'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2' struggles to measure up to the original, say critics

As a sequel to one of the best movies ever to come out of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 was always going to be up against sky-high expectations.

Now, after years of waiting, the film's almost here and the reviews are in. So does Vol. 2 manage to reach the heights of its predecessor? Or does it fall flat in the process?

You've already read our take on the movie, but now let's take a look at what some others are saying.

Variety's Owen Gleiberman wasn't as impressed by director James Gunn's tricks the second time around: Read more...