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The Muppets (2011)
Directed by James Bobin
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Overview
When Kermit the Frog and the Muppets learn that their beloved theater is slated for demolition, a sympathetic human, Gary, and his puppet brother, Walter, swoop in to help the gang put on a show and raise the $10 million they need to save the day.
Rated PG | Length 103 minutes
Actors
Jason Segel | Amy Adams | Chris Cooper | Rashida Jones | Steve Whitmire | Peter Linz | Eric Jacobson | Dave Goelz | Bill Barretta | David Rudman | Matt Vogel | Alan Arkin | Bill Cobbs | Zach Galifianakis | Ken Jeong | Jim Parsons | Eddie Pepitone | Kristen Schaal | Sarah Silverman | Eddie 'Piolin' Sotelo | Raymond Ma | Shu Lan Tuan | Donald Glover | Dahlia Waingort | Jonathan Palmer | Don Yanan | Michael Albala | Julia Marie Franzese | Gunnar Smith | Connor Gallagher | Justin Marco | Cameron Kasal | Justin Tinucci | Alex Long | Aria Noelle Curzon | Emily Blunt | James Carville | Feist | Whoopi Goldberg | Selena Gomez | Dave Grohl | Neil Patrick Harris | Judd Hirsch | John Krasinski | Rico Rodriguez | Mickey Rooney | Tyler Bunch | Bruce Lanoil | Michelan Sisti | Paul McGinnis | Greg Ballora | David Alan Barclay | Tim Blaney | Kevin Carlson | Leslie Carrara-Rudolph | Kristin Charney | Nathan Danforth | Alice Dinnean | Julia Gunn | B.J. Guyer | Tanya Haden | Patrick Johnson | Sean W. Johnson | Len Levitt | James Murray | Michael Oosterom | Karen Prell | Mike Quinn | David Skelly | Andy Stone | Art Vega | Alex Villa | Chase Woolner | Jack Black | Mike Carlucci | Reese C. Hartwig | Jerry Nelson
Viewing History (seen 1 time)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/28/2011 | Movie Screen | Film | Theater | 5 stars |
| (Average) 5 stars |
Viewing Notes
Trepidation goes hand in hand with any beloved classic series that’s revived. THE MUPPETS was the movie I was most looking forward to in 2011 and it was also the one I was most afraid of because I would be devastated if it were horrible. Luckily, it overcame my fears and is far better than I’d hoped for.
The movie hits almost all the right notes, but it does have a few off-key moments. Amy Adams is forgettable, though I’ve always felt like she’s interchangeable with Rachel McAdams and Jenna Fischer (they should play sisters in a movie). Also, the movie is self-referential a few too many times, though it is funny; it’s a small but noticeable irk that probably wasn’t needed.
Based on my short memory, this soundtrack is my favorite of any Muppets movie yet; “Are You a Man or a Muppet” and “Life’s a Happy Song” are two of the best in the catalog. I didn’t have the problems with “Teen Spirit” or “Cluck You” that many seemed to; I actually liked them. But, some of the songs don’t play well; “Me Party” is forgettable, and Chris Cooper’s “Let’s Talk About Me” is just awkward. I also think it’s completely unnecessary to include any songs that aren’t sung by the Muppets (see “Me and Julio”), and I always question the use of Jefferson Starship’s “We Built This City,” whether or not it was sung by The Muppets (it wasn’t).
After FORGETTING SARAH MARSHALL, I expected Jason Segel to do a decent job, but I didn’t expect to love this movie as much as did; his enthusiasm for the property shines through. Segel did such a fantastic job that I want him to take over the franchise part and parcel and usher in a new MUPPETS SHOW and a raft of movies. THE MUPPETS is funny, witty, catchy, and sweet, all wrapped up in a felty package.
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