Critics Love Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 2
If you weren't quite sure about seeing Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, the first impressions should absolutely destroy the fence you were sitting on.
After early press screenings in New York and Los Angeles, there's nearly universal praise for the second installment in James Gunn's spectacular Marvel franchise. Although full reviews are embargoed until next week, critics were allowed to tweet their reactions. Most of them agree that it's an entertaining follow-up to the original, and many were unabashedly enthusiastic.
Holy smokes was Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol 2 fun! I had a smile plastered on my face nearly the whole time. Tons of Easter eggs too. pic.twitter.com/558Q7nw8yN
— Dan Casey (@DanCasey) April 18, 2017
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 is a whole heap of fun. Gorgeous, a bit mad, and surprisingly emotional. And yes, Baby Groot is everything.
— Haleigh Foutch (@HaleighFoutch) April 18, 2017
GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY 2 kept a smile on my face from beginning to end. Funny, action packed, emotional, and tons of surprises. Thumbs up. pic.twitter.com/aIz7Redwin
— Steven Weintraub (@colliderfrosty) April 18, 2017
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 is filled with tons of surprises and an unexpected amount of emotion. Another Marvel winner.
— Germain Lussier (@GermainLussier) April 18, 2017
GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL 2. is very fun. Takes the EMPIRE "split up your characters" strategy. Drax is a hoot. Baby Groot steals the show
— Mike Ryan (@mikeryan) April 18, 2017
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 is funnier than the original, a ton of surprises, and an unexpected emotional profoundness. I am Groot.
— Peter Sciretta (@slashfilm) April 18, 2017
Going in with through-the-roof expectations, Guardians Vol. 2 still left me wishing it was never going to end. I seriously loved it. pic.twitter.com/kMvGQCeRiS
— Brandon Davis (@BrandonDavisBD) April 18, 2017
I say without hyperbole: #GotGVol2 is MCU at its very best. Grand adventure with intimate stakes. Uses every damn color in the crayon box. 🌈
— Angie J. Han (@ajhan) April 18, 2017
GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 2 is exciting, funny, gorgeous & a helluva tearjerker. For many, it will become their new favorite Marvel movie pic.twitter.com/Po4ZOSPs8Q
— ErikDavis (@ErikDavis) April 18, 2017
Some critics, however, were still a little critical of the flick. Of course, that's their job. A few said the story feels "forced" and that it's not quite as "fresh" as the first movie.
GUARDIANS VOL. 2 feels like a solid one-and-done issue between big stories; lots of character bits, not much story. MVP: Dave Bautista.
— Matt Singer (@mattsinger) April 18, 2017
You know that thing where you hear a perfect pop song and then you go back the next time and the chorus still kills but it's lost that glow?
— Charles Bramesco (@intothecrevasse) April 18, 2017
Meanwhile, we did learn a few important details about the flick. We finally found out who Sylvester Stallone plays, and there's not one but five post-credits scenes.
We'll all be able to jump to our own conclusions when the movie hits theaters May 5. Until then, take a look at 20 Guardians of the Galaxy facts you may not know.