Does Nick Fury wash his eye-patch?
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This week, we revisit the messy yet poignant and weirdGuardians of the Galaxy Vol.

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Marvel Studios has a spotty track record when it comes to sequels.
So going intoGuardians of the Galaxy Vol.
I know I was prepared for disappointment.

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Thank god, thats not what happened, and I ended up lovingGuardians of the Galaxy Vol.
2.And when I rewatched it a year later, I loved it even more.
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.

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2manages to be both bigger and smaller than the original.
That opening battle scene
I was very worried about Baby Groot going intoGuardians of the Galaxy Vol.
I think the key thing here is specificity; the details of his plan make him so interesting.

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As he explains to Peter, he uses his heart, not his head, to fly the arrow.
No Infinity Stones
Vol.
2rages against the Marvel formula in several ways.

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Just look at how its structured.
Most team-up movies feature multiple escalating action set pieces before finally reaching the climactic final battle.
But thats not the case here.

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