The Muppets
Directed by: James Bobin
Starring: Jason Segal, Amy Adams, Chris Cooper, Jack Black
Rated: PG for some mild rude humor
On some level, most of American culture has some connection with the Muppets; whether it’s their television show, their tv specials, their movies, or even their Christmas album, most people have at least one nostalgic memory of the Jim Henson’s iconic puppets. Obviously, producer/actor Jason Segal would agree, because that’s exactly what his new Muppet movie is; one funny and incredibly nostalgic look at the beloved characters, though it thankfully strays away from becoming too sentimental. The terrific style of the film comes from the direction of James Bobin, director of the Ali G Show and the hit HBO series Flight of the Conchords. Bobin also got one of the Conchords’ members, Bret McKenzie (of Lord of the Rings fame) to compose the terrific musical numbers, infusing the Muppets’ slapstick humor with their own quick satirical brand. Because of it, The Muppets doesn’t feel like the Muppet movies we’ve seen in the past, or even the characters from the past films. But, perhaps that’s what makes this new film work so well; it reminds us of those good times rather than trying to recreate them. Thanks to the humor of the story, the parody of the genre (“maniacal laugh”), the outrageous wit of McKenize, the brilliant direction of Bobin, a ton of cameo appearances, and a story that reminds us of the good old days, The Muppets may be the most “sensational, inspirational, celebrational, muppentational” movie of the holidays.
Rated: PG for some mild rude humor
On some level, most of American culture has some connection with the Muppets; whether it’s their television show, their tv specials, their movies, or even their Christmas album, most people have at least one nostalgic memory of the Jim Henson’s iconic puppets. Obviously, producer/actor Jason Segal would agree, because that’s exactly what his new Muppet movie is; one funny and incredibly nostalgic look at the beloved characters, though it thankfully strays away from becoming too sentimental. The terrific style of the film comes from the direction of James Bobin, director of the Ali G Show and the hit HBO series Flight of the Conchords. Bobin also got one of the Conchords’ members, Bret McKenzie (of Lord of the Rings fame) to compose the terrific musical numbers, infusing the Muppets’ slapstick humor with their own quick satirical brand. Because of it, The Muppets doesn’t feel like the Muppet movies we’ve seen in the past, or even the characters from the past films. But, perhaps that’s what makes this new film work so well; it reminds us of those good times rather than trying to recreate them. Thanks to the humor of the story, the parody of the genre (“maniacal laugh”), the outrageous wit of McKenize, the brilliant direction of Bobin, a ton of cameo appearances, and a story that reminds us of the good old days, The Muppets may be the most “sensational, inspirational, celebrational, muppentational” movie of the holidays.
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