Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3

Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3

Peter Quill, still reeling from the loss of Gamora, must rally his team around him to defend the universe along with protecting one of their own. A mission that, if not completed successfully, could quite possibly lead to the end of the Guardians as we know them.

  • Released: 2023-05-03
  • Runtime: 120 minutes
  • Genre: Action, Adventure
  • Stars: Zoe Saldaña, Dave Bautista, Karen Gillan, Bradley Cooper, Pom Klementieff, Sean Gunn, Elizabeth Debicki, Will Poulter, Chukwudi Iwuji, Sylvester Stallone, Daniela Melchior, Maria Bakalova
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  • mariogotez-28229 - 16 June 2024
    My Favorite Scene from
    In "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3," one of the standout scenes is when Rocket Raccoon's tragic backstory is fully revealed. This scene delves deep into Rocket's origins, showing his painful past and the experiments that led to his current form.

    The scene provides a poignant and emotional look into Rocket's life, offering a deeper understanding of his complex character. It evokes a strong emotional response, as viewers see the pain and suffering he endured.

    This moment significantly develops Rocket's character, showing his vulnerability and the reasons behind his tough exterior. It adds layers to his personality, making him more relatable and sympathetic.

    The storytelling in this scene is powerful, blending flashbacks with present-day reactions. James Gunn's direction ensures the scene is impactful, with well-crafted visuals and pacing that draw the audience into Rocket's past.
  • zvhzxpby - 14 April 2024
    Dark and disappointing
    There's a lot of events in this movie that don't really have an explanation. It's starts with Rocket and the GOTG getting stomped by Adam Warlock. His sudden appearance in the film was very random and his character was a buffoon. Actually, most of the characters in the whole film were buffoons who lacked any depth and intelligence, especially the main antagonist. I found myself annoyed more than humored at the dull jokes that felt contrived. The plot didn't affect me as much as it did others. Rockets backstory completely overshadowed any hope for a heartfelt reunion between Peter and Gamora. Gamora in this film reminded me of a screaming feminist who had zero ability for any romantic interest for Peter. It was actually quite sad seeing the GOTG, who were the best friends and team in the universe going at each other yelling and cussing at each other like a broken family. And that's exactly what I felt at the end of the movie. They all disbanded going there separate way, even Mantis took the feminist empowerment route and decided she didn't need Drax and left him to take care of the children. This is a man who in the original movie had lost his family, and to see him lose Mantis like that wasn't a refreshing feeling. So many missed opportunities. They should've focused on making it about a rekindling and instead it fizzled out.
  • bwkuettel - 5 March 2024
    Uneven but still the best superhero film of 2023
    The last(?) Guardians of the Galaxy movie isn't perfect, but bursts with creativity as a sprawling sci-fi epic with a very well done social commentary element about animal testing involving Rocket's tragic past. Gunn wears his heart on his sleeve and his love for these characters unwaveringly shines through in an earnest way. He's also kind of a madman who came from a shock humor background, so has no qualms with disturbing content or making the audience uncomfortable at times, but being such a talented writer/director he always makes it poignant and worth it in the end. III is the messiest and least consistent of the trilogy, but is still a great Marvel superhero film, the best since Endgame, with all the heart, action, comedy, and visually stunning imagery you could want.

    Guardians III begins pretty randomly with Rocket suddenly being attacked and put into a coma, jolting Peter Quill out of a drunken stupor over Gamora's absence and leading the charge to save him. The old Gamora who returned in Endgame returns, and the way her story with Quill goes is well handled and ends in a surprisingly mature note. But what follows the initial attack is a series of strange and visually creative adventure set pieces as the Guardians gradually learn about Rocket's past and must find the way to save his life. These events are interspersed with heartbreaking flashbacks to Rocket's time being experimented on and made into the conscious life form he became. The villain in the present and the flashbacks is the Grand Inquisitor, a megalomaniac obsessed with creating perfect life forms and planetary societies at terrible costs. He's easily the most despicable antagonist of any Marvel movie and well acted by Chukwudi Iwuji.

    The commentary on animal testing and experimentation is conveyed pretty brilliantly in the larger context of this colorful, absurd sci-fi galaxy setting. The climax is more satisfying than the typical comic book movie fare as a result, especially the recent ones, and when our heroes prevail and win the day, it actually feels meaningful and earned because these characters have been lovingly written and brought to life by people who care for 10 years now. Gunn is highly skilled at balancing various tones and really going for emotional impact, also fearless with being unabashedly bizarre and pushing the envelope. The first two Guardians were more fluid and focused, but this final chapter still embodies all those strengths and wraps up this team's saga beautifully.