Summary
TheGuardians of the Galaxytrilogy has some of the best scenes in the entire MCU, including some endlessly re-watchable moments.Among the franchises contained within the gargantuan Marvel Cinematic Universe, James Gunn’sGuardians of the Galaxyseries just might be the singlestrongest MCU trilogy. This is due in no small part to the incredible rewatch value of certain scenes, which are easy to get stuck viewing over and over again in a trance-like state.
James Gunn knows how to craft an incredibly entertaining sequence, with several factors giving theGuardians of the Galaxymovies so much rewatchability.For one, the excellently-chosensoundtracks of theGuardians of the Galaxymovieshelp add a certain energy and levity to the scenes,making them easy to view as a sort of music video. The expertly handled action scenes and unique ensemble cast also provide plenty of small details to come back and discover with repeat viewings.
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Though most of their films ride the boundary of PG-13, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has never been one to push the limits of the rating. While other PG-13 movies use their single F-bomb afforded to them by the MPAA very carefully, most MCU films opt to stay away from the particular curse. Luckily,Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3was there to break this trend, delivering the MCU its first F-bomb courtesy of Chris Pratt’s Star-Lord.
Allegedly,the scene in which Peter Quill tells Nebula to “Open the ****ing door!” while struggling to operate a simple Earth-based carwas improvised by Pratt, making for one of themost delightful ad-libbed MCU scenesever. The sheer shock value of the unexpected F-bomb, not to mention Nebula’s shocked reaction that almost sees Karen Gillan breaking character, make this scene endearingly hilarious. It’s easy to come back to this comedic scene.
Guardians of the Galaxyisn’t popular as a franchise just because of its humorous scenes. The action direction of the series is also shockingly well done, James Gunn proving time and time again that he knows how to helm a viscerally satisfying action scene.Few examples of this are better than Rocket and Yondu’s stand-off against the Ravager crew that imprisons them inGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2.
The scene has an infectious energy that makes it hard to look away from.
Once Yondu gets his arrow back, it’s effortless for him to cut down an entire army of turncoat Ravagers, whistling joyfullyas his arrow pierces body after body. Soon after, a joyful Rocket joins in, gunning down yet more Ravagers by shooting through walls while observing them on the ship’s camera systems. Set to the tune ofCome a Little Bit Closerby Jay & The Americans,the scene has an infectious energy that makes it hard to look away from.
It’s easy to forget how theGuardians of the Galaxy’s memberscame together in the first place. Once upon a time, the team was little more than a motley crew of criminals who happened to find themselves having a common interest.Their first true job together was to break out of the dangerous Klyn prison,something they barely manage to accomplish when so much goes wrong.
From Groot releasing the artificial gravity far too early to Rocket’s hilarious reveal that he doesn’t actually need a cybernetic leg to complete his plans, there are so many entertaining beats to come back to in this scene.It’s fascinating to see the early group working together for the first time, still getting a feel for each other’s personality.With this scene, it became obvious that the Guardians of the Galaxy would become one of the most beloved superhero teams in cinema history.
Introductions are everything in superhero movies, and that goes double for the relatively unheard-of characters of the Guardians of the Galaxy at the time of the first film’s release. Luckily, Chris Pratt and James Gunn were able to sell audiences on Star-Lord from quite literally the moment he stepped on screen, with one of the most effortlessly funny screen debuts of any superhero. Striding through a strange alien planet without a care in the world, Star-Lord prepares to steal the mysterious Orb from its protectors.
From Pete Quill’s singalong toCome and Get Your Loveby Redbone to the joy with which he punts strange alien critters into the horizon,the scene instantly tells the audiences everything they need to know about Star-Lord as a character.It’s made even better byAvengers: Endgame,which shows off just how silly Star-Lord looks from a third-person perspective. It’s fun to rewatch the scene with War Machine and Nebula in mind hiding just off-camera, commenting on how stupid Quill looks.
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2saw Star-Lord meet up with his long-lost father, one of the rareCelestials in the Marvel Universe, Ego the Living Planet.Ego quickly turns out to be a cosmic dirt-bag, leading to a final confrontation between him and his son.Beginning at the moment when Peter Quill realizes that he can control his half-Celestial heritage to use the matter of Ego’s planet against him, the energy of the scene changes immensely.
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This particular sequence is worth coming back to forthe montage in which Peter remembers all the fondest moments of his life,which present many blink-and-you’ll-miss-it windows into the character’s psyche.The Chainby Fleetwood Mac is an excellent backing track for the instant in which Star-Lord is able to turn the tables on his tyrannical father. From the sheer spectacle of the scene to the emotional impact of Peter being able to save his friends, this scene is nothing short of rewatchable bliss.
