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Movies attempting to retrieve cherished nuggets of pop culture often stumble, either by appealing solely to the die-hard minutia enthusiasts or clunking up the batter with unnecessary additions to the base material. (Enough with the human love triangles, get to the giant robots fighting.) Thankfully, this revival of Jim Henson's beloved characters gets the formula delightfully right, providing a googly-eyed nostalgia trip for adults while also retaining the original's sense of bright (and mildly subversive) wonder. All that's missing is a cameo from Shields and Yarnell, really. Kicking off with a boffo musical number, the story follows Walter (voice of Peter Linz), a small-town boy with a uniquely personal affection for the long-retired Muppets. (OK, he's made of felt.) Teaming up with his brother (Jason Segel, who also co-scripted) and the local schoolteacher (Amy Adams), they attempt to get Kermit, Fozzie, and the gang back together in order to save their studio from an evil oil baron (Chris Cooper, going all in). Director James Bobin (Flight of the Conchords) does a marvelous job of updating and honoring his material, weaving sly references to days gone by (the contents of Kermit's rolodex are a particular delight) into the mix of songs, celebrity cameos, and barn-broad puns that gave the original show its bubbly kick. (Fans of Animal and the Chickens will not go home disappointed.) Even the moments that don't quite work land with a cornball brio that feels wholly of a piece with Henson's universe. The result is a true family movie that still brings on the blissful, uncomplicated grins days after viewing. No matter what Statler and/or Waldorf might say, the show goes on. --Andrew Wright
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Versions of The Muppets on Blu-ray™ and DVD
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| Release Date | March 20, 2012 | March 20, 2012 | March 20, 2012 | March 20, 2012 |
| Format/Disc # | DVD | DVD & Soundtrack Download Card | Blu-ray™ & DVD | Blu-ray™, DVD, Digital Copy & Soundtrack Download Card |
| Blu-ray™ | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| DVD | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Copy | No | No | No | Yes |
| Bonus Features | None | DVD Feature Film+ Bonus Digital Full-Length Original Soundtrack (English Only) The Longest Blooper Reel Ever Made (In Muppet History**) | Blu-ray™Feature Film + Bonus DVD Feature Film+ Bonus Scratching the Surface: A Hasty Examination of The Making of The Muppets A Little Screen Test on the Way to the Read Through Explaining Evil: The Full Tex Richman Song Deleted Scenes Audio Commentary Disney Intermission The Longest Blooper Reel Ever Made (In Muppet History**) | Same as The Muppets (2-Disc Combo Pack) plus: Digital Copy Digital Full-Length Original Soundtrack (English Only) |
Special Features
- Blu-ray™ Feature Film + Bonus
- DVD Feature Film + Bonus
- Scratching the Surface: A Hasty Examination of The Making of The Muppets
- A Little Screen Test on the Way to the Read Through
- Explaining Evil: The Full Tex Richman Song
- Deleted Scenes
- Audio Commentary
- Disney Intermission
- The Longest Blooper Reel Ever Made (In Muppet History**)
- Digital Copy
- Digital Full-Length Original Soundtrack
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Muppets (blu ray)...A flawless video transfer with great soundtrack!
April 3 2012
Format:Blu-ray|Amazon Verified Purchase
VIDEO:
"The Muppets" arrives on blu ray with MPEG-4 AVC 1080p 1.85:1 encode. The video transfer is truly outstanding. There are tremendous details: every bump and tuft of Walter's felt, Fozzy's furry exterior to the wispy hairs on Animal's head, all clearly visible. The colours are bright and saturated, and they simply pop off the screen: with perfectly saturated Kermit greens, Piggy pinks, Fozzie browns, Gonzo purples and Animal reds. Blacks are deep and inky. This Disney transfer is simply flawless. (5/5)
AUDIO:
Disney's DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 surround track is pure electric mayhem, matching the power, punch and pizazz of the film's visuals beat for beat and song for song. Dialogue is crystal clear. In my 9 speaker home theatre, there is discrete sound from the lateral and rear speakers, making the audio a very immersive experience. The music in the film is brilliant and funny (a hard combination). The sound of all the songs is so outstanding, that I even bought the CD soundtrack for this film. (5/5)
AWARD:
The song "Man or Muppet" won the Best Original Song Oscar in 2011, beating "Real in Rio" from "Rio". It is the first time in the history of Academy Awards that only two songs were nominated.
