James Gunn’s swansong for the MCU is finally here. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 was released worldwide in theaters on May 5th and the initial reactions to the film are extremely positive. The 3rd installment featuring the entertaining group of intergalactic superheroes has been a while in the making but it has been worth the wait. Marvel fans and critics are calling it one of the best MCU films after a few underwhelming entries like Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania.
One of the main reasons for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 receiving positive reviews is the superlative performance of Bradley Cooper who voiced the character of Rocket in the film. Cooper’s humorous portrayal of the loved raccoon was filled with style and swag, making him one of the most popular characters of the Guardians franchise. With the 3rd installment, the Hollywood star has surpassed all expectations with arguably his best rendition of Rocket, leaving fans emotional and stunned.
Fans Bow Down to Bradley Cooper’s Rocket
It was a well-known fact that Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 will put Rocket Raccoon’s story front and center. While fans were expecting an emotional roller coaster ride with the character’s past being the highlight, nothing had prepared them for Bradley Cooper’s stupendous portrayal in the film. Just days after its release, Cooper’s fantastic effort is being hailed on social media by emotional fans who were moved to tears by Rocket’s story.
Check out some of the tweets below:
He is definitely one of the best to perform as Rocket..
— Bob Randall (@bob_randall) May 5, 2023
Bradley Cooper deserves more praise for one of the best performances as Rocket Raccoon in the Marvel Cinematic Universe #GotGVol3 pic.twitter.com/OtcURTxgih
— BLURAYANGEL 🦇 (@blurayangel) May 5, 2023
I SWEAR IF HE DOESNT EVEN GET NOMED FOR BEST SUPPORTED CAST…IM DONE
— donovan (#GOTGvol3sweep) (@donovanmartin5) May 7, 2023
— Justin Eddins (@superkid801) May 7, 2023
A round of applause for Bradley Cooper cause when I tell you that man had me sobbing I mean uncontrollably sobbing I tell ya he needs all the praise and flowers all over this truly was amazing pic.twitter.com/GyAsufbRuC
— Jay🏹 saw GotGVol3 (@Hawkmaestro21) May 6, 2023
I keep forgetting that’s it’s Bradley Cooper doing the voice, he’s just that good.
— Kaiden (@Kaiden825) May 7, 2023
With amazing reviews pouring in for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 and specifically for Bradley Cooper as Rocket, it will also be a sad day for fans who will get to see the last of Rocket following the conclusion of the Guardians storyline.
Also Read: “I go wherever James Gunn tells me”: Bradley Cooper on Jumping Ship from Marvel to DC
Here’s How Rocket Made Bradley Cooper A Marvel Icon
When the first installment of Guardians of the Galaxy premiered in 2014, actor Mindy Kaling was shocked at the casting choices which included one of Hollywood’s heartthrobs Bradley Cooper playing the voice of Rocket Raccoon. Kaling expressed her disbelief about casting a magnetic and bankable actor like Cooper as the CGI-powered voice of a rodent. But she was proved completely wrong in her assumption.
Bringing an inspired physicality, grating humor, and deep emotion to the gun-obsessed raccoon, Bradley Cooper became one with the character. The creative decision to use Cooper as Rocket’s voice instead of giving him a physical role in the film proved to be a casting coup with Rocket becoming one of MCU’s most loved characters. While Chris Pratt’s Peter Quill was the face of the franchise, Rocket was the beating heart and soul of the films mainly due to Bradley Cooper’s brilliant portrayal of the intergalactic raccoon which in turn made the Oscar nominee one of MCU’s biggest icons.
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 is in theatres worldwide.
Source: Twitter
