Spoilers Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 - Grading & Discussion
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Crap. Forgot about that (those) bit(s). We did see the jump point(s) to Ego's planet
The special effect used for Ego's ship looked a lot like the warp travel in Star Trek Beyond.
^ That's what I thought when I saw it too.
The characterizations struck me as the movie's real strong point. I can remember someone stating that he or she prefer strong characterizations over anything else in a film. I'm a big fan of strong characterizations, which is why I like "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2" so much. But without the characterizations, I feel as if this movie wouldn't be much. The story struck me as a recycled version of a Bond movie from the 1970s.
I loved the movie, quite possibly more than the first one. If nothing else, Ego was a much stronger villain, and even holds up well compared to Marvel villains in general.
While the overarching Ego plot is nothing especially new or unique...Son meets Father for the first time and Isn't Impressed...I not only feel that the particulars of how it was handled were done well, but that the subplots running through the film, which also might not stand up well at a cursory glance, were handled well.
The acting is certainly a strong part of this, and I think we should remember that at least two of the characters didn't even exist in their final appearances at the time of shooting. That we're able to care about Rocket, for instance, says a lot about the skill of those involved in bringing him to life.
While the overarching Ego plot is nothing especially new or unique...Son meets Father for the first time and Isn't Impressed...I not only feel that the particulars of how it was handled were done well, but that the subplots running through the film, which also might not stand up well at a cursory glance, were handled well.
The acting is certainly a strong part of this, and I think we should remember that at least two of the characters didn't even exist in their final appearances at the time of shooting. That we're able to care about Rocket, for instance, says a lot about the skill of those involved in bringing him to life.
Nice catch! Nebula actually infiltrated a council of Cross-Time Kangs in Walt Simonson's brief tenure as Avengers writer.
I gave it an A. Plot wasn't all that exciting, but the acting and the character development were stellar, and Michael Rooker deserves some kind of acknowledgement for what he was able to accomplish as Yondu.
I thought the structure of the film (basically a musical) helped it avoid the typical "we've seen this already" sequel boredom.
Drax got almost all the best jokes, and Batista pulled off every one of them with consummate perfection.
The Mary Poppins bit and the turd in the pillow jokes (among many others) brought the house down when my wife and I saw the film over the weekend.
I thought the structure of the film (basically a musical) helped it avoid the typical "we've seen this already" sequel boredom.
Drax got almost all the best jokes, and Batista pulled off every one of them with consummate perfection.
The Mary Poppins bit and the turd in the pillow jokes (among many others) brought the house down when my wife and I saw the film over the weekend.
It's funny, that Mary Poppins line on the surface doesn't really seem that great but the way Rooker delivers it makes it one of the best in the movie.
I gave it a B+.
The short version: I really liked it, but not as much as the first one. Also, it needed about 25 minutes cut out and it might have been an A+.
The short version: I really liked it, but not as much as the first one. Also, it needed about 25 minutes cut out and it might have been an A+.
Can't believe those idiots set up fireworks in space. Didn't they read any space debris warnings or what?
This film has more heart than either Stars (Trek or Wars).
Loved the little phaser bank sphere gutterballs.
I'm hoping Dark Horse of NECA will have some
I like the ship line here:
http://necaonline.com/2016/05/cinemachines-die-cast-collectibles-series-2-assortment/
I thought that was Pine at first.. I'm an idiot.
Loved the little phaser bank sphere gutterballs.
I'm hoping Dark Horse of NECA will have some
I like the ship line here:
http://necaonline.com/2016/05/cinemachines-die-cast-collectibles-series-2-assortment/
I thought that was Pine at first.. I'm an idiot.
What's really touching about that scene is at first its Starlord making fun of Yondu..but when he asks if Poppins is cool Starlord response is a sincere and emotional yes...meaning Yondu was cool
Who's the real Mary Poppins ya'll?
http://www.insidethemagic.net/2017/...ichael-rooker-meets-mary-poppins-disney-park/
http://www.insidethemagic.net/2017/...ichael-rooker-meets-mary-poppins-disney-park/
Ha, I saw this photograph a few days ago and I didn't realize that was Mickey Rooker. 
They should've just taken a picture of Rooker by himself holding the parasol and wearing the hat. 
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