"The Guardians are back: A Review of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2"

 The Guardians Are Back: A Review of "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2"

"Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2" is a 2017 superhero film based on the Marvel Comics team of the same name. The film was directed by James Gunn and stars Chris Pratt as Peter Quill/Star-Lord, Zoe Saldana as Gamora, Dave Bautista as Drax, Vin Diesel as the voice of Groot, and Bradley Cooper as the voice of Rocket.

The movie follows the Guardians as they continue to protect the galaxy from various threats while also dealing with personal issues and family secrets. Along the way, they encounter new allies and enemies, including Peter Quill's father Ego, a powerful Celestial being.

The film received positive reviews from critics and audiences, praised for its humor, action, and the performances of the cast. The film was a commercial success and it helped to establish the Guardians of the Galaxy as a major player in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).

The Guardians of the Galaxy also appeared in the films "Avengers: Infinity War" (2018) and "Avengers: Endgame" (2019) and Guardians of The Galaxy 3 is set to release in 2022.

"Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2" picks up a few months after the events of the first film. The Guardians, now recognized as heroes across the galaxy, are hired by a powerful alien race, the Sovereign, to protect their valuable batteries from an interdimensional monster.

During the battle, the Guardians come into conflict with the Sovereign and are forced to flee. They crash land on a planet where they meet Ego, a Celestial being who claims to be Peter Quill's father. Ego reveals that he created the planet and invites the Guardians to stay with him and learn more about Peter's heritage.

As the Guardians spend more time with Ego, they begin to discover that he is not the benevolent father figure he claims to be. He reveals his true nature as a powerful and dangerous being who seeks to use the energy of the planet to conquer the galaxy. The Guardians are forced to team up with old allies to defeat Ego and save the galaxy.

Throughout the movie, the Guardians learn more about each other's pasts, deal with unresolved issues, and develop deeper relationships. The film also includes a number of comedic moments and references to popular culture, as well as a number of special effects and action scenes.

Here are some interesting facts and mistakes from the 2017 film "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2":

Interesting facts:

James Gunn wrote and directed both Guardians of the Galaxy films

The film includes a number of references to popular music and culture, including songs by Fleetwood Mac and Electric Light Orchestra.

The film features the return of several characters from the first film, as well as the introduction of new characters such as Ego and Mantis.

Kurt Russell was cast as Ego, Peter Quill's father, after James Gunn had been a fan of his for years.

Mistakes:

In the opening scene, when the Guardians are fighting the interdimensional monster, Star-Lord's mask is missing for a few seconds.

In the scene where Gamora is fighting Nebula, Gamora's sword is seen to be broken, but in the next shot it's back to its original state.

In the scene where Rocket and Yondu are escaping from the Ravagers, Yondu's arrow is shown to be pointed at Rocket's head, but in the next shot it's pointing at his chest.

When the Guardians are fighting Ego, Drax's tattoos disappear and reappear between shots.

In the scene when Yondu sacrifices himself to save Peter, his fin is shown to be red, but in the next shot it is blue.

Please keep in mind that these mistakes and interesting facts are not meant to detract from the overall quality of the film, they are simply elements that were overlooked during production.