movie - Guardians of the Galaxy vol 2

KKBlue · Post by **KKBlue** » Tue May 02, 2017 9:25 pm

hepcat wrote:It's Star Wars for a new generation.

With our generation's music!

Daehawk · Post by **Daehawk** » Wed May 03, 2017 3:23 am

Our plans are to see it anywhere from the 10th to the 15th. Should be a little thinner then and my birthday is the 9th so it works out.

$iljanus · Post by **$iljanus** » Wed May 03, 2017 9:24 pm

Thanks to that wonderful technology that is reserved seating in some very nice fancy reclining seats my daughter and I are seeing this Sat early evening. We're pretty excited!

rshetts2 · Post by **rshetts2** » Wed May 03, 2017 9:31 pm

$iljanus wrote:Thanks to that wonderful technology that is reserved seating in some very nice fancy reclining seats my daughter and I are seeing this Sat early evening. We're pretty excited!

Reserved seating was a very much needed and smart move on theatre owners part. I quit going to theatres that do not have reserved seating. Fortunately I have several near me to choose from. I am all set for Friday night. Looking forward to this as I loved the first one. I think Hepcat has it right, GOTG is this generation's Star Wars.

$iljanus · Post by **$iljanus** » Wed May 03, 2017 9:36 pm

rshetts2 wrote:
$iljanus wrote:Thanks to that wonderful technology that is reserved seating in some very nice fancy reclining seats my daughter and I are seeing this Sat early evening. We're pretty excited!
Reserved seating was a very much needed and smart move on theatre owners part. I quit going to theatres that do not have reserved seating. Fortunately I have several near me to choose from. I am all set for Friday night. Looking forward to this as I loved the first one. I think Hepcat has it right, GOTG is this generation's Star Wars.

There are two old style theaters where I'll buy my tickets at a box office but for the new releases or movies that look better on the big screen the only line I'm waiting on is the popcorn line. That Hepcat is right too. Perhaps optional pants wearing makes you wise...

hepcat · Post by **hepcat** » Wed May 03, 2017 9:51 pm

$iljanus wrote:Thanks to that wonderful technology that is reserved seating in some very nice fancy reclining seats my daughter and I are seeing this Sat early evening. We're pretty excited!

I'm going to pay your daughter off in cookies, put on a dress and wig, and take her place Saturday. Hopefully the beard won't tip you off.

$iljanus · Post by **$iljanus** » Wed May 03, 2017 10:46 pm

hepcat wrote:
$iljanus wrote:Thanks to that wonderful technology that is reserved seating in some very nice fancy reclining seats my daughter and I are seeing this Sat early evening. We're pretty excited!
I'm going to pay your daughter off in cookies, put on a dress and wig, and take her place Saturday. Hopefully the beard won't tip you off.

My daughter is a gymnast so it's yoga pants for you my friend. But she may entertain your offer of cookies. Throw in a baby Groot action figure as well.

LordMortis · Post by **LordMortis** » Thu May 04, 2017 9:22 am

hepcat wrote: It's Star Wars for a new generation.

Daehawk · Post by **Daehawk** » Thu May 04, 2017 7:30 pm

First thought was Ice Pirates.

DD* · Post by DD* » Fri May 05, 2017 5:04 am

Offspring #2 has a hockey tournament this weekend, so we had to wait until Sunday evening. Tickets purchased

Daehawk · Post by **Daehawk** » Fri May 05, 2017 6:16 am

Have plans to see it next Tuesday on my birthday. Right now Im planning to see it on the mega screen. I cant remember if we saw the first one in 2D or 3D. They are saying online 3D is great and they filmed with it in mind. Tempting. They even say its bright which is my number one peeve of #d. But still thinking mega screen is the way to go.

msteelers · Post by **msteelers** » Fri May 05, 2017 11:14 am

IMAX tickets for Saturday afternoon at 12:30. Can't wait!

hentzau · Post by **hentzau** » Fri May 05, 2017 12:34 pm

Reserved seat tickets for the 6:00 Sunday showing.

Man, I love reserved seats...

Brian · Post by **Brian** » Fri May 05, 2017 12:37 pm

Yeah, we have seats for a Sunday matinee at the Alamo Drafthouse.

Mom is coming with us so that means we have to keep the number of stairs to a minimum so being able to buy seats in a row with no steps is a definite plus.

Kasey Chang · Post by **Kasey Chang** » Fri May 05, 2017 9:20 pm

Just watched it. That's a good twist in the middle. Yes, Starlord found his father, and a whole slew of problems.

This movie is all about relationships.

