The Muppets

It’s been 12 years since Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy and the rest of the Muppet crew hit the screens but they’re back with a very nice bang! When I realised that “Flight of the Conchords” star Bret Mckenzie did the movie’s songs and Conchords director, James Bobin, directed this movie, I knew I would be laughing till popcorn flew out of my mouth!  Gross, but hey, these things happen.

The story revolves around Muppet fan, Gary (James Segel), his girlfriend, Mary (Amy Adams), and his brother Walt (who looks Gary in Muppet form). They head off on a journey from Smalltown USA to Hollywood to find out what became of the famous felt crew. They get caught up on a mission to stop an oil baron (Chris Cooper) from destroying the Muppet studios. Therein lies the birth of the Muppet reunion.

I reckon this take will make Muppet creator Jim Henson proud, like a mother who sees her child off to Grade one. Aw…

Rating: 5 outta 5.