The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special (2022)
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On a mission to make Christmas unforgettable for Quill, the Guardians head to Earth in search of the perfect present.
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... Peter Quill / Star-Lord
... Drax
... Nebula
... Mantis
... Groot (voice)
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**The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special is all out ridiculous kid humor and not critical to the overall MCU story, but it’s a fun way to spend 45 minutes.**
Marvel’s second Disney+ special is another success! This Guardians of the Galaxy special is much more kid-focused than Werewolf by Night, with the humor dipping into extreme goofball. Still, it is nice to laugh with some of the goofier characters of the Marvel Universe. The idea to bring Kevin Bacon into the MCU as himself was comedy genius, and the whole special ends with a sweet, sincere family feeling. I wouldn’t say this Holiday Special was as impressive as Werewolf by Night, but it was fun, and the quality and effects felt on par with the movies. Again, I wouldn’t say it is a must-see, but if you love Marvel movies and a good laugh, you will enjoy giving this 45 minutes of your time.
Director:
Writer:
Stan Lee (Characters)
James Gunn (Writer)
Jack Kirby (Characters)
Larry Lieber (Characters)
Don Heck (Characters)
John Buscema (Characters)
Keith Giffen (Characters)
Sal Buscema (Characters)
Steve Englehart (Characters)
Jim Starlin (Characters)
Bill Mantlo (Characters)
Roger Stern (Characters)
Steve Gan (Characters)
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Release Date:
2022-11-25
Run Time:
45 min
MMPA Rating:
PG-13
Reviews of
The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special
**The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special is all out ridiculous kid humor and not critical to the overall MCU story, but it’s a fun way to spend 45 minutes.**
Marvel’s second Disney+ special is another success! This Guardians of the Galaxy special is much more kid-focused than Werewolf by Night, with the humor dipping into extreme goofball. Still, it is nice to laugh with some of the goofier characters of the Marvel Universe. The idea to bring Kevin Bacon into the MCU as himself was comedy genius, and the whole special ends with a sweet, sincere family feeling. I wouldn’t say this Holiday Special was as impressive as Werewolf by Night, but it was fun, and the quality and effects felt on par with the movies. Again, I wouldn’t say it is a must-see, but if you love Marvel movies and a good laugh, you will enjoy giving this 45 minutes of your time.
_The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special_ does what it needs to in order to be an effective Christmas tale. It is funny, heartwarming, and filled with fantastic original Christmas songs. It is nothing overly special but does what it needs to.
The writing for this special was pretty lackluster, there were more than a handful of lines that felt very awkward. I would question the acting, but we've seen and fell in love with these characters on the screen before, so the writing seems to be the culprit. Many of the Kevin Bacon and Kraglin's lines were cheesy and inorganic. I am not sure if that was the intent, but it just did not work for me.
The comedy is fantastic and hand me audibly laughing at many scenes. It was great to see the gang back together again and has me that much more excited for Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol 3.
Overall, this was a decent entry into the MCU. Short, fun, and lighthearted. It does not attempt to be more than that.
**Score:** _55%_ |
**Verdict:** _Average_
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"The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special is irrefutable proof that James Gunn just can't fail. A Christmas special surrounded by the seasonal, familiar spirit, packing a huge heart and full of the filmmaker's typical, efficient humor. The main cast shares incredibly authentic chemistry, with Pom Klementieff standing out this time with a hilariously sweet, emotional performance.
Final remark for the musical numbers with amusing lyrics and Kevin Bacon perfectly playing... Kevin Bacon. I hope Marvel continues to make these TV specials."
