History YMMV / GuardiansOfTheGalaxyVol2

** Similarly, for such a relatively [[AscendedExtra minor character]], Sean Gunn wowed many critics and fans alike with his performance as Kraglin, delivering some moments of powerful emotion throughout the movie, especially his cheering, chest-pounding display of mixed grief and adulation at [[spoiler:Yondu's funeral.]]

** The moment where Mantis gets whaled by a piece of flying debris was in the trailers: it was funny at the time because the Guardians are all standing around striking a heroic pose, including Mantis's three-point crouch, when the tension is broken by Mantis being knocked out. In the film itself, however, Mantis was crouching because she was fully occupied in keeping the omnicidal monster contained, and her being knocked out of this duty is ''much'' less funny and more disastrous.
** Aw, how sweet, the fascinating spaceman planting an alien flower on his date with the Earth woman he's fallen in love with. Later, we learn [[spoiler:the flower's half of his plan to assimilate the planet. His relationship with the girl is the other half. He's done this on ''every'' other inhabited world. And he really ''does'' love her -- and that's why she must die a horrible death.]]
** Aw, how sweet, Peter's joy as his alien father shows him how to create that light energy. [[spoiler:And if he hadn't been able to, Ego would have killed him then and there for being useless to his plans.]]

* MoralEventHorizon:
** [[spoiler:Ego has multiple points that can qualify as his MEH. He was revealed to have been a monster who murdered all his children who didn't have his powers. He also ''intentionally'' gave Peter's mother, Meredith Quill (whom he actually came to love), a brain tumor so that it wouldn't distract him from his plan. If that wasn't bad enough, he turns Peter into a battery and then destroys his [[TragicKeepsake Walkman]] out of spite. Not to mention everything about the [[AssimilationPlot "The]] [[TheEndOfTheWorldAsWeKnowIt Expansion"]].]]
** [[spoiler:The Ravagers crew cross it when they betray their leader and kill almost everyone loyal to Yondu while making him watch. It makes it easier when Yondu ends up massacring everyone on the ship, except for his loyal crewmate Kraglin]].

* EvilIsCool: [[spoiler: Ego was very well received as a rather unique villain in terms of powers, motivation, and mentality, and he's considered an exception to the MCU's usual run of having weak villains. Creator/KurtRussell's performance as Ego, [[FauxAffablyEvil maintaining an affability that becomes a mask for coldness]], especially in his [[TheSociopath nonchalance at the horrible brutality and violence of his actions]], was considered quite compelling and disturbing.]]
* EvilIsSexy: Though how evil she is is up for debate, Ayesha is definitely an antagonist, and played by gorgeous StatuesqueStunner Creator/ElizabethDebicki. [[GreenSkinnedSpaceBabe The gold skin, eyes, hair, and wardrobe help.]]

** During Yondu's scathing NotSoDifferentRemark towards Rocket, he offhandedly mentions how he knows "them scientist what made you never gave a rat's ass about you", with Rocket reacting in hostility in response. This was already a pretty tense moment, but it becomes even sadder after ''Film/GuardiansOfTheGalaxyVol3'' introduces the High Evolutionary, who establishes just how right Yondu was about his feelings towards Rocket.

* RetroactiveRecognition: Creator/ChrisSullivan plays Taserface. He would later go on to portray Toby on ''Series/ThisIsUs'', which is now produced by Disney!

** [[spoiler:It turns out that Ego crossed this a long time ago. He murdered all his children who didn't have his powers; he also ''intentionally'' gave Peter's mother, Meredith Quill (whom he actually came to love), a brain tumor so that it wouldn't distract him from his plan of eating the universe. If that wasn't bad enough, he then destroys Peter's [[TragicKeepsake Walkman]]. The latter two of these actions are what causes Peter to try and kill him. And we don't even mention his [[AssimilationPlot Expansion]] [[TheEndOfTheWorldAsWeKnowIt plan]].]]

* RetroactiveRecognition: Chris Sullivan plays Taserface. He would later go on to portray Toby on ''Series/ThisIsUs'', which is now produced by Disney!

** Creator/MichaelRooker's fantastic portrayal of Yondu lead fans, critics and even Creator/JamesGunn to feel he deserved an Oscar nod (i.e., as Best Supporting Actor or another similar role). [[spoiler:Rooker and Gunn's refusal to bring Yondu back solidifies their respect for his HeroicSacrifice, but also means Rooker will sadly never have another chance to get this character his award]].

