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Muppet Movie, the

Jim Henson (Actor), Frank Oz (Actor), James Frawley (Director) | Rated: G (General Audience) | Format: VHS Tape
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (91 customer reviews)

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This simply irresistible first feature from the Muppets has Kermit the frog going from the swamps to Hollywood to be a star. As he travels and picks up his usual friends (Miss Piggy, Fozzie the Bear), Doc Hopper (Charles Durning) is in pursuit, looking for Kermit to be the spokesman for his frog-leg cuisine. A loose rendition of The Wizard of Oz, the film incorporates the same cagey humor as their breakout syndicated TV series The Muppet Show. This is one of the few times that a human cast (notably Steve Martin, Orson Welles, and Carol Kane) are integrated seamlessly with nonhumans. Worth noting is Paul Williams's score, which includes the Oscar-nominated "The Rainbow Connection." Williams's music, much like Howard Ashman's work on The Little Mermaid and other Disney films, provides more than atmosphere; there's a degree of magic here. Williams did not work on the future Muppet films until A Muppet Christmas Carol. His contributions made these films the best of the Muppet series. --Doug Thomas

Special Features

Pepe Profiles Presents -- Kermit: A Frog's Life: Pepe the King Prawn takes an insider's look at the life and times of Kermit the Frog.

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5.0 out of 5 stars One of the greatest films of my childhood May 4 2003
By S. Schofield
Format:DVD
I don't care if I'm 22 or not,I just love this film.The Muppet Movie si the best of the Muppet films,it's funny,cute,charming and just plain fun to watch.Filled with cameos from some of Hollywood's best and with some of the best songs like my favourite which is The Rainbow Connection sung by Kermit and the begining of the film.The film as some very memorable lines but the most memorable are Kermit's at the end "Life's like a movie,write your own ending."The Muppet films aren't as good as they were in the past,so just watch the first three Muppet films and love them.Jim Henson will always be a genuis and will always be Kermit The Frog.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Make Way for Muppets Nov 17 2002
By Clew
Format:DVD
This is a classic film to any child who is a child of the Muppets. Jim Henson took something that was already great and decided to make it even better. Giving people a look at how the Muppets all actually met, Henson provided the much needed background for people to truly love these furry little people/animals/and Gonzos that much more. Plus, who could not love this movie for the shear fact that it opens with one of the greatest songs ever..."The Rainbow Connection." It has that childlike innocence that allows children to love it, however, having watched this movie so many times in my life, I find that even as an adult I find jokes I missed as a child. Every child should be forced to watch this movie to find out what it means to have friends who care about you...
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5.0 out of 5 stars The Muppet Movie Nov 4 2012
By Kimberley Orobko
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
See the movie that started the phenomenon!
Looking for a way to show your children The Muppets?
Complete your collection with the movies you grew up with!
The Muppet Movie does that!
Kermit, Miss Piggy, and Fozzy Bear!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Still Holds up
Just wanted to say that this film truly is a classic and it holds up well. We bought it for our 3 year old...as my husband and I held fond memories of it... Read more
Published on Dec 6 2005
5.0 out of 5 stars Comment l'obtenir???
Bonjour...je voudrais juste dire que j'Aimerais bien obtenir ce DVD sur votre site, malheureusement il n'est jamais disponible!!!Alors SVP... Read more
Published on Jan 31 2005
5.0 out of 5 stars Never give up your dreams.
A simple story with simple themes: Don't give up on your dreams; sharing your dreams brings you more friends to help you find your dreams. Read more
Published on July 7 2004 by Herold F.
5.0 out of 5 stars Creme de la Kermie.
Mini review of one of my alltime 10 favorite films.

Many people question why this is on my top 10. I think the question is why is it not on theirs? Read more

Published on Jun 4 2004 by David C. Roller
4.0 out of 5 stars Better than a Bucket of Doc Hooper Frog Legs!
I had the pleasure of introducing my two and half year old son to the magic of the muppets through DVDs of the original "The Muppet Show", the syndicated TV program,... Read more
Published on April 22 2004 by Kenneth M. Gelwasser
5.0 out of 5 stars A Cute Movie that's Great For All Ages!
I saw The Muppet Movie in a movie theater when I was around 14 years old. I didn't want to go see it because I thought it was a kiddy movie and I was too old for it but my mother... Read more
Published on Mar 11 2004 by Calinira
4.0 out of 5 stars Awesome movie but poor DVD quality
Bottom line - if you like the Muppets, you will love this movie! However, the DVD's video and audio quality is poor (that is why the movie has 4 instead of 5 stars). Read more
Published on Mar 1 2004
5.0 out of 5 stars Good movie!
I have this movie on vhs. It's an excellent movie if you want to find out how the muppets supposedly started. It's a must buy for true Muppets fans.
Published on Dec 17 2003 by N. Hendrix
4.0 out of 5 stars Great movie--but what the HEY? Censorship!
I love the Muppet Movie. Its nods to film noir and buddy films, the music by the fabulous Paul Williams, the celebrity cameos, the characters--especially Miss Piggy and Fozzie. Read more
Published on Nov 5 2003
1.0 out of 5 stars Bad quality DVD -- and the movie is not very good either.
Plenty of other reviewers have already commented, correctly, on how low-quality the image is on this DVD. Read more
Published on Oct 8 2003 by Tihocan
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