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Good concept, poorly executed.

It's entirely possible that sending the audience out feeling lousy was intentional

The movie's neither hopeful in contrived ways, nor hopeless in different contrived ways. Somehow it manages to be wonderful

The movie really just wants to entertain people.

This is a delight. After we watched these guys on their own show, they became a part of us. So this had to be good. Well, it was. First of all, the plot is interesting. Kermit is heading for Hollywood, not knowing what's in store for him. Along the way, he encounters other Muppet notables, including main squeeze, MIss Piggy. Of course, as they progress toward their destination, there are frequent adventures. Each has its own charms. In addition to the wonderful events, we get some great songs. "The Rainbow Connection" is an anthem for diversity. I can't really add too much to what others have said, but suffice it to say that this is pure delight. The Muppet animation is beyond the pale. Great movie. It's sad we have lost some of the people that brought this to us.

The Muppet Movie is a fantastic movie with a very well developed storyline that is sweet,very funny and filled with lovable characters.The film is packed with a ton of fun and laughs that the whole family will enjoy and also has many beautiful music numbers,of course the Rainbow Connection is a great song.The movie is the first of the many films starring the Muppets that follow,they are great films that have never failed to entertain me and bring me joy. The film is also packed with many well known celebrity cameos,and all of them are gold,my favourite would have to be Mel Brooks.Fans of the Muppet Show should definitely watch and will love the Muppet Movie.Kermit recalls how he decided to try and make it big in Hollywood and how he met all his friends who end up coming with him along the way.

Maybe it's my age, or maybe it was due to the fact that I was rarely allowed to watch children's television, but my early life was sadly without Jim Henson and his hugely successful creation The Muppets. Because of this, I've always felt somewhat reluctant, and almost undeserving, to tackle the Muppet movies, feeling that my lack of childhood experiences of Kermit, Miss Piggy et al with hamper my enjoyment of them, or I will somehow not 'get it'. Well, after 27 Muppet-free years, Marc swayed me into finally taking the plunge, and, I'm happy to say, The Muppet Movie was an amazing experience, and one that made me feel like I'd known the vast array of characters for years.After a chance meeting with a Hollywood agent, Kermit the Frog leaves the comfort of his swamp in order to travel to Hollywood for an audition. Yet he is pursued by fast-food chain store owner Doc Hopper (Charles Durning), who sees Kermit as the perfect face to head his advertising campaign to promote his failing French-fries frog legs business. Kermit has other ideas, and after a punch up in the El Sleezo bar, he escapes with Fozzie Bear (a-wacca-wacca!) and his Studebaker. Further down the road he picks up more eager passengers, such as Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem, the Great Gonzo, and Miss Piggy, who falls in love with Kermit after winning a beauty pageant.While the 'origin' movie is quite often the route that TV series take when taking the leap into movies, The Muppet Movie benefits from taking an almost classical take on the road movie. It is not about the destination, but the journey, and the journey is peppered from hilarious set-pieces, satirical swipes, and quite beautifully written (and performed) songs. The Muppets always appealed to all ages, and adults have the pleasure of enjoying many self-reflexive moments and audience awareness (Kermit turns to camera and says "I hope you appreciate I'm doing all my stunts!"), as well as cameos from the likes of James Coburn, Mel Brooks, Bob Hope, Steve Martin, Richard Pryor, Madeline Kahn, Elliot Gould, and Orson Welles.Amongst all the mayhem, there is also a quite beautiful moment in Gonzo crooning "I'm Going to Go Back There Someday", recollecting his past in the sky and desire to return someday. "Rainbow Connection" is also a great song, but my favourite musical moment has to be "Movin' Right Along", gleefully sang by Kermit (on his banjo) and Fozzie - the movie really came to life for me here. It's moments like these that really make this movie special, and something that can hopefully still be cherished by modern consumerism-obsessed children (if they can pull themselves away from their i-Phone). Marc warned me that if this film didn't leave me feeling warm inside then there is no hope for me. Well, thankfully it did, so maybe there's hope for me yet.www.the-wrath-of-blog.blogspot.com

Starts off cheerily enough with the two best songs of this Muppet musical, "The Rainbow Connection" and "Movin' Right Along". After these two catchy numbers the first big screen outing for the Muppets kind of loses its way, despite some bright comedy.All the favourites are here, including Kermie, Miss Piggy, Fozzie, Gonzo and the gang. Even with the entire crew along, the film struggles to stay afloat for its hour and a half plus running time. Features an amazing gathering of guest stars, including Dom DeLuise, James Coburn, Richard Pryor, Madeline Kahn, Steve Martin, Mel Brooks, Elliot Gould, Bob Hope, Carol Kane, Telly Savalas, Orson Welles and Big Bird! Co-stars Charles Durning and Austin Pendleton.PS Didn't James Frawley go on to direct "Fraternity Vacation"? Go figure!Thursday, December 30, 1999 - Video