Guardians of the Galaxy 3 first reactions call it MCU’s saddest and darkest movie yet

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Early reactions to Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 have started flying in, and they’re pretty glowing. From what little we know about Guardians 3 so far, the Marvel Phase 5 film will see Rocket in danger as the team must rally to save him. 

All of the Guardians will be back too as they face new adversaries in the High Evolutionary and Adam Warlock. The early reactions are full of plenty of praise for the final film in the trilogy as many call it a fitting goodbye to these beloved characters.

"Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3 is a brilliant end to a brilliant trilogy," writes Digital Spy’s Ian Sandwell (opens in new tab). "It's very funny, emotional and everybody gets their stand-out moment. Will Poulter's Warlock is a terrific addition, yet the focus is rightly on telling a satisfying end for the Guardians. Gonna miss them."

Others suggested it will be a tearjerker, as JOE.ie (opens in new tab)’s Rory Cashin tweets: "Can confirm that I shed a tear during #GuardiansOfTheGalaxyVol3. And that I would very happily watch an Adam Warlock solo movie."

"#GuardiansOfTheGalaxyVol3 is, more than ever, Star Wars as a stoner comedy," writes MovieZine’s Alexander Kardelo (opens in new tab). "Lovable weirdos, big Marvel action, and goofy jokes. But nothing can prepare you for all the emotions. Rocket Raccoon’s origin story is beautiful and heart-wrenching."

Lots of international publications also got to see the movie early at the European Gala Screening in Disneyland Paris. We’ve translated some of their reactions, which call it both "dark" and "surprising".

"I went with a preconceived idea to #GuardianesDeLaGalaxia3 and James Gunn has managed to surprise me for good," says Jesús Agudo (opens in new tab) of eCartelera. "It is darker and