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The Muppets

2011
Comedy, Musical
1h 43m
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Rated 18 Jan 2018
95
91st
Hugely enjoyable. By far the best Muppet movie since Jim Henson died. You'll be smiling and tapping your toes for days afterwards.
Rated 31 Oct 2020
86
92nd
In a post-CG revolution world, these new Muppets movies are an unchanging testament to the timelessness of The Muppets themselves. While other classics are being rebooted into 3-D computer graphic abominations, The Muppets are still puppets, the songs have those same 70's AM radio sensibilities, and this movie fits right along with everything else in the cannon. It's a comforting statue of nostalgia in a world where nothing is sacred.
Rated 04 Aug 2014
81
84th
Watching this created an unusual sensation in my facial area. It didn't take long for the skin at the corners of my mouth to feel taut while my lips made a weird curved shape. Is.. is this what you Earthlings call 'smailing'? It was very enjoyable. Just like this cute, playful, cliched-but-having-fun-with-it Muppet revival. So many great gags and cameos, and the whole thing feels like being dunked in a sugary-sweet nostalgia bath.
Rated 27 Nov 2011
84
87th
One of the most positive, joyous, happy films I've ever seen. Segel and Adams are good in their roles, but where the film really shines are the Muppets (obviously) and Segel and Stoller's writing, stuffed with tons of one-liners and great gags. Bret McKenzie knocked the songwriting out of the park; "Life's a Happy Song" won't leave my head for days. This is a feel-good movie for the ages.
Rated 20 Feb 2012
100
90th
One of the most singularly great family films I have ever seen in my life. A smile on my face for 120 minutes - I've never before laughed so much watching a film. Pure joy, you can plainly see how much Segel enjoyed doing this in both the writing and his acting. Amy Adams and Chris Cooper are also perfectly cast. Great tunes, great villain, pitch-perfect comedy. Truly for everyone. I can easily sum my opinion up in one word: Lovely. Thank you, Jason!
Rated 21 Nov 2011
76
83rd
Wow, no way, really, no goddam way I expected such an entertainment like this one, and it turns out that it completely delivers with an enormous package of in-jokes and gags. Best family movie of the year, no doubt of that.
Rated 23 Nov 2011
91
96th
What happens... when you get a project together with the raw honesty on how the Muppets have faded from modern culture... and you add in good fourth wall humor, reminders on just what makes the Muppets great, on just why they're still relevant today... and you then sprinkle in great celeb cameos that even serve to touch up some of the less palatable parts of the Muppets (say Fozzie's jokes)? You get a movie where you realize, they're not obsolete, they're still awesome... and I loved this movie.
Rated 27 Nov 2011
93
92nd
Amazing. I grew up on the Muppets, so this was like a jolt back to my childhood. Plenty of humor here for adults and kids alike, some fun songs, plus a bunch of great cameos. My favorite part (which I'm sure I'll be quoting for a long time) was the discussion on the legality of kidnapping. I knew this movie was in good hands with Jason Segel on board.
Rated 28 Jan 2012
95
92nd
It wrapped up everything I love about The Muppets with all the heart and warmth these characters have been conveying over the years. By far one of the best films of 2011.
Rated 19 Feb 2012
85
80th
Wonderfully fun, really life affirming and uncynical. Possibly requires some pre-existing love of the Muppets to really love.
Rated 20 Feb 2012
75
77th
A charming and liberating old-fashioned delight that will have you smiling and embracing even the most silly parts from start to finish. (If you're an adult with a soft spot for Henson's old gang, that is - most Disney Channel ruined kids of today will go run for Hannah Montana in a matter of minutes).
Rated 29 May 2012
90
92nd
MY FACE HURTS FROM SMILIN
Rated 10 Jun 2012
70
65th
Massively likeable.
Rated 25 Nov 2011
8
93rd
I have literally no childhood nostalgia for the Muppets whatsoever, but even so I still thought this movie was highly entertaining; funny and touching all at once. If I'd watched Muppet stuff as a kid I'd probably have flat-out loved it. Donald Glover has a five-second cameo.
