In Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3, James Gunn offers us a mature story that shows the evolution of his characters. The team of anti-heroes led by Peter Quill is not the same one that made us laugh with his antics in the previous movies. The director takes the time to explore the personalities of each character, without losing the good humor and pessimistic charisma that distinguished the other films.
The music is always present to create a specific atmosphere, but its purpose is no longer only to entertain. This time, James Gunn takes a closer look at his protagonists, who are much more complex than before. All this is highlighted in the classic introductory scene of the trilogy, which now takes a new, darker tone.
A moving farewell to the trilogy with a more complex story than the previous films
Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3 is an emotional farewell to James Gunn's trilogy. However, finding a definitive ending for each character and setting is an ambitious challenge. With a more complex story than the previous films, the director attempts to encompass everything from a possible reunion to an origin story, all while dealing with a duo of formidable villains and the potential for mass destruction. Unfortunately, he doesn't fully succeed, losing some of his lightness and good humor to a more dramatic plot.
The characters have matured and are more complex than ever, allowing the actors to show great depth. Drax and Mantis, in particular, benefit from personality development that finally gives them depth. Rocket and Nebula, meanwhile, have a strong bond, while Groot is an imposing presence, but still in training. Gamora, meanwhile, is a different version of the one we've known, more stable and focused on finding her place in the world, but who has lost the personal growth she achieved in the first two volumes, and which was taken away by Thanos in Avengers: Infinity War.
A dark film that plays with expectations
Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3 is deceptive in the way its dilemmas are posed. The film avoids being predictable and stays away from the obvious. Pete Quill, played by Chris Pratt, seems to be the worst version of himself in this film, tormented by the events of Avengers: Endgame. The film shows our favorite superhero team saying their goodbyes in a solemn and bittersweet way, in a confusing combination of emotional storytelling and a tribute to the trilogy.
The film focuses on the central plot and is disconnected from other stories in the Marvel franchise. Everything that happens throughout the two and a half hours of this film is an elaborate reflection on the central story. James Gunn imbues the farewell to his group of characters with an austere, human note, with characters who have wounds to heal and pain to overcome.
Epic but sometimes clumsy twists
Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3 is a film that tries to encompass too much. The epic adventures are interspersed with emotional moments that allow James Gunn to linger on his characters. Will Poulter's performance as Adam Warlock, a newly born creature, is clunky at times. The duality of personalities, a great constant of the trilogy, doesn't always work, but it does give depth to the ensemble.
All in all, Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3 is a moving and mature farewell to a team of characters beloved by Marvel fans. The film offers a complex story that shows the evolution of its characters, while remaining true to the humor and charisma of the previous films. Although clunky at times, the epic twists and emotional moments allow James Gunn to linger on his characters and give them a worthy ending.
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