Marvel Studios' Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 3 - Out Now! (Spoiler Talk!)

[Adami]

Normally I’d get tickets for Thursday night but my wife and I were supposed to see one of her favorite bands that night. So I got tickets for Saturday. Then the band cancelled the show.

Poop. Ah well. Just gotta try to avoid spoilers until then.

I seem to remember your wedding vows included a disclaimer that MCU opening nights took priority over everything else....

This…..is a good point. Hmmmm.

[faizoff]

Seeing it Friday night, first theater outing in 3 years!

[Lonk]

On my way to a Coheed show, and who do I see near the venue, Mr. Starlord himself. Guess he's in NY promoting the movie.

[MinistroRaven]

I just got back from watching Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, and oh boy, do I have a lot to say! Without getting into any spoilers, I have to tell you that this movie is hands down the best one to come out since Endgame and Spider-Man.

The cinematography is nothing short of breathtaking - the visuals are stunning and really help to immerse you in the story. The banda sonora (soundtrack) is fantastic and complements the movie perfectly, adding that extra layer of emotion and excitement we all love.

The acting in this installment is top-notch - the entire cast really outdid themselves, and I found myself easily getting invested in the plot. Speaking of the plot, it's incredibly well-crafted and engaging - I was hooked from start to finish.

What I really appreciated about GoTG Vol. 3 was the balance in its humor. It wasn't trying too hard to be funny just for the sake of it, and I think that really helped the movie shine. The humor was spot-on, and it felt natural and perfectly timed.

If you haven't seen it yet, I highly recommend checking it out. You won't be disappointed! Can't wait to hear what you all think about it.

Happy watching! 🍿🎬

P.S: There's 2 post credit scenes.

[lonestar]

Brilliant non spoiler review. Can't wait!!

[Lonk]

Really like this movie. And I also have a lot to comment on, but overall, excellent movie.

[lonestar]

2/2

[bosk1]

It sucked.  0/5 stars.  Would not watch again.





























EDIT:  Oops, wrong thread.  I was talking about game 1 of the Lakers/Warriors series.  Disregard.

[lonestar]

It sucked.  0/5 stars.  Would not watch again.

EDIT:  Oops, wrong thread.  I was talking about game 1 of the Lakers/Warriors series.  Disregard.

Game 2 was a 6/5 though...it was funny, I was at the Warning show, and before the first band I checked the score...Lakers up by like 3, and I was all 'oh shit, the Dubs might be doomed...'... then between the first band and Plush I checked and the Dubs were up a little bit, so I was 'ok, they're making a game of it'.

Then I checked before the Warning, around the end of the 3rd, and they had like a 30 point lead and I was all 'wtf?'

[Lonk]

Lol I saw the score on the first quarter and was like "ok, ok", then checked again in the 3rd quarter and the Lakers were down 20, I said out loud "WTF" 

Enjoy the movie Lonestar.

[faizoff]

In the theater now, can't wait to watch 30 minutes of trailers before the movie.

[lonestar]

In the theater... Let's fucking goooooooo

[Adami]

I assume this thread won't have spoilers for a few days?

Seeing it tomorrow. Should I stop opening this thread?

[Lonk]

I'm assuming no spoilers for a week to give others a chance to see it

[faizoff]

Non spoiler review: Quite enjoyable.

I liked it a lot more than GotG 2. The first one is still my favorite one. If I had to rate it I'd say 7.5/10. Fun movie but did feel long at parts.

[lonestar]

Absolutely loved it. Definitely one of the strongest post-Endgame flicks for me.

[Zantera]

I thought it was a good closure to the GotG trilogy, if it ends up being the last one it felt satisfying, if they decide to do another there's still room to expand. Everyone got their moments to shine and while I personally feel fatigued with some of the elements - like the mixtape songs and their usage, forced MCU humor (a running bit with Cosmo being a bad dog) and undercutting serious moments with jokes removing the stakes/tension, I still thought this was one of the better MCU movies post Endgame. Maybe not better than No Way Home but probably the rest.