Spoiler:

And there are several big guest stars playing Ravager faction leaders. As for who, I'm not saying, but you'll recognize them when you see them.

Isgrimnur · Post by **Isgrimnur** » Fri May 05, 2017 9:32 pm

Could you please not post plot elements in unspoilered text on opening weekend?

hepcat · Post by **hepcat** » Fri May 05, 2017 9:35 pm

Yes, please be careful. While it may seem vague enough to you, you are giving away plot points most of us would prefer not to know going in.

Zaxxon · Post by **Zaxxon** » Sat May 06, 2017 12:21 am

Yeah, poor form, KC.

Saw it last night. Spoiler-free review: it's good. Also, buy the soundtrack.

Kasey Chang · Post by **Kasey Chang** » Sat May 06, 2017 1:13 am

Gee, guys... Apparently I wasn't vague enough? Alright, alright. Spoilered it is.

DD* · Post by DD* » Sat May 06, 2017 8:23 am

Kasey Chang wrote:Gee, guys... Apparently I wasn't vague enough? Alright, alright. Spoilered it is.

Kids these days! Use the blankety-blank spoiler tags, that's what they are there for! And get off my lawn!

Hamlet3145 · Post by **Hamlet3145** » Sat May 06, 2017 10:21 am

Saw it. Really enjoyed it. As for the whole "is it better than the first" question, my answer is that I enjoyed it exactly as much. It felt completely on par to me. Some really great visual and emotional moments.

I am super curious about

Spoiler:

One minor disappointment:

Spoiler:

rshetts2 · Post by **rshetts2** » Sat May 06, 2017 10:24 am

I saw it last nite as well. A very fun movie. Not as good as the first but then its almost impossible to duplicate the first impression effect in a sequel. I did feel they sacrificed some of the rolliking good fun on the ten ton sledge they hit us with called relationships. Also one of the funniest bits in the movie was a in credit clip with Groot.

Pyperkub · Post by **Pyperkub** » Sat May 06, 2017 1:39 pm

rshetts2 wrote:I saw it last nite as well. A very fun movie. Not as good as the first but then its almost impossible to duplicate the first impression effect in a sequel. I did feel they sacrificed some of the rolliking good fun on the ten ton sledge they hit us with called relationships. Also one of the funniest bits in the movie was a in credit clip with Groot.

I think I liked it better than the first. I think it depends on your view of the character development. Neither villain really stole the show in either movie however. To really elevate the series they are going to need a truly classic villain who can grab the screen, thus far they've been pretty mediocre.

Holman · Post by **Holman** » Sat May 06, 2017 3:45 pm

Just saw it! My 13 y.o. is seeing it with a birthday party gang later today, so I took the 10 y.o. and we saw it together.

No spoilers: It's great fun, but I liked the first one better. There's nothing wrong here, but it just couldn't surprise and delight as much as the original. We already knew everyone, and we've seen this style of action, so it was more about strapping in for a delightful ride than expecting anything new.

There was some good character development, though, and I was never once bored. It's just that this story and this world doesn't lend itself to a truly transformative, story-deepening sequel like The Empire Strikes Back.

I had entirely forgotten (if I ever knew) about the actor playing the most significant new character, so it was very cool to realize that he was involved in a big way.

Mild spoiler:

Spoiler:

rshetts2 · Post by **rshetts2** » Sat May 06, 2017 4:19 pm

Holman wrote:Just saw it! My 13 y.o. is seeing it with a birthday party gang later today, so I took the 10 y.o. and we saw it together.

No spoilers: It's great fun, but I liked the first one better. There's nothing wrong here, but it just couldn't surprise and delight as much as the original. We already knew everyone, and we've seen this style of action, so it was more about strapping in for a delightful ride than expecting anything new.

There was some good character development, though, and I was never once bored. It's just that this story and this world doesn't lend itself to a truly transformative, story-deepening sequel like The Empire Strikes Back.

I had entirely forgotten (if I ever knew) about the actor playing the most significant new character, so it was very cool to realize that he was involved in a big way.

Mild spoiler:
Spoiler:
Was that a CGI young Kurt Russell in the 1980 scenes?

I can't 100% confirm it as I can not find the article I read but I believe that was done with makeup and practical effects. Not CGI.

And your opinions on the movie pretty much mirror mine.

Zaxxon · Post by **Zaxxon** » Sat May 06, 2017 6:17 pm

I got roped into seeing it again later tonight, this time in 3D.

I think Holman's description is accurate. I think this movie is probably as good as the first, and it definitely has better character development. It's just not able to be as surprisingly fresh since we come in knowing the gang.

