Michael's Movie Grade: B+
Review: A very fun movie that is highly recommended.
This movie successeds on many levels. The characters are very likable and relatable. By the end of the film we feel that we completely know the main characters. Unlike a lot of these type of movies it does not confuse backstory with personality and understands that a good backstory can never be a replacement for likability. Though there is a lot of backstory here, the main focus is these characters and simply what made people like them so much in the first film (or comics for that matter). The backstory however is quite interesting and really complements the character. As well as this even though they are often comic relief, Rocket and Baby Groot are just as likable and real as any of the other characters, and who can't like Baby Groot. The humor in this film is fantastic. There are very few jokes that miss, and some jokes are flat out fantastic (Baby Groot and that toe especially). The music once again complements the action perfect and makes the scenes more exciting, funny, emotional and of course the songs fit Star Lord's character perfectly.
On the downside, the story while good has been done before and it is not hard to guess the movie's twist. This film is very similar to many other superhero movies, story wise. Gomorra's side story with her sister, honestly could have just been dropped. It isn't bad at all, but it is very rushed and doesn't add much to the film. Maybe it could have been better if it was either the focus of the movie or just given more time, but as it is it is kind of the weakest part of the movie. Despite all this the movie is more than fun enough to make up for these faults and still comes out as an excellent movie.
-Michael J. Ruhland
I am Groot.
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