Crying and Laughing During 'GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY vol.2' | REACTION | First Time Watching

[@cslammon]

Yondu ending up being one of my favorite characters, sucked to lose him. His character ended up being very relatable as the actual father figure but not by blood. "He may have been your father boy but he will never be your daddy" gets me every time

[@shanephillips4011]

As a man raised by my step-father, it is absolutely true. It gets me every time, that and that Brad Paisley song about his idol being the dad he didn't have to be.

[@VoidVintage]

Remember, drax mentioned how Peter and Yondu both "looked the same". Clearly seeing how similar they are.

[@spdcrzy]

@@VoidVintage yeah, a lot of people make a meme out of Drax being extremely literal, but on the emotional end, it just means he sees right through you as a person, no matter how you may appear at first on the outside. There is no artifice with knowing him. I've always wondered if this was a good entry point for the makers of this to movie to get people to accept those who are on the spectrum or neurodivergent in some way, who may at first appear to act differently or have quirks that you haven't seen before all the way to people who are biochemically and/or neurologically incapable of recognizing sarcasm, for example. But to then flesh out that entire character instead of just making him a meme - this was the story with ALL the GotG characters. Especially Rocket, now in retrospect. Everything was made with care, is my point. And for those who are neurodivergent in some way, we notice that level of detail and care. That's what makes us nerds. :D

[@VoidVintage]

@@spdcrzy uhh..sure. 👍🏻

[@LetsPlayMatze]

@@shanephillips4011 Amen

[@mimic1984]

Oh you think you're crying and laughing now? Oh, you sweet Summer child, just you wait. 💜

[@pablokaiju]

I know.... poor thing has no idea what's coming.

[@7_philk]

Fr Fr!

[@TheZombiekill09]

No spoiling to our sweet Stef❤😢

[@hoechel]

yeah i am actually afraid when she watches guardians3 - i dont think she can handle this emotionally

[@bradlakes4018]

i was gonna say the same thing...just wait lol

[@muhammadnazrin3390]

The reason Mantis wanted to confess Ego's wrongdoings to Drax was because she understood how parents are supposed to feel when losing their child when she touched Drax . Ego's sadness was not because he misses his children or sadness that they died, the thing that keeps him up at night is having his dream being out of reach. The pond scene has always been one of my favourites in the MCU

[@VColossalV]

never thought about it that way, that's a good point

[@1kezzo]

Great explanation! Always loved that scene when she starts to cry and drax just sits there like nothing with such sadness on the inside.

[@spdcrzy]

Yeah, Mantis has also been abused - let's not forget. When she felt Drax's emotions, she felt what healing (not healthy, but healing at this point) grief is supposed to feel like. It's imperfect, it's a work in progress, and it's messy and inconsistent, but it's realistic.

[@MattPerk7]

"I'M MARY POPPINS, Y'ALL!" Still one of my favorite lines

[@Murder_34]

seriously...the delivery and the exchange between them is great and he just kills it with that final line..hysterical

[@d112cons]

That moment with Drax and Mantis by the pools. So damn good. Mantis gets a brief taste of the grief Drax lives with every day, and just starts sobbing by his side. And he's just... existing. Tanking it.

[@nvp8191]

The team of ravager leaders shown in a post credit scene at the end of the film was the original guardians of the Galaxy team from the comic books with yondu. The team we know now led by Star-Lord is the third to fourth version of the guardians of the Galaxy team.

[@19nzinga]

Yondu’s death & funeral with the Ravagers showing up, got me too. 😢

[@Calebe_Sagaz]

Father: ''If you kill me you'll be just like everybody else.'' Peter: ''What's so wrong with that?''

[@spcl0ne646]

Reminds me of a scene from Attack on Titan with the same message.

[@maxducoudray]

This movie was underrated when it first came out. I heard a lot of people saying “not as good as the first.” But I think over time it has grown in popularity. For me, it’s clearly better than the first, with a more interesting villain and more emotion.

[@Wolfhunter5607]

2nd one is definitely underrated

[@fredwin]

I think they are pretty equal. The only actual issues I have that might put a nod towards the first, are the jarring changes in tone and the downright cartoonish slapstick stuff they do with the ravagers and the dimensional shifting. I think if Gunn showed a tiny bit more restraint here, it's better for sure.

[@Ethan-zu5lq]

Two different goals for each movie and I think they both achieve them very well.

[@maxducoudray]

@@Ethan-zu5lq Yeah, I’m definitely not dissing the first one, which is also great. But I think this one is even better.

