The Muppets

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

2011

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

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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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

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

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

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

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

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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Costantine

Nov 4, 2019

It's my favorite movie ever.I'm a man muppet (reference).It's a great movie everything is beautiful.

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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

EpicLadySponge

Feb 24, 2016

The Muppets uses its cleverness from its early years of joking us around, perfectly calls in the rest of its amazing characters, and mix them both to give you an exciting Disney attempt for the Muppets.

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ydnar4

Sep 14, 2015

The Muppets was an unexpected return to form for one of the most long lasting children's programs and film franchises. The Muppets introduced themselves once again to a younger audience. The story kept it simple but the story was very well written. Jason Segel co-wrote the script and starredThe Muppets was an unexpected return to form for one of the most long lasting children's programs and film franchises. The Muppets introduced themselves once again to a younger audience. The story kept it simple but the story was very well written. Jason Segel co-wrote the script and starred in the film but I never felt like he was trying to steal the spotlight from the real star, Kermit the Frog. Kermit is once again a character that everyone loves and the same goes for his fellow Muppets. There are even a few new additions to the group that make their presence felt. The Muppets is a funny children's film that is guaranteed to impress old fans and fans from a new generation.… Expand

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SparklinDiamond

Apr 27, 2014

The Muppets is obviously more aimed towards children and they will LOVE it. It's almost a guarantee, they are funny, lovable and such good characters. I grew up with the Muppets and went to see this one and realised they've still got it! They just have a lovable glow which can't be explainedThe Muppets is obviously more aimed towards children and they will LOVE it. It's almost a guarantee, they are funny, lovable and such good characters. I grew up with the Muppets and went to see this one and realised they've still got it! They just have a lovable glow which can't be explained but everyone likes them! The array of celebrities in this movie made it slightly better too. And the songs although I hate to admit it, do get stuck in my head after watching!… Expand

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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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