** Drax's comments on how Mantis is basically Ego's "pet". At first, this is played for laughs until it's revealed Ego doesn't give a damn about mortal life forms and the sole reason he doesn't just kill Mantis is because she can help him sleep. It gets even more horrible if you consider that ''Film/TheGuardiansOfTheGalaxyHolidaySpecial'' reveals that [[spoiler:Mantis is in fact Ego's ''daughter''. He killed all his children despite Mantis and Peter after they turned out useful for his goals.]]

** Either you like the inclusion of Mantis as a funny, endearing, PragmaticAdaptation for a new TokenGoodTeammate who bucks stereotypes by avoiding the AsianAndNerdy trope and being [[HeartIsAnAwesomePower a surprisingly effective]] NonActionGirl, or she's yet another demure female Asian-coded stereotype that doesn't get a shred of her comic counterpart's badassery.

** Either you like the inclusion of Mantis as a funny, endearing, PragmaticAdaptation for a new TokenGoodTeammate who bucks stereotypes by avoiding the AsianAndNerdy trope and showing that SlapstickKnowsNoGender along with being [[HeartIsAnAwesomePower a surprisingly effective]] [[NonActionGuy Non-Action Girl]], or she's yet another demure female Asian-coded stereotype that doesn't get a shred of her comic counterpart's badassery.

* EvilIsCool: [[spoiler:Creator/KurtRussell's Ego was very well received as a rather unique villain in terms of powers, motivation, and mentality, and he's considered an exception to the MCU's usual run of having weak villains. Russell's performance as Ego, [[FauxAffablyEvil maintaining an affability that becomes a mask for coldness]], especially in his [[TheSociopath nonchalance at the horrible brutality and violence of his actions]], was considered quite compelling and disturbing.]]

* EvilIsCool: [[spoiler:Creator/KurtRussell's Ego was very well received as a rather unique villain in terms of powers, motivation, and mentality, and he's considered an exception to Marvel's usual run of having weak villains. Russell's performance as Ego, [[FauxAffablyEvil maintaining an affability that becomes a mask for coldness]], especially in his [[TheSociopath nonchalance at the horrible brutality and violence of his actions]], was considered quite compelling and disturbing.]]

* LoveToHate: ''Ego the Living Planet''. Although he's rightfully despised for [[spoiled: [[KickTheMoralityPet killing Meredith Quill]] in the most painful way possible,]] killing thousands of his children [[EvilIsPetty just because they didn't inherit his powers]], causing Yondu's death, and [[ArsonMurderAndJaywalking destroying Peter's walkman]], he's often seen as one of the best villains in the entire MCU thanks to Creator/KurtRussell's [[FauxAffablyEvil charismatic]] yet completely evil performance.

** Similarly, [[spoiler:Ego's [[KarmicDeath ultimate demise]] is nothing but pure refreshing once we learn he killed Meredith in the most heinous way possible]] and killed millions worth of his own children without a second thought; not to mention the other things he did throughout the film. The fact that he eventually shows ''[[BreakTheHaughty complete fear]]'' to his demise just gives this bonus points.

* EvilIsCool: [[spoiler:Kurt Russell's Ego was very well received as a rather unique villain in terms of powers, motivation, and mentality, and he's considered an exception to Marvel's usual run of having weak villains. Russell's performance as Ego maintaining an affability that becomes a mask for coldness, especially in his nonchalance at the horrible brutality and violence of his actions, was considered quite compelling and disturbing.]]

* SignatureScene:
** The [[TheOner dancing Baby Groot]] opening credits sequence.
** Yondu versus the Ravagers, set to "Come a Little Closer".
** TheReveal of [[spoiler:Ego killing Meredith]].
** And of course, [[spoiler:"I'm Mary Poppins, y'all!"]].
** Rock Ego vs. ''[[spoiler:Pac-Man Star-Lord]]''.
** [[spoiler:Yondu's HeroicSacrifice.]]
** The Ravagers arriving [[spoiler:to pay their respects at Yondu's funeral]], set to Cat Stevens's [[SugarWiki/AwesomeMusic "Father and Son."]]
** Kraglin's [[spoiler:emotional scream and celebration in the moment he saw the ravagers paying their respects for Yondu and finally recognizing his feats]].

* LoveToHate: Four words: [[PhysicalGod Ego]], [[Creator/KurtRussell the]] [[FauxAffablyEvil Living]] [[HiddenDepths Planet]].

* RescuedFromTheScrappyHeap: While certainly not ''hated'', Gamora was considered by many to be the blandest of the Guardians in the first movie because of her somewhat thankless role as the OnlySaneMan and TheChick in the team. This movie significantly warmed up fan reception toward her by revealing that she is just as flawed as everyone else in the team (most notably her relationship with Nebula) while her role as TheHeart is handled much better and more integrated into the story.