[@DukeDarkshadow]

@@fredwin I always felt that the jokes and comedy came off as WAY more forced in this one whereas in the first one, the humor stuck the landing every time because it just flowed through natural dialogue and situations. Here, when every other conversation involving Ego or Drax was a dick and fart joke, it becomes painfully obvious that they're just trying way too hard to be funny.

[@faizvalenza]

Omg Steph! You're not ready for Vol.3 😅😆😅😆

[@VColossalV]

We got her good this time. One of the best reactions, you have high emotional intelligence to catch all the small details. You're in the prime of the MCU right now, much more to come.

[@MC-zr6gc]

It's a testament to Michael Rooker's fantastic ability to BELIEVABLY play the really gruff, a**hole archetype , the guy that you SHOULDN'T like, because he does shi**y things, but in the end you wind up mourning their loss. Nobody ever talks about this mans emotional acting, he always brings it.

[@olliehays3206]

The proof is his long career. Tremendous actor.

[@NandR]

The first time you meet his character in The Walking Dead, he is the worst person ever. But damn, by the time his time was up on that show you realize you love his presence despite his flaws. One of the first pieces gone that started killing the show for me. Once T Dawg and Herschel were gone, I cared very little to continue.

[@Heroo01]

you chose the weirdest letters to censor lmao

[@MC-zr6gc]

@@Heroo01 Why THANK YOU. lol

[@zmarko]

Yondu's character arc is one of my favorites in the MCU. So fucking redeeming. Makes me tear up every time.

[@lukem1286]

I love how emotional these movies are making Stef, it brings back all the memories from when they were brand new. For me, starting at civil war and ending with a movie I will not mention, in case Stef sees this comment, this is the Marvel golden age. She's quickly became my favourite reactor

[@TheTenthAvenger]

She's just so geniune in her videos. Also my favourite

[@puppetmaster8551]

@@TheTenthAvenger Forreal that definitely separates her from a lot of other reactors, her videos feel real and genuine and not forced at all. Makes her videos a lot more enjoyable

[@zebrion5793]

Guardians is all about found family, and for anybody that's ever felt like a misfit in their lives. In that way, they connect with just about everyone in some way. In many ways, that's what comics are all about. It's a way for people of all walks of life to come together and relate to others. As a kid who grew up reading those comics (and being bullied for it), it's SO vindicating to have lived through the MCU and seeing all the "normal" people finally realize what all of us comics nerds love so much about them. Guardians also NAILS the music direction. They pick those classic songs that punch you right in the nostalgia while also seeing the mood backdrop for every scene PERFECTLY. There isn't a bad guardians movie - hell, not even a mediocre one. They're all incredibly good. Can't wait to see the rest of your MCU journey. Lots of tearjerkers to come, so invest in some tissues!

[@The_RedVIII]

"You shouldn't have killed my mother and squished my walkman." Best Needle Drop there is. Best Guardians movie there is.

[@bigdream_dreambig]

With this film, we really drive home "fatherhood" as the primary theme of this arc of the MCU. We've had: Tony Stark with his dad Howard, General Ross and Betty, Odin with Thor and Loki, Hank Pym with Hope and Scott Lang with Cassie, and now Ego and Yondu with Peter Quill. We've already had hints of Gamorah and Nebula's relationships with _their_ father figure... And then I can think of at least 4 more paternal relationships still to come! (Have I missed any from Captain America or Dr. Strange? I guess you might add Dr. Erskine and/or The Ancient One, but those seem much closer to being mentors than fathers.)

[@jameslarco77]

First laughter and then sadness, a mix that makes for a great MCU movie

[@TyTM21]

It's been yearrrrsssssssss since I've seen the first two for the first time and they STILL make me choke up with emotion. Can't wait for you to see the third one!

[@Wolfhunter5607]

all 3 movies are great imo. James Gunn is prolly the most consistent writer/director rn in the comic book space

[@DiegoSnakeSnake]

No

[@BrockA_YT]

@@DiegoSnakeSnake Who is then...

[@DiegoSnakeSnake]

@@BrockA_YT Nolan

[@pedronoeru]

fr all his comic book projects are peak, he really didn't miss yet DC is in freaking good hands, I'm so excited for Superman Legacy

[@BrockA_YT]

@@DiegoSnakeSnake Nah, Dark Knight is incredible but the other 2 were hit or miss in many areas. Plus James has done more CBM movies, they're more recent, and he's leading DC now.

