Jim Henson,
Frank Oz,
Dave Goelz,
Steve Whitmire,
Richard Hunt
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Jim Henson's Muppets find themselves in Manhattan yearning to get a musical on Broadway in this charming film that also chides show business and its foibles. Kermit the Frog has just put together a su... read more
Directed by: Frank Oz
Release Date: July 13, 1984
Keywords:
new york,
muppet movie,
jim henson,
miss piggy,
great muppet,
muppets take,
take manhattan,
Jim Henson ,
New York ,
Miss Piggy ,
Muppet Babies ,
Joan Rivers
DVD Release Date: June 5, 2001
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October 10, 2011Not the best of the Muppet films, alittle dull actually but there are still some excellent set pieces, the Muppets all riding bikes, the Mahattan scenes all look nice but the Broadway scenes are kinda plain and abit tooooo theatrical haha
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February 7, 2011A great Creation from the mind of Jim Henson, with great songs, puppetry, plot, and acting. The only i didn't like was the random moment when kermit gets amnesia and i just thought it was useless for the movie
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January 19, 2011For my 215th review, I'll be doing my favorite of the numerous Muppet movies, "The Muppets Take Manhattan"! Its got comedy, music, and great writing. Its what you'd expect from a movie that both kids and adults will enjoy.
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January 18, 2011Another very funny Muppet movie, it has a great story and many memorable songs. I love it.
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October 14, 2009i always enjoy each muppets film. the world created by muppets blending in with society is just way too much fun, and the stories are always absurd but fun. one of the muppets better movies.
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September 22, 2009The last of the Henson Muppet films, I really wish he had made more! This isn't as good as the two previous but it's the Muppets, and I love the Muppets!
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June 7, 2007It's a bit of a mess. The Muppets go to Manhattan to launch their new stage show. Kermit loses his memory and gets lost, and the rest of the Muppets go looking for him. The songs aren't very memorable. But the Muppet characters we've grown to love are there to take us on a nice t... read more
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March 9, 2007I am such a sucker for anything muppets. It's even better that I got this DVD free in a box of cereal. So cute and fun and silly.
Critic Reviews
May 20, 2008
Variety Staff, Variety
May 20, 2008
Reece Pendleton, Chicago Reader
The movie is breezily fun and every bit as entertaining as its predecessors. Full Review
October 23, 2004
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
The fact that this plot is not original does not deter you, Kermit, nor should it. It's still a good plot. Full Review
November 23, 2011
Tim Brayton, Antagony & Ecstasy
Despite including some of the darkest overtones of any of the Muppet movies, [it] is undoubtedly the sweetest and most nakedly good-natured, almost to the point of dysfunction. Full Review
December 15, 2010
Charles Cassady, Common Sense Media
Maybe the least-appreciated and best Muppet movie. Full Review
May 20, 2008
TV Guide's Movie Guide
Not as good or as hip as its predecessors, but the Muppet gang remains fairly charming. Full Review
June 24, 2006
Stephen Garrett, Time Out
During the 94 minutes of this delightful movie, the Muppets graduate from college, hit New York, are parted and reunited minutes before curtain-up, with Kermit saved from amnesia by a right hook from ... Full Review
June 26, 2004
Alex Sandell, Juicy Cerebellum
Not as good as the original Muppet Movie, but close.
July 14, 2003
Fred Topel, About.com
The Muppets are always great. Heartbreaking plot with a joyous end.
June 12, 2003
Rob Thomas, Capital Times (Madison, WI)
The weakest of the Henson-era Muppet movies, but still a charmer.
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