First Reactions To Marvel's Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 2 Are In!
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 had its first press-screening on Monday night. And once the fourth [...]
Less-Than-Thrilled Reactions
Jeff Sneider of The Tracking Board wrote: "Hate to be the Voice of Reason, but GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 2 isn't as good as the first. What felt fresh now feels forced. 2.5/4 stars. The problem w/ GOTG2 is that the VFX threaten to swallow the film, which is way too long & too reliant on music cues. Too much family drama. G-team is too split up. Didn't care about Star-Lord & his Dad or Gamora & her sister. Leads not as fun as Rocket, Drax, Yondu or Baby Groot. Again, these films aren't really for me, & I think the target audience (the people who'd appreciate FOUR mid-credit scenes) will eat it up."
One new addition to the cast earned Sneider's highest praise: "I will say that I loved @PomKlementieff as Mantis, a great addition to the sequel who had strong chemistry with Drax. More of her, please!"
Kristian Harloff of Schmoes Know agreed with Sneider's reaction and used a gif of a young Harry Potter shrugging his shoulders to illustrate his joylessness with the sequel.
Simon Thompson, Sneider's Meet The Movie Press co-host, wrote: "It was okay, I didn't love it. It lacks a lot of what made the original so tight. Drax and Groot are highlights."
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Germain Lussier of Gizmodo found it delightful: "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 is filled with tons of surprises and an unexpected amount of emotion. Another Marvel winner."
Peter Sciretta of /Film thinks it tickled the funny bone more the first. "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 is funnier than the original, a ton of surprises, and an unexpected emotional profoundness. I am Groot. Mantis and Drax steal the movie. The music on Awesome Mix 2 is great and has some deeper tracks than vol 1."
Eric Eisenberg of Cinema Blend is elated with the sequel: "Had tons of fun with Guardians of the Galaxy 2. Incredibly funny, beautifully colorful, and great continuations of the heroes. Super happy!"
It had Fandango's Erik Davis rocking and rolling: "There's more beauty & depth & '80s love in GUARDIANS VOL. 2 than any of the Marvel movies. It's like a water-color acid trip full of awesome."
THR's Aaron Couch felt some good vibrations: "Don't think I've heard so much laughter at a press screening. People seemed to really be digging Guardians Vol. 2. Can't say more (yet)."
The Wrap's El Mayimbe spread the good word: "My goodness what an experience! Absolutely loved it & you guys will too! Can't wait to see again!"
Steven Weintraub of Collider was swept off his feet: "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."
Mike Ryan of Uproxx felt the fun side of the force: "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."
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