[@MyBrainDontWork920]

as soon as I saw this video went up, I had to stop everything I was doing and turn it on. I was most excited for you to get to this one!!

[@SLAP1FACE]

Yondu's funeral always hits me the hardest.

[@Thepistolpeet27]

Another excellent reaction from you! The part that gets me the most is when ego says “what greater meaning can life possibly have to offer” and the montage of the small moments in his life flashed before his eyes was absolutely spectacular in the theater. I can’t wait to see how you will react to the climax of 10 years of story building with endgame! Keep up the great work

[@theboipexx]

Watching Stef laugh makes my heart happy. Just wait Stef we’ll all cry with you

[@shanesallee3348]

I have to say watching your reaction videos has been a delight at a time in my life that has been so hard for me and your videos really bring me up at a time when I've been so down, thank you for that.

[@thetankgarage]

The guy you thought you recognized at the beginning is Ben Browder. He was the lead actor in Farscape and had the lead in Stargate SG-1 for the last few years after Richard Dean Anderson (MacGyver) left. Both were great sci-fi shows. I'm sure Farscape have been recommended to you already, it had a very well told love story which you rarely ever get in long running TV shows. He even won Saturn Awards along with his co-star Claudia Black for acting, they were both in Farscape and SG-1 and won for both shows. I'm sure that James Gunn drew a lot of inspiration from Farscape when making these movies. It's a very very very similar story. Going back even further, although I don't remember it, I'm sure the Guardians comics were quoted an inspiration for Farscape when that was coming out.

[@baneslists]

Prior to Richard Dean Anderson, the equivalent roll in the movie Stargate was played by none other than one Kurt Russell. Just another one of those full-circle things...

[@DarthMerlin]

Make sure you watch the Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special.

[@dentonrawlins8741]

Stan Lee's story about being a FedEx delivery driver refers to his cameo in CA: Civil War, where he asks for Tony Stank (Stark).

[@A_Planner_and_a_Dreamer]

I know that both Sylvester Stallone and Kurt Russell are in this, but after all these years it just clicked for me that they’re also Tango and Cash lol.

[@Berg126]

Drax and Mantis are so funny. I love their humor so much.

[@Blaiyan]

"Im mary poppins y'all"

[@intrepidapollo]

The guy you thought was the Dad in Twilight, was in two Sci-Fi shows; Farscape, and Stargate SG-1.

[@memnarch129]

Ben Browder. Colonel Cameron Michel of Stargate Command and Astronaut John Critton of the Farscape project.

[@Ken19700]

Ego never cared about anyone other than himself. It's in the name.

[@CrazeeAdam]

Imo i think Guardians resonate so much with anyone is because all the movies are about family, what family is and who your true family is, regardless of blood or anything else.

[@Mutantgamer]

Fun fact: Stan Lee referencing his FedEx guy cameo in Civil war was actually a continuity error because this movie actually takes place before the events of Civil war. The director admitted the mistake but explained that you could assume Stan Lee used that persona multiple times.

[@eqgilethan]

Yondu, and several of the Ravagers that appeared in the credit scene including Starhawk (Sylvester Stallone) were an earlier version of Guardians of the Galaxy in the comics. The team we're familiar with in the MCU were a later team. I'm very happy they went with the later team as the main, but appreciate the fact that they included many of the early members in this film. In case no one has mentioned it, Kraglin is played by Sean Gunn, the younger brother of the director James Gunn. He also acted as a stand in for Rocket on the set. I hope your move went smoothly! Looking forward to the new background with the next reaction!

[@dax977]

Brilliant reaction and full of emotions......love how you really feel for the characters and can it matters. ❤

[@incstreetracing]

GotG Vol 2 is my all time favourite funniest marvel movie.

[@waiken3727]

I thought the funniest is deadpool and wolverine

[@leandrog5038]

Watching your reactions gives chills and shows how big of a Heart you have gorgeous 😇

[@SeedFactoryProject]

A joke movie poster, from back in the days theaters had posters outside to tell you what movies were coming soon, read "You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll kiss three bucks goodbye" That pretty much sums up the Guardians trilogy. Make sure to see the GOTG Christmas Special when its turn comes up.

[@bardkunn]

this is just pure JOY !! thanks !

[@ddilyyoo_0876]

Your so genuine on your reactions. I enjoy watching them. I had the same response to it also.

[@stevepitt1414]

The guy with the diamond skin is Michael Rosenbaum, most well known as Lex Luthor from Smallville

[@hanyougod]

What separates the GotG movies from the other MCU flicks is the heart GotG movies have. I really hope they can mimic the feel of family in the F4 movie that these have.

