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The Edge Reacts To… Guardians of the Galaxy II Trailer

By Robert Pratley, Anneka Honeyball, Conor Kavanagh, Ash Millman, Sophie Jones, Fern Bowdery, Hollie Geraghty, Holly Hammond, Rehana Nurmahi, Camilla Cassidy and David Mitchell-Baker on December 6, 2016 Global News, News

Following our excited reactions two months ago when the film’s first teaser was released, all the Edgelings were excited to recently see the full version of the Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. II trailer. Starring Starlord (Chris Pratt), Gamora (Zoe Saldana), Drax (Dave Bautista), Groot (Vin Diesel) and Rocket Raccoon (Bradley Cooper), the film promises to delve deeper into the past of the mysterious protagonist’s father and why he was taken from Earth. Below, our Edgelings give their view on the extended trailer:

‘I honestly can’t wait for April to come around so we can finally see this film, which looks JUST as awesome as the first film. Baby Groot has stolen my heart entirely and this first scene between him and Rocket is just GOLD. The little post-title scene with Drax is also hilarious. BRING ON APRIL.’ – Anneka Honeyball, Editor

‘I am Groot! I am Groot I am Groot I am Groot. I am Groot. I am Groot! I am Groot I am Groot I am Groot I am Groot I am Groot. I am Groot I am Groot. I am Groot. I am Groot. (Did you see what I did there?)’– David Mitchell-Baker, Writer

‘That bickering came in and punched me right in my squishy, found-family loving heart.’– Millie Cassidy, Writer

‘BABY GROOT. BABY. LITTLE TINY ONE. MY HEART. The rest of the trailer was sick too, and brought back all the fun of the original, and everything that made it feel so new and unique. The last scene in the trailer had me creasing up- Drax is hilarious. But mostly my thoughts are just BABY GROOT, MY TINY CUTE LITTLE BEBE’– Rehana Nurmahi, Features Editor

‘BRING ON MAY ALREADY!!!!!!!!!!!’– Robert Pratley, News Editor

*Yawn*- Conor Kavanagh, Culture Exec

‘This trailer was out of this world! I’m so excited to see more of everyone’s favourite Guardians, especially the adorably mischievous Baby Groot. The dynamic between them looks just as good, if not better than the first film. I’m feeling decidedly starstruck – how much longer until April?’ – Holly Hammond, Writer

‘Baby Groot almost brought me to tears with the cuteness! The whole thing just looks awesome…but mainly baby Groot‘- Hollie Geraghty, Film Editor

‘This trailer was awesome! GOTG Vol 2 looks like it’s going to be a great continuation of the first film. Everything from the backing track, to the relations between characters and spacey alien stuff has the essence of the first gotg, but it’s intriguing to see what’s new like the character Mantis and the planets we glimpse in this trailer. Beyond excited for April!!’ – Fern Bowdery, Writer

‘This trailer really reminded me what I loved so much about the first film; the characters, the humour, the music (I’m very much looking forward to the new soundtrack!) and I’m excited to see where the characters go from here, and how they grow, especially Baby Groot – even at such a young age, his words continue to inspire!’– Sophie Jones, Writer

‘I’m just Marvel-ing at how Grootiful it is. I would go to Drax-tic measures to see this film, what Gamora could you ask for?’– Ashleigh Millman, Deputy Editor.

VERDICT: As like before, every Edgeling (besides Conor, who hates everyone) likes this latest longer trailer. Chris Pratt is at his finest, but Vin Diesel steals the show as the adorably funny Baby Groot. I think I speak for everyone here when I say- BRING ON MAY!

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. II will be released in the UK on 5th May 2017. Check out the trailer below:

About Author

Robert Pratley

Lover of food, films, Marvel, football, video-games and Literature. Hater of pretty much everything else. Fortunately, we cover 4 of those things. NEWS EDITOR 2016 AND ALL THE SHINY STUFF WITH THAT. BACK AGAIN FOR 2017!

Anneka Honeyball

Editor [2016 - 2017], News Editor [2015 - 2016]. Current record holder for most ever articles written by a single Edgeling. Also Film & English Student and TV Editor for The National Student. Main loves include cats, actors and pasta.

Conor Kavanagh

Former Gaming Executive and 3rd Year History Student. Spring Braykkk forever...

Ash Millman

Deputy Editor of the Edge and FilmSoc President 2016-17. BA Film and English graduate, but not ready to accept it yet. Has an affinity for spooky stories, cats, and anything deep fried.

Sophie Jones

12-year-old possessive lioness and shiny goddess of all things nerdy. I am usually great and sometimes Deputy Edit. I support everyone and like everything @faithfulpadfoot. If you speak ill of musicals I may or may not bite thee.

Fern Bowdery

Hollie Geraghty

Former Film Editor for The Edge, second year history student, Irish dancer and film enthusiast. My biggest inspiration is by Bear Grylls. Yes Bear Grylls. Originally from West London.

Holly Hammond

Third year English student, and long-time lover of film and literature, most especially the antics of Marvel and Disney.

Rehana Nurmahi

Film and English student. Lover of YA novels, Netflixing, fluffy blankets, all things Musical Theatre and modern Shakespeare adaptations. Life goals include writing a novel and being best friends with Emma Stone. Deputy Editor 2017/18 - or so they tell me.

Camilla Cassidy

Features Editor 2015/16. PhD student. Sorry I give everything five stars, I just have a lot of love in my heart.

David Mitchell-Baker

The Edge's Film Editor 2017-2018, David has an unabashed love for all things Dave Grohl, Jack Black and Lord of the Rings. A compulsive liar who shouldn't be trusted, David once beat legendary actor David Hasselhoff in a hot dog eating contest and is best friends with Metallica bassist Robert Trujillo, they speak on the phone three times a week.