Science Fiction, Adventure, Action  •  2017  •  137 min  •  Teen (13+)

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017)

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 poster

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017)


Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate

Viewer Rating
7.6

Overview

The Guardians must fight to keep their newfound family together as they unravel the mysteries of Peter Quill's true parentage.


Starring Cast

Chris Pratt  •   Zoe Saldaña  •   Dave Bautista


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Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Center

Primary

Political: Center
Confidence: Medium

The film's central themes revolve around the complexities of family (biological vs. chosen), identity, and emotional growth, which are explored through character-driven arcs and action-adventure without explicitly promoting or critiquing specific political ideologies. The critique of Ego's destructive narcissism is a universal moral stance, not tied to a particular political leaning.

Diversity: Moderate
Confidence: High

The movie features a visibly diverse ensemble cast, primarily through its alien characters and the varied ethnic backgrounds of the actors portraying them. While the main antagonist is a powerful white male figure, the narrative's critique is more character-specific and thematic, focusing on family and personal growth rather than a broad, explicit critique of traditional identities.

Secondary

LGBTQ: N/A
Confidence: High

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 does not include any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on other aspects of character development and plot, with no explicit or implicit representation of queer identities or relationships.

Trans: N/A
Confidence: High

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative and character arcs do not touch upon trans identity, resulting in a rating of N/A for its portrayal.

Female Combat: No
Confidence: Medium

The film features skilled female fighters like Gamora and Nebula. Gamora's significant close-quarters combat is primarily against another female character or non-human entities. Nebula's physical combat victories against male opponents rely heavily on her cybernetic enhancements, which are considered overwhelming technological superiority and thus excluded from the criteria.

Gender Swap: No
Confidence: High

All major and supporting characters in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 maintain the same gender as established in their Marvel Comics source material. No canonical male characters were portrayed as female, nor vice-versa.

Race Swap: No
Confidence: High

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 features characters who are primarily aliens, and their on-screen portrayals are consistent with their established comic book species and appearances. No character canonically established as one human race in source material is portrayed as a different human race in the film.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

7.6

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

IMDB logo
7.6
The Movie Database logo
7.6

Critic Ratings

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8.5
Metacritic logo
6.7

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