Critic Reviews for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 on Moviebuff.com

While there’s plenty of comedy, it doesn’t really go anywhere

Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian

Like many sequels, it lacks the blast of originality moviegoers experienced with that first film, but it makes up for it with character development and a lot of humor that lands for the most part

Brandon Doyen, Wabi TV

While the sequel doesn't pack the full punch of the original, it's a wonderful, beautiful follow-up that is richly dense in detail and features a parade of thrilling and fun surprises

Eric Eisenberg, Cinema Blend

James Gunn's latest entry is a welcome return to the comic space opera vibes of the first installment, but it doesn't go the extra mile

Eric Kohn, Indiewire

This rollicking frolic through the galaxy wears its heart on its sleeve.

Drew Wheeler, flagpole

James Gunn’s space-actioner retains Vol. 1’s formula of goofy characters, gags and cheesy pop songs

Al Hoff , Pittsburgh City Paper

“Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2” has all the digital bells and whistles as well as much of the likable, self-aware waggery of the first

Manohla Dargis, The New York Times

Guardians of the Galaxy vol 2, however, plumps for a sort-of reverse Star Wars effect

Ben Child, The Guardian

"Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2" is pure movie joy

Douglass Boehner, WFAA

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 turns the charm of the original into more Marvel bloat

David Edelstein, The Guardian

There are enough gags that land that the movie isn’t a total waste, but overall I’m hoping that the inevitable “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” will redeem “Vol. 2.”

Bob Garver, The Waunakee Tribune

Guardians 2 may not be able to provide the fresh kicks of the first movie, but it's still fun

Kurt Loder, Reason

Guardians Vol. 2 is all kinds of fun, has all kinds of heart

Rob Slack, Guelph Today

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 is a gut-bustingly funny sequel that once again provides unique characters and gorgeous visuals

Jordan Hunt, CaryCitizen

Audiences will figure out where the story is headed very quickly, and the weakest element of Vol. 2 is the predictability of the plot

Alan Cerny, ComingSoon.net

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 is a far out follow-up with exciting set pieces, eye-popping imagery, and dazzling special effects that take us into the far reaches of Marvel's infinitely interesting universe

Adam Frazier, First Showing

Marvel’s most irreverent franchise returns, spinning its wheels with a bloated second chapter

Adam Graham, The Detroit News

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 is an engaging and wholly entertaining piece on its own

Dominick Suzanne Mayer, Consequence of Sound

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 is going to have to live in the shadow of its superior predecessor; that's what happens when the original is just so original and the follow-up is just so... decent

Eric Walkuski, JoBlo.com

The cast is still charming, and the effects are a three-dimensional eye orgy

Brad Keefe, Columbus Alive

Vol. 2 also manages to surpass another nagging issue troubling the Marvel films by setting up a villain with ample depth; enough to keep us emotionally invested and breaking the chain of weaker antagonists seen before

Neil Soans, The Times of India

It might not be as amazing a movie as the first, but it's still a fun adventure with characters we love

Terri Schwartz, IGN

"Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2" is practically bursting with wit, imagination, and excitement

Adam Lubitow, Rochester City Newspaper

The return of Star Lord and company lacks the surprise of Vol 1. – but it's still an irreverent, cosmically fun Marvel-movie highlight

Peter Travers, Rolling Stone

The climax of “Vol. 2” is exorbitant, rousing, touching, and just obligatory enough to be too much of a good thing

Owen Gleiberman, Variety

This uniquely diverse superhero film strikes that fine balance between action and drama

Rachit Gupta, Filmfare

Watch the film for its charismatic cast, for the visual master piece that it is and for the non-stop humour it provides

Gaurang Chauhan, Bollywood Life

It all adds up to a surprisingly weighty sequel, that moves lightning fast despite the 136 minute running time

Chris Bumbray, JoBlo.com

Like the first, Volume 2 also relies on evoking a fair amount of nostalgia with a brilliant soundtrack

Deborah Cornelious, The Hindu

Guardians 2 may not be able to provide the fresh kicks of the first movie, but it's still fun

Kurt Loder, Reason

“Guardians 2” throws a lot into the pot, but it keeps all the elements clear and finds ways to have fun at every turn

Mick LaSalle, My San Antonio

While driven along by its wisecracking banter, by the end there’s little to distinguish this from the rest of the superhero stable

Wendy Ide, The Guardian

Chris Pratt is the life of Guardians and with this film more than ever centred around him, looks like he can take on the extra load

Shalini Langer, Indian Express

‘Guardians of the Galaxy 2’ is more of the same -- but that’s OK

Dana Barbuto, Mail Tribune

The sequel follows up and builds on the characters and world, further developing them and coalescing them into a team

Matthew Fox, Paso Robles Daily News

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2 doesn't always escape the trappings of an obligatory sequel, but the disarming shenanigans of its screwball superheroes coax you to stay hooked on to that feeling

Sukanya Verma, Rediff

Writer/Director James Gunn does a wonderful job of juggling the multitude of subplots and dozens of characters without marginalizing or focusing too heavily on any one of them in particular

Michael Clark, Gwinnett Daily Post

This one's a step down from the original

Michael Phillips, Duluth News Tribune

A sequel more intent on delivering visual razzle-dazzle than emotional involvement, and more likely to please fans of the first outing than winning over new recruits

Bill Wine, CBS Philadelphia

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 is a solid enough start to the onslaught of blockbusters that are coming in the next few months.

Matthew Passantino, The Cinemaholic

Guardians of the Galaxy’ returns and it’s better than the first

Jake Coyle, The News & Observer

'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2' goes lighter, brighter

Sam Eifling, Arkansas Times

This sequel to the super hero hit is more family centered

Rick Romancito, The Taos News

“Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2” uses music in much the same way as the first film, often in-scene as a product of Star-Lord’s mix tapes

Brian Tallerico, Roger Ebert