Critics have shared their first reactions to the highly anticipated MCU sequel.

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It’s been over half a decade sinceJames Gunnlast took audiences on an adventure witheveryone’s favorite cosmic misfits.

Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 3

And after the film just had its first screening, some passionate reactions are starting to hit social media.

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3 First Reactions

A handful of critics just sawMarvel Studios’Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.

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3at the threequel’s European premiere at Disneyland Paris, and their strong reactions are hitting the web.

3' is a brilliant end to a brilliant trilogy.

It’s very funny, emotional and everybody gets their stand-out moment.

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Gonna miss them."

3'] is, more than ever, Star Wars as a stoner comedy.

Lovable weirdos, big Marvel action and goofy jokes.

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But nothing can prepare you for all the emotions.

Rocket Raccoons origin story is beautiful and heart-wrenching."

Have tissues ready!"

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3'] and James Gunn has managed to surprise me for good.

Rocket and Nebula excel in a very dignified send-off."

3'] has spectacular action set pieces, is fun, entertaining and emotional.

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It is a perfect and beautiful closure for its characters and the saga.

And it’s the best Marvel movie since Endgame (and Top3 in general)."

And that I would very happily watch an Adam Warlock solo movie.

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Full review (and interviews with the cast) coming very soon."

The answers to our questions are there.

Goodbyes hurt but tears are of joy.

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An adjective sums up the film: INCREDIBLE!"

ComicSystems’Mohamed Mirwasn’t as impressed with Adam Warlock’s role as some other critics, but still ranksVol.

3as his"favorite of the trilogy:"

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3 is my favorite of the trilogy.

3 is arguably the most uneven film in the trilogy.

Uneven but exciting!”

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3is the"perfect, hope-filled culmination"of the trilogy:

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3 is hilarious, tremendously emotional and the roundest film in the saga.

3 completes the perfect MCU trilogy.

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Its heartbreaking and hilarious and Ive loved this team from the first ooga shaka.

A blast for 10 years”

Will James Gunn Stick The Landing?

If these reactions are to be believed, fans might finally have a big Marvel Studios win.

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It wouldn’t be too surprising ifVol.

3is as good as these reactions claim.

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Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.

3hits theaters on Friday, May 5.

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