Rated 28 Nov 2011
90
94th
I'm not sure you could capture happiness any better than this film does. I'm by no means the biggest Muppet fan, but I couldn't help but smile throughout the whole film. Every high expectation I had was met. It's one of the best family movies we've had in years and I would seriously question how someone could not think this was an absolute joy to watch. It crafts a wonderful balance between between true to old fans and helping pull in new ones. Well done Jason Segel, well done.
Rated 28 Nov 2011
90
98th
I don't think I have had this much fun watching a movie in a long time.
Rated 30 Nov 2011
90
91st
It is everything you could possibly want in a Muppets movie. Which means it's mother fuckin' genius. So much fun, so happy, emotional, great songs, hilarious moments one after another. I'm convinced that the only chance for world peace that we have is through the Muppets: get on it world leaders.
Rated 10 Dec 2011
4
55th
Plays too heavily on nostalgia, especially the end, for me to consciously lose myself in it like I wanted; some of the music pieces and cameos also did not work. But I still love me muppets, Jason Segel & Chris Cooper rule, and Animal's subplot was hilarious. A mixed enjoyment, but a welcome one.
Rated 27 Feb 2012
85
86th
Brings the Muppets back without compromising their unoffensive charm, I couldn't think of a better human lead than Segel (there are a lot of nice cameos in this too, Parsons' was hilarious). I really hope this is the beginning of a new Muppet show....
Rated 20 Mar 2012
70
79th
I thought this was very clever and extremely funny. Adams and Segel are incredible and the musical numbers are some of the best I have seen in recent years.
Rated 11 Sep 2013
86
87th
What an overwhelmingly likeable film, just bursting at the seams with joy and anxious excitement just to be here, happening onscreen. Segel and Stoller have an obvious affection for the franchise (I too loved The Muppets growing up), and their script is peppered with brilliant throwaway lines and gags, nevermind the excellent punchlines and set-ups. The cameos throughout are used to great effect, and the movie just filled my heart with happiness to the point I'm beaming just thinking about it.
Rated 01 Jun 2014
8
76th
The Muppets is one of the most refreshing, justified and enjoyable reboots in recent years. I loved the Muppets growing up but for whatever reason they sadly just seemed to be forgotten overnight. And this reboot cleverly and hilariously plays on the franchises own misfortune. Segel & Adams carry the film well, but the stars are obviously Kermit, Fozzie, Gonzo, Animal, Miss Piggy and the wrest of the Muppet gang. It's very well written and there's laughs for all ages. The Muppets are back!
Rated 21 Mar 2020
90
64th
I have always enjoyed the Muppets and so I remember being pretty happy when this first came out to see the Muppets back in action. It's fun little movie seeing all your favorite characters, all the celebrity cameos, and a villain that is fun to dislike and has some legitimately funny moments himself. To me the weakest link of the whole movie were the main characters, they weren't bad, but they felt like a bit of a distraction to the main plot. It's not breaking new ground, but it's a lot of fun.
Rated 07 Jun 2021
78
64th
Puppetry is one of the oldest forms of theater and it's heartwarming to see Jim Henson's CG-immune creations take back their stage for a moment. I guess I was more of a Sesame Street kid so it took me a while to realize Big Bird and Cookie Monster weren't going to show up here. Kermit likes to keep his friend groups separate, doesn't he?
Rated 24 Nov 2011
83
86th
A worthy tribute, but I'd go one step further and say it's also a continuation and hopefully a rebirth for Henson's lovable gang of weirdos.
Rated 25 Nov 2011
85
86th
This movie is pure joy.
Rated 25 Nov 2011
70
31st
The addition of Walter wasn't exactly up to Henson era Muppet standards and it relied a bit more on non Muppets than past movies. However, that said it still had enough charm and bits of clever writing to make it a fitting comeback. Not to mention the cameos were great as usual.
Rated 26 Nov 2011
95
78th
This movie was everything I hoped for-- charming, fun, clever, and very nostalgic. I grew up with The Muppets and they will forever have a place in my heart. I knew I could trust someone like Jason Segel, who feels the same love for them, to do a great job and he didn't let me down.