[@xXHavocGamerXx]

I swear stef you got some of the best reactions out there. No need to over talk you get very invested and your face shows a lot of emotions and on top of that you understand what’s going on very well. Don’t feel ashamed of your emotions there is nothing wrong with them, you are very genuine. Love your channel!

[@Flankyflops]

You may never read this,but Never lose your Heart. It differentiates you from the cold world outside. To feel, to really feel is a superpower. A Gift of God.

[@RickLacy-b3x]

Amen

[@lonelyguy5799]

guardians of the galaxy is one of those franchise that never miss.

[@SKiZ0TT]

Fantastic watch-along, thanks Stef.

[@apatternedhorizon]

The end of this one always gets me. 3 is going to destroy you while simultaneously making you love the trilogy even more.

[@Icypenguigo]

"I'm Mary Poppins y'all!" One of the greatest lines in cinematic history.

[@Ethan-zu5lq]

I'm not one to cry when watching movies but my god I got close when yondu sacrificed himself.

[@EntertainmentFan11]

Farewell, Yondu.

[@hsch274]

If your reactions are honest... I'm so happy you enjoyed these as much as I have. Thank you for sharing the experience and letting me feel those feelings again through your eyes!

[@thp4167]

this credit scene reminds me we didn't seen Adam Warlock yet in the MCU did we ?

[@tinystegosaurus587]

Theres been 1.5 scenes in the MCU to make me legitimately tear up, and they're all in the last part of this movie. So good

[@stewart1555]

Guardians of the galaxy movies have some of the best: wholesome found family feels out there. I love how James Gunn writes his characters.

[@Nekrovelho]

The Guardians movies are wonderful and I have a hard time deciding which one is my favorite. I'll just settle with lumping them together.

[@mkc8776]

One of the best and most genuine reactions I’ve ever seen! Loving all of your reactions to the MCU movies. Guardians of the Galaxy is top tier! 😁

[@davidthirlwall7754]

Awesome to see how invested you get Stef. The emotions are testament to that and you are experiencing how we felt watching these movies at the cinema. The journey goes on just get more tissues is all we will day x

[@musicandmoviefan9217]

You don't have to explain your emotional rollercoaster to us.....we were on that same rollercoaster with you screaming and yelling the whole time.

[@taniafontana]

Oh Stef, baby girl...I FEEL YOU. These Guardians of the Galaxy movies, they just have a way of drawing every emotion out of you and tugging on your heart strings (James Gunn, you son of a gun❤)... Now I'm really worried about how your poor heart will handle the final movies of the Infinity saga AND Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.3... 💔 Prepare to get emotionally wrecked. You're so going to want to keep a whole box of tissues handy for that. Oh, and also: I won't give any spoilers, but just know that we all went to watch GotG Vol.3 KNOWING that it was the end of the trilogy, that it would be James Gunn's last work with Marvel, and that some of the actors were done with their time in the MCU. So...tissues, baby girl. A WHOLE BOX OF TISSUES.

[@philipocallaghan]

No it wasn't your Twilight guy but he's famously the lead from TWO highly regarded Sci-FI shows, that's why he gets a cameo .

[@puppetmaster8551]

What shows?

[@kevinfhaney]

I'm so excited and I just can't hide it

[@MultiPureskill]

28:24 I've been waiting for this reaction!!

[@scottbradly1990]

I wake up. There's a Stef reaction. .... it's a good morning.

[@DodgerBlueRobert]

The way you reacted to the end of this movie is the same way I did. Laughing and crying my eyes out. Yeah, Marvel knows how to make you feel exhausted from all of the emotions that you go through when watching this.

[@waiken3727]

"For the first time in my life I am proud to wear this suit. It means I'm an X-man, I am the X-man"

[@World-Maker]

To be fair, I think most of us have shed tears, especially for Yondu, Love the movies, and characters, and You are the best, take care😊👍👍

[@the19Zabaniyah]

She nearly drowned on her tears this one 😂

[@jasonmiller4586]

Omg i cant believe ive seen these movies hundreds of time's myself, and watched hundreds of reactors watch them, and you made me laugh and cry along with you all the way through it 🤦‍♂️. Def my favourite reaction channel ❤❤

[@monygemini88]

"He may have been your father, boy, but he wasn't your daddy"

[@e2theg422]

Your reactions are awesome to watch, you’re such an amazing person.