Don't think it necessarily needed to be 2 ½ hours though and I felt a bit skeptical right off the bat because the start of the film felt a bit lackluster and it took a while to get going. Warlock and the portrayal of him by Will Poulter was a pleasant surprise to me. I had just assumed he would be the villain and I had that worry of "How will Will Poulter pull off what I assume will be a serious bad guy?" but then he's sort of a minor character that turns out to be this great doofus and the choice of him to play that role really worked in a great way.

Overall though I think the heart and soul of this movie is Rocket Raccoon and all of that emotional stuff actually worked surprisingly well for me.

[Adami]

Absolutely loved it. Heart wrenching film.

Will discuss more when we can do spoilers.

[jammindude]

I just told my wife that some of the most critical people that I know are giving it universal praise.    I’d say that’s a good sign. We will probably go see it next weekend after we get back from Florida.

[Adami]

I just told my wife that some of the most critical people that I know are giving it universal praise.    I’d say that’s a good sign. We will probably go see it next weekend after we get back from Florida.

It’s getting a fair amount of criticism. There’s definitely issues and flaws but they just didn’t bug me. But different people feel differently about the movie. I haven’t seen anyone not like it, but a good amount of “meh” which I don’t get but such is life.

[Lonk]

Yeah the movie has its flaws, and I have one major issue with it, but the bad is overshadowed by all the good it has.

[jammindude]

I only have one question and I would request that it please be answered in spoiler font. Is the post credit sequence from GOTG2 resolved? Or do they just forget it ever happened?

[MinistroRaven]

I only have one question and I would request that it please be answered in spoiler font. Is the post credit sequence from GOTG2 resolved? Or do they just forget it ever happened?

They did, but they made it look like it was the high evolutionary work

[Zantera]

I just told my wife that some of the most critical people that I know are giving it universal praise.    I’d say that’s a good sign. We will probably go see it next weekend after we get back from Florida.

It’s getting a fair amount of criticism. There’s definitely issues and flaws but they just didn’t bug me. But different people feel differently about the movie. I haven’t seen anyone not like it, but a good amount of “meh” which I don’t get but such is life.

I feel like the superhero fatigue is starting to really set in now, I notice it just not in myself but among friends and colleagues that the general excitement level for any new superhero movie isn't as high. There's still some hype, but it's not "Oh I really can't wait to see that", it's more "I should probably see that since I saw the other ones". And I think with that fatigue, it just sets the bar at a different level. The general consensus about the MCU post Endgame doesn't seem to be that it's been bad, it's more that it's been "just okay" which in itself is a disappointment for some people.

GotG vol 3 was definitely one of the better entries post Endgame but there's still elements to this film that would have gone over better if they hadn't already done similar things 28 times before.

[lonestar]

Absolutely loved it. Heart wrenching film.

Will discuss more when we can do spoilers.

I was gonna throw rocks at you if you said the writing was weak again. I was literally thinking that as I watched it 

[ErHaO]

Yes, I really enjoyed this one. This film was surprisingly dark/intense at moments, while appropriately having classic GOTG/MCU comedy. Unlike, say, Thor 3, this film knows when to keep scenes serious/dramatic. Also, good character arcs for the main cast.

[Adami]

Absolutely loved it. Heart wrenching film.

Will discuss more when we can do spoilers.

I was gonna throw rocks at you if you said the writing was weak again. I was literally thinking that as I watched it 

There was a weak moment or two but nothing to trip over. Definitely nothing worth being stoned to death over.

[The Letter M]

Just saw it earlier this afternoon and I loved it. Probably an S-Tier MCU film for me. I loved almost pretty much everything. There were a couple moments that felt on-the-nose or a bit "oh, huh, so they're doing tha-...oh, never mind then." But the amount of violence and darkness and drama was really handled well, and the humor didn't really feel like it tarnished the tone or clashed with the film like most of Thor: Love & Thunder did.

