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7. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2

The Marvel Cinematic Universe had an incredible 2017.

Three incredibly good films, released only months apart, [spoiler alert] all of which appear on this list. The lowest ranked, Guardians 2, is still an incredibly heartwarming (by the end) and emotionally real film.

A few months after the events of the first film, the Guardians are doing odd jobs around the galaxy, but their personal flaws are starting to create conflicts among them. When Peter runs into his father, a space-being named Ego, the team fractures even further. These movies really are about the characters, and the way they grow and change across the film makes it a unique experience. It's fascinating to see that James Gunn isn't simply playing up the team's personal dysfunctions for comedic effect. He’s also digging into the serious realities of living life the way they do.

It's a great movie that tackles some tough themes, and I can’t wait to see where this film series goes next.