The Muppets (2011) G
Disney used their attractions at Disney
parks, created by the late Jim Henson before his death in 1990, and bought the
rights to the Muppets in 2004 from Brian Henson. The show went to DVD some
years ago. After the lackluster ratings for their 1999 movie, Muppets in Space,
Disney reinvented the idea while sticking to the character names and trying
their best to copy the original voices. The result is an odd road trip slash
return to grace comedy where two misfit adults and the Muppet brother journey
to Hollywood to meet the Muppets, only to discover in the 11 years they’ve been
gone, they have moved on. The supposed old studio looks like it’s bee
abandoned since 1980, which is weird, but okay. James Segal and Amy Addams ham
it up on their wacky attempt to reunite the fuzzy gang again for a telethon, as
they need the money or an evil oil tycoon will take the land. Actually it’s a
very nice and fun send up to the original first two films and harkens back to
the Henson voices well. They even toss in ‘The Rainbow Connection’ and an 80’s
robot. The move is safe and cute. It just came out. Someone the family will
want to own.
Review by Adam Browne
Review by Adam Browne
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