Guardians of Galaxy vol.3

By Joshua Xiang

A galactic group hug that might squeeze a little too tight on the heartstrings, the final Guardians of the Galaxy is a loving last hurrah for the MCU's most ragtag family. (Rotten Tomatoes, Critics Consensus)

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 is a cinematic masterpiece that captivates audiences with its incredible attention to detail. From the stunning animation and visual effects to the heart-wrenching character arcs, this film is easily one of the greatest Marvel movies of all time, and it brings a powerful and moving end to its phenomenal film series.

The Guardians of the Galaxy films have a unique ability to draw audiences into their story with a perfect blend of comedy and emotion. While every movie in the franchise has been amazing, Guardians of The Galaxy 3 is the cherry on top. Each character's strengths and weaknesses are comprehensively shown throughout the two and half hour. James Gunn fantastically directed and exposed their vulnerabilities and revealing the unembellished characters beneath the gritty heroes. The film brilliantly showcases each Guardian's qualities, allowing the audience to perceive every version of the characters, from their past identities to their present ones, in a compelling way. The visual bizarre design of many settings and supporting roles also keep the whole movie fresh and interesting. Accompanied by several classic and catchy music, the movie also set up really well for bringing the audience into the movie characters and their emotion. The film explores themes of family, compassion, grief, acceptance, and persistence, tying up the entire franchise with a divine bow and presenting itself as a gift filled with shocking surprises, moving elements, and a bountiful sprinkle of good James Gunn comedy.

This film left such an impact that it inspired me to put my thoughts down on paper. The topics and themes that the film addresses connect with some of the heavier realities of our real world today, making Guardians of The Galaxy 3 hit even harder. It's fascinating to see the bridges that the film creates between its fictional universe and our world.

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 is a testament to the entire franchise and brings to light the value of a found family, while also addressing weighty aspects of reality. The thoughtfully constructed story will keep people coming back to experience it, forming strong connections through relation and wonder. The Guardians of the Galaxy films have taken audiences on a wild journey of laughter, hurrahs, tears, and sighs, and the incredible story finally comes to a fitting close. Huge applause goes to everyone who worked on this film, and I, like many others, hope to see more of our Guardians in the future