SPOILER ALERT: The following content contains spoilers for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.
The entire two-and-a-half hours of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 is a rollercoaster of emotions as the journey for the most ragtag group of defenders came to a close in the latest Marvel Cinematic Universe entry. But the closing needle drop perfects that mix of sadness and joy and everything in-between.
As some Guardians part ways and others reflect on everything that had happened, the distinct harp music of Florence + The Machine’s “Dog Days Are Over” starts up. The crisp voice of lead singer Florence Welch pierces the theater with the opening line that felt so perfectly designed for the moment.
“Happiness hit her like a train on a track…”
After everything the characters had been through — not just in Vol. 3 but the entire Guardians run — it felt so earned. As Rocket, Groot, Nebula and yes, even Drax, danced to the upbeat melody, everything felt like it was going to turn out OK.
Welch saw the movie recently, and thank goodness someone had the wherewithal to record her reaction. It was perfect.
@florence So I cried all the way through this movie but when the The Guardians of the Galaxy started dancing to Dog Days I really lost it. Thank you so much for all the love for this moment. The superhero obsessed little girl in me can’t believe it happened ♥️ x
Welch wrote in the caption:
“So I cried all the way through this movie but when the The Guardians of the Galaxy started dancing to Dog Days I really lost it. Thank you so much for all the love for this moment. The superhero obsessed little girl in me can’t believe it happened ♥️ x”
What a beautiful, beautiful moment to end a wonderful trilogy.