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Movies attempting to retrieve cherished nuggets of pop culture often stumble, either by appealing solely to the die-hard minutia enthusiasts or clunking up the batter with unnecessary additions to the base material. (Enough with the human love triangles, get to the giant robots fighting.) Thankfully, this revival of Jim Henson's beloved characters gets the formula delightfully right, providing a googly-eyed nostalgia trip for adults while also retaining the original's sense of bright (and mildly subversive) wonder. All that's missing is a cameo from Shields and Yarnell, really. Kicking off with a boffo musical number, the story follows Walter (voice of Peter Linz), a small-town boy with a uniquely personal affection for the long-retired Muppets. (OK, he's made of felt.) Teaming up with his brother (Jason Segel, who also co-scripted) and the local schoolteacher (Amy Adams), they attempt to get Kermit, Fozzie, and the gang back together in order to save their studio from an evil oil baron (Chris Cooper, going all in). Director James Bobin (Flight of the Conchords) does a marvelous job of updating and honoring his material, weaving sly references to days gone by (the contents of Kermit's rolodex are a particular delight) into the mix of songs, celebrity cameos, and barn-broad puns that gave the original show its bubbly kick. (Fans of Animal and the Chickens will not go home disappointed.) Even the moments that don't quite work land with a cornball brio that feels wholly of a piece with Henson's universe. The result is a true family movie that still brings on the blissful, uncomplicated grins days after viewing. No matter what Statler and/or Waldorf might say, the show goes on. --Andrew Wright
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Muppet domination continues with a hilarious new movie from Walt Disney Studios. Jason Segel, Academy Award® nominee (Best Performance By An Actress In A Supporting Role, Junebug, 2005; Doubt, 2008; The Fighter, 2010) Amy Adams and Academy Award® winner (Best Performance by An Actor In A Supporting Role, Adaptation, 2002) Chris Cooper join everyone’s favourite Muppets and an all-star celebrity cast in a comic adventure for the whole family. While on vacation in Los Angeles, Walter, the world’s biggest Muppet fan, his brother Gary, and friend Mary uncover the diabolical plot of a greedy oil millionaire to destroy the Muppet Theatre. Now, the Muppet-loving trio must reunite Kermit, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear and their friends to stage the greatest Muppet telethon ever and save their beloved theatre. The gang is back together again in a must-own movie full of irresistible music and family fun. Bring home the biggest Muppet adventure ever on Disney Blu-ray!
Special Features:
Special Features:
- The Longest Blooper Reel Ever Made (In Muppet History*) *We Think
- Scratching The Surface: A Hasty Examination Of The Making Of The Muppets
- A Little Screen Test On The Way To The Read Through
- Deleted Scenes
- Theatrical Spoof Trailers
- Audio Commentary With Jason Segel, James Bobin And Nicholas Stoller
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44 of 47 people found the following review helpful
By Rob Payne
Format:Blu-ray
Unashamedly silly, joyous and optimistic, on first watch `The Muppets' seems to be mostly aimed not at children, but at the adults who grew up watching Jim Henson's characters from the much loved Muppet Show' series during the 70s and 80s. There have been a number of Muppets movies since `The Muppet Show' long since went off air, the best of which are `The Muppets Take Manhattan' and `The Muppet Christmas carol'. I am happy to say that this new film is wittier and more enjoyable than any of them. Hopefully this excellent and insanely cheery piece of family entertainment will succeed in introducing Jim Henson's creation to a new generation of admirers.