* EpilepticTrees: [[spoiler: After it was confirmed that Kraglin survived the [[KillEmAll ending]] of ''[[Film/AvengersInfinityWar Infinity War]]'', many fans expect to see him join the Guardians (or more accurately, join ''[[SoleSurvivor Rocket]]'') as Yondu's successor, possibly even with his own Ravager clan.]]

** Drax's comments on how Mantis is basically Ego's "pet". At first, this is played for laughs until it's revealed Ego doesn't give a damn about mortal life forms and the sole reason he doesn't just kill Mantis is because she can help him sleep. It gets even more horrible if you consider that ''Film/GuardiansOfTheGalaxyHolidaySpecial'' reveals that [[spoiler:Mantis is in fact Ego's ''daughter''. He killed all his children despite Mantis and Peter after they turned out useful for his goals.]]

** Drax's comments on how Mantis is basically Ego's "pet". At first, this is played for laughs until it's revealed Ego doesn't give a damn about mortal life forms and the sole reason he doesn't just kill Mantis is because she can help him sleep.

* CompleteMonster: [[spoiler:* ''Film/GuardiansOfTheGalaxyVol2'': [[Characters/MCUEgo Ego]], [[Characters/MCUPeterQuill Peter "Star-Lord" Quill]]'s [[ArchnemesisDad father]], is an immortal Celestial, who once traveled the universe seeking companionship, but found that other life utterly disappointed him and lost any interest in them. Ego instead decided upon a plan of [[AssimilationPlot assimilating all creation into himself]] in what he termed "The Expansion". Lacking the power to do so on his own, he sired countless children--[[Film/TheGuardiansOfTheGalaxyHolidaySpecial including Mantis]], whom [[AbusiveParents he treated as no better than a pet]]--hoping they would inherit his Celestial powers, [[OffingTheOffspring killing them]] out of disappointment when they didn't. Traveling to Earth, Ego met Meredith Quill, whom he developed genuine feelings for. Unwilling to deviate from The Expansion, Ego [[KickTheMoralityPet gave her the brain tumor that killed her]] to ensure nothing held him back from his self-appointed purpose. After learning Peter might carry the Celestial gene, Ego tracked him down, playing the good father to him before revealing the true purpose of The Expansion, revealing his true nature when he believed Peter wouldn't care. When Peter turns on Ego, Ego enslaves him to his own power to use Peter [[LivingBattery as a battery]] for the next thousand years before kicking off The Expansion to consume every living thing in the universe, while spitefully [[CrushTheKeepsake destroying Peter's Walkman]] which was a gift from Meredith and his last link to his mother. When Peter attempts to stop Ego, Ego tries to murder Peter's friends as well with no care.]]

* CompleteMonster: [[spoiler:[[Characters/MCUEgo Ego]], [[Characters/MCUPeterQuill Peter "Star-Lord" Quill]]'s [[ArchnemesisDad father]], is an immortal Celestial, who once traveled the universe seeking companionship, but found that other life utterly disappointed him and lost any interest in them. Ego instead decided upon a plan of [[AssimilationPlot assimilating all creation into himself]] in what he termed "The Expansion". Lacking the power to do so on his own, he sired countless children--[[Film/TheGuardiansOfTheGalaxyHolidaySpecial including Mantis]], whom [[AbusiveParents he treated as no better than a pet]]--hoping they would inherit his Celestial powers, [[OffingTheOffspring killing them]] out of disappointment when they didn't. Traveling to Earth, Ego met Meredith Quill, whom he developed genuine feelings for. Unwilling to deviate from The Expansion, Ego [[KickTheMoralityPet gave her the brain tumor that killed her]] to ensure nothing held him back from his self-appointed purpose. After learning Peter might carry the Celestial gene, Ego tracked him down, playing the good father to him before revealing the true purpose of The Expansion, revealing his true nature when he believed Peter wouldn't care. When Peter turns on Ego, Ego enslaves him to his own power to use Peter [[LivingBattery as a battery]] for the next thousand years before kicking off The Expansion to consume every living thing in the universe, spitefully [[CrushTheKeepsake destroying Peter's Walkman]] which was a gift from Meredith and his last link to his mother. When Peter attempts to stop Ego, Ego tries to murder Peter's friends as well with no care.]]

