
Gunn has left his mark on these films ever since the first Guardians of the Galaxy film. The Guardians of the Galaxy films have always felt like a breath of fresh air in a franchise that has drawn criticism for how similar its films sometimes appear or how frequently they retread the same basic origin narrative plot. At this specific time, the MCU is in desperate need of it. And Gunn provides just that. The movie achieves the ideal balancing act; it fits in perfectly with both the Guardians of the Galaxy series and the MCU as a whole. The third installment is far darker than the first two, yet Gunn maintains his innate lightheartedness while balancing its sorrow. The outcome is a triumphant end for Gunn's tenure with Marvel as well as for the Guardians as a whole.



