Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023)
90%RT Audience Score: 94%
Awards & Nominations: NA
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 is a cinematic masterpiece that transcends the superhero genre and delivers a poignant and emotional story that will leave audiences in tears. James Gunn’s direction is impeccable, balancing humor and heart with ease, and completing Rocket’s transformation into one of Marvel’s greatest characters. While some may find the first 90 minutes to be a bit of a slog, the real energy kicks in and the film takes off into the stratosphere. The soundtrack is perfectly curated, enhancing the already stunning visuals and adding to the emotional weight of the story. This film is a fitting farewell to the Guardians and to James Gunn, who has left an indelible mark on the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 is the perfect mix of heart, humor, and action. James Gunn really outdid himself with this one, giving Rocket the spotlight he deserves and completing his transformation into one of Marvel’s greatest characters. Sure, the first 90 minutes can be a bit of a slog, but once the real energy kicks in, you’ll be on the edge of your seat. And let’s not forget about the awesome soundtrack that perfectly complements the film’s epic moments. Overall, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 is a tearfully moving and bonkers hilarious conclusion to the trilogy that will leave you feeling warm and fuzzy inside.
Production Company(ies)
Ensemble, MARV, Marvel Studios, The Walt Disney Studios, Verse
Distributor
NA
Release Type
Theatrical, Theatrical (Wide)
Filming Location(s)
SHOOT LOCATION(S):
Atlanta, Georgia, United States; London, England, United Kingdom; London M25 Loop, England, United Kingdom
MPAA / Certificate
Year of Release
2023
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby
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Aspect ratio:NA
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Runtime:2h 30m
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Language(s):
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:NA
Genre(s)
Sci-fi/Adventure
Keyword(s)
starring Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista, Karen Gillan, Pom Klementieff, Vin Diesel, directed by James Gunn, written by James Gunn, sci-fi, adventure, action, fantasy, comedy, PG-13, box office gross $214.7M, reviewed by Josh Flanders, Matt Singer, Christy Lemire, Wenlei Ma, Dwight Brown, tt stern-enzi, Rachel Ho, Luis Bond, Chris Sawin, Matt Donato, Marie Asner, Sarah El-Mahmoud, produced by Kevin Feige, Marvel Studios.
Worldwide gross: $550,785,084
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): NA
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): NA
US/Canada gross: $234,542,579
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada opening weekend:
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $100,000,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $100,000,000
Production budget ranking: 407
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $53,850,000
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
ROI to date (est.): NA
ROI ranking: NA
Writer – James Gunn
Producer – Kevin Feige
Executive Producer – Louis D’Esposito
Executive Producer – Victoria Alonso
Executive Producer – Jonathan Schwartz
Executive Producer – Nik Korda
Executive Producer – Stan Lee (posthumous credit)
Music – Tyler Bates
Cast:
Chris Pratt – Peter Quill/Star-Lord
Zoe Saldana – Gamora
Dave Bautista – Drax the Destroyer
Vin Diesel – Groot (voice)
Bradley Cooper – Rocket (voice)
Karen Gillan – Nebula
Pom Klementieff – Mantis
Elizabeth Debicki – Ayesha
Sean Gunn – Kraglin/On-Set Rocket
Sylvester Stallone – Stakar Ogord
Michelle Yeoh – Aleta Ogord
Ving Rhames – Charlie-27
David Dastmalchian – Kurt
Michael Rooker – Yondu Udonta
Benedict Wong – Wong
Chris Hemsworth – Thor
Tessa Thompson – Valkyrie
Jeff Goldblum – Grandmaster
Taika Waititi – Korg (voice)
Julia Butters – Self
Miley Cyrus – Mainframe (voice)
Seth Green – Howard the Duck (voice)
Stan Lee – Watcher Informant (posthumous cameo)
Director(s)
NA
Writer(s)
NA
Producer(s)
NA
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
NA
Academy Awards
All Critics (349) | Top Critics (75) | Fresh (286) | Rotten (63)
While better than most recent Marvel or DC films, it definitely lacks the fun, buddy-film aspects and sincere relationships of the original in lieu of an exhausting mission-based story.
May 17, 2023
Josh Flanders
Chicago Reader
TOP CRITIC
Completes Rocket’ transformation from a footnote to one of Marvel’ greatest characters.
May 17, 2023 | Rating: 8/10
Matt Singer
ScreenCrush
TOP CRITIC
Too often it feels like James Gunn made a playlist of songs he likes and then came up with scenes to go with them.
May 17, 2023
Christy Lemire
FilmWeek (KPCC – NPR Los Angeles)
TOP CRITIC
Guardians 3 is a real warm and fuzzy movie that sometimes makes you forget that you’re a bit bored with the onslaught of superhero movies.
May 14, 2023 | Rating: 3.5/5
Wenlei Ma
News.com.au
TOP CRITIC
Be forewarned, it’s a slog for the first 90 minutes of its 2h 30m length. Then real energy kicks in.
May 11, 2023 | Rating: 2.5/4
Dwight Brown
DwightBrownInk.com
TOP CRITIC
James Gunn has an incredible way of balancing the mix of humor and heart… and has gotten bigger and better with that.
May 9, 2023 | Rating: A-
tt stern-enzi
WXIX-TV (Cincinnati, OH)
TOP CRITIC
Boy, does Gunn come out guns blazing.
May 18, 2023 | Rating: 8/10
Rachel Ho
Exclaim!
Gunn says goodbye to Marvel Studios in style, leaving his wake in the genre and giving us a valuable personal lesson that we must never forget: we all deserve a second chance [Full Review in Spanish]
May 18, 2023 | Rating: 5/5
Luis Bond
Diario las Américas
Tearfully moving with bonkers humor, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 gives the world’s most bad ass trash panda from space the most meaningful film in a trilogy overrun with super heroic and perfection obsessed a-holes.
May 17, 2023 | Rating: 4.5/5
Chris Sawin
Reel Rundown
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 is a tailor-fitted exit for James Gunn from Marvel’s Cinematic Universe … the Gunniest Guardians yet in the best way.
May 17, 2023 | Rating: 4/5
Matt Donato
Perri Nemiroff (YouTube)
The heart of the film, though, is Rocket.
May 17, 2023 | Rating: 3/5
Marie Asner
Phantom Tollbooth
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 is another stylish, laugh-out-loud, offbeat and most of all, Awesome Mix of being something beautifully human and alien at the same time.
May 17, 2023 | Rating: 4/5
Sarah El-Mahmoud
CinemaBlend…
Plot
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 follows the ragtag family of misfits as they embark on a new adventure, taking the team in a darker direction without sacrificing heart or humor.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
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