The Muppets

Name: The Muppets
Genre: Comedy, Family
Released: November 23, 2011
Duration: 98 min
Rating: 75

2011

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THE MUPPETS

Movie Details & Credits

Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures | Release Date: November 23, 2011

Summary: On vacation in Los Angeles, Walter, the world's biggest Muppet fan, and his friends Gary and Mary from Smalltown, USA, discover the nefarious plan of oilman Tex Richman to raze the Muppet Theater and drill for the oil recently discovered beneath the Muppets' former stomping grounds. To stage The Greatest Muppet Telethon Ever and raise theOn vacation in Los Angeles, Walter, the world's biggest Muppet fan, and his friends Gary and Mary from Smalltown, USA, discover the nefarious plan of oilman Tex Richman to raze the Muppet Theater and drill for the oil recently discovered beneath the Muppets' former stomping grounds. To stage The Greatest Muppet Telethon Ever and raise the $10 million needed to save the theater, Walter, Mary and Gary help Kermit reunite the Muppets, who have all gone their separate ways: Fozzie now performs with a Reno casino tribute band called the Moopets, Miss Piggy is a plus-size fashion editor at Vogue Paris, Animal is in a Santa Barbara clinic for anger management, and Gonzo is a high-powered plumbing magnate. [Walt Disney Pictures]

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Director: James Bobin

Genre(s): Comedy, Family

Rating: PG

Runtime: 98 mins

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72	#72 Best Movie of 2011
47	#47 Most Discussed Movie of 2011

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Tampa Bay Times - Steve Persall

Nov 22, 2011

Yes, Kermit does reprise The Rainbow Connection, surely one of the loveliest movie songs ever and, yes, it still brings tears to your eyes. Happy tears, realizing some marvelous things never change. Read full review

Austin Chronicle - Marc Savlov

Nov 23, 2011

It is with immense pleasure that I can report that Disney's Muppet reboot movie is an absolute delight. Read full review

Miami Herald - Rene Rodriguez

Nov 21, 2011

The Muppets may have been born out of a desire to revive a dormant franchise that was once a cash cow, but there isn't a single beat in the film that feels crass or opportunistic. This one is from the heart. Read full review

Slant Magazine - Bill Weber

Nov 19, 2011

The beloved gang's sweet reunion will melt nostalgic adults into laughter and tears, and maybe kids won't mind drippy new Muppet Walter so much. Read full review

ReelViews - James Berardinelli

Nov 22, 2011

The Muppets is a rare family film likely to appeal more to parents than to their offspring. Read full review

Movieline - Alison Willmore

Nov 22, 2011

The love Segel has for the Muppets is a genuine, perceivable and positive quality that suffuses this good-hearted revitalization of the franchise, and if some wish fulfillment sneaks in there too. Read full review

Village Voice - Melissa Anderson

Nov 22, 2011

Terrified of alienating those who were raised on the originals, The Muppets panders to them instead, constantly blasting or restaging Top 40 hits from the past three-plus decades, continuing the cheap strategy that worked well on YouTube two years ago with the Muppets' cover of "Bohemian Rhapsody." Read full review

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heyitsmegrif4

Dec 23, 2011

The Muppets is extremely heartwarming and funny, charming and just innocent. It features lovable performances from the whole cast with some great musical numbers. I give this movie 99%.

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Necromus

Dec 29, 2012

Being a fan of the original Muppets TV show growing up as a kid, I really enjoyed this movie, it is true to its roots. It has many funny moments. Also, you can tell that it has been influenced by 'Flight of the Concords' too, another show I am a fan of. This is a result of it being directedBeing a fan of the original Muppets TV show growing up as a kid, I really enjoyed this movie, it is true to its roots. It has many funny moments. Also, you can tell that it has been influenced by 'Flight of the Concords' too, another show I am a fan of. This is a result of it being directed by James Bobin, 'Flight of the Conchords' co-founder and its music director Bret McKenzie from Flight of the Concords. So if you are a fan of the Muppets or Flight of the Conchords I recommend seeing this. Even if you are not but you want to see a nice light heart-warming comedy with singing puppets, you should still enjoy this.… Expand

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brent_hankins

Feb 20, 2012

It's been twelve years since the Muppets have been featured on the big screen, and with their last adventure (Muppets From Space) resulting in commercial failure, many have questioned whether the characters should be given another shot. I'm pleased to report that the answer to that questionIt's been twelve years since the Muppets have been featured on the big screen, and with their last adventure (Muppets From Space) resulting in commercial failure, many have questioned whether the characters should be given another shot. I'm pleased to report that the answer to that question is a resounding "yes."Â… Expand

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

Lovepink62503

Jul 23, 2013

This movie is great! I watched it today it is funny. It has a lot of major characters I did not even know that were in the movie there is a person from CNN! You should definitely watch it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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ThePepper

Mar 30, 2012

the movie was pretty good. i laughed about 100 times. as always the songs were really good. i laved Man or a Muppet. i loved Amy Adam and Jason Segal. they did great.

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

Rikiege

Jan 12, 2013

Very good movie and excellent music.

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BlackBlur

Mar 13, 2013

I decided to watch this movie in the hope that it would be cute, humorous and entertaining. However, I was majorly disappointed. I didn't find any comedy in the songs, the jokes, or the characters. Perhaps it's time for the once charming Muppets to retire, as they've lost their touch. I wasI decided to watch this movie in the hope that it would be cute, humorous and entertaining. However, I was majorly disappointed. I didn't find any comedy in the songs, the jokes, or the characters. Perhaps it's time for the once charming Muppets to retire, as they've lost their touch. I was so, incredibly bored for such long stretches of time I nearly walked out of the theater; I would have been more entertained watching the 10-hour loop of Nyan Cat on YouTube. Now, I've read some of the other user comments saying that this movie was perfect for those who grew up with the Muppets, and perhaps that's were the positive reviews come from. From the eyes of a 13-yr-old, though, this movie was incredible boring. My 11-yr-old sister and my mother (she's 39 forever) watched the movie as well agree with this view, so I doubt it's the age difference that made this movie much a catastrophe for me. I wouldn't waste my dollar twenty-five on a red-box rental, either.… Expand

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