12 Most Emotionally Devastating Movie Moments Of 2017
5. Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 2 – Fathers, Sons, Fireworks & A Funeral
As if witnessing our favourite blue-skinned space bandit
sacrifice himself to save the life of Peter Quill, the man he’s come to love
like a son, wasn’t enough James Gunn then really tugged on our heartstrings by
following that up with what is quite possibly one of the most beautiful and
emotional funerals the silver screen has ever seen.
After Quill delivers a funny but touching eulogy involving David Hasselhoff comparisons to the man who was his real father figure, we hear the Cat Stevens’ classic Father and Son kick in as a fleet of Ravager ships rock up to give Yondu a hero’s send-off as they set off a flurry of fireworks in salute to their fallen friend.
And cue everybody in the cinema dissolving into a puddle of salty tears. Fare thee well, old friend. We will see you in the stars.