Rated 27 Nov 2011
90
94th
The most fun I've had in a theater since I was a child. I was literally smiling the entire way through.
Rated 06 Dec 2011
70
46th
I wanted The Muppets to return loud and proud, and despite an admirable effort on the part of everyone involved, I can't shake a slight feeling of being... underwhelmed. However, I enjoyed the film more often than not. It's witty and clever in most of the right places. The film simply lead me on the entire time, as though it hinted that something big and amazing was about to happen, but never actually surfaced. Still, this is good fun for what it is.
Rated 11 Dec 2011
80
70th
Struggles to find room for all its characters, but its hard to say anything bad about this film, its a charm/nostalgia overload.
Rated 15 Dec 2011
100
93rd
Awesome fun filled movie. Muppets are forever relevent. Jim Henson would be happy with this.
Rated 17 Dec 2011
74
39th
A lot of fun. It can get overly sentimental and it doesn't have much in the way of subtlety, but the child in me doesn't really care. It wears its lack of focus and plot on its sleeve, so it's hard to begrudge the film for that, but it is a little jarring and it ends up feeling flimsy and shallow. It's endearing, though, and cute without being obnoxious, so why hate?
Rated 17 Dec 2011
79
57th
Who would choose muppets over Amy Adams? That nonsense aside it's a silly but charming little movie.
Rated 26 Dec 2011
90
96th
Almost perfect. Simultaneously reverent and fresh, the jokes are obvious and at the same time endearing, and the paper-thin plot stays out of the way of the Muppeteers doing their thing.
Rated 04 Jan 2012
95
95th
So amazing. I was smiling the whole time. Fantastic music, very funny, lots of heart. Loved it.
Rated 05 Jan 2012
90
91st
The latest Muppet movie, creatively titled The Muppets, wears its nostalgia and self-awareness the way Captain Kirk wears his rank insignia: as a badge of honor and on its sleeve.
Rated 23 Jan 2012
7
65th
Its truly fantastic to have the Muppets back on the big screen again. Far from perfect yet still a repectful entry with plenty of wit and scenes that you can't help but smile at.
Rated 24 Jan 2012
90
88th
I watched the whole film with a smile and many more than a few laughs. The charm is seductive. This is what going to the movies is all about.
Rated 27 Jan 2012
92
70th
The Muppet's is full of funny laughs and catchy tunes and great musical performances that make this film the must see family film of the year and quite a few celebrity cameos. Worth watching for sure for the Muppet fans.
Rated 25 Feb 2012
18
6th
Call me a cynic, but this movie's a mess.
Rated 29 Feb 2012
65
46th
Leave your cynicism at the door and enjoy this charming, if slightly uneven and forgettable, nostalgic throwback.
Rated 03 Mar 2012
84
88th
For the first time since they sizzled in School of Rock, Jack Black and Sarah Silverman are back together again in this timeless story of a dreamy-eyed Hollywood diner waitress and a down-on-his-luck movie star finding love in the most unlikely of places. Oh, and there were some muppets, as well.
Rated 08 Mar 2012
90
94th
Joyous, loving and fun. Was everything I wanted it to be. A beacon from my childhood well and truly re-lit.
Rated 25 Mar 2012
76
68th
I actually ended up enjoying this far more than I thought. The Jason Segel-style humor actually fits extremely well with the Muppets and their humor, and it doesn't hurt that the music is extremely catchy.
Rated 27 Mar 2012
72
76th
Brilliant!!! Exactly what kids movies should be like.
Rated 02 Apr 2012
88
93rd
Joy on a stick. A highly loving tribute to the Muppets, with some great songs by Brett McKensie. *Maniacal Laugh*
Rated 15 May 2012
82
76th
A whole lot of fun. Admittedly it gets a bit too self-aware at times for my liking but thankfully most of the time it manages to be just right. Jason Segel and Amy Adams make for two great leads and, much like the show itself, the movie itself is relatively safe in it's humour allowing all age groups to really enjoy it. Definitely something you can take your kids too and enjoy yourself.
Rated 19 May 2012
70
71st
Charming... Old school still rock the socks of todays kids entertainment. Maniacal laugh!
