The Muppets (2011)

[wuapinmon]

We went and saw The Muppets today, and I was pleasantly surprised. The film is very entertaining for kids and adults alike. It touches lots of the nostalgia points that the "Keep Fishin'" video that Weezer did did. While I confess to not caring so much for Miss Piggy, she wasn't the focal point of the film.

I don't know how Amy Adams kept a straight face during much of her dialogue, and especially during the songs. She was just wonderful. It was a cute movie, full of so many cameos that I couldn't list half of them if I tried. Even Selena Gomez was funny.

There's one scene where the main character sees his reflection as a muppet, and the song lyrics had me laughing out loud (I was the only person laughing at the jokes sometimes--that fact alone reminded me of the Ladykillers) because of the intelligent hilarity of the presentation.

A great family film, and I highly recommend it.

[MarkGrace]

I don't know how Amy Adams kept a straight face during much of her dialogue, and especially during the songs.

Because she already practiced this character in Enchanted?

Segel was also hysterical.

[TripletDaddy]

We saw it today. I laughed throughout at all the jokes and references to the old Muppet Show.

Amy Adams needs to stop being girl next door hot 24 hours a day.

[MarkGrace]

We saw it today. I laughed throughout at all the jokes and references to the old Muppet Show.

Amy Adams needs to stop being girl next door hot 24 hours a day.

You said you were going to pass on this one!

[SteelBlue]

I enjoyed it, but In the end I was underwhelmed. It was definitely worth seeing, but it just didn't have the nostalgic effect that I thought it would. Loved 80's robot.

[MarkGrace]

The Muppets

Really enjoyed it. Segel just always kills me. And lots of cameos from a bunch of actors, as expected, but funny to see Feist and Dave Grohl turn up in some of the music numbers. There was also a whistling portion that was written and performed by Andrew Bird.

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Just thought I'd pull this over from the other thread.

[TripletDaddy]

You said you were going to pass on this one!

Amy Adams.

[TripletDaddy]

I enjoyed it but In the end I was underwhelmed. It was definitely worth seeing, but it just didn't have the nostalgic effect that I thought it would. Loved 80's robot.

80s robot was rad. "tab or new coke"

Also, busted a gut when Walter sees the star maps for sale, has an idea...and they buy dogs at Pinks.

That show made me miss home big time. The office scenes were shot a block from my old office.

[MarkGrace]

Amy Adams.

They must have left her out of the trailer.

[MarkGrace]

Also, busted a gut when Walter sees the star maps for sale, has an idea...and they buy dogs at Pinks.

ha. That was good. And that hot dog looked good.

[TripletDaddy]

Also, speaking of nostalgia, I had major nostalgia vibes when the telethon started and they did the full Muppet Show intro with the same set and the same characters, including the Gonzo trumpet gag. Had a big smile thinking back to loving that show as a kid.

[UtahDan]

The first half hour was as much as I have laughed in a long time. From there it was good but not great. Definitely enjoyable but from the 97% it has on RT I was expecting somewhat more. Turned out to be be too long for the 2 yo, though that was probably foreseeable.

[UtahDan]

Also, speaking of nostalgia, I had major nostalgia vibes when the telethon started and they did the full Muppet Show intro with the same set and the same characters, including the Gonzo trumpet gag. Had a big smile thinking back to loving that show as a kid.

Yeah me too.

[MarkGrace]

The first half hour was as much as I have laughed in a long time

That first music number was a killer. So funny. The Am I Man or Am I Muppet was funny as well.

[MarkGrace]

Definitely enjoyable but from the 97% it has on RT I was expecting somewhat more.

Consult your local Metacritic.