* CompleteMonster: [[spoiler:[[Characters/MCUEgo Ego]], [[Characters/MCUPeterQuill Peter "Star-Lord" Quill]]'s [[ArchnemesisDad father]], is an immortal Celestial, who once traveled the universe seeking companionship, but found that other life utterly disappointed him and lost any interest in them. Ego instead decided upon a plan of [[AssimilationPlot assimilating all creation into himself]] in what he termed "The Expansion". Lacking the power to do so on his own, he sired countless children--[[Film/TheGuardiansOfTheGalaxyHolidaySpecial including Mantis]], whom [[AbusiveParents he treated as no better than a pet]]--hoping they would inherit his Celestial powers, [[OffingTheOffspring killing them]] out of disappointment when they didn't. Traveling to Earth, Ego met Meredith Quill, whom he developed genuine feelings for. Unwilling to deviate from The Expansion, Ego [[KickTheMoralityPet gave her the brain tumor that killed her]] to ensure nothing held him back from his self-appointed purpose. After learning Peter might carry the Celestial gene, Ego tracked him down, playing the good father to him before revealing the true purpose of The Expansion, revealing his true nature when he believed Peter wouldn't care. When Peter turns on Ego, Ego enslaves him to his own power to use Peter [[LivingBattery as a battery]] for the next thousand years before kicking off The Expansion to consume every living thing in the universe, spitefully [[CrushTheKeepsake destroying Peter's Walkman]] which was a gift from Meredith and his last link to his mother. When Peter attempts to stop Ego, Ego tries to murder Peter's friends as well with no care..

* CompleteMonster: [[spoiler:[[Characters/MCUEgo Ego the Living Planet]], [[Characters/MCUPeterQuill Peter "Star-Lord" Quill]]'s [[ArchnemesisDad father]], is an immortal Celestial, who once traveled the universe seeking companionship, but found that other life utterly disappointed him and lost any interest in them. Ego instead decided upon a plan of [[AssimilationPlot assimilating all creation into himself]] in what he termed "The Expansion". Lacking the power to do so on his own, he sired countless children, hoping they would inherit his Celestial powers, [[OffingTheOffspring killing them]] out of disappointment when they didn't. Traveling to Earth, Ego met Meredith Quill, whom he developed genuine feelings for. Unwilling to deviate from The Expansion, Ego [[KickTheMoralityPet gave her the brain tumor that killed her]] to ensure nothing held him back from his self-appointed purpose. After learning Peter might carry the Celestial gene, Ego tracked him down, playing the good father to him before revealing the true purpose of The Expansion, revealing his true nature when he believed Peter wouldn't care. When Peter turns on Ego, Ego enslaves him to his own power to use Peter [[LivingBattery as a battery]] for the next thousand years before kicking off The Expansion to consume every living thing in the universe, [[CrushTheKeepsake spitefully destroying Peter's Walkman]] which was a gift from Meredith and his last link to his mother. When Peter attempts to stop Ego, Ego tries to murder Peter's friends as well with no care]].

* CompleteMonster: [[spoiler:[[Characters/MCUEgo Ego the Living Planet]], [[Characters/MCUPeterQuill Peter "Star-Lord" Quill]]'s [[ArchnemesisDad father]], is an immortal Celestial, who once traveled the universe seeking companionship, but found that other life utterly disappointed him and lost any interest in them. Ego instead decided upon a plan of [[AssimilationPlot assimilating all creation into himself]] in what he termed "The Expansion". Lacking the power to do so on his own, he sired countless children, hoping they would inherit his Celestial powers, [[OffingTheOffspring killing them]] out of disappointment when they didn't. Traveling to Earth, Ego met Meredith Quill, whom he developed genuine feelings for. Unwilling to deviate from The Expansion, Ego [[KickTheMoralityPet gave her the brain tumor that killed her]] to ensure nothing held him back from his self-appointed purpose. After learning Peter might carry the Celestial gene, Ego tracked him down, playing the good father to him before revealing the true purpose of The Expansion, revealing his true nature when he believed Peter wouldn't care. When Peter turns on Ego, Ego enslaves him to his own power to use Peter [[LivingBattery as a battery]] for the next thousand years before kicking off The Expansion to consume every living thing in the universe, [[KickTheDog spitefully destroying Peter's Walkman]] which was a gift from Meredith and his last link to his mother. When Peter attempts to stop Ego, Ego tries to murder Peter's friends as well with no care]].

* SugarWiki/DevelopmentHeaven: The props department had trouble sourcing Walkmans and headphones for this film (Sony had none of the specific model to lend to the production), so six sets had to be made from scratch.