With the release of "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3" earlier this month, director James Gunn brought the stories of Marvel's ragtag team of cosmic criminals turned superheroes to an end. Though a few characters may see their stories continue, at least based on the film's credits scenes, this iteration of the Guardians of the Galaxy is finished. So what better time to take a look back at how we got here?
Back in 2014, "Guardians of the Galaxy" felt like a risk. The Marvel Comics title wasn't exactly well known among general audiences, and it was the first project from Marvel Studios that felt like a real gamble, even with the established and increasing success of the Marvel Cinematic Universe at the box office. Of course, James Gunn's gang of outcasts proved to be extremely popular, and the entire team is among some of the most beloved characters in the MCU.
Back in 2014, "Guardians of the Galaxy" felt like a risk. The Marvel Comics title wasn't exactly well known among general audiences, and it was the first project from Marvel Studios that felt like a real gamble, even with the established and increasing success of the Marvel Cinematic Universe at the box office. Of course, James Gunn's gang of outcasts proved to be extremely popular, and the entire team is among some of the most beloved characters in the MCU.
- 5/28/2023
- by Ethan Anderton
- Slash Film
This article contains spoilers for "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3."
If you've seen "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3," you probably have some questions. How is the new lineup of Guardians going to gel together? Did the High Evolutionary survive? Who is the seemingly pivotal new character Adam Warlock, and why was he so wasted in the film? These are all valid, even burning questions. But I have another one for you, one that may not be as burning, but is just as valid, given a remarkable amount of character development on his behalf. What, uh, is Groot?
It's easy to look past the peculiarity that is Groot (voiced by Vin Diesel and played primarily by Krystian Godlewski in motion capture) when the other Guardians include a bug lady, a jacked killing machine, and a talking raccoon. But even in the sprawling Marvel Cinematic Universe, there are few creatures as singular as Groot.
If you've seen "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3," you probably have some questions. How is the new lineup of Guardians going to gel together? Did the High Evolutionary survive? Who is the seemingly pivotal new character Adam Warlock, and why was he so wasted in the film? These are all valid, even burning questions. But I have another one for you, one that may not be as burning, but is just as valid, given a remarkable amount of character development on his behalf. What, uh, is Groot?
It's easy to look past the peculiarity that is Groot (voiced by Vin Diesel and played primarily by Krystian Godlewski in motion capture) when the other Guardians include a bug lady, a jacked killing machine, and a talking raccoon. But even in the sprawling Marvel Cinematic Universe, there are few creatures as singular as Groot.
- 5/6/2023
- by Ryan Coleman
- Slash Film
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