The Muppets visit World Wide Studios to watch what else but THE MUPPET MOVIE. Which to me is a wonderful way to show that they are extremely self-aware and really they do churn out a quite enjoyable movie. It is about Kermit leaving the swamps to take a shot on a audition brought to his attention by Bernie the agent (Dom DeLuise). They are looking for a frog in Hollywood. Along the way he meets up with Fozzie the Bear, Miss Piggy, Gonzo and many others to join his journey to Hollywood. But watch out! Doc Hopper (Charles Durning) wants Kermit to be the face of his frog legs restaurant until he wants Kermit's legs himself. Really it is like a road movie with endless cameos. Unfortunately to me most of the cameos really do nothing to move the film forward or hurt the picture, but in my opinion a few that do have a positive impact on the picture are Mel Brooks, Steve Martin and Orson Welles.
The songs range from good to excellent as well. Written by Kenny Ascher and Paul Williams (who has a cameo as a piano player in Fozzie's introduction). My two favourites are "Rainbow Connection" and "Movin' Right Along". Although Miss Piggy's "Never Before, Never Again" should garner some laughs like it did to me.
So, if you are a fan of The Muppets or perhaps if you have a child who does not know The Muppets this might be a perfect intro for them. I would suggest watching legends like Jim Henson and Frank Oz at work here. Followed by a number of sequels.
The songs range from good to excellent as well. Written by Kenny Ascher and Paul Williams (who has a cameo as a piano player in Fozzie's introduction). My two favourites are "Rainbow Connection" and "Movin' Right Along". Although Miss Piggy's "Never Before, Never Again" should garner some laughs like it did to me.
So, if you are a fan of The Muppets or perhaps if you have a child who does not know The Muppets this might be a perfect intro for them. I would suggest watching legends like Jim Henson and Frank Oz at work here. Followed by a number of sequels.