Phase Five of the Marvel Cinematic Universe got a bumpy start with ‘Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania’ in February this year. While the Paul Rudd starrer was praised for its performances, visuals, and musical score, it received criticism for its plot and tonal departures compared to previous Ant-Man flicks. However, it seems like the ongoing MCU phase could gain some much-needed stability with James Gunn’s upcoming ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3’. The film’s first reactions have poured in. Let’s check them out!
Marvel has not revealed GOTG Vol 3’s plot details, but the film will pretty much revolve around Rocket’s past. It will take place after the events of ‘The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special’, released in November 2022. We will see Peter Quill and the rest of the Guardians try adjusting to life on Knowhere. But all changes after horrifying details of Rocket’s past resurface. This scenario forces Quill to lead the Guardians on a highly dangerous mission that could destroy everything they love.
James Gunn has already declared that the forthcoming GOTG entry will be his final Marvel film. Let’s see how Vol 3 has turned out! Check out the early reviews here!
Ian Sandwell from Digital Spy:
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3 is a brilliant end to a brilliant trilogy. It's very funny, emotional and everybody gets their stand-out moment. Will Poulter's Warlock is a terrific addition, yet the focus is rightly on telling a satisfying end for the Guardians. Gonna miss them. pic.twitter.com/ot6L67Q9Cf
— Ian Sandwell (@ian_sandwell) April 22, 2023
Tyrell Charles (Content creator and MTV presenter):
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Alexander Kardelo from MovieZine:
#GuardiansOfTheGalaxyVol3 is, more than ever, Star Wars as a stoner comedy. Lovable weirdos, big Marvel action and goofy jokes. But nothing can prepare you for all the emotions. Rocket Raccoon’s origin story is beautiful and heart-wrenching.
— Alexander Kardelo (@dunerfors) April 22, 2023
Rory Cashin from JOE.ie:
Can confirm that I shed a tear during #GuardiansOfTheGalaxyVol3 . And that I would very happily watch an Adam Warlock solo movie. Full review (and interviews with the cast) coming very soon. pic.twitter.com/JqzoybOHQx
— Rory Cashin (@roarEcashin) April 22, 2023
Lily la Fourmi (Movie reporter):
This movie… my heart is full and broken at the same time, it was a LOT to process, a very complex story but it left me feeling awesome#GotGVol3 #GuardiansOfTheGalaxyVol3 pic.twitter.com/ANahOaLlgk
— Lily la Fourmi (@FourmiLily) April 22, 2023
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3 will release worldwide on May 5. It stars Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Karen Gillan, Dave Bautista, Pom Klementieff, Bradley Cooper, Vin Diesel, Sean Gunn, Chukwudi Iwuji, Elizabeth Debicki, Will Poulter, and Sylvester Stallone. Stay tuned for more updates.
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