaxy series and the MCU as a whole. The third installment is far darker than the first two, yet Gunn maintains his innate lightheartedness while balancing its sorrow. The outcome is a triumphant end for Gunn's tenure with Marvel as well as for the Guardians as a whole.
Since the actors' time in the Marvel Cinematic Universe ends with Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, they want to make sure that Gunn's story is as emotionally compelling as possible. Cooper and Sean Gunn, who provides the voice of young Rocket, both stand out, in large part because they have access to some of the most emotionally stirring passages. Pratt is good as the franchise's presumptive protagonist, and Gunn's script helps to highlight his unique appeal. Although the role of newcomer Adam Warlock is clearly underappreciated in a film that is more focused on its primary protagonists, the other actors—Gillan, Bautista, Klementieff, Saldaa, and Diesel—are good in their own right as well. Poulter also gives a very endearing performance. Iwuji gives a multidimensional portrayal as the High Evolutionary, making him possibly the toughest villain in the Guardians of the Galaxy movies. The cast and their interactions are what made these films so entertaining to watch, and they don't let us down in the trilogy finale.
The Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3's biggest achievement, aside from the plot and the acting, is demonstrating how Gunn's filmmaking has improved and matured from the original Guardians of the Galaxy movie almost ten years ago. This is shown in many elements of the movie, from how Drax has changed from a character who punches down on the female characters (calling Gamora a "whore" in the first movie and making fun of Mantis in the second) to how music is used in Vol. 3. The third film's music has greater weight and is integrated much more flawlessly than the first two, which sets the tone for each scene amazingly well. Music has always played a significant role in the series. With Gunn playing with how sequences are shot and getting strange with it in a really enjoyable way, the movie is also more visually engaging. The director has gone a long way, and it will be interesting to watch where he goes from here.
In the end, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 is Gunn's MCU franchise's oddest, grimmest, and most powerful installment. As a result, it's a must-see for both casual Marvel fans and those who have followed the story of these characters over the previous ten years. Even while it may not be the film you were hoping for, this specific team gets a mostly satisfying conclusion, even though there isn't a true feeling of finality in a franchise like the MCU where there isn't a clear finish in sight. It's still a blockbuster that fits its historical period brilliantly and provides the MCU with a much-needed victory. Gunn's MCU trilogy is perfectly wrapped up with Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 while also leaving room for future installments.
