The Muppets Take Manhattan (1984)
August 16th, 2003 at 9:22 am (1 - Pretty bad)
I feel like a traitor for saying this, but The Muppets Take Manhattan (1984) is not a good movie at all. Oh sure the movie has some funny lines (I still howl “I want to go hoooooome” like Rowlf when the mood hits me) and who can’t help but laugh as the Swedish Chef throws popcorn while wearing 3D glasses, but if you stop and pay attention for even a minute you start to notice that the script pretty much stinks as does the acting. Most of the dialogue is cheap and unimaginative and the movie feels like an excuse for an extended episode of “Muppet Show, The” (1976). I may have been expecting too much after being touched by the original big screen adaptation The Muppet Movie (1979), but I doubt The Muppets Take Manhattan could have impressed me no matter what my mood.
Allie said,
August 16, 2003 at 11:42 am
You’re kidding, right? You mean I am NOT the only one who feels that way about that movie?!?
Leopoldo said,
August 17, 2003 at 9:31 am
I guess that many people realize this is not a quality movie but are not likely to say so for fear of badmouthing the Great Henson. I already felt like I had to apologize for this review, but I had to be honest. Henson and Oz both rock and did some awesome work.. this is not one of their best moments.
Allie said,
August 17, 2003 at 10:38 am
Hey, you win some and you lose some. Hasn’t every producer/director had his share of duds? I agree that this isn’t the best representation of the Muppets. I like ‘Muppet Caper’ better. I think your review is very fair.