GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 3 Reviews Call Threequel A Fitting Finale; Early Rotten Tomatoes Score Revealed

GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 3 Reviews Call Threequel A Fitting Finale; Early Rotten Tomatoes Score Revealed

The reviews are in for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 and it seems James Gunn is ending his time in the MCU by sending the team off in style. As well as a roundup of those, we have a Rotten Tomatoes score...

By JoshWilding - Apr 28, 2023 01:04 PM EST
Filed Under: Vol. 3

The review embargo has lifted for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, and it appears Marvel Studios has a hit on its hands. 

James Gunn will bid farewell to the franchise after the movie is released next week in order to focus on running DC Studios and taking the helm of Superman: Legacy, and it's clear that the filmmaker intends to go out on a high. 

The Hollywood Reporter gives the threequel the thumbs up, saying, "The film’s wildly imaginative visuals are another plus, with the proceedings feeling so bizarrely trippy at times it’s as if Gunn is aiming to create a midnight cult classic rather than a blockbuster superhero film."

However, after pointing out that the filmmaker's "distinctively anarchic style is on full display here," they "wonder how he’s going to tone it down when he tackles such iconic characters less suitable for irreverent humor as Superman."

IGN awards the movie an 8/10 score and concludes with, "The Guardians of the Galaxy deliver their swan song in Vol. 3 and it’s a rockin’ good time. Rocket's tragic origins, great action and effects, and James Gunn's soulful style send them out on an emotional high note."

Digital Spy was similarly impressed and its 4* verdict promises, "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3 should give the boost that Marvel needed, as well as giving fans exactly what they want." Empire gives it the same score and declares, "A return to form for the MCU and for the Guardians, this is tear-jerking and heart-warming in equal measure, keeping its characters in focus despite all the chaos and colour swirling around them."

Less impressed was Mashable, with the site kicking off its review by saying the movie features the "flickering remnants of fun times, but mostly maudlin bullshit." The Telegraph only gives Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 2* but seemed relieved that, "It’s more worthwhile than Ant-Man 3, Doctor Strange 2 and Black Panther 2, at least – and mercifully, I don’t think the multiverse is ever mentioned."

Of course, the best indication of how Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 is doing with critics is that all-important Rotten Tomatoes score. 

As we write this, the finale to this trilogy has 91%. That's sure to fluctuate wildly in the days ahead as more reviews are counted, but with a strong start like this, we'd expect the movie to easily achieve "Certified Fresh" status in the next week or so.

Stay tuned for updates. 

About The Author:
JoshWilding
Member Since 3/13/2009
Comic Book Reader. Film Lover. WWE and F1 Fan. Rotten Tomatoes-approved critic and ComicBookMovie.com's #1 contributor.
GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 3 Concept Art Reveals Early Alternate Designs For Adam Warlock
Related:

GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 3 Concept Art Reveals Early Alternate Designs For Adam Warlock

MEN IN BLACK Sequel Officially Moving Forward At Sony; Will Smith Eyed To Return As Agent Jay
Recommended For You:

MEN IN BLACK Sequel Officially Moving Forward At Sony; Will Smith Eyed To Return As Agent Jay

DISCLAIMER: As a user generated site and platform, ComicBookMovie.com is protected under the DMCA (Digital Millenium Copyright Act) and "Safe Harbor" provisions.

This post was submitted by a user who has agreed to our Terms of Service and Community Guidelines. ComicBookMovie.com will disable users who knowingly commit plagiarism, piracy, trademark or copyright infringement. Please CONTACT US for expeditious removal of copyrighted/trademarked content. CLICK HERE to learn more about our copyright and trademark policies.

Note that ComicBookMovie.com, and/or the user who contributed this post, may earn commissions or revenue through clicks or purchases made through any third-party links contained within the content above.

View Recorder