My main comment about this film is that it is so nice to finally see a new film starring old characters that is not a knowing, smart-arsed, mockery of the original. This is a respectful homage to the original Muppet Show and films, and recaptures the ethos of those movies. I am so used to cynicism in movies these days, this unabashed celebration of something that was ground-breaking in its day was really refreshing.
The rest of the audience seemed to think so too. We were in a full screen with hardly any kids and there was a lot of laughter.
Yes, the plot was a bit weak. It felt like the ending was a bit abrupt. I’m not really sure the bad guy worked. But generally, there was much to love about this. In no particular order…
The references to being in a movie – just like the old movies always had.
Re-uniting the Muppet gang in the same order and from the same sort of obscure locations that they were gathered from in the first movie.
Fozzie’s dressing room in Reno.
The set-dressing – Kermit’s mug on the desk from Muppet Show days, a picture on the wall of Jim Henson.
Beauregard’s appearance.
Dave Grohl’s cameo – keep an eye out for him.
Choosing to use a montage to speed things up, followed by travelling “by map”.
Camilla and the Chickens’ musical number.
The 80s robot using his mo-dem to help in the search.
Mary’s song as the rain started to fall on the window, and the subsequent pull-away shot.
Jim Parsons (Sheldon from The Big Bang Theory) turning up unexpectedly mid-song.
The sell-out version of Rainbow Connection performed by Muppet wannabes.
A great sub-plot featuring Animal that meant he was more than just a one-joke character (for once).
Kermit’s song reminiscing about the old times.
Jack Black playing the least annoying film part he’s played in years.
Pepe the Prawn’s leather jacket in his cameo.
And Kermit’s first appearance, haloed in light and accompanied by an angelic choral arrangement.
Jongudmund's rating: 10/10 (for old time's sake)
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