Grifman · Post by **Grifman** » Sat May 06, 2017 9:36 pm

This saw it this afternoon and absolutely loved it. I liked the first one (a lot) but I loved this one. It was just so fun (and funny). One of my favorite MCU movies.

Brian · Post by **Brian** » Sat May 06, 2017 10:22 pm

I agree. I liked this one much more than the first one.

Dave Bautista took this movie, stuck it in his pocket and walked away with it.
Nobody dared to stop him.

YellowKing · Post by **YellowKing** » Sun May 07, 2017 12:37 am

Just got back...

As far as sequels go, I'm not sure I could have asked for anything more. Bigger, badder, more explosions. When we got out I told my wife I felt like I had just run a marathon. There's a LOT of stuff packed into this movie.

I have to say on first impression I liked it better than the first as well. We'll see if that holds up on a repeat viewing, but I really loved how much heart they infused in a movie which was wall to wall spectacle.

Also, it's worth mentioning that the 3D is really fantastic for a post-conversion. Apparently James Gunn oversaw the conversion, so it's very crisp with a ton of depth and not used to excess in places where it doesn't need to be. I typically stay away from 3D whenever possible, but I didn't regret chancing it this time.

Post by **godhugh** » Sun May 07, 2017 12:42 am

Brian wrote:I agree. I liked this one much more than the first one.

Dave Bautista took this movie, stuck it in his pocket and walked away with it.
Nobody dared to stop him.

Yep. I really enjoyed the first one, but this one is just over the top great. Some great character development, the soundtrack is amazing, and it's really funny. It's probably my favorite film in the MCU, actually. I'll have to watch it a couple more times to be sure of that, but that was my first impression.

The thing I enjoy most about the Guardians films is that they just look like a comic book on-screen. The rest of the Marvel films tend to look like action movies with comic book heroes in them. Guardians looks like a comic book come to life with the bright colors, framing of the shots, and just the all around feel. That makes these films so much more fun, IMO, then the other Marvel movies (which I do enjoy).

Best part of the movie?

Spoiler:

Archinerd · Post by **Archinerd** » Sun May 07, 2017 12:53 am

I liked it. I found some of the cgi distracting at times though... but I have that "problem" with most Marvel movies. If you liked the first one I see no reason why you wouldn't like this one.

Holman · Post by **Holman** » Sun May 07, 2017 9:17 am

We're going to be in two camps on this one:

1) Vol 2 is great but Vol 1 was greater!
2) Vol 1 was great but Vol 2 is greater!

There's no possible reconciliation here. Let's just make it trash-talk and element guns at dawn.

Daehawk · Post by **Daehawk** » Sun May 07, 2017 11:39 am

I am Groot.

msteelers · Post by **msteelers** » Sun May 07, 2017 12:18 pm

Saw the movie in IMAX 3D yesterday afternoon. I absolutely loved it. I'm not interested in ranking this movie compared to the first one. I'll just say that Volume 2 made me laugh harder and brought me closer to tears than Volume 1. You'll probably need to see Volume 1 before you see this movie. It relies heavily on the relationships established in the original movie.

Spoiler:

The weakest part of the film were the end credit scenes, which didn't add much.

Spoiler:

I would go see it in theaters again, but there are too many movies coming out this summer. My budget couldn't handle an extra viewing.

Kasey Chang · Post by **Kasey Chang** » Sun May 07, 2017 12:46 pm

Officially, Stallone is playing...

Spoiler:

EDIT: Guys, they didn't *do* anything in the movie that's character specific.

Daehawk · Post by **Daehawk** » Sun May 07, 2017 1:12 pm

I wish I hadn't read that

So is 3D special? Plan is to see Mega Screen this time. Tired of dim movies.

hepcat · Post by **hepcat** » Sun May 07, 2017 3:39 pm

Kasey Chang wrote:Stuff.

Do you just have a hatred of using spoiler tags? Perhaps a psychological aversion to them?

Anyway, broke my rule and saw it on opening weekend. Just got back. Overall I loved it. It made me laugh out loud many times. And I was pleasantly surprised to find out what I thought was going to be the focus of the story was not.

Thoughts:

Spoiler:

Holman · Post by **Holman** » Sun May 07, 2017 5:41 pm

He's always Merle to me!

Zaxxon · Post by **Zaxxon** » Sun May 07, 2017 6:19 pm

Daehawk wrote:I wish I hadn't read that

So is 3D special? Plan is to see Mega Screen this time. Tired of dim movies.

I saw it in 3D and regular, and thought the 3D was well-done.

Archinerd · Post by **Archinerd** » Sun May 07, 2017 8:04 pm

I just realized something about the plot.

Spoiler: