Quick Review: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2

​Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 is nothing more than lively popcorn entertainment. Director James Gunn (Guardians of the Galaxy) returns his band of space misfits to the big screen, in a colorful and explosive sequel. 

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Quill’s (a charismatic Chris Pratt) Awesome Mixtape #2 is just as good as it’s predecessor’s tunes that fueled the theaters back in 2014. Vol. 2 displays a packed plot with dazzling visuals that will leave viewers anxious for more. Gunn’s sequel is almost as fun as his triumph in 2014, as we continue to follow our heroes on another space-operatic adventure through the cosmos. Gunn keeps the plot rolling with sharp dialogue and cheeky humor. New beats include "Mr. Blue Sky" by Electric Light Orchestra, "Fox on the Run" by Sweet, "Lake Shore Drive" by Aliotta Haynes Jeremiah, "The Chain" Fleetwood Mac and "Brandy (You're a Fine Girl)" by Looking Glass. 
 
Continuing to expand the Marvel Universe, Quill is accompanied by his friends consisting of Gamora (a fierce Zoe Saldana), Drax (a wild Dave Bautista), Rocket (voiced by Bradley Cooper) and the adorable Baby Groot (voiced by Vin Diesel). Baby Groot's innocence and goofy sense of nature will steal your heart. Trying not to dwell into spoiler territory, the Guardians advance their journey through the cosmos as they discover the mystery of Quill’s true parentage. A.K.A. the bombastic Kurt Russell as Ego. That’s all I’ll say. Cast members that also shine in the sequel include Michael Rooker, Karen Gillan, Pom Klementieff and Sylvester Stallone. Vol. 2 might not be as fresh as Vol. 1, nevertheless; its thrills and visuals are more than enough to keep audiences entertained for now.

I got to experience Vo. 2 at one of the coolest Drive-In movie theaters I've ever been to. 49'er Drive-in Theatre was named one of the Top Ten Drive-Ins in USA TODAY.​

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 is rated PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned). For sequences of sci-fi action and violence, language, and brief suggestive content.