Muppets From Space
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Movie Reviews of Muppets From Space
Movie Review: Muppets from Space- My Own Private Thorazine!
Summary: 5 Stars
Ok, I admit it. I'm a middle-aged Muppets freak. I have most of the movies and want to have Kermit's song from The Muppet Movie played when I die: it's the theme song for my life! Given my adoration for all things Henson, I can say that all Muppets are not created equally, both the characters & the media they "perform" in, if you will. Could have skipped some of them entirely. Way too saccharine to stand the test of time. But Muppets in Space is my thorazine! It's the funniest one, as far as I'm concerned, of all of them. No one seems to have picked up that it spoofs practically EVERY recent movie and genre and there are lots of in jokes that children would be as likely to get as Robin Williams's hysterical interpretation of William F. Buckley in Disney's "Aladdin" (ok, I WAS the only one in the theater who laughed-is it just me?). And how about the serious funk music? I danced around the room the first time I saw MIS (and yes, they do spoof MIB, along with buddy pix, prison pix, Star Trek, a certain girl band now considered passe, the classic psycho "no one understands me" monologue, ET, James Bond,& how about the visual jokes: "when is a door not a door? when it's ajar!"-very silly)& it made me jones for more funk. The trademark Henson attention to detail (have you ever looked at the sets? They're meticulous!)is showcased with a more hip, less cuddly-wuddly script. There's a bit more ...cynicism mixed in this time around. Kids will love it on a completely different level, and love that the movie celebrates individuality & accepting yourself as you are (ever seen a teen who can do that? very rare). Witty adults who are media-savvy and understand sarcasm and spoof will laugh their freaking heads off. The rest might enjoy it too, but you might have to draw them stick figures to explain the jokes. If I get depressed, no matter how many times I see this movie, I still laugh. It got me through the death of my mother last year. Hey,Get up offa that thang! Dance & you'll feel better! If you can't dig the movie, you can always dance to the groove. And remember to listen to the last song very carefully, too, over the credits. George Clinton's groove "Flashlight:, a funk classic, has been "augmented" by the Muppets. Too funny. Or maybe it's just me.Movie Review: NOT AS GOOD AS FIRST FIVE MUPPET FILMS, BUT STILL GREAT!
Summary: 5 Stars
Jim Henson was a creative genius. What more can I say? No, MUPPETS FROM SPACE does not have the famed Gonzo as Gonzo the Great. Nor does it have the majesty of the previous five movies with Kermit & the gang. I have no doubt that Henson would have done this film differently. But, unfortunately, he isn't around anymore. However, his legacy isn't dead. People in his company are continuing to produce great stuff. This is highly evident by MUPPETS TONIGHT (I loved that show and never understood why it was taken off the air. All it is is an updated MUPPET SHOW), the continued popularity of SESAME STREET, the current Elmo craze, Muppetfest!, and new muppet feature films.
His vision is still alive. His muppets are still as wacky as ever. And the three post Henson muppet films still have crazy storylines that contain that certain element so "uniquely muppets." I must admit: MUPPET CHRISTMAS CAROL is one of my favorite films of all time. It had a very smooth feeling to it, a GREAT performance by Michael Cain and tons of hilarious gags, with Gonzo and Rizzo clearly standing out.
No, Gonzo may never be the same again after MUPPETS IN SPACE. And No, Kermit is not immune anymore to "trendy" lingo. The muppets may have changed a little, but they are still ultimately the same. Kermit and the gang can still make us laugh. Make us cry. Make us feel good. And make us cheer. The Muppets still carry the same magic and craziness that is so apparent in THE MUPPET SHOW. They are entertainment icons. And icons never die unless one allows them.
There are, and will always be, those Jim Henson fans who will seem to hardly, if not never, praise anything produced now by his company. Which is unfortunate because there is a lot of great stuff out there. ELMOPALOOZA, MUPPET TREASURE ISLAND and A MUPPET CHRISTMAS CAROL are great. MUPPETS FROM SPACE isn't as good, but there are some great moments. It is no MUPPETS TAKE MANHATTAN or FOLLOW THAT BIRD. But it is definately on the same wave length.