As for spoiler talk, we can do that starting this Friday, the 12th.

-Marc.

[soupytwist]

Although I don't dislike L&T as much as some, it is still near the bottom of the list.  Wakanda Forever for me is a dud and Ant-Man 3 even worse.  So I was really hopefully GotG3 would change this downward trend - and my God did it ever, this was fantastic.  I always find it hard to rank these films until I've done a rewatch, but right now on the way I felt walking out the cinema this feels Top 3 worthy.

[Podaar]

I saw it yesterday. Quite an emotional rollercoaster. I only have one complaint with it, but it's so minor that I don't think it ruined my enjoyment of the movie. For sure, my favorite MCU film in quite a while.

[lordxizor]

Saw this last night. I felt the ending dragged on a bit, but it was otherwise very good. Like others, I think the top tier post Endgame.

[MinistroRaven]

"There is no God. That's why I stepped in." I just gotta say, that line from the supervillain was pure gold! It really sums up their whole deal, you know? It's a shame they didn't give the High Evolutionary a backstory like they usually do with Marvel villains, but I guess it would've been a lot to cover. Thankfully, the focus was mainly on our favorite scruffy and lovable heroes, the Guardians.

Can we talk about Adam Warlock's introduction? It was absolutely fantastic. It actually made me even more disappointed with Kang's portrayal in Quantumania because Adam seemed way more hardcore, both in action and presence. And let's not forget about the High Evolutionary—they totally lived up to their reputation.

Rockets' backstory hit me right in the feels. It had some seriously dark and heartbreaking moments that had me tearing up during the film. I never expected that, but James Gunn really knows how to create stunning visuals and emotionally gripping storytelling. I genuinely hope they explore more of the colony's story in the future.

The action scenes were top-notch, filled with excitement and well-choreographed sequences. The movie struck a perfect balance between action, comedy, and drama, all while keeping the focus on the characters and their relationships.

Oh, and can we take a moment to appreciate when I finally understood Groot's language? It happened so quickly, but it was such a powerful and satisfying moment. It left me with a big smile by the end of the movie.

Overall, it was an incredible experience, blending humor, heart, and a whole lot of fun.

[Lonk]

Yeah the movie has its flaws, and I have one major issue with it,...

This was my major issue with the movie.

Can we talk about Adam Warlock's introduction?

I thought the whole Adam Warlock thing was weak. Now, don't get me wrong, I liked the character, but it felt like they were writing the movie and said
-Oh hey, remember we teased Adam Warlock in GOTG2, we should write him in
-Oh right, just write him in and give him some fights
-But then his character wouldn't have a reason to be in the movie
-Just have him save one of the guardians at some point. It'll be fine.

I thought Warlock story could've been a little better, that's all. With that said, everything else I think the movie did right, including having the High Evolutionary be the creator of the Sovereign race, and in an extension the creator of Warlock. For me, this movie had the one thing that the MCU has been missing since Endgame, and that is a focus on the characters, instead of the plot itself. Everyone did an amazing job with their role. The comedy felt well balanced. I have to say, the delivery of that F-bomb was great

The one thing I was not expecting, but I loved that Gunn went in that direction is keeping Gamora to her truth self. I was worried about a cheese reunion/love story with Peter, but instead they went with a more realistic approach which I thought was a smart move. The villain was terrifying, and I saw some similarities to Kang (Just better).

Now that Marvel will probably recast Kang, I think this movie gave them a way out, but we will see.

[ErHaO]

I think Warlock should and could have had a bit more screen time to flesh the character our, but I have no problems with his arc/writing.

[Adami]

I was fine with Warlock, but he definitely did not need to be in the movie and if they cut him out, it'd be fine.

More thoughts when I'm less sleepy.