Rated 20 May 2012
30
43rd
The cameo appearances seem a bit misused, and the third act drags with perhaps a bit too much sentimentality, but Kermit and Piggy's rekindled romance makes the show all worth it.
Rated 05 Jun 2012
92
90th
This movie was so fun! I think it was true at least for my part that the Muppets had been forgotten. I was never really a die-hard fan of the show so it had really left my memory. This movie made me remember why I watched it when I was younger. Jason Segel and Nicholas Stoller did a wonderful job on the script. I laughed a lot, almost cried a few times... and I LOVED THE MUSIC! Very well done. Segel and Adams were so cute together. Man or Muppet definately deserved it's Oscar. Great song!
Rated 12 Jun 2012
80
84th
It's not often a movie reduces me to tears of laughter! This did! Honestly if you don't find this a massive amount of fun you should probably find a cliff, throw yourself off and make sure the rocks below are sharp and jagged... maniacal laugh!
Rated 11 Aug 2012
80
73rd
Wholly enjoyable despite its messy, muddled climax.
Rated 09 Oct 2012
81
75th
Wow. Yeah, this was really strong. And fun. It played well on the general cultural idea of what Muppets are and what they do. Yeah, it didn't quite fulfill its possibilities - personally, I could've used more fourth-wall-breaking jokes - but it was ludicrously enjoyable.
Rated 30 Nov 2012
80
80th
Like Statler and Waldorf, older viewers may kvetch and cavil about the details, but when that red velvet curtain goes up, we wouldn't give up our balcony seats for the world.
Rated 29 Dec 2012
4
55th
a brief, defiantly absurd respite from a world characterised by greed, mundane efficiency and atrophy...
Rated 10 Jan 2013
65
58th
A harmless and enjoyable stroll down memory lane.
Rated 21 Mar 2013
76
53rd
As good as it could have been, though it has the unbelievable plot point of someone ignoring Amy Adams.
Rated 02 May 2013
70
58th
Joy from beginning to end
Rated 09 Jun 2013
85
85th
I mean, everything here is pretty much perfect. Perfect casting, perfect music, perfect script, perfect cameos, more GENUINE evocation of emotion from the audience than many pure drama films, a fun villain, a great story, very funny. Sure it's a nostalgia trap, but I mean, come on guys... it's the friggin' Muppets. It's self-aware, breaking-of-the-fourth-wall fun with loads of charm and laughs. There's not much else to say. Watch it. Immediately. Twice. Maybe three times. GO! HURRY! DO IT!
Rated 26 Nov 2011
4
34th
Not as funny or clever as I expected and the non-stop pop-culture references got tiresome...but it was still fun. Mahna Mahna
Rated 26 Nov 2011
83
57th
If The Muppets was solely about the gags this would have been the best thing I'd seen all year. However, it had a story. And it was pretty bad. And it definitely slowed the comedy down as it went. Thankfully, the movie seemed aware of all of its faults and mocked that story AND the song & dance numbers. Definitely a blast
Rated 27 Nov 2011
70
58th
A cute and funny movie with fun cameos and catchy songs. What a Muppet movie should be.
Rated 27 Nov 2011
73
71st
Crammed with good cheer and high spirits. Sure, there are a few doldrums that slip in between the sprightly opening and the delightful last half hour, but that scarcely matters, does it? It's the Muppets, man!
Rated 27 Nov 2011
100
51st
very funny 10 out of 10
Rated 27 Nov 2011
90
80th
This was a really great experience. I have my complaints, but overall I was just happy to see the Muppets on the big screen again.
Rated 30 Nov 2011
91
82nd
Leave your cynicism at the door and reunite with old friends. There's too much to applaud here. Its charm is disarming, it's hilarious (even the dumbest gags can make you crack a smile when it's the Muppets), it's a heartfelt labor of love I can't recommend enough. Kids will like it, but adults will adore it with a goofy smile plastered on their face. When Kermit starts singing Rainbow Connection... I mean, it's hard to think Jim Henson wouldn't be beaming with joy. A beautiful tribute.
