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The Muppets

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Walter, the world's biggest Muppet fan, is on vacation in Los Angeles with his brother Gary (Jason Segel) and Gary's girlfriend, Mary (Amy Adams). They discover that greedy Tex Richman (Chris Cooper) plans to raze Muppet Studios and drill for oil on the spot. Desperate to save the Muppets' former stomping grounds, the three friends join forces with Kermit to reunite Miss Piggy, Fozzie and the rest of the gang to hold a telethon to raise the $10 million they need to save the studio .
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Clever, charming, and heartfelt, The Muppets is a welcome big screen return for Jim Henson's lovable creations that will both win new fans and delight longtime devotees.

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Deborah Ross The Spectator I just hoped for more vaudevillian anarchy and less sentimentality. Sometimes, it is a mistake to revisit your childhood with the same expectations. Aug 31, 2018 Full Review Sophie Mayer Sight & Sound It's a film for 2012, for the 99 per cent, for the Occupiers who have been criticised as Starbucks-quaffing smartphone revolutionaries seeking a rainbow connection that could only be called 'kermunism'. Jul 9, 2018 Full Review Candice Frederick Reel Talk Online ... The Muppets not only restore their name in the movie, but they prove to the audience that they're back and they're still as cute and entertaining as ever before. Rated: B+ Sep 8, 2017 Full Review Sean Axmaker Stream on Demand It’s the best showcase for the heart, humor, and wonderful absurdity of the Muppets since the 1970s series and their 1979 big screen debut. Sep 8, 2023 Full Review Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review The Muppets have returned with renewed energy. Welcome back. Rated: 3.5/4 Mar 6, 2023 Full Review Martín Rodríguez En Filme If you don't like musicals, don't even try: Yes, they sing a lot. [Full review in Spanish] Rated: 3/5 Feb 1, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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Leo G I don't know a single person, who didn't grow up watching the Muppets. It brings back that childhood nostalgia for most of us, gives that old school vibe while also bringing new school. I loved it, my son loved it. It's definitely for a musical person, as well as a fan of the Muppets. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/17/24 Full Review Audience Member I mean as far as I’m concerned this was seriously a fantastic film, maybe more screen-time of me would be nice but either way this was still super fun and I think that I’m not the only one who has sung “Man or Muppet” at the top of my lungs about 1400 times. I would put money on that being the most reminded part of this movie easily! Good stuff 🙂‍↕️-Mr.Kermit Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 11/17/24 Full Review Ryland C This was the very first movie I have ever seen. Without this childhood masterpiece, I would have never fallen in love with movies in the first place. So thank you Muppets 2011. For inspiring me to fall in love with cinema. 😊 Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 10/08/24 Full Review Ricardo W Menudo inconveniente el de este film: la fanaticada de los Muppets está compuesta básicamente por gente que dejó la niñez hace rato, pero para lograr una taquilla aceptable, y para ser coherente con la naturaleza misma de los personajes, la película debe apelar a la captación de nuevos fanáticos en edad infantil. Nada fácil escribir un guión que resulte atractivo para dos círculos demográficos tan disímiles si se cuenta con una serie de personajes ya establecidos en la memoria de los adultos pero que no resultan nada familiares para los niños. Quizás el punto más brillante del guión está en reconocer esa mencionada irrelevancia de los personajes para las nuevas generaciones, y en admitir que los Muppets son objeto de nostalgia, y sólo eso. Para el público adulto, hay risas garantizadas, principalmente gracias al desfile de estrellas destacadas de la comedia norteamericana del momento. Sin embargo, el drama planteado entre los personajes principales del film -ninguno de los cuales es uno de los clásicos Muppets- se lleva demasiado tiempo y resta fuerza a los recordados Muppets originales. Todo el tema de la búsqueda de identidad de Walter, y su influencia en la relación de Gary y Mary, debió ser sólo una sub-trama, y terminó opacando lo que debió ser el eje de la historia: el regreso de los Muppets. Obviamente había que conquistar a la audiencia infantil con personajes nuevos, que plantearan una situación con la que los niños se pudieran identificar, pero creo que el balance no fue muy exitoso -y evidentemente hablo desde un punto de vista exclusivamente adulto. Debo admitir, sin embargo, que salvaron el día con los créditos finales: una oda a la nostalgia que me llevó al cine, que me dejó con una sonrisa enorme tarareando: "Manah-manah!". Rated 3 out of 5 stars 10/06/24 Full Review McKay S A hilarious movie filled with that humor the Muppets are known for. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 09/27/24 Full Review Ale R Una carta de amor al cine Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/04/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Walter, the world's biggest Muppet fan, is on vacation in Los Angeles with his brother Gary (Jason Segel) and Gary's girlfriend, Mary (Amy Adams). They discover that greedy Tex Richman (Chris Cooper) plans to raze Muppet Studios and drill for oil on the spot. Desperate to save the Muppets' former stomping grounds, the three friends join forces with Kermit to reunite Miss Piggy, Fozzie and the rest of the gang to hold a telethon to raise the $10 million they need to save the studio .
Director
James Bobin
Producer
David Hoberman, Todd Lieberman
Screenwriter
Jason Segel, Nicholas Stoller
Distributor
Walt Disney
Production Co
Walt Disney Studios
Rating
PG (Some Mild Rude Humor)
Genre
Kids & Family, Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Nov 23, 2011, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 1, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA)
$88.6M
Runtime
1h 38m
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