Hear Me Out: ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3’ is the best post-‘Endgame’ Marvel movieIt’s no secret that the Marvel Cinematic Universe has been in a downward spiral since the culminating event of the ‘Infinity Saga’ with Avengers: Endgame, and it’s not just a matter of expectations. The Guardians of the Galaxy trilogy has always been loosely connected with the other MCU films, and the third entry in the franchise is perhaps the most standalone of them all. What’s missing from contemporary Marvel films and superhero stories in general is the implementation of consequences. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3 is the most thoughtful of the Marvel films released since Avengers: Endgame because it reflects upon the passing of time, bypassing yet another existential threat to reality to instead centre on saving Rocket Raccoon, who has himself dealt with traumatic memories. While it’s not lacking in spectacle, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3 exists as a means to bid farewell to one iteration of the characters, who don’t seem to be actively involved in the next stage of the franchise.