The Muppets Review

The Muppets


Release Date: 12th January 2012 - Australia


Production Companies
Walt Disney Pictures (presents)
Mandeville Films (uncredited)
The Muppets Studio

Distribution
Walt Disney Studios Motion
Pictures Australia


Genre: Family/Musical

Rating: G

Runtime: 110 minutes


Budget: $45,000,000

Box Office Gross: $158,431,237
(Worldwide)


Plot Summary
With the help of three fans,
the Muppets must reunite
in order to save their studio
from a greedy old tycoon.
(Source - Metro Cinemas)


Cast

Humans
Jason Segel - Gary
Amy Adams - Mary
Chris Cooper - Tex Richman
Rashida Jones - Veronica Martin
Alan Arkin - Tour Guide
Bill Cobbs - Grandfather
Zach Galifianakis - Hobo Joe
Ken Jeong - 'Punch Teacher' Host
Jim Parsons - Human Walter
Jack Black - Himself (Uncredited)
Kristen Schaal - Moderator

Muppet Performers
Steve Whitmire - Kermit/
Various
Eric Jacobson - Miss Piggy/
Fozzie Bear/Animal/Various
Dave Goelz - Gonzo/Various
Bill Barretta - Swedish Chef/
Various
David Rudman - Scooter/
Various
Matt Vogel - Sgt. Floyd Pepper/Various
Peter Jinz - Walter


Cameo Guest Stars
Emily Blunt - Miss Piggy's
Receptionist
Whoopi Goldberg - Herself
Selena Gomez - Herself
David Grohl - Animool
Neil Patrick Harris - Himself
Judd Hirsch - Himself
Rico Rodriguez - Himself
Mickey Rooney - Smalltown
Resident
Leslie Feist - Smalltown Resident
John Krasinski - Himself
David Bobin - Himself
James Carville - Himself

Crew
Director - James Bobin
Based on Characters - Jim Henson
Writers/Executive Producers - Jason Segel & Nicholas Stoller
Associate Producer/Puppet Captain - Bill Barretta
Executive Producers - Martin G. Baker &
John G. Scotti
Producers - David Hoberman &
Todd Lieberman
Production Designer - Steve Saklad
Costume Designer - Rahel Afiley
Cinematography - Don Burgess
Choreographer - Michael Rooney
Visual Effects Supervisor - Danny S. Kim
Visual Effects Producer & Supervisor -
Janet Muswell
Film Editor - James M. Thomas
Songs & Lyrics - Bret McKenzie
Music - Christophe Beck


Awards

2012 Academy Awards
Best Original Song "Man or Muppet" - Bret
McKenzie (Won)


Review
Thanks to director James Bodin and writer/actor/executive producer Jason Segel, 'THE MUPPETS' has brought back Jim Henson's most famous creations to the big screen since 1999. It was a travesty that 'The Twilight: Breaking Dawn - Part 1' came out before 'THE MUPPETS' and beat the film at the box office (but that's coming from someone who is not into lame romances about vampires but back to 'THE MUPPETS'). I found the songs splendid as well as the colourful humour that proudly characterises the Muppets. Jack Black is featured as their guest star but I felt sorry for him given what happened during the third half of the film. 'THE MUPPETS' is decked with cameo appearances from stars including Whoopi Goldberg, Selena Gomez, Neil Patrick Harris and other new and old celebrities. One last star that is among the celebrities, I haven't even recognised him yet until now. Jim Parsons from 'The Big Bang Theory' is in one of the film's highlighted musical numbers and I for one find that an interesting surprise.

I originally thought that 'Muppets From Space' was my all-time best of the Muppet flicks since it focuses on my favourite muppet Gonzo. That honour now goes to this recent movie mainly because the absence of the Sesame Street characters. I really felt that 'THE MUPPETS' is worth watching, plus it's unforgettable.

For any of you Muppet fans, it's a really bright chance to see all the Muppet characters again such as Kermit, Gonzo, Animal, Miss Piggy, Fozzie and others. This movie is really fantastic or as I call it muppet-tastic!

Star rating: (5/5) Best Movie Ever

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