Rated 01 Dec 2011
30
78th
"The beloved gang's sweet reunion will melt nostalgic adults into laughter and tears, and maybe kids won't mind drippy new Muppet Walter so much." - Bill Weber
Rated 02 Dec 2011
95
97th
Pure enjoyment.
Rated 04 Dec 2011
40
8th
You gotta be kidding me. The emperor has no clothes. The Disney fix must be in at IMDb and R/T. WEAK!!! And Amy, honey, go to the gym. They can't photoshop celluloid like they do the poster. How far have ye fallen from "Doubt" and even "Enchanted"? I was a Muppet fan from before. This was not that. This was not even Sesame Street. You don't get legitimacy just from seeing a parade of cameos covering up the lack of plot, acting and direction. Henson would be appalled.
Rated 04 Dec 2011
85
73rd
An immensely enjoyable return from the delightful icons: inventive, heartfelt, and quite funny. The story is nothing new: the Muppets must put on a show to save their old studio. But the script by Jason Segel and Nicholas Stoller is witty and sweet, boasting such delights as a chorus of chickens singing "Fuck You" (sans the words); the "Moopets", an unpleasant, unkempt knockoff; oilman Tex Richman (Chris Cooper) rapping and saying "maniacal laugh" in lieu of laughter, and so forth. Great fun.
Rated 05 Dec 2011
80
70th
Fandom is interesting. Sometimes it can cause dreadful films like "Watchmen", where the director and/or writer are too close to the source material and don't make the critical cuts necessary to make it enjoyable. Other times, you get "The Muppets". Though it still feels like a reboot, it has the same heart and humor of the rest of the series. The nods to the camera, the innocent humor and the inside jokes all add to the sense that times have changed, but the Muppets haven't - nor should they.
Rated 06 Dec 2011
75
41st
I really like the idea of the Muppets. It appeals 2 children by not treating them like dopes who'll accept anything & adults get comedy that embraces sincerity & silliness in a refreshingly irony-free way. The mixture keeps the series' humor distinct, but ultimately grounded. Tho there's no shortage of smiles 2 be had watching the return of beloved icons, real laughs r about as scarce as ever. Even the songs, written by Bret from Flight of the Conchords fall surprisingly short. I hoped 4 better
Rated 08 Dec 2011
60
55th
There's a lot of great gags and story in the Muppets, but it plays the same fourth-wall breakers a few times too many and never really establishes figures out if its a film about Muppets or society's relationship with the Muppets.
Rated 11 Dec 2011
50
24th
I wouldn't say that I dislike musicals, rather, I simply prefer my films to be of the non-musical variety. Anyways, as charming as the Muppets themselves are, most of this felt rudderless-- a parade of celebrity cameos and pop culture references standing in for plot and characterization. And I really do not like Jason Segel. It's a good nostalgia trip for Muppets fans, but it feels a bit hollow.
Rated 20 Dec 2011
66
36th
Too many humans, too few muppets. When they finally start doing the Muppet Show, I was happy; this is what I had signed up for and loved in the original show. But the human song & dance routines made me cringe. I've no idea why the makers thought moviegoers buying tickets to a film called "The Muppets" would want to see humans singing.
Rated 21 Dec 2011
72
47th
Had a bunch of fairly funny moments and a sweet nostalgic charm, yet at times I couldn't overcome it's cheesiness (not talking about in a purposeful Fozzie Bear way) and shaky pacing choices. The way it was put together just felt a bit sloppy and mishmashed to me. It tried to incorporate too many plot devices, and the sporadic shifting of focus from character to character without any sort of real devotion to development hurt the film a bit.
Rated 27 Dec 2011
85
54th
This is the most fun you'll have at the movies all year, guaranteed. All credit goes to Jason Segel for getting the Muppets back in the spotlight. You can tell Segel's a super-fan; he treats the material with respect and doesn't infuse his typical shtick into a children's franchise. That was my main worry, but thankfully the crudest joke in the whole film was a harmless line about Fozzie's 'fart shoes'.
Rated 28 Dec 2011
90
89th
Maybe the most disgustingly catchy opening number in cinema history.
