Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2

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2017
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137 mins
Trailer
Poster for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2

The follow-up to 2014's Guardians of the Galaxy and the 15th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe sees Chris Pratt... More

Where to watch Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 is available to stream... More in New Zealand now on Google Play and Apple TV Store and Disney+.

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 | Ratings & Reviews

"Who knew a walking weed could be so loveable? Or that the chubby dude from Parks & Rec could ab-crunch his way to leading man status? And who discovered the comedic genius that is Dave Bautista? 2014’s Guardians of the Galaxy crammed in these surprises like spring-loaded snakes in a can, bursting out with plenty of awesomeness to distract us from its weak bad guy and limp climax. Vol. 2 can’t reload that can and expect the same giggly claps of amusement. Fortunately, writer-director James Gunn does almost everything else bigger and better."

Flicks, Liam MagurenFlicks

"Shot for shot, line and line, it's an extravagant and witty follow-up, made with the same friendly virtuosic dazzle. Yet this time you can sense just how hard the series' wizard of a director, James Gunn, is working to entertain you."

VarietyVariety

"There's no denying that it looks amazing. The action sequences, too, leave little to be desired as the Guardians find their footing again by working together in their own, haphazard and unique way."

Total FilmTotal Film

"For all its wit, speed and wacky cameos, this second instalment still feels like a disappointment."

Time OutTime Out

"It's fun, though GOTG2 doesn't have the same sense of weird urgency and point that the first film had."

The GuardianThe Guardian

"If this new Guardians lacks the novelty of its predecessor it retains the unnerving edge of hysteria, with ever more frequent reminders that nearly all the protagonists have trauma in their past."

Sydney Morning HeraldSydney Morning Herald

"Descends into a terribly over-familiar father/son reconciliation yarn, albeit one played out against a backdrop of stunning digital scenery..."

StuffStuff

"Like that tricky second album syndrome that blights so many artists, James Gunn and Marvel's answer is to do it all again, and throw more music and more humour at it."

NewsroomNewsroom

"Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 plays like a second ride on a roller-coaster that was a real kick the first time around but feels very been-there/done-that now."

Hollywood ReporterHollywood Reporter

"Bar a few last-act wobbles and the odd tonal shift, Gunn has done it again, crafting a sequel that keeps the focus on the characters we fell for first time around while pumping up the volume."

Empire MagazineEmpire Magazine

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 | Details

Rating
M, Violence
Runtime
137
Genre
Action, Science Fiction
Country of origin
USA