FINAL THOUGHTS:
This Muppets may not be Henson's Muppets, and I do miss Frank Oz's involvement. Segel and Stoller, with a near perfect comedy effort, were able to take a franchise that hadn't been seen on the big screen in over a decade and create something timeless and successful. With a top-notched video and tremendous soundtrack, "The Muppets" is thoroughly enjoyable, and is highly recommended. I also bought the Original Soundtrack CD with 30 tracks: also a very fulfilling experience. (my review found elsewhere)
Finally, Amazon.ca again has reviews for the standard dvd version or simply the movie itself mixed into the blu ray section of this movie. So be careful: read the title and date of the review, before you waste valuable time reading outdated materials.
I hope the above review and tip are helpful to you.
"The Muppets" arrives on blu ray with MPEG-4 AVC 1080p 1.85:1 encode. The video transfer is truly outstanding. There are tremendous details: every bump and tuft of Walter's felt, Fozzy's furry exterior to the wispy hairs on Animal's head, all clearly visible. The colours are bright and saturated, and they simply pop off the screen: with perfectly saturated Kermit greens, Piggy pinks, Fozzie browns, Gonzo purples and Animal reds. Blacks are deep and inky. This Disney transfer is simply flawless. (5/5)
AUDIO:
Disney's DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 surround track is pure electric mayhem, matching the power, punch and pizazz of the film's visuals beat for beat and song for song. Dialogue is crystal clear. In my 9 speaker home theatre, there is discrete sound from the lateral and rear speakers, making the audio a very immersive experience. The music in the film is brilliant and funny (a hard combination). The sound of all the songs is so outstanding, that I even bought the CD soundtrack for this film. (5/5)
AWARD:
The song "Man or Muppet" won the Best Original Song Oscar in 2011, beating "Real in Rio" from "Rio". It is the first time in the history of Academy Awards that only two songs were nominated.
FINAL THOUGHTS:
This Muppets may not be Henson's Muppets, and I do miss Frank Oz's involvement. Segel and Stoller, with a near perfect comedy effort, were able to take a franchise that hadn't been seen on the big screen in over a decade and create something timeless and successful. With a top-notched video and tremendous soundtrack, "The Muppets" is thoroughly enjoyable, and is highly recommended. I also bought the Original Soundtrack CD with 30 tracks: also a very fulfilling experience. (my review found elsewhere)
Finally, Amazon.ca again has reviews for the standard dvd version or simply the movie itself mixed into the blu ray section of this movie. So be careful: read the title and date of the review, before you waste valuable time reading outdated materials.
I hope the above review and tip are helpful to you.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Robin
Format:DVD
I loved the movie! So much fun! I can't wait to buy it. Obviously, the price has come down since the last reviews were listed. It is now $28, which I think is pretty good.
By Libets
Format:Blu-ray
My kids watch this once a day. It is so fun and hilarious. The music is amazing and the acting is great. Brings back great childhood memories.
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Amazing Movie!
Amazing film, suitable for literally anyone. Love the humour and so happy to see the muppets rebooted in a way that will appeal to Sesame Street fans of old as well as their... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Rj
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great fun
Captures the true Muppet spirit. I'd rate it 5 stars except for my confusion over why it was set in the 1950s. Read more
Published 5 months ago by canadian zooey
5.0 out of 5 stars
love this movie!
I was very happy with the movie and the receiving process. I received the package a day earlier than expected and the dvd was still in the plastic wrapper with the merchant's... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Deanna
4.0 out of 5 stars
A truly sweet family movie
While never as artful as, say the best of the Pixar films, this has a sweet heart, and a goofy sense of self-deprecating humor.
Definitely aimed at kids first. Read more
Definitely aimed at kids first. Read more
Published 8 months ago by K. Gordon
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Muppets: So Happy I Could Explode
The Muppets - So Happy I Could Explode
Last night, as a surprise I took my wife out to see The Best Movie Of the Year.
We went to see The Muppets. Read more
Last night, as a surprise I took my wife out to see The Best Movie Of the Year.
We went to see The Muppets. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Scoopriches
4.0 out of 5 stars
A nice blast from the past
I think the parents will enjoy this more than their kids. But we are its target market, not them. The film was smugly self-aware (a trait that can either work well, or be annoying. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Paul Mackinnon
5.0 out of 5 stars
A love note to my childhood
I cannot think of a film better crafted, or more appropriate as a love note to the childhood of any child from the 80's. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Token_Brown_Guy
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent - back to their roots movie
Jim Henson can quit rolling over in his grave now. They finally put out another muppet movie that he would have been proud of.
Published 13 months ago by DigitalFrog
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fun Movie
This movie has its share of good music, lots of nostalgic jokes, as well as some new cheesy jokes. All-in-all, a good showing of the muppets. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Andrew Seburn
2.0 out of 5 stars
not worth it
I enjoyed the Muppets and thought this would be a great movie but found that it didn't have the same flare as the other Muppet movies. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Karen
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