Rated 04 Jan 2012
81
78th
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Rated 07 Jan 2012
1
0th
The most fun I had in a theatre in 2011, it's just goofy fun. If you like the Muppets, you'll like this movie, and if you don't, what is your problem? The soundtrack is great, especially "Life is like a Song" and "Man or Muppet", both of which are going to be stuck in my head for a while. Score is not a grade.
Rated 20 Jan 2012
88
47th
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Rated 20 Jan 2012
90
88th
Delightful. The songs are fun and the corny humor is a classic Muppets staple. It's more about nostalgia for the Muppets than the actual Muppets themselves, but I think that's an interesting take.
Rated 20 Jan 2012
79
88th
so funny
Rated 22 Jan 2012
90
77th
(BIG smile!)
Rated 24 Jan 2012
77
63rd
This is a fun movie that captures the spirit of The Muppets. The new Muppet character is not very interesting but the old Muppets are great. There are plenty of fun human cameos and overall I would recommend this movie.
Rated 30 Jan 2012
87
81st
loved all the Cameos!
Rated 31 Jan 2012
70
70th
Muy linda pelicula para niños. Lastima la comedia musical que a mi particularmente no me agrada. Te remite a los viejos tiempos e incorpora novedades.
Rated 03 Feb 2012
57
16th
Amy Adams is unbearably cute.
Rated 14 Feb 2012
78
75th
Thoroughly enjoyable family film, with just the right balance of ironic humour and love for the original show. Loads of great cameos and some excellent songs from Bret MacKenzie.
Rated 21 Feb 2012
82
70th
I was hoping for a funnier film; however it's still a great joy to see old friends..soundtrack is fantastic
Rated 22 Feb 2012
82
78th
I love the Muppets, so why didn't I love this movie more? Maybe it was expectations & idealized memories from my childhood. Mostly, its because I think this movie is selfish on behalf of the filmmakers. How can you call this movie The Muppets when they are marginalized so that Jason Segel, Amy Adams, & a new character named Walter can take center stage? The script is fun and the songs are charming and catchy. The problem is that the script & songs should have benefited the title characters.
Rated 22 Feb 2012
60
36th
Man, I went into this with some high expectations. I found myself pretty uncomfortable for chunks of the film. Cringe-worthy, even. Something about Amy Adams made me want to hide. I'm not sure if it's how she was written or how she chose to play it, but it was uncomfortable.
Rated 22 Feb 2012
83
94th
In a time when beloved childhood memories are being raped by Hollywood (The Smurfs, Alvin & The Chipmunks, etc.) it's so refreshing to see a film such as "The Muppets" that not only successfully captures that original spirit, whilst also doing its own thing, but does so in such a way that you can tell the people involved genuinely care about the characters. It's hilarious, it's witty, it's charming, it's catchy, what more could you want from a family film? The Toy Story short is fantastic.
Rated 24 Feb 2012
80
75th
Ultimate Feel Good Movie! I loved the songs and musical scenes especially. Me Party, Life's a Happy Song and Man or Muppet are just great!
Rated 26 Feb 2012
63
82nd
#12#, popcorn, hype, 'tv-series', actresses.
Rated 26 Feb 2012
66
52nd
it's absolutely shameless nostalgia - the whole thing basically exists so Jason Segel and his friends can go "Remember when you were a kid and watched the Muppet Show? Wasn't that great?" But that said, it was fun, it played around a lot with the classic Blues Brothers/Underdog Wins plot, and it had chickens singing Cee-Lo Green's "Cluck You".
Rated 27 Feb 2012
4
6th
An OK family film - harmless, colourful and feel good but I wouldn't rush to see it again. Hope the kids don't get a DVD copy!
Rated 27 Feb 2012
86
80th
This was so much goddamn fun. Okay, so it's fairly light and doesn't always live up to its own momentum, but it's hilarious all the way through and everyone is clearly enjoying themselves, none more so than Segel, whose love for the puppets shines through. I loved how the thematic relevance really helped to give the movie emotional impact. The songs were all fantastic, and reminded me of Conchords in all the right ways. The best pure family film to come out in I don't even know how long.
Rated 27 Feb 2012
80
63rd
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