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On vacation in Los Angeles, Walter, the world's biggest Muppet fan, and his friends Gary (Jason Segel) and Mary (Amy Adams) from Smalltown, USA, discover the nefarious plan of oilman Tex Richman (Chri... read more read more...s Cooper) 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. -- (C) Walt Disney

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PG, 1 hr. 42 min.

Directed by: James Bobin

Release Date: November 23, 2011

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  • fb100001048934982
    May 15, 2012
    fb100001048934982
    I mean, come on its 'The Muppets'. Its Jason Segel. There are a bunch of celebrity cameos. There is only so much you can complain about with material like this, although there is very little. Kick back and breathe in the nostalgia.
  • danperry17
    May 9, 2012
    danperry17
    Self-aware and plugged in like the Muppets of yore, Jason Segal's update of the franchise for a new generation is charming, funny, and true to its roots, fan fiction though it may be. Hard to describe, other than to say that if you've ever liked the Muppets at any point in your l... read moreife, you won't say "Oh, man, did they destroy that!", which will feel refreshing when you consider the reboots and re-reboots that abound in contemporary Hollywood. Ribald but still fun for the whole family, one of the movies from 2011 that you absolutely must see.
  • CloudStrife84
    May 9, 2012
    CloudStrife84
    What's not to love about the Muppets? I had a feeling this would be a fun time at the movies, but I didn't quite anticipate it would be so charmingly brilliant. They took everything I've ever loved about these wonderful characters, placed them in a modern environment, and brought... read more out the best of both worlds. To simply say it's good, would be like saying that Jim Henson was a fairly creative guy. What I can express in words though, is that it's a joyous celebration of life, music and everything inbetween. An upbeat and nostalgic festival of fun, that brings out the inner child in all of us. And the fact that they've been around since the 70's, certainly goes to show that they're anything but an expiring gimmick. Most kid shows from that era are now mere outdated relics, but the Muppets have indubiately proved that they can outlive anything. Seriously, throw a nuclear holocaust at them and you'll still find them doing song numbers in the aftermath. You'd have to be the most cynical person on Earth not to like them. I've seen about every Muppet movie there is to see now, and I can easily say that this is by far the best entry. All due respect to the classics, but this is the one that really won me over. Simple for sure, yet also amazingly clever with its self-aware blend of old, new and something blue (that would be Gonzo). Not to forget all the great wisecracks and play on words (especially by Statler and Waldorf), which has ever been one of my favourite elements within the core of these films. Because with the Muppets, the fun never stops, and whether you're 9 or 99, you'll find that it has something you can enjoy and take to heart. Not just enjoy, but love and cherish for many years to come.
  • xXGiNoBiLiPRXx
    May 3, 2012
    xXGiNoBiLiPRXx
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    Good movie. As a kid I wasn't much of The Muppets but I have always liked them."The Muppets" lives up to most of its hype. It's a solid, stand-alone movie with a great storyline. While the film may be considered a tribute, which in many ways it is, ... read morevery rarely does a tribute make a great movie. Any TV show can put the Muppets on proverbial pedestals using archive footage. "The Muppets" succeeds by breathing new life into characters we've known for years, and bringing them back down from their high pedestals so they're easier to see. Dozens of celebrity cameos abound here, but the film's strength is knowing who the real stars of the movie are and why we love them. I just hope younger audience members get the same message. See it with your kids!

    Walter is a Muppet whose ambition is to visit the Muppet Theater in Hollywood. One day, he gets the opportunity to go, with his brother Gary and his girlfriend Mary. However, when they arrive they are saddened by the state that the theater has got into. When Walter discovers that oil magnate Tex Richman intends to buy the theater to drill for oil, he, Gary and Mary travel far and wide to reunite the disbanded Muppets. Together again, the Muppets must put on a show and try to keep their theater.
  • itsjustme2004
    April 26, 2012
    itsjustme2004
    Absolutely DEEEELIGHTFUL!! I was a big fan of the Muppets in the 80's, so all the old references from that time just made me giggle. Yes..I said giggle. AND when Kermit sang Rainbow Connection, I got chills. Yes..I said chills. This was adorable, funny, and FUN for anybody with a... read more Muppet history. Like me. :)
  • LWOODS04
    April 21, 2012
    LWOODS04
    Cast: Jason Segel, Amy Adams, Chris Cooper, Rashida Jones, Alan Arkin, Zach Galifianakis, Sarah Silverman, Emily Blunt

    Director:James Bobin

    Summary: When Kermit the Frog and the Muppets learn that their beloved theater is slated for demolition, a sympathetic human, Gary, and h... read moreis puppet roommate, Walter, swoop in to help the gang put on a show and raise the $10 million they need to save the day.

    My Thoughts: "I love Kermit and Miss Piggy, and I was so happy to see them brought back to life with the rest of the gang. The movie is funny, cute, charming, and silly. I loved seeing all the cameos. I was extremely impressed and surprised by Chris Cooper's rapping. Who knew right? The adults will love this film just as much as the kids do. I can't wait to see what they do with the next film."
  • lewiskendell
    March 28, 2012
    lewiskendell
    Delightful. That word describes The Muppets better than any other word that readily comes to mind. This movie is fun, funny and charming in a way that easily appeals to kids and adults. That pretty much sums up my review, but it might be helpful to give a bit more detail.

    The ... read morestory is a simple one, with the Muppets getting back together after drifting their separate ways to put on a huge show to save their old theater. A new Muppet, Walter, his human brother Gary (Jason Segal) and Gary's girlfriend Mary (Amy Adams) take a trip to Los Angeles that sparks the whole storyline. Segal and Adams are great, singing and charming their way through the movie while leaving plenty of space for the Muppets to be the clear stars of the show. Celebrity cameos are numerous and usually hilarious.