Movie Review: Lacking some of the Henson Magic, but still a lot of fun.
Summary: 5 Stars
This movie has some big shoes to fill. The original Muppet Movie, Muppets Take Manhattan, The Muppet Christmas Carol and the Muppet take on Treasure Island are classics in my mind. Muppets from Space ranks about fourth of the six, but these are six films at the top of the list of all time favorites. This film holds more tru to the earlier films, where our favorite fuzzy friends play themselves and the cameos fly fast and furious. Gonzo (The Whatever) decides that he is tired of being the only Muppet that is specialy challenged. A series of dreams and a sequence lifted directly from Contact help him to realize that he is actually from ?Out there?. Not only that, but his family is finally ready to come get him. From here the movie does what Muppet films do best- Vaudeville type gags and pop culture references that sometimes fly over children?s heads, but help keep parents entertained. I originally saw this film with my wife, brother, sister in law and 6 year old niece. We adults (all raised on The Muppets on TV and at the movies) laughed longer, harder and more often than the moppet. References to contemporary science fiction films and TV series abound and are among the more clever gags peppered through the movie. Be sure to keep an eye open for a reference to Brent Spiner?s appearance in ID4 once Kermit and friends get into the secret lab. It?s a riot. The ending of the film is the only place it really misfires. It can be seen from a mile off and we all knew what would happen before we even entered the theater. Bu that?s OK. We need the happy ending for the kids. The first 90 minutes were for us.Movie Review: An Excellent Return to the Muppets of My Youth
Summary: 5 Stars
This movie has special significance for me due to it being part of a double feature I went to with my now husband on our first date. It wowed us then and we immediately had to deal with being trapped in a packed theater with no escape route on either side and a bad movie following the first exceptional one.
What makes it exceptional? The acting is superb, the plot devices are not weak, and it brings back the personae we know and love from over 25 years ago.
The story itself is uncomplicated. Gonzo the Great is tired of being a one-of-a-kind with no family other than his Muppet family. He gets kidnapped, the gang go rescue him, and the ending is out of this world. Literally.
The jokes work, the music is great with a fantastic morning opening to "Brick House." The commentary is done MST3K style and it works that way in a grand manner I wouldn't mind seeing other directors and/actors do more commentaries like that. It gives a feeling that you're there with them. False and untrue, but it still does feel a little like that.
So, I can honestly say that this is one of my favorite movies of all time and my second favorite Muppet Movie. The first is the original, the third is Muppet Christmas Carol. I own the 15 DVD set of the TV show as well as the new season box sets. Watching from the beginning and revisiting the origins, you can truly see how Muppets From Space is special and a return to the older, truly happy and free Muppets.
Movie Review: Biggest Surprise Ever
Summary: 5 Stars
I grew up watching Muppet Movies and even saw the "Muppet Christmas Carol." I've always liked the Muppets. However, let's face it. Someone says Muppets and you instinctivly think kid's movies. "Muppets in Space," was the exception. I first saw it when I was over at a friends apartment in college and a bunch of people wanted to watch it. I was initially confused as to why a bunch of 20-year-olds would want to watch a Muppet movie. I quickly found out why. This movie is hilarious! Why still being a movie for kids, the writers filled this movie with sophisticated humor that entertains adults as well.
I was happy to see that the focus was finally taken off Kermit. Don't get me wrong, he's still the original Muppet. But this movie proved who the real star of the crew is. The Shrimp. I forget his name, but my gosh is he hilarious. Watch as he delivers the best line in the movie, "You do that. And I will smack you. I will smack you like a bad bad donkey." The way it's done leaves people rolling.
All I can say is give this movie a chance. Even if you've forgotten about the Muppet movies or passed them off as kids films. You'll adore this one and quickly add it to your collection.