After the 2014 theatrical release of the film Guardians of the Galaxy and its 2017 sequel Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, the Guardians’ journey has finally reached Guardians of the Galaxy: VOLUME 3 in 2023.
The long-awaited first appearance of that character
The new characters are essential to the Guardians of the Galaxy: VOLUME 3. While the previous characters are very popular with audiences, this new character is just as popular as they are and has become a significant talking point. It is Adam Warlock. His appearance was hinted at in the post-credits scene of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2. In the comics, he was a key figure in the showdown between the Avengers and Thanos, so his participation in Avengers: Endgame had been anticipated. Unfortunately, he did not join the Avengers, so this is his first appearance in this film.
Adam Warlock is a perfect being artificially created by the Sovereign. His appearance was announced during the end credits of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2.
At the story’s beginning, he is immature and obedient to the orders of his mother, High Priestess Ayesha. Still, throughout the story, he grows and learns to judge right from wrong.
At the story’s beginning, he is immature and obedient to the orders of his mother, High Priestess Ayesha. Still, throughout the story, he grows and learns to judge right from wrong.
On the other hand, he is also a cunning character who, because he has just been born, cannot discern right from wrong, and his dumb words and actions stand out. Although he is similar to Vision in the Avengers series, he is also a good match for the Guardians. He has become a much-loved character in this film.
Rocket’s past is finally revealed.
The film is relatively long (over 2.5 hours) and could have been shortened by splitting the movie into two parts or making a one-shot drama. The story of Rocket’s origin was particularly dense and could have stood alone as a work of art. However, ultimately, it was a good decision to combine Rocket’s past and the future of the Guardians as a team into one film. Combining the past and the future in one film added depth to the film.
Rocket’s past is tragic. Considering his past of being misused for experiments and losing his friends, I could understand why Rocket had worked so hard to protect them throughout their journey so far. I also think this film portrayed what a good leader he is. Considering his future, I thought the past was told at a necessary time.
Just be warned, many scenes could be described as abuse of Rocket and his friends from the past.
The Future of the Guardians
Guardians of the Galaxy: VOLUME 3 is a sequel to Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2. However, it is a complex film with so many films to watch in between. First is the relationship between Gamora and the Guardians, who were friends in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2. Still, in VOLUME 3, Gamora appears as someone from a different organization. It is hard to understand why Gamora’s story in this film is without seeing “Avengers: Infinity War” and “Avengers: Endgame”. The story of how they got back into space is told in the movie Thor: Love and Thunder, and the relationship between Star-Lord and Mantis is told in Guardians of the Galaxy: Holiday Special. Thus, four films must be gone through between the second and third films. Even if you have not seen these films, you can understand them somewhat as stand-alone movies, but I felt that it would be difficult to be moved by the film’s climax.
It is challenging to view films alone, which is generally true of the MCU series in recent years.
However, this film succeeds as a work of art in every respect. In particular, each character presents an obvious message of overcoming the past, accepting the present, and moving forward into the future. Each character is strong, but as the series has gone on, each personality shines through more and more, making the viewer feel at ease. The unity of the production team, including the cast and director, is also powerful. It was one of the works that shows.
In addition, the music is essential in this series, and its power is still strong in this film. In particular, the direction leading to the end roll was skillful, and everyone felt a sense of nostalgia. The film had to go through various difficulties before it was made, and I was impressed by the spirit with which they managed to make it to this point. It was the most coherent work of the three films in the series.
Summary
The movie Guardians of the Galaxy: VOLUME 3 features new characters beloved by fans, Rocket’s past, and the future of the Guardians. Although the entire film lasts 2 hours and 30 minutes, each part is well-developed, allowing viewers to enjoy the journey without boredom. Please spend some time with these space rascals as they journey to the end of their trip.
