Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.
2 is a fun time in at the theaters.
Still, it seems to be part of a bigger Marvel Studios problem.
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And yet, I find myself beginning to hum along to the harmonies of a growing chorus.
Something is off about this picture, isnt it?
And before someone storms off to comment, What aboutCaptain America: The Winter Soldier?
note that this is an exception that proves the rule.
In contrast,Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.
The next one would be bigger, brassier, and way more expensive looking than its predecessor.
But wait, theres more!
What if his dad also just so happened to be a planet named Ego.
(Its complicated.)
These elements ultimately clutter the third act instead of heighten it.
In TV parlance, theres a word for this: filler.
Its fun, but in that disposable way.
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.
But even in the films sitcom buttonliterallyfourpost-credit scenesthere is the creaking realization that at least two threads ofVol.
2s glut were all about setting up more sequels instead of making this one something special.
Like the thoroughfare at Disneys theme parks, its a nice parade celebrating characters we loved in the past.
But it doesnt hold a candle to therealmovie that spawned them.
