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The Muppets
2011 103 min United States of America PG 0+
★7.7
Comedy, Family, Music
Director: James Bobin
🎭 Based on
«The Muppets»
Trailers
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Description
When Kermit the Frog and the Muppets learn that their beloved theater is slated for demolition, a sympathetic human, Gary, and his puppet brother, Walter, swoop in to help the gang put on a show and raise the $10 million they need to save the day.
Budget:
$45M
US Gross:
$88.63M
Worldwide:
$165.18M
Starring
Amy Adams
Actor
Jason Segel
Actor
Chris Cooper
Actor
Awards
Academy Awards 2012
— Best Original Song
BAFTA 2013
— Best Debut (Screenplay, Direction or Production)
Saturn Awards 2012
— Best Fantasy Film
Key opinion
The 2011 revival of The Muppets is widely regarded as a sincere, nostalgic tribute that succeeds as a lighthearted family film. While fans and those receptive to its charm praise the wit and musical numbers, detractors find the plot simplistic and the humor either too childish or disjointed for adult sensibilities.
| Originality | The film succeeds as a heartfelt, sincere homage that captures the nostalgic spirit of the original Muppets. | |
| Acting | The puppets themselves consistently demonstrate more personality and charm than the surrounding human cast. | |
| Score | The musical numbers, including the Oscar-winning 'Man or Muppet,' are a highlight that effectively enhances the film's joyful tone. | |
| Screenplay | The plot is widely viewed as thin, clichéd, and merely a functional vehicle for cameos and musical sequences. | |
| Humor | Opinions on the humor are divided; supporters celebrate its meta-wit and sharp self-referential jokes, while critics find the comedy forced, childish, or overly absurd. | |
| Accessibility | The film's appeal is polarized by target audience expectations; fans and nostalgic viewers find it delightful, whereas newcomers or those seeking a mature comedy often find the experience tedious or baffling. |