Sunday, January 22, 2012

MOVIE REVIEW ... THE MUPPETS

 
MUPPETS002The Muppets have been an enduring part of many childhoods.  They made a big impact on mine as Jim Henson’s puppet creations captured my imagination with their antics on The Muppet Show.  Their various films have been just as good with this latest their first for many years.  Like an old friend you haven’t seen for some-time it’s a pleasure being reacquainted with these zany and always entertaining characters.
 
A long-time fan of the Muppets, Walter decides to visit their famed Los Angeles studios.  Taking his brother Gary (Jason Segel) and his girlfriend Mary (Amy Adams), Walter receives a shock when he discovers it has been sold to evil oil magnate Tex (Chris Cooper).  Wanting to save it from destruction Walter aims to reunite Kermit, Miss Piggy and the gang so they can put on a show and return it to its former glory.
 
It’s always a relief knowing some child-hood memories remain intact.  Thankfully ‘The Muppets’ has been done with a love by film-makers who are obviously huge fans.  Referencing many past characters and moments it reveals Kermit and co still nutty after all this time.  They are well served by a simple plot allowing each to have their own time in the spotlight.  As with any movie aimed at children there are messages herein about acceptance and being different which are delivered in fun style.
 
Jason Segel and Nicholas Stoller deserve credit for their highly droll screenplay.  Their knowing humour and sometimes bizarre touches add to a production filled with plenty of genuine good spirit.  There isn’t any nastiness and nor are the characters cheapened in any way – most are how you remember them.  The musical numbers are great and the creativity displayed re-capture the wacky wit creator Jim Henson worked so hard to establish.
 
Nostalgia sometimes can be a sweet ride and The Muppets provides a fine journey.  A frothy confection and a nice gift for fans, their return is very welcome and should re-capture the child within the most cynical of minds.
 
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Movie Review Rating   8 / 10 
Movie Review by Patrick Moore
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