Writers: Jason Segel, Nicholas Stoller
Stars: Jason Segel, Amy Adams
Walter grew up watching the Muppets on television and, for years, has dreamt of going to Los Angeles to join their act. His brother, Gary (Jason Segel) and, girlfriend, Mary (Amy Adams) are heading to Los Angeles to celebrate their ten year anniversary. Gary surprises Walter with a ticket to join them on their journey and the three of them head along to the Muppet Studios to take a tour of the once great show. Only to find when they arrive that evil oil boss, Tex Richman, wants to knock down the studio to drill the grounds for oil. It's up to Walter, Gary and Mary with the help of Kermit the Frog to round up all the Muppets and put on a telethon and save the studio.
It is extremely apparent that writers, Jason Segel & Nicholas Stoller and director, James Bobin are huge Muppets fans. This film plays out like a tribute to the Muppets. All your favourite characters are there, doing what they do best. Gonzo is doing some daredevil stunt, Miss Piggy is her usual dramatic self and Fozzy's jokes may have got even worse.. Though, they have modernized the act with a couple of contemporary tunes - my favourite is the 'barbershop quartet' butchering Nirvana's 'Smells Like Team Spirit.' Likewise, with every Muppets episode, this movie is riddled with celebrity cameos. And they all seem to be having a ball. Well, except for poor ol' Jack Black. Whether you are a Muppets fan from way back or discovering them for the first time, it would be hard not to walk away from this film without a huge smile on your face!I thoroughly enjoyed this film. It had just the right amount of heart-warming moments, corny one-liners, and catchy songs (with the exception of the unnecessary rap from Tex Richman.) I would recommend it to anyone.
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