Cinematic Universes, and the Need For Jumping On Points

Spider-Man: Homecoming and Guardians Of The Galaxy 2 are Marvel’s two films of 2017 so far.

One is more welcoming to newcomers.

This article comes fromDen of Geek UK.

Light spoilers forGuardians Of The Galaxy Vol.

First up wasGuardians Of The Galaxy Vol.

But Sony is also working in a slightly different way to Marvel.

But anything story-specific is explained, and everything else is a bonus.

Contrast that withGuardians Of The Galaxy Vol.

2, and I say this as a fan of the film.

If youre new to Marvel,Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol.

2is one of the denser films to jump aboard with.

I used to have a habit of accidentally watching films in the wrong order.

I sawDie Hard 2beforeDie Hard,AliensbeforeAlien,Fast & Furious 5beforeFast & Furious 4.

In each of those instances, sufficient crumbs were offered to allow me to just about keep up.

Most others are struggling to get off the starting blocks,as Ryan discussed here.

But they are still challenges.

Just look at how effectivelyCreedtied into the six previousRockyfilms, for example.

That film expanded the universe if you will, with no foreknowledge required.

It got the balance right.

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