Marvel: All 3 Guardians of the Galaxy movies ranked from worst to best
By Cody Schultz
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
As a Marvel fan, one has to admit that Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 is the weakest of the Guardians of the Galaxy movies. While the film still has its entertaining moments and a great soundtrack, it ultimately falls short of the high expectations set by the first film.
One of the biggest issues with Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 is the over-reliance on humor. While the first film had a perfect balance of humor and heart, the sequel leans too heavily on jokes and one-liners, sacrificing character development and emotional depth in the process. The constant quipping and banter can feel forced at times and detract from the overall tone of the film.
Another issue with Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 is the convoluted plot. The film introduces multiple storylines and subplots that ultimately feel disconnected and underdeveloped. The main plot involving Ego and his relationship with Star-Lord is interesting on paper, but the execution falls flat and lacks the emotional resonance of the first film.
The characterizations in Vol. 2 are also weaker than in the first film. While the characters are still entertaining and charismatic, they feel like caricatures of themselves at times, with their personalities and quirks turned up to 11. The film also introduces new characters like Taserface that don’t add much to the story and feel underdeveloped.
While Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 has its moments, it falls short of the high bar set by the first film. The over-reliance on humor, convoluted plot, weaker characterizations, and lack of stakes make it the weakest of the Guardians of the Galaxy movies.