guardians of the galaxy

Avengers: Infinity War review “An Exhausting Thrill ride”

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Avengers Infinity War movie posterAvengers: Infinity War is shaping up to be one of the year’s biggest films, if not the biggest. We couldn’t honour such an epic without giving it a special review. For the first time, the whole Movie Metropolis team will share their thoughts throughout this article on what they thought of the third Avengers movie. Reviews from the contributors will be added to the post as and when they manage to see the film.

Before we begin, did you know that Movie Metropolis has ranked the entire MCU up to Avengers: Infinity War? Make sure you check out the ratings we gave each film and let us know your thoughts in the comments sections at the bottom of each post. Please be aware that some of these reviews may contain spoilers. Continue reading →

MM Top 5: Things Marvel needs to stop

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14886217_1040838869357950_851251975_nBy Rob Stoakes. Guardians of the Galaxy 2 is finally out, and audiences all around the world have been bowled over by its borderline adequecy! Yes, at long last we get to follow the lovable crew once again as they embark on an adventure of middling quality in the most passable blockbuster of the year! Prepare for the most moderate experience of your life! Woohoo! Go Marvel! The Kings of Hollywood!

So, yeah, as you might have guessed, Guardians of the Galaxy 2 has left me a little cold. While not exactly bad, it does feel tired, the humour seems more forced than before, and what started out as a promisingly quirky and bizarre series has basically turned out to be a Fast and Furious movie with characters constantly rambling about family and how families are and how we’re not friends but a family and I didn’t have a family and I thought we were your family and I have found my family and aaaaaaaaargh!

And Marvel has been grinding my gears for a while now, so this is a good time to give a list of the things Marvel could stop doing if they want to remain the Kings of Tinseltown. Continue reading →

“We have a problem” Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol 2 review

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Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol 2 review – by Adam Brannon

UK certification: 12A

14859347_1040969846011519_1192281544_o-copyTo say 2014’s Guardians of the Galaxy was a surprise hit is a slight understatement. Many had predicted Marvel’s gamble to sink the studio with its unknown characters and very unique sense of style, but it ended up being one of the year’s best films grossing nearly $800million.

Three years on, director James Gunn returns with the plucky group of space stars. But can lightning strike twice? Or have the Guardians had their time to shine? Continue reading →

COMPETITION: Win some Marvel goodies!

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14859347_1040969846011519_1192281544_o-copyTHIS COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED.

To celebrate the upcoming release of Guardians of the Galaxy: Volume 2, I’ve teamed up with two Hull-based businesses to bring you a competition with Marvel goodies worth over £50.

Fancy your luck? Just carry on reading to find out how you could be in with a chance of winning these amazing prizes. Continue reading →

“Marvel meets Inception” Doctor Strange review

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10933939_858255040882983_331142605952023910_nDoctor Strange review: by Adam Brannon

UK certification: 12A

Let’s face it; Marvel rarely gets it wrong when it comes to crafting cracking superhero blockbusters. Sure, Avengers: Age of Ultron was an overstuffed mess but it had ambition and Iron Man 2 was fine when not compared to its predecessor.

Now, one of the biggest film studios in the world takes on its biggest gamble yet – more so than Guardians of the Galaxy was, and that’s saying something! But does Doctor Strange hit all the right notes or are we looking at Marvel’s first true dog’s dinner? Continue reading →