Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.2 Review: A Hard Rocking Sequel For Marvel Studios

It is the start of the summer which can only mean that things kick off with another superhero blockbuster, and who better to start the season then with the Guardians of the Galaxy? What was a wild card for Marvel Studios became one of the most successful superhero movies of all time as the 2014 film received a massive amount of success. Now the intergalactic team is back in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.2. Once again directed by James Gunn this 2017 sequel continues the Guardians' adventure in a way that Marvel knows best. With the first film being such a success it is no surprise that this new film has had a lot to live up to. So does this sequel blast off as another success for Marvel, or are the Guardians just a one hit wonder?

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.2 once again centers on the team of Peter Quill/Star-Lord (Chris Pratt), Gamora (Zoe Saldana), Drax (Dave Bautista), Rocket (Bradley Cooper) and Groot (Vin Diesel). After a mission goes south the Guardians encounter a man named Ego (Kurt Russell) who turns out to be Peter's father. Ego takes Peter, Gamora and Drax to his planet where he hopes to reconnect with his son. However things are not as they appear to be which leads to the the Guardians dealing with a galaxy scale conflict; not to mention deal with problems such as the vengeful high priestess Ayesha (Elizabeth Debecki), Yondu (Michael Rooker) and his Ravangers and Gamora's sister Nebula (Karen Gillan).

Deepwater Horizon Review: Biographical Disaster Film is a Thrilling Rush

The concept of movie basing themselves on true events is no stranger to the world of cinema. Not only has this concept played a role on film for years but the genre has only gained momentum as this year alone has featured several movies based on real stories; from dramas like Sully to upcoming releases such as Hacksaw Ridge. The newest film to hold this moniker is none other than Deepwater Horizon. Directed Peter Berg and based on the novel by David Barstow, David Rohde and Stephanie Saul, this new disaster film reflects on the 2010 incident that led to the massive oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. With a big cast and a even bigger concept this disaster film had much going for it; but could Deepwater Horizon be a film that not only did the events justice but be a must see flick for the year?

The story retells the events that led to the 2010 oil spill. Driller Mike Williams (portrayed by Mark Wahlberg) prepares for three weeks of work on the Deepwater Horizon along with fellow workers Andrea Fleytas (portrayed by Gina Rodriguez) and Jimmy “Mr.Jimmy”Harrell (portrayed by Kurt Russell). Upon their arrival, Mike and Jimmy realize that workers have been sent home thanks to BP employee Donald Vidrine (portrayed by John Malkovich) who wants speed up production so that they can make their deadline. After a questionable test in the drill’s pressure the crew proceed for a long night of work, but what they get instead is the worst oil spill in US history.

The Hateful Eight Review: Tarantino's Eighth Film is a Dynamic and Stylish Western

If there is one director who knows how to stand out it is Quentin Tarantino. Since 1992 the outlandish director has been a household name in the movie world with his various hits like Reservoir Dogs, Pulp Fiction, Inglorious Bastards and Django Unchained. Now in theaters is the eighth film from Tarantino: The Hateful Eight. Following the footsteps of his previous film, Tarantino sets his latest work in the old of the old west. Early in the movie's production, controversy circled The Hateful Eight as Tarantino cancelled the project due to the script being leaked online. However, after doing a live reading of the script, Tarantino changed his mind and production for the film began in 2014. So is The Hateful Eight another hit from Quentin Tarantino, or was this western better left out in the cold?

The Hateful Eight centers on bounty hunter John Ruth (Kurt Russell) taking convicted criminal Daisy Domergue (Jennifer Jason Leigh) to be hanged in the town of Red Rock. After meeting fellow bounty hunter Major Marquis Warren (Samuel L Jackson) and Red Rock's new sheriff and former Lost-Causer: Chris Mannix (Walton Goggins), a blizzard prevents the group from reaching the town and they are forced to find shelter in a stagecoach lounge called Minnie's Haberdashery. There the group meets the other guests: Oswaldo Mobary (Tim Roth), Bob (Damien Bichir), Joe Gage (Michael Madsen) and General Sanford Smithers (Bruce Dern). As the residents of Minnie's Haberdashery are buried in snow, John quickly comes to realize that one of the eight is not who he says he is.