    The frequent songs are catchy and amusing ("Me Party" was pretty much the highlight of the whole film in my opinion), the dynamics and chemistry between the Muppets seem as good as ever, and best of all, it's almost impossible to not have a smile on your face while watching The Muppets. I didn't enjoy the movie so much that I was oblivious to its flaws, though. The pacing suffered at times, the movie peaked too early for me (the first 70% was better than the last act), Chris Cooper was largely mishandled as the villainous Tex Richman (great name, by the way), and the ending fizzled. Oh, and there wasn't nearly enough Amy Adams, but I'm willing to admit that's probably just an issue on my end (she's one of my favorite actresses).

    Still, those issues didn't change the fact that I enjoyed The Muppets a lot. Be you an old fan or a newcomer, give it a shot.
  • FilmFanatik
    March 27, 2012
    FilmFanatik
    This is another movie where I walked into it with absolutely no expectations. Considering that Frank Oz didn't want anything to with it and movie studio's tendencies to modernize old stories, I gave this one a shot anyway. It turns out that The Muppets isn't really about the Mupp... read moreets... nor is it about anybody really. It's about everybody and nobody, which is the biggest problem I have with it. I've noticed a trend lately of slapping someone's name on a poster and the movie ending up not really being much about them. This film's supposed central character is Gary, at least that's how it starts out and it's not about the Muppets so far. Then they bring his brother Gary and Gary's girlfriend Mary into it, and it's still not about the Muppets. Then later we finally meet Kermit, and one by one, the rest of the Muppets finally appear in a terribly cliche'd story about getting the band back together to raise money or they're going to lose the Muppet's studio. It feels very one-dimensional... just as one dimensional as the puppets themselves. This movie needed to be about the Muppets and everyone else should have been side characters. You know, how it's always worked in the past. It's a problem, and one that I can't overlook. Impressive musical numbers and some funny & endearing moments can't disguise the uneven character development or lack of originality.
  • fb619846742
    March 25, 2012
    fb619846742
    An enjoyable musical/kids film with a great number of self-referential jokes concerning the obscurity of "The Muppets" and their journey back to the big screen. Although it might contain a political message through it's villain (Chris Cooper, who plays Tex(an) Richman, a greedy o... read moreil digger - a possible reference to George Bush and his widely believed love for oil in Iraq?), it still remains light, very funny, and effortlessly charming. The human actors, notably Jason Segal and Amy Adams, are fine, collecting by far their easiest paychecks of their careers, while allowing the muppets to do their act. A perfect kids movie, with laughs that reach a wide audience range, with a number of fun cameos to boot.
  • scottgreen96
    March 24, 2012
    scottgreen96
    Honestly, the film was a terrific masterpiece, and with Jason Segel and Jim Henson at the the helm of the typewriter, the script was sure to stay traditional, I think it was fantastic that the movie appealed to both the younger and older generations and the kids laughed and the a... read moredults can remember when they were kids when they were laughing, it was a spectacle to say the least.

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Critic Reviews

Bilge Ebiri
January 3, 2012
Bilge Ebiri, New York Magazine

It may not entirely work as a movie, but The Muppets shines as a piece of touching pop nostalgia. Full Review

Bruce Diones
December 5, 2011
Bruce Diones, New Yorker

The purity of the nostalgia turns this franchise film into a love letter to childhood. Full Review

Laremy Legel
November 24, 2011
Laremy Legel, Film.com

You can rest easy - if you have previously loved the Muppets, you will likely currently love The Muppets. Full Review

Christopher Orr
November 24, 2011
Christopher Orr, The Atlantic

The chorus of one of the songs declares, 'I've got everything that I need, right in front of me.' For 120 minutes, that's precisely how I felt. Full Review

Glenn Kenny
November 23, 2011
Glenn Kenny, MSN Movies

[Filmmakers] hew close to the essential innocence informing the Muppets' silliness. Full Review

Amy Biancolli
November 23, 2011
Amy Biancolli, San Francisco Chronicle

The Muppets is a triumph of simplicity, innocence and goofy jokes. It's a triumph of felt. Full Review

Tom Charity
November 23, 2011
Tom Charity, CNN.com

A mixed bag then: The Muppets isn't the best or the worst of Kermit's big-screen capers. At least it's a reminder that here's one frog who isn't about to croak. Full Review

Rafer Guzman
November 23, 2011
Rafer Guzman, Newsday

It's nice to see the band back together. And when Kermit busts out the banjo for "Rainbow Connection," you might even go for your lighter. Full Review

Dana Stevens
November 23, 2011
Dana Stevens, Slate

Like Statler and Waldorf, older viewers may kvetch and cavil about the details, but when that red velvet curtain goes up, we wouldn't give up our balcony seats for the world. Full Review

Chris Vognar
November 23, 2011
Chris Vognar, Dallas Morning News

No fourth wall is safe in The Muppets, and that's a great piece of news. Full Review

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    • Elderly Aisan Woman: Is this Universal studios?
    • Tour Guide: Yes it is.
    • Walter: September? That's almost six months from now!
    • Fozzie Bear: That's nothing. Once, I waited a whole year for September.
    • Mary: Not now eighties robot.
    • Hobo Joe: Why does everybody forget about Hobo Joe?
    • Mary: Gary I've gone home, I love you but you need to decide, are you a man, or a muppet?
    • Walter: Wow, Gary I think it is so cool you're taking Mary to Los Angeles, I can't believe you guys have been dating for ten years!
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