Rightio, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.2 at Reading Belmont with older sister and younger boyfriend (hers, not mine). I was quite calm going in as I KNEW this wouldn't be as good as the original and was therefore only expecting an enjoyable viewing experience. And that's what I got. And not a lot more. The 'cinematic law of diminishing returns' may explain this feeling but I may also be talking out of my arse. It has been known to happen. Anyway, this is, for the most part, a fine follow-up to a surprising hit. The tease of Quill's fatherage (apparently not a word) is revealed and is the tent pole issue of several other relationship explorations throughout the film. The Gamora/Nebula battling sisters sub-plot is interesting (though pretty much emanating from another Daddy issue - Thanos). Drax and Mantis have a nice little dysfunctional friendship blossoming. Rocket and Yondu find similarities in character and even Groot has his growing pains. Yet these are a...
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