The Muppets is based on the clever (and somewhat correct) premise that the once popular Muppets are now a group of washed up has-beens, long since pushed out of the limelight by awful shows like `Punch Teacher'. Sweetly cheerful couple Gary (Jason Segel) and Mary (Amy Adams) take Gary's brother (and Muppet) Walter on a trip to Hollywood. As long-time Muppet fanatics, they pay a visit to their heroes' famous studio in L.A (actually The Muppets was filmed at Borehamwood Studios in Hertfordshire), only to be horrified that the theatre has fallen into neglect and disrepair and about to be demolished for profit by oil tycoon Tex Richman (Chris Cooper). Intent on raising the money to buy the theatre back, Walter and Gary seek out Kermit, now dejected and living alone and in the past, in a bid to get the gang back together for one more show. The group have had mixed fortunes since they went their separate ways.... Read more ›
The Muppets is based on the clever (and somewhat correct) premise that the once popular Muppets are now a group of washed up has-beens, long since pushed out of the limelight by awful shows like `Punch Teacher'. Sweetly cheerful couple Gary (Jason Segel) and Mary (Amy Adams) take Gary's brother (and Muppet) Walter on a trip to Hollywood. As long-time Muppet fanatics, they pay a visit to their heroes' famous studio in L.A (actually The Muppets was filmed at Borehamwood Studios in Hertfordshire), only to be horrified that the theatre has fallen into neglect and disrepair and about to be demolished for profit by oil tycoon Tex Richman (Chris Cooper). Intent on raising the money to buy the theatre back, Walter and Gary seek out Kermit, now dejected and living alone and in the past, in a bid to get the gang back together for one more show. The group have had mixed fortunes since they went their separate ways.... Read more ›
13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
By P. DATTA
Format:DVD
The Muppets is a great feel good movie filled with charm, humour and musicals. It was a household name throughout seventies and eighties. It still maintains popularity amongst audience in the present day. Disney acquired the rights to the Muppets production . Disney's fondness of animal characters has added a new dimension to the muppets. The whole family would enjoy the movie. I love watching this movie, as I share fond memories of watching the Muppets as a kid.
I love the characters as they are so cheerful and full of life. The new movie features most of the original characters ( Kermit, Fuzzie, Gonzo, Ralf, Miss Piggy, Animal and so on) and new characters. The characterisation is excellent,as each muppet reflect their own distinctive personality. It really livens the film. The human characters compliment the muppet characters perfectly. Amy Adams and Jason Segel plays their parts beautifully and so charmingly, as you can tell this type of the movie is their main forte.
The plot is about the closure of a theatre, where the muppets share special memories.Gary (Jason Segel) and brother Walter embark on a trip to Hollywood and find out the muppets are in trouble. There is a connection between the brothers and the muppets as it becomes clear in the film. The two brothers help them out by reuniting the muppets, as they have headed to new pastures in life. A ruthless businessman threatens to close down the theatre until the the desparate muppets can raise certain amount to save the theatre and re-light the happy days remembered from earlier films. It relieves the nostalgic days that made Muppets a household name. The muppets are on a special mission.... Read more ›
I love the characters as they are so cheerful and full of life. The new movie features most of the original characters ( Kermit, Fuzzie, Gonzo, Ralf, Miss Piggy, Animal and so on) and new characters. The characterisation is excellent,as each muppet reflect their own distinctive personality. It really livens the film. The human characters compliment the muppet characters perfectly. Amy Adams and Jason Segel plays their parts beautifully and so charmingly, as you can tell this type of the movie is their main forte.
The plot is about the closure of a theatre, where the muppets share special memories.Gary (Jason Segel) and brother Walter embark on a trip to Hollywood and find out the muppets are in trouble. There is a connection between the brothers and the muppets as it becomes clear in the film. The two brothers help them out by reuniting the muppets, as they have headed to new pastures in life. A ruthless businessman threatens to close down the theatre until the the desparate muppets can raise certain amount to save the theatre and re-light the happy days remembered from earlier films. It relieves the nostalgic days that made Muppets a household name. The muppets are on a special mission.... Read more ›
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By S. J. Willis
Format:DVD
Watched this film at the cinema with my 8 year old son and my husband and we all enjoyed it - so much so that my little boy now is purchasing the DVD too. Very funny film - humour appeals to all ages. Excellent film. Really entertaining family viewing. suitable for all.
