If it's not quite as sharp as The Muppet Movie, The Muppets Take Manhattan is still a smart, delightfully old-fashioned tale that follows the formula established by the first two movies -- a madcap adventure assisted by a huge group of human stars.
The movie is breezily fun and every bit as entertaining as its predecessors.
Read full articleDuring the 94 minutes of this delightful movie, the Muppets graduate from college, hit New York, are parted and reunited minutes before curtain-up, with Kermit saved from amnesia by a right hook from Miss Piggy.
Read full articleThe fact that this plot is not original does not deter you, Kermit, nor should it. It's still a good plot.
Read full articleThe Muppets Take Manhattan sticks to the working formula in earlier films and is an all-around enjoyable time.
Read full articleThe Muppets Take Manhattan marked Frank Oz's solo directorial debut and he did a wonderful job.
Read full articleThe Muppets Take Manhattan is a merry remake of any movie in which Mickey Rooney, Eddie Bracken, or Gene Kelly said to Judy Garland "C'mon, my dad says we can use the barn for our show."
Read full article...neither the stars nor the songs are a big draw this time around, but The Muppets Take Manhattan has an airy, lightweight quality that gets it over the finish line...
Read full articleDoesn't have a ton of story but the music and characters are charming to make it a fun watch
Read full article[Y]ou know it's only a matter of time before [the Muppets are] lighting up 42nd street. All that remains is the journey that will take us there.
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