When it comes to the new Marvel phenomenon, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, forget the ideology that sequels are never as good as the first movie.

As a major fan of the Marvel Universe, I was expecting an action packed, galactic adventure and I can say that I was far from disappointed with this film and was entertained for every second until it ended.

Directed by James Gunn, each scene of the film was filled with humor, action-packed galactic battles and colorful, bright settings that made you feel as if you were among the stars themselves. Each planet and star was expertly detailed and strangely beautiful, giving the film that extraterrestrial feel that helped me enjoy the film even more.

Similar to the scenery, the cast was every bit as awesome. With Chris Pratt as Star Lord, Zoe Saldana as Gamora, Dave Bautista as Drax, Vin Diesel as the adorable Baby Groot, Bradley Cooper as Rocket Raccoon, and Kurt Russell as Ego, I often found myself laughing at the fun, casual atmosphere these characters created, even in the most intense battle scenes. The interactions between these characters are what made this movie so great.

I was very pleased with the effort that was put into the intense battle scenes. Whether it was the the detailed space ships or the dialogue during these scenes, everything blended together perfectly, making these scenes fun to watch.  

I will admit, even with the incredible acting and the crazy settings on different planets, the film seemed to be fitting too much content into certain parts, causing me to become a bit overwhelmed. Despite this though, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 was one of the most entertaining Marvel movies that I’ve ever seen.

During many scenes in the movie, I felt like I was on the adventure with the characters, making it exciting to watch. Though, I’m not surprised that this film was such a success. Marvel has knocked it out of the park when it comes to the comic book, superhero genre that I have grown to love so much.

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 will definitely go down in the books as one of those films that I will never forget seeing. If you are looking for humor and battles among the stars, I definitely recommend seeing this the next time you head into a theatre.