Part of the underrated “special feature” format that the MCU has only used twice,The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Specialis an obscure, but worthwhile stop in the Guardians' cinematic journey. The standalone sub-feature follows Mantis and Drax’s efforts to go to Earth and present Peter Quill with the ultimate Christma present – His hero, Kevin Bacon.While on their quest, Drax and Mantis get sidetracked by some good old Christmastime libations and merrymaking.
The party scene, set to the under-appreciated holiday jamChristmas Wrappingby The Waitresses, isa warm delight, showing off Mantis and Drax’s positive interactions with mere Earthlings.It’s nice that the festivities don’t overshadow previously-established elements of their character, either, with Drax refusing to join Mantis on the dance floor apropos of his “thosewho dance, and those who do not” speech in the previous movie. The oddball holiday special is worth watching for this merry sequence alone.
4The Hallway Fight
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The Marvel Cinematic Universe is no stranger toa good hallway fight, and James Gunn threw his hat in the ring during his final go at aGuardians of the Galaxymovie. Coming together to do battle against the devious High Evolutionary, the Guardians of the Galaxy find themselves in a claustrophic close-quarters battle with the villian’s sickening cybernetic creations.What follows is a jaw-dropping one-shot that stands with the best action scenes in a MCU movie ever.
Every member of the team gets to show off their own combat specialties in this scene,from Nebula’s cybernetics to Drax’s brute strength to Star-Lord’s marksmanship. The robotic and alien make-up of their enemies also allows for some cheeky PG-13 “gore” full of splatters of green blood and flying robot parts. It’s incredibly entertaining to watch this scene over and over again, focusing the eyes on a new member of the team with every cycle.
3Star-Lord Learns The Truth About His Mom
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Peter Quill often gets a bad rap in theGuardians of the Galaxymovies, being regarded by many characters as a low-born, morally-vacant theif with more mixtapes than brain cells. But his genuine moral center is repeatedly established in several key moments throughout the franchise.Most captivating of all of them is the scene in which Ego admits that he killed Star-Lord’s mother by implanting a tumor in her brain,something that Quill had assumed was a natural occurrence up until that point.
Prior to this beat, it seems as though Star-Lord is on the verge of joining Ego in his quest to re-shape the universein his image, his eyes reflecting the dazzling starlight of a grandiose future. However, Ego’s mistake in telling him that he was behind the death of his mother immediately grounds him, causing him to unleash a barrage of shots at Ego’s body. The promptness with which he does so after simply uttering “What..?” shot the scene into meme royalty, making it rewatchable by popular decree.
2The Guardians' Line-Up
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The formation of a team is an important step in any superhero franchise, and the moment it truly happens inGuardians of the Galaxyproves why. Used heavily in promotional materials for the first film, the scene in which the original core Guardians of the Galaxy members are assembled by the Nova corps for imprisonment is a classic for a good reason.The Nova corps goes over their newest prisoners one by one, exposing their crimes, backstories, and alien races.
Used heavily in promotional materials for the first film, the scene in which the original core Guardians of the Galaxy members are assembled by the Nova corps for imprisonment is a classic
There are plenty of details to this scene that can only be appreciated on a second glance.The Nova corps X-ray scanners reveal fascinating things about each team member’s biology,and the small extra snippets of text that flash along the monitor need a pause button to be appreciated. For the sheer amount of easygoing character exposition andGuardians of the Galaxy Easter Eggs and referencesto point out, this scene is well-worth multiple viewings.
1Adam Warlock’s Grand Entrance
Star-Lord’s barrage of shots on Ego is far from the only scene from theGuardians of the Galaxyfranchise to become a noteworthy meme. The infamous shot of Adam Warlock flying through space, set to the tune ofCrazy on Youby Heart, isa hilariously stunning intro for the long-awaited hero.While countless memes have surfaced using this brief moment, Warlock’s actual debut on Knowhere and the fight that follows is a genuinely re-watchable scene.
Like the hallway fight, many different Guardians of the Galaxy get to show off their various powers, with Drax wrestling with Warlock for as long as he can before Nebula lands the finishing blow with her upgraded augments. The scene also does a great job characterizing Warlock himself, portraying him as a naive being with an alien sort of immaturity befitting of his unique origins. From the comedic value of the opening imagery to the nailbiting drama of the following battle, this scene is one of the greatest in theGuardians of the Galaxyseries.
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