[@FormaAlert]

Congrats on the move! It really is kinda scary and super exhausting, but it feels so good and fulfilling after you get it over with. My favourite little MCU team, it's pretty hard to choose between which Guardians movie I like the most, but it's probably this one honestly

[@RaymondMejia-vg9yu]

I love this movie

[@SpFlash1523]

Same. It's my favorite GOTG movie.

[@gatsby8870]

I was waiting for you to watch and react to this! What a great reaction. It's one of the best movies series out there, regardless of genre. Just so good with the ups and downs. Have a great day!

[@sylvn1988]

Yay! This is going to be a rough one emotionally but it's great. Like it more than the first.

[@jeffmchugh1872]

I believe the person the golden people create at the end of the movie is Adam Warlock.

[@fadedmetal]

Stef start following you on your all your socials and I joined your Patreon today. Love all your contact on KZbin!❤

[@AY8ROOK]

One of the best reaction videos I’ve seen. If anyone has claim to being an empath, it’s you. So nice to see the movie hit perfectly with someone. ❤️

[@lazypaulreact]

I wasnt ready to watch Yondu die again.. I'm not crying, you are 🥺🥺

[@roberormonde]

I like when they put humor throughout the movie. It makes it. More enjoyable And stuff super cute. And I love her dark brown eyes❤😊

[@Comix25253]

Love watching the emotional rollercoaster the MCU was back then. And there's still more coming.

[@dreamhayzeeffect4888]

Congratulations 🎊 Stef! Hope you enjoy your new home

[@MovieDan1011]

Great reaction Stef as always 😊i love Guardians 2 even more than the first for everything Baby groot😁 the character building,the soundtrack,new characters and Yondus Sacrifice off course that line gets me everytime "He may have been your father boy but he wasn't your daddy i'm sorry i didnt do none of it right i'm damn lucky you was my boy"And Yondus funeral breaks me everytime id argue it is one of the most emotional scenes in the MCU

[@BukJoy]

Came to rewatch this lol waiting for Stef to react to Vol. 3 😂

[@glesnietutty8444]

Love you Stef I'm crying along with you and I don't know how many times I've watched this one definitely one of my favorites. Loved Yondu in this one ❤️

[@LezArtist5iG]

Quill had two father's and one Dad, Yondu

[@peopleseethis]

The Guardians hit so hard because James Gunn played the "found family" story trope like a fiddle. It's masterful storytelling and I love it as well.

[@gurulimbo]

They know how to pull heartstrings and change emotions on a dime. Amazing writing, acting and sound design. You will love The Guardians … Christmas special! Good luck with the move. Be safe. Lift with your legs. Take breaks. Hydrate. 🤛😎👍

[@HeirloomMedia]

I wish I connected to movies as deeply as you do. I love stories but I guess I'm guarded. Good luck with your move. Hope your new place turns out great. See you in the next video.

[@Noyes33]

You got me to ugly cry twice that is tough to do!! Really good editing too, it really shows the real emotion of those moments. I love this movie, James Gunn is a genius.

[@shadowfire_08]

I genuinely start cheesin’ when I see Stef’s face all lit up 😁 we’re gettin so close now 🤘🏻🔥🍻

[@bulgariangooner5879]

This one had the same effect on me. My favourite MCU film for sure.

[@lilyogurt2854]

just wait for the movies to come

[@kieronball8962]

Loved your reactions, as always, Stef. But I'm afraid your beautiful eyes have only just begun to cry.

[@archangel0891]

Chills, tears?? Those lassie, are yet to come😏

[@kenpatton8761]

Always gets me seeing Kirk Russel playing catch. Kirk was a semi-pro second baseman (he played baseball in grade and high school) after his early success as a child actor. However he tore his rotator cuff in his throwing arm (right shoulder). He then played as designated hitter for the Portland (Oregon) Mavericks (which just broke ground on a new stadium in Hillsboro Oregon a few days ago). The injury led him to retire from baseball and he returned to acting. He played Santa Claus in the movie „The Christmas Chronicles“ where he revives an earlier role where he performed as Elvis. Check him out…cheers

[@davidshaw8826]

Steff, you are hands down the sweetest reactor out there!

[@kaimeridius3849]

I regret to inform this barely scratches the surface of the emotional rollercoaster of the MCU

[@nvp8191]

You should check out the I am Groot short series now and despite it being released in phase 4 you can watch it now without spoiling anything going forward. Now keep in mind the series is not essential to see other than fun shorts featuring baby Groot.