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Summary: Please restore scenes!
Review: This is a great Christmas movie for all of us Muppet fans. However, you would think by now they would realize that people are a little upset by the deleted scenes. I still have my old copy off of television from years ago and find myself watching this version rather than the "edited" VHS which is the same as the DVD. It's a shame.
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Summary: Why???
Review: My sister and I have been watching this special together since I was in sixth grade. I am now 25. Two years ago I purchased the VHS version, as our old version taped from the TV has some serious sound problems to the point of being unwatchable. I was *sick* with disappointment when I found that some of my favorite scenes, including the charming "Muppet Babies" scene, had been cut out.Yesterday my sister told my that "A Muppet Family Christmas" had been released on DVD. I was thrilled, and immediately rushed out, looking for reviews of it. Imagine my frustration when I found that the DVD contained the cut version as well! I think this is ridiculous.... and so should you! I really, truly, fail to understand Columbia-Tristar's logic. The total scenes cut were only about 10 minutes, but when you consider that the original show was only 50 minutes, you realize that they have cut out *20%* of the movie! With DVDs that can easily hold over three hours of movie time and are cheaper to produce than their VHS counterparts, how does Columbia-Tristar justify cutting out ten minutes of this classic? I could see paying... for a remastered, uncut edition of "AMFC"...heck, I'd be willing to pay a lot more than that. But until they release it in its intact form, Columbia-Tristar won't be seeing a dime of my money...and I would advise you not to waste yours on this disappointing (DVD). P.S. Check out toughpigs.com/journalresist.htm for a detailed analysis on just how much of a (disappointment) this DVD release *really* is. And If anyone has a decent copy of the original 1987 version of "AMFC" on tape, I'd appreciate an email. :)
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Summary: MISS THE MISSING SCENES!
Review: Although this movie is good-I agree with so many others about the missing scenes. I used to have an old home copy of the original, but it is gone. I now have the updated version which I think would have been so much better to just leave alone! (...)
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Summary: gotta love a muppet
Review: if you have an ounce of muppet love - you'll love this muppet family christmas. in usual muppet style - they're irreverent & charming at once. they capture holiday magic w. concern for family & friends. it is one of our family's favorites - there is really no need to grow up
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Summary: The Best Christmas Special EVER!!! NO ONE CAN SAY OTHERWISE!
Review: My family taped it off ABC when I was two and a half years old, and we watch it EVERY Christmas (multiple times) and EVERY July (if I get my way!). I love the whole movie: Robin meeting the Fraggles (Pass it on! Pass it on! When it's gone, it'll bring good luck to you!), The Swedish Chef and that turkey (Glei la jhu! Ratska ratska in the bumska bumska, ja!), Ernie and Bert and Doc (Bunk Beds! B words!) Mrs. Piggy stuck in the blizzard (Don't worry Kermy, it's just a bit of snow!) Fozzie and his comedy partner, Mr. Snowman (It's cold enough out there to freeze your winnebago!) The whole shabang is fabulous. I love this movie and it will always have a special place in my heart. Favorite line: "Who was that straaaaaaaange bluuuue creeeeeeeaTURE?"
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Summary: Muppet Family Christmas all chopped up!
Review: This awesome made for TV movie has been shredded to pieces! The once 50 min long show jam packed with Muppety action has a whole 8 min of beautiful songs and moments taken away. I suggest not wasting your money on something that isn't complete. I'd rather watch a crummy quality FULL version of this classic any day! The fact that there are no extra features would be fine with me, as long as there was the Snow Man song with Fozzie, Miss Piggy's entrance song, Rowlf the Dog with his "Outta tune piana..." and the complete medley at the end of the movie! If these scenes wer e included I would most definitely give the movie 5 stars, but without them it only deserves 2...
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Summary: 1 Star For DVD, 5 Stars For Original Special
Review: Warning to all Muppet fans: the version of The Muppet Family Christmas featured on this DVD is not what you remember from television. Henson and Columbia Tristar have cut the special from nearly 50 minutes down to 42 minutes. Almost 8 minutes of the footage is gone, including Fozzie's memorable duet with a Snowman, Miss Piggy's grand entrance number, a song from the Muppet Babies and a few songs from the finale. It has also been noted that there are no extras on this DVD, making it unworthy of the high retail price...especially considering you can now purchase an entire season of some shows for around $30. Please let Henson and Columbia/Tristar know if you feel this is unacceptable. If you are annoyed by the edits, do not purchase this DVD.
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Summary: A Christmas classic on dvd
Review: i give it a 4 star not because of the show (it's 5+stars) but the dvd has no extra features like a behind the scenes spot light or anything but it's the show that counts here. And speaking of the show it has something for every one, it has the Fraggle rock characters and Seasme street regulars like big bird and the whole gang, also the muppets with fozzy and miss piggy ect...
you also have a Turkey running around trying to keep away from cook and more wonderful holiday stuff.. this is a show adults and kids alike love so please show this to your family this holiday season. and marry christmas!
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Summary: TIS THE SEASON TO BE JOLLY!!!
Review: Fozzie Bear invites all his Muppet pals to his mom's farm for a surprise holiday visit.You meet the Muppets,Fraggle Rock,and Sesame Street!Old friends and new friends gather together to cook,trim the tree,and sing lots of carols!And Miss Piggy gets Kermit right under the mistletoe!Music Highlights-We need a little Christmas,Jingle Bells,Jingle Bell Rock,Caroling Medley,The Christmas Song,Pass it On,We Wish you a Merry Christmas. Funny and enjoyable for the whole family.Also see Muppet Movie,Great Muppet Caper,and Muppet Treasure Island.
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Summary: One of the best moviies in the world
Review: This movie is the best ever. Even though I own it and watch it all around the year I get teary eyed when the Sesame Street gang and Jim Henson show up. The is truly the best movie ever.
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