MCU REVIEW: Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3

Episode 44 - Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3 Movie Review

It has been a long time since I have been this excited for a comic book movie, and this weekend we were finally able to get out to theaters and see James Gunn’s third and (for now) final Guardians of the Galaxy film.  There is no shortage of things to talk about with this one. 

This Week In Comics

New on Marvel Unlimited this Week

• https://www.marvel.com/comics/calendar/week/2023-05-07
• Dr. Strange #1 from Jed McKay
• Other #1s include: Venom, New Mutants, Rogue & Gambit, Blade, and Silver Surfer

Recommendation: Barbarians!

• Last Barbarians: https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/last-barbarians-1
• The Mighty Barbarians: https://www.ablaze.net/products?p=E1100954

Film Facts

Tagline: It’s time to face the music
Released: May 5, 2023
Runtime: 150 minutes
Box Office: worldwide: $282,100,000 / domestic: $114,000,000 (US and Canada) (Thursday through Saturday)
Budget: $250,000,000
IMDB Rating: 8.4/10 
Stars: Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista, Pom Klementieff, Karen Gillian, Bradley Cooper, Vin Diesel, Will Poulter and Chukwudi Iwuji
Directed: James Gunn
Screenplay: James Gunn

2ish Minute Recap and Discussion Topics

Recap in parts with discussion

Subverting expectations

It was Rocket's story all along

High Evolutionary and Warlock were used well

Effects were brilliant

GotG is STILL all about family... And about personal acceptance

Character reflections

The Soundtrack

Afterscenes 

Tidbits 

• Gunn's Yes/No Q&A: https://twitter.com/JamesGunn/status/1654983573567598592

From the comics 

Face Off!

• Which Did it better? The Comics or the Movie

What's Next: We missed Doctor Strange...

• Strange Tales #110
• Doctor Strange: The Oath (2006) #1-5
• Doctor Strange (2016) #1-5

Signoff

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