The World Premiere at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California, and press screenings for Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 3 took place on April 27, which was followed by the first social reactions to the movie. You can take a look at the general consensus for the movie below:
Chris Killian from ComicBook described the movie as the “best Marvel movie” since Spider-Man: No Way Home:
Guardians Vol. 3 is PERFECT. I can’t emphasize enough how much I loved this movie or imagine a better way to wrap up their story. Hands down the BEST Marvel movie since No Way Home and quite possibly the best comic book trilogy ever made. It hit me hard in the feels #GotGVol3
Chris Killian on Twitter
Sheraz Farooqi from The Hollywood Reporter was “pleasantly surprised” with the screenplay and direction of the movie:
#GuardiansOfTheGalaxyVol3 is heartfelt, emotionally-charged and earnest, something recent MCU films lack. I’m not a fan of Guardians 2 or The Suicide Squad, so I was pleasantly surprised with Gunn’s directing and writing here. It’s one of his better films.
Sheraz Farooqi on Twitter
Ricky Vàlero from Hidden Remote said the movie felt “unfulfilling” for a finale:
#GuardiansOfTheGalaxyVol3 is a mess? It has far too many characters and a frustrating tone shift. Your typical things in these films work like the soundtrack, Bautista, and fight sequences, but it felt unfulfilling for a finale. Easily the weakest of the trilogy.
Ricky Vàlero on Twitter
Sean Chandler called the film a “satisfying conclusion” to the Guardians’ journey:
Guardians of the Galaxy 3 is probably the best MCU film since Endgame and a satisfying conclusion to their journey. It has the full range of emotions: from laughs to heart break to victory and so much more. It reminded me of what it used to feel like watching a new MCU film.
Sean Chandler on Twitter
Hunter Radesi from Murphy’s Multiverse had high praise for the movie, calling it a “satisfying end” to the trilogy:
Man, what good things can’t I say about #GuardiansOfTheGalaxyVol3? Raw emotion, spell-binding visuals, belly laughs, and COMPLETED CHARACTER ARCS. An incredibly satisfying end to a trilogy I’ve loved from the start. This is what blockbusters should feel like.
Hunter Radesi on Twitter
According to Andrew Salazar from DiscussingFilm, the threequel has the most “heart & soul” from any MCU movie in a considerable amount of time:
#GuardiansOfTheGalaxyVol3 has the most heart & soul from any MCU film in a long time. At times it’s hard to believe that Gunn got away with so much of this, in the best way possible. You’re going to need tissues, but not for the reasons you’re expecting.
Andrew Salazar on Twitter
Erik Davis from Fandango described the film as “an awesome conclusion to a damn epic trilogy.”:
James Gunn’s GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 3 is beautiful & badass – an awesome conclusion to a damn epic trilogy. The pacing, the music, the heart, the humor, the sadness, the lovable lunacy – Gunn delivers his finest work yet. It’s perfect.
Erik Davis on Twitter
Daniel Howat from Next Best Picture had huge praise for the movie’s action and the High Evolutionary, portrayed by Chukwudi Iwuji:
#GuardiansOfTheGalaxyVol3 sends the crew off on an absolute high note. One of the most emotional MCU movies yet, and full of huge action. The breakneck speed takes a bit to get oriented, but it makes up for it with a truly moving story. And man, what an ending. Loved it.
Daniel Howat on Twitter
Chukwudi Iwuji plays the most sadistic villain in the franchise yet. Violent and disturbed. Perfectly played against the Guardians. A story about finding who you are, and who you’re meant to be. This is a good one.
Noah Villaverde from Heroic Hollywood called the film the most “emotionally cathartic sequel to any of the MCU’s non-Avengers films,”:
Just finished #GotGVol3 and it’s safe to say that James Gunn has accomplished something so few filmmakers have done: complete a quality trilogy. By far the most emotionally cathartic sequel to any of the MCU’s non-Avengers films, and in ways that will surprise you.
Noah Villaverde on Twitter
Courtney Howard from Variety praised Chukwudi Iwuji’s performance, calling him “chilling” and “menacing”:
#GotGVol3 // #GuardiansOfTheGalaxyVol3 is a rousing delight packed with hilarity & sincerity. Finds a brilliant balance between the dark & light material, which is guided by genuine, earned emotion. Houses a perfect long running gag. Iwuji provides a chilling, menacing villain.
Courtney Howard on Twitter
Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 3 releases in theaters on May 5.