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Muppets: It's time to play the music; it's time to light the lights!,
20 Feb 2012
Format:DVD
The Muppets were a TV staple in my childhood, and I look back on their zany humour with incredible affection. On film in more recent times they have been poorly served. But now there is an all singing, all dancing new Muppet movie that promises to banish the bad memories and allow fans old and new to revel in the glory that is The Muppets!
The story follows two brothers, Walter (a Muppet) and Gary (Jason Segel) as they embark on a journey to resurrect the Muppet entertainment troupe in an attempt to stop the old studio being knocked down by a boo hiss evil corporate boss. It's a well scripted piece that allows us oldies to revel in nostalgia, with quite a few references to past glories, and will hook in a young audience of fresh Muppeteers. It has a frenetic, fast paced humour and delivers jokes and laughs at a machinegun pace. There are big song and dance numbers, romance, Muppets, plot, jokes, and a whole helter skelter of good entertaining stuff. You'd have to have a heart of pure granite not to be entertained by this great film. It delivers a great message, that though the world has moved on, the gentler entertainments of yesteryear are still funny, and still entertaining.
It's a Muppet Classic, and after some of the previous films (where the essential characters of each muppet was subjugated to the needs of the character they were playing in a particular story) it's great to see the Muppets back to what they once where, an all round great entertainment troupe putting on a show.
5 stars, this is a must see.
The story follows two brothers, Walter (a Muppet) and Gary (Jason Segel) as they embark on a journey to resurrect the Muppet entertainment troupe in an attempt to stop the old studio being knocked down by a boo hiss evil corporate boss. It's a well scripted piece that allows us oldies to revel in nostalgia, with quite a few references to past glories, and will hook in a young audience of fresh Muppeteers. It has a frenetic, fast paced humour and delivers jokes and laughs at a machinegun pace. There are big song and dance numbers, romance, Muppets, plot, jokes, and a whole helter skelter of good entertaining stuff. You'd have to have a heart of pure granite not to be entertained by this great film. It delivers a great message, that though the world has moved on, the gentler entertainments of yesteryear are still funny, and still entertaining.
It's a Muppet Classic, and after some of the previous films (where the essential characters of each muppet was subjugated to the needs of the character they were playing in a particular story) it's great to see the Muppets back to what they once where, an all round great entertainment troupe putting on a show.
5 stars, this is a must see.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Very cheesy but good fun
When I first sat down to watch this I was not sure about it,however I soon got into it and thought it was very funny.Very cheesy but loveable.
Published 9 days ago by takethatfan
3.0 out of 5 stars
Worth buying
The kids love this and have watched it multiple times so definitely a winner if you have kids or a classic muppets fan
Published 1 month ago by Cosmo
5.0 out of 5 stars
very funny
great movie for all the family with some very funny bits worth adding to your collection for Saturday night viewing !
Published 1 month ago by L A Jones
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very funny
Best of the muppets movies in my opinion. Great songs, great gags and a host of the old characters. A great update.
Published 1 month ago by Alan
5.0 out of 5 stars
Pig
Good fun for the children to watch. The picture quality is very good. I would recommend this DVD purely for that.
Published 1 month ago by Ferguson
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great dvd
Once again the Muppets have us rolling in the aisles with their funny quirky humour whilst the youngsters look at us gone out - Muppet humour is definately for adults.
Published 1 month ago by linda
2.0 out of 5 stars
Just didn't work.
I've always enjoyed the muppets. I grew up with The Muppet Show, and that's why I took a chance and ordered the film.
But this film just didn't work. Read more
But this film just didn't work. Read more
Published 1 month ago by D.S.Dk.
4.0 out of 5 stars
good for any age
who doesn't love the muppets. what ever your age its always time for the muppets. ideal gift too.happy to recommend.
Published 2 months ago by Jo.S
5.0 out of 5 stars
Amusing
Much better than I expected. Fun video for all ages and look forward to the next one which is being filmed currently.
Published 2 months ago by Mike
3.0 out of 5 stars
Muppets - Eau de Toilette
Would have liked more muppety fun, felt like more story driven less muppet character action. Captured the essence but not the magic.
Published 2 months ago by HoHaCaboodle
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