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The Muppets Take Manhattan

The Muppets Take Manhattan

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Rating: 4 stars
Summary: Great movie! Not embarrassed to admit I still like it!
Review: While growing up, I had the opportunity to watch classic television programs such as the Muppet Show and Muppet Babies. When I saw Muppets Take Manhattan, I thought it was the greatest thing ever! What I didn't know was that I would still find this movie great even at my older age. I was too young to appreciate all of the cameos in the film as well as the New York locations. Now, being a film student and a former New Yorker, I really enjoy this film more. The film is for all ages and is a joy to watch.

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: Muppets in the Big Apple! Wakka Wakka!
Review: Great family entertainment. In this third and finest offering from the muppet films, Kermit and Pals take their college graduation show to New Yorks in hopes of opening as the next Broadway Sensation. This is a pretty standard muppet storyline, but it is Director Frank Oz's use of New York City locations and his creative direction of musical numbers that sends this one to the top. The muppets become 'real' when seen bouncing down 42nd Street or visiting Central Park. Musical numbers such as the beautifully executed "Saying Goodbye" and the showstopping "I Will Always Love You" (introducing the fabulous Muppet Babaies) will have you smiling long after. The DVD itself has an interesting interview with Jim Henson but the audio is mono and the widescreen transfer is a bit on the grainy side making the release a little disappointing. But for lovers of the film, Wakka Wakka!

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Terrifically timeless!
Review: The Muppets Take Manhattan is the last big-screen Muppet adventure from the late, great Jim Henson. It follows the gang graduating from college and trying to take Broadway by storm with their musical "Manhattan Melodies". After extensive self promotion they soon realise that breaking into showbiz isn't as easy as it might seem.

The third of the Muppet movies sees it's second release on DVD video. This newer release includes a nice interview section with the Muppet mastermind himself, Jim Henson. Apart from the wide-screen picture, the interview section is the best special feature on the disc.

The soundtrack is presented here in mono (did the original cinematical version have a mono soundtrack?) so audio digital remastering wasn't necessary.

Nevertheless, another fine addition to the Muppet DVD collection.

Rating: 3 stars
Summary: Muppets and Broadway, I'm so there
Review: This is another movie that I loved growing up - well, I loved all of the Muppet's movies. PLUS it has Lonny Price in it, who I find oddly attractive (now, that is, not so much back then). And for some reason, all of the rats' lines have stuck in my head ("Come on in, the coffee's fine!") without my realizing it - it was only on watching this movie again that I realized where the lines had come from.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Finally
Review: This is a series of movies that I have been waiting for forever. I am glad that they're finally coming out on DVD. Definitely a keeper for anyone with kids or who is a big kid themselves!

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: The Muppets Take Manhattan
Review: Kermit has written a wonderful play to take to New York City to put on Broadway. The gang had to go out of town to find jobs and while the gang is out of town 2 months had passed and producers wanted to help. But one day a big time producer's son wanted to help. Kermit was so exited,but on the way back from the producer's office Kermit gets hit by a taxi cab and gets amnesia. Will the show go on?

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: You're never too old!!! ;-)
Review: The entire Muppet line is a five-star entity. I am an EE Senior at the University of Florida in Gainesville, and my sister will tell you that I LOVE the Muppets. This particular title is a bit more emotional, for they actually sense some dissension, but as always, they come back together. It is packed with the same wit and humor as all the other titles, especially with this movie being Rizzo's big break into Hollywood. So all in all, BUY IT!!!:-)

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Amesia and Producers
Review: Kermit has written a wonderful senior variety show, and comments were to take it to Broadway. Everyone decides that taking it to Broadway would be a great idea. They can't find a producer, but after 2 months of searching, they finally say goodbye. But soon after he finds a producer, he gets hit by a car and gets unexcpected amesia. His friends come back to practice the play and to look for Kermit. But Kermit forgot them and has a new job!

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: The best Muppet movie ever made and ever to be made!
Review: Although I have been teased by classmates for being a "Muppet Maniac" I adore this movie completely and know every line and every song in the whole thing. I never cease to jump for joy when Kermit and Miss Piggy get married (and despite what some sources may say, they DID get married- that was a real life minister!) and I have been known to cry out in agony as Kermit is hit by a car. This is one of the best movies I have ever seen, and it will be my favorite for forever.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Muppets should win oscars
Review: I first saw this movie when I was six years old--in a sold out movie theater. Muppets have never lost their charm, and this movie is testament to their universal appeal. The songs are catchy, and the humor is outrageous--especially when Miss Piggy get jealous at Kermit's close friendship with a human waitress. Of course, the movie is famous for the Kermit-Piggy wedding, which is sure to bring a tear to your eye. As always, the Muppets convey to us the value of friendship and family.


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