According to James Gunn, knowing a spoiler or two isn’t such a big deal.
At the end of this week, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 will hit theaters and we’ll all know all the secrets that await the adventures of Star-Lord and friends. Even before that, we’ve already begun to see some of the film’s surprises make their way onto the internet. We’re not here to spoil them for you in a newsletter (we’re not savages), but we are here to pass along a message from the film’s director, James Gunn. Taking to Facebook, Gunn promises that knowing some of the film’s reveals won’t ruin the experience:
“So, if you’ve accidentally heard about a surprise in Vol. 2, worry not — you will still be able to heartily enjoy the film. Not only because spoilers don’t matter, but because we’ve created a movie where the story, humor, visuals, music, and emotion don’t rely on surprises even if they did, and that you’ll have a blast whether or not you know a spoiler or two before going in.”
It begs the question: can a really well-told story be spoiled? There are experiences that can be spoiler-proof. Take Game of Thrones as the ultimate example. Book readers knew plenty of things going in. Others easily found this information on the internet. Is it still one of the most successful and critically regarded pop culture properties of all-time? Yes. That said, saying “spoilers don’t matter” isn’t a one size fits all solution. We’re all sensitive to spoilers in our own way. Just know that if you’ve learned things about the further adventures of the Guardians of the Galaxy, you’re probably okay. According to the film’s director. We trust that guy.
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