Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
PG-13, 2023, Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Director:
James Gunn
Starring:
Chris Pratt, Chukwudi Iwuji, Bradley Cooper, Karen Gillan
Plot:
Still reeling from the loss of Gamora, Peter Quill rallies his team to defend the universe and one of their own - a mission that could mean the end of the Guardians if not successful.
1
Hero battles villain to save friend
Themes: Good vs Evil, Heroes, Spiritual Warfare, Underestimate
2
Megalomaniac believes he will perfect universe
Themes: Ambition, Disrespect, Evil Men, Humanity, Insults, Narrow-mindedness
3
Color confusion makes private conversation public
Themes: Confusion, Embarrassment, Miscommunication, Privacy, Rejection, Romance
4
Prisoners are comforted by friendship
Themes: Belonging, Comfort, Community, Friendship, Relationships
5
Superhero can't open classic car door
Themes: Clueless, Confusion, Frustration, Leaders
6
Alien horrified by brevity of human life (funny)
Themes: Death, Getting Older, Humanity
7
Dying man saved by former enemy
Themes: Being Lost, Helplessness, Rescue, Salvation
8
Society engineered to be perfect is broken and sinful
Themes: Being Lost, Evil, Perfection, Sin
9
Raccoon near death visited by friend from afterlife
Themes: Afterlife, God's Plan, Heaven
10
Father knows how to communicate with children
Themes: Children, Communication, Experience vs Inexperience
11
Compassion turns vicious beasts into peaceful allies
Themes: Appearances, Compassion, Outward Appearance, Understanding
12
Average-looking dog has potent super power
Themes: Appearances, Outward Appearance, Underestimate
13
"Everyone deserves a second chance"
Themes: Forgiveness, Mercy, Second Chance