4.5 Stars - Pure Joy
This film is the most sensational, inspirational, celebrational, muppetational film I've seen in a long time...
What can you say about the Muppets? If your answer to that was anything other than I love them, then you might as well leave the review right now, because I don't want you here.
The film follows the story of Walter (Peter Linz), a huge fan of the Muppets, who convinces Kermit (Steve Whitmire) to try and get the old gang back together to save the theatre from an evil oil baron (Chris Cooper).
The film really captures a lot of the classic humour of the original show and films, and is a real joy to watch if you're a fan with the mjority of jokes hitting, and a fourth wall that is left crying in the corner.
The film is chocked full of celebrity cameos, including Jack Black, Alan Arkin, Jim Parsons, Neil Patrick Harris and way too many others to list, all of them add to the humour and none feel forced.
Steve Whitmire and Eric Jacobson do a wonderful job as Kermit and Piggy, sadly they'll never truly match up to Jim Henson and Frank Oz, but that doesn't stop them being great at what they do.
All your favourites are here, Kermit, Gonzo, Fozzie, Beaker, Animal, Link Hogthrop, Scooter, The Swedish Chef, Rowlf... if you can think of a muppet they're probably in this film.
The songs are.. okay, some feel fairly forced, but others, such as Man or a Muppet? and The Rainbow Connection work well and make for a lot of fun.
So Overall, if you want a major nostalgia trip, or just a fun and enjoyable film, then I'd say go see The Muppets
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