Rating: A-
Cast & Crew of
The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special
Cast
... Peter Quill / Star-Lord
... Drax
... Nebula
... Mantis
... Groot (voice)
... Rocket (voice)
... Kraglin
... Bzermikitokolok
... Alien Band (Kortolbookalia)
... Alien Band (Sliyavastojoo)
... Alien Band (Phloko)
... Yondu
... Kevin Bacon
... Young Peter Quill
... Cosmo the Dog (voice)
... Kyra Sedgwick (voice)
... Sobbing Woman
... Statue Guy
... 'Captain America'
... Gobot
... Tourist Mom
... Bartender
... Handsome Man
... Sara
... Dispatcher (voice)
... Officer Fitzgibbon
... Officer R. Bobbitt
... Upside-Down Cop
... Orloni Peddler
... Steemie
... Gloob
... Gurb
... Drunken Knowherean (uncredited)
Crew
... Original Music Composer
... Casting
... Consulting Producer
... Characters
... Executive Producer
... Stunt Coordinator
... Stunts
... Costume Design
... Set Decoration
... Director
... Executive Producer
... Writer
... Set Designer
... Special Effects Supervisor
... Characters
... Characters
... Characters
... Director of Photography
... Music Supervisor
... Executive Producer
... Production Design
... Set Designer
... Supervising Art Director
... Executive Producer
... First Assistant Editor
... Editor
... Thanks
... Thanks
... Script Supervisor
... Thanks
... Travel Coordinator
... Art Direction
... "C" Camera Operator
... Property Master
... Stunt Double
... Thanks
... Characters
... Supervising Art Director
... Editor
... Characters
... Stunt Coordinator
... Characters
... Executive Producer
... Visual Effects Supervisor
... Set Designer
... Local Casting
... Local Casting
... Producer
... Co-Producer
... First Assistant Director
... Thanks
... Stunt Double
... Set Designer
... Characters
... Costume Supervisor
... Boom Operator
... Visual Effects Producer
... Set Designer
... Post Production Supervisor
... Music Editor
... Unit Production Manager
... VFX Editor
... Art Direction
... VFX Editor
... "B" Camera Operator
... Makeup Department Head
... Other
... Assistant Costume Designer
... Stand In
... Producer
... Co-Producer
... Production Supervisor
... Sound Mixer
... First Assistant Editor
... Still Photographer
... Supervising Sound Editor
... Set Designer
... First Assistant "B" Camera
... Hairstylist
... Unit Production Manager
... Line Producer
... Stunt Coordinator
... Key Makeup Artist
... Other
... Supervising Music Editor
... Colorist
... Key Makeup Artist
... Actor's Assistant
... Casting Associate
... VFX Editor
... VFX Editor
... Characters
... Art Direction
... Executive Producer
... Set Designer
... Characters
... Characters
... Music Supervisor
... Set Designer
... Second Assistant Director
... Set Designer
... Set Designer
... Set Designer
... Production Controller
... Visual Effects Production Manager
... Hair Department Head
... First Assistant "A" Camera
... Set Designer
... Visual Development
... Extras Casting
... Casting Assistant
... Supervising Sound Editor
... Casting Associate
... Sound Re-Recording Mixer
... Stunts
... Set Designer
... Epk Producer
... Location Coordinator
... Key Makeup Artist
... Camera Loader
... Key Hair Stylist
... Set Designer
... Actor's Assistant
... Art Department Coordinator
... Production Accountant
... Visual Effects Producer
... Second Assistant "B" Camera
... Production Coordinator
... Second Second Assistant Director
... Stunt Double
... Key Grip
... Assistant Art Director
... Hairstylist
... Contact Lens Painter
... Stunt Double
... Second Second Assistant Director
... Post Production Supervisor
... Graphic Designer
... Other
... Set Designer
... Assistant Art Director
... Location Manager
... Executive Producer's Assistant
... Characters
... Other
... Visual Effects Coordinator
... Stunt Double
... Set Designer
... Unit Publicist
... First Assistant "C" Camera
... Second Assistant "A" Camera
... First Assistant Accountant
... First Assistant Accountant
... Stand In
... First Assistant Editor
... Accountant
... Production Manager
... Development Manager
... Thanks
... Thanks
... Assistant Production Coordinator
... Production Secretary
... Casting Assistant
... Executive Assistant
... Craft Service
... Stand In
... Executive Producer's Assistant
... Hairstylist
... Thanks
... Thanks
... Executive Assistant
... Other
... Executive Assistant
... Stunt Double
... Executive Producer
... Thanks
... Assistant Production Coordinator
... Second Assistant Accountant
... Executive Assistant
... Set Designer
... Stand In
... Stand In
... Art Direction
... Art Direction
... Assistant Art Director
... Graphic Designer
... Art Department Production Assistant
... Art Department Production Assistant
... Art Department Production Assistant
... Other
... Other
... Post Production Coordinator
... Post Production Coordinator
... VFX Editor
... Visual Effects Assistant Editor
... Visual Effects Assistant Editor
... Editorial Production Assistant
... Editorial Production Assistant
... Production Assistant
... Visual Effects Coordinator
... Second Second Assistant Director
... Second Assistant Accountant
... Second Assistant Accountant
... Second Assistant Accountant
... Second Assistant Accountant
... Second Assistant Accountant
... Second Assistant Accountant
... Payroll Accountant
... Payroll Accountant
... Assistant Costume Designer
... Contact Lens Technician
... Executive Assistant
... Producer's Assistant
... Executive Assistant
... Chef
... Assistant Chef
... Actor's Assistant
... Actor's Assistant
... Extras Casting Assistant
... Extras Casting Assistant
... Chef
... Thanks
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The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special
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