Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 is a James Gunn movie through and through. The ambitious Marvel Cinematic Universe film proudly features the silliness, wit, and open-hearted sentimentality that viewers have come to expect from Gunn’s work. As a result, Vol. 3 has been held up by its supporters as proof that it is, indeed, possible for filmmakers to leave their own stamp on comic book movies — even those produced by industry titans like Marvel and DC.
