Friday 1 September 2023

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (James Gunn, 2023)

 


MCU #32 eradicates any residual doubt that this is solidly a Disney product. It has even more cute talking animals than before, even less bothersome darkness despite a pretence of offering something serious for adults too in the shape of the baddie, a genetic engineer called the High Evolutionary who exterminates unworthy species in an attempt to create 'perfection' and even more merchandising opportunities for kiddies across the board. The plot, if there can be said to be one, consists of the bickering team trying to save the life of their raccoon friend through a mission that naturally involves endless busy but unexciting CGI battles and explosions. It overstays its welcome by an hour, even with the sustaining liveliness of the comic interplay between the heroes, and the apparent disbandment of the crew at the end is so very welcome. Too much popcorn will make you sick.

5/10 

No comments: