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Muppets Muppet Movie

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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.

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...

Back when they use to only put noteworthy people on stamps, I always wondered how long it would be before Jim Henson would grace our envelopes. The man was a genius and his wonderful talents were put to the greatest use: to make millions of people happy. I am one of those millions of people. The Muppet movies were among my favorites as a child and today, in my early 20s, they entertain me on a whole new level. The Muppet Movie is easily the best of the six Muppet feature films. It's sharply satirical, highly imaginative and, at its core, is extremely heartfelt. I love Kermit sitting in his swamp, humbly singing "Rainbow Connection." I love Gonzo's quote "Look at all those stars...you get lost in a sky like that," followed by his wonderful song. And I love Kermit's final words in the film: "Life's like a movie, write your own ending." Thank you Mr. Henson, on behalf of all those you made happy.

Is "The Muppet Movie" on the same level of quality as "Casablanca" and "Breakfast at Tiffanies"? What about "Citizen Kane" and "Gone with the Wind"?

I'd like to think that a seven year old might consider this among the greatest films ever. With no heavy message, "The Muppet Movie" is sheer joy. The singable songs, the colorful characters, the incredible silliness of it all make it a movie worth watching with your family without hesitation.

As a DVD, you won't find many of the extras you might see on other films, but the kids won't care. In fact, as fun as the trailers are, your young ones simply want to watch the movie.

I first saw this movie as a child, and still know the words to "Rainbow Connection."

I fully recommend "The Muppet Movie".

Anthony Trendl

The Muppet Movie, even by todays standards, rocks my socks off. I can't get enough of Gonzo and his foul girlfriend Camilla. He should have received "best supporting actor". When I was younger I remember knowing that the funny puppets were not real but I just couldn't get over the genuineness of Kermit and Fozzie's relationship with eachother. Their warm and hilarious dialogue is convincing to me even now as a 23 year old. Henson and Oz were truly jedi masters of their trade. It's disappointing that the recent Muppet releases are lacking the magic that the first three movies had. I can't wait to share this film with my daughter. I like the fact that it is a fun family movie but it still manages to reveal real profound contemplations on life and relationships and dreams without overkill. I will never tire of this film. It leaves me happy and warm and fuzzy all over. tee hee

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). I am not an audiophile but it is really noticeable. The movie looks and sounds like a copy of a VHS tape. I can't believe that they haven't re-mastered this and re-released it. Maybe Disney will help us out!

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. As early as 5th grade I would rewatch this movie, and each time reminds me to keep going an not give up. Yes, its got great songs, great lines, great cameos; but to me its message to not give up is what makes it such a great movie.

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? This is pure entertainment for the whole family. It is a movie that works on all levels. The story is enchanting. The music is charming and whimsical. The muppetry is fantastic. It is hard to imagine a better opening to a movie than the rainbow connection sequence.

The movie is a cornucopia of awesome quotes. I think my favorite still remains: If frog's couldn't hop, I'd be gone with the Schwinn.

The cameo roles are excellent as well. Steve Martin excels as a put upon waiter. Dom Delouise is impressive as a hollywood agent adrift in a swamp and Mel Brooks steals the show as a german mad scientist.

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, that I had watched and enjoyed, while growing up in the 1970s. He loved Kermit & company's surealistic, yet hilarious comedy and music, so the next logical step was to move on to the Muppet's various adventures on film. Luckily, the first DVD I bought was the original 1979 film, "The Muppet Movie". The plot is quite simple.In his hometown swamp, Kermit meets up with a lost and nervous agent (played by the ever hammy, Dom DeLuise) who informs him that a major Hollywood studio is looking for frogs with talent.Armed with a dream of making people happy through his dancing and singing, Kermit goes on a road trip to the West Coast to break into the movie biz. Along the way he picks up new found friends Fozzie Bear, Gonzo the Great, Miss Piggy (starting their long running, tumultuous romance), and the rock group, Dr.Teeth & the Electric Mayhem, who all share in dreams of Hollywood fame .Unfortunately, Kermit also gets the attention and ire of Doc Hopper (Charles Durning), a Col. Sanders knock-off, who wants to force our hero to be the spokesfrog for his fast food, frog legs chain, "alive or stuffed". What an adventure! This is a wonderfully entertaining film, which will appeal to both kids and adults alike. Its obvious, that Muppet creator, Jim Henson and his fellow performer, Frank Oz were at their creative peaks.The writing is sharp and never 'dumbed down' ("I think I've lost my way"..."Have you ever tried Hare Krishna?") and the musical numbers are well staged (including Kermit's now classic, "Rainbow Connection"). What's more the film is filled with entertaining cameos from 1970's Hollywood including Madeline Kahn, Richard Pryor, James Coburn, Mel Brooks, Elliot Gould, Steve Matin ETC. My son and I have now collected all the DVDs in the Muppet's cannon of films and we pretty much agree, that this movie is by far, the best of the lot! For great family entertainment get "The Muppet Movie"!

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 made me go and watch it with her and I'm glad she did because I wound up really loving the movie and thinking it was really cute, funny and entertaining and I've been a Muppet fan ever since and I realized that even at 14 it was still ok to watch and like family movies even though at the time I doubt I would have admitted it to friends and schoolmates. I very highly recommend this movie. I don't own it on DVD or video but I might buy the widescreen DVD!