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Honestly, I LOVE Muppets Take Manhattan, but for me, that's because, for myself, as well as a lot of graduates who have just left university/college, can relate to the struggles of the Muppets as they try to pitch and fund their dream and it becoming increasingly difficult to the point where the have to land menial jobs to make ends meet. Then there's that "Saying Goodbye" song, which is a tearjerker for a variety of reasons: 1: This can be relatable to a lot of graduates who part their separate ways after college/university is finished, especially if they've formed a friendship in that time and keep in touch whenever they can (except through social media). 2: Jim Henson's death in 1990, to the point where the song was used in a memorial to his life at his funeral. This could relate to the other puppeteers of the Henson company who have died (like Richard Hunt (Scooter, Beaker, Janice), in 1992, and Jerry Nelson (Robin, Floyd, Gobo, Count,) in 2012) and who have retired (Carol Spinney (Big Bird, Oscar), Frank Oz (Fozzie, Miss Piggy), and to a degree, Steve Wiltmere (Kermit), who was simply fired. Somebody's Getting Married is kinda a tearjerker for me, as it reminded me of this one man I wanted to be married to as we were both like Kermit and Miss Piggy due to our opposite personalities. The movie (You Can't Take No For An Answer especially) reminds me to never let the dream die, even if there are setbacks, such as funding.
I bought this film on DVD, and I watched it and thought it was DULL. I kept checking the timer on my DVD player. I later sold the DVD at CEX. The man behind the counter said "Not ANOTHER copy! This is the 30th one!".
At first I was confused by your opinion but thinking about it now I get it. The only things that stick out of this Muppet movie are the songs especially the ending and the moments where you see Piggy get angry. It makes sense that if you don’t have the gang together it kinda slows down like a turtle. This is the first one that doesn’t haves villain in it so that makes it unique.
I enjoyed this movie as a kid, I was either 11 or 12 years old when I saw it. But it spoke to me at that time because I was thinking about what I wanted to be when I grew up and had a dream of moving to New York City. But now as an adult it doesn't look all that exciting anymore, plus I can see the bloopers that I couldn't as a kid.
I feel like the first movie accomplished the message of chasing your dreams better than this because at least it felt grand, cinematic and balanced with Its interesting story and memorble jokes and still to this day holds phenomenally well.
This is my favorite muppet movie! Bummer you didn’t like it as much. I always appreciated how when the muppets handled with issues such as failure, stress, and working against difficult odds. Kermit has always been a slightly sad character, so it’s interesting to see him at his lowest and even him losing his cool a few times. It makes him feel more human. The humor in this movie is more subtle, but that never bothered me really. But I will admit the movie is a bit scattered. This is a cool series you have, keep it up!
This is my least favorite Muppet movie. It's not bad, but it's one of those movies that im not a fan of but what everyone seem to love. Im not a fan of the songs and its lacking in the jokes department. Not to say there are jokes in this movie. But, there's not as much compared to the first 2 movies. Not to mention while the first 2 movies feel like it's catered to both kids and adults, this movie feels like it's catering mainly to kids and its more cheesy compared to the first 2 movies as well. But, I think it's okay.
Muppets Take Manhattan was the first Muppet movie I've ever seen I was a little kid and I have it on DVD Parents once told that when I was very young I would cry whine a lot and when they put on the DVD of Muppets Take Manhattan I would calm down
Though I understand your opinion on the film, Jim made a good choice in giving the directorial duties to Frank. You can't be too hard on him, after all it was his first directed film.
Maybe it’s because it was the first Muppet movie I saw, but I really like it. Then again, I like all of the theatrical Muppet movies, even Muppets from Space. What are your thoughts on the Butch Hartman controversy?
I can't really give a fair opinion on the Butch Hartman drama until he finally responds to the criticism maturely, but until then, I think what he's doing seems really shady
Samuel Brent Mr. Enters campaign isn't that bad. He's not scamming anybody and he actually listens and responds to criticism, the problem is that he's asking for a gigantic amount of money from his fans.
Apart from Christmas Carol, Treasure Island and the 2011 film I don't like any of the Muppet movies. All the stories are dull, the celebrities feel like CBBC adults and the Muppet characters feel out of place in the real world, just like the Looney Tunes in Joe Dante's Back in Action. Still I'm really looking forward to when Jambareeqi reviews the film that invented the summer blockbuster.
For a while I got muppets in mahatten and the muppet caper mixed up. Very happy to find out they were different and muppet caper was way more enjoyable. Ifound the baby segment very cringey. I’m a huge Jim Henson fan as he is my hero but this movie is just meh. I kept the DVD though as it has Kermit’s solo film on it which I do like. And I love muppets in space. But muppets Manhattan just didn’t do it for me
I feel like out of the original Henson trilogy, this is my favorite and my least favorite Muppet movie at the same time. I love the first act with its dynamics, Kermit doubting himself as a leader and being uplifted by others, and even the gang's selfless decision to branch out and pursue other goals in order to avoid being a burden to Kermit. On top of that I love how chill and grounded it can be, Jenny and her father and how welcoming they were, and the way it focuses on the heart of the series much like the first movie, and there were some comedic sequences I really liked (In particular Scooter and Rowlf's letters, as well as miss Piggy in general). But sadly the pacing feels sorta sluggish in some sequences (like in Kermit's disguise schemes and in some of the less funny Muppet letters), and by the time Manhattan Melodies finally finds a producer, it feels like too many plot points are crammed for a relatively short climax, making the running time feel unbalanced. It's a shame, since out of the movies with the original cast and crew this probably had the most interesting premise to me, as well as the puppetry techniques being better than ever. So yeah, a very hit and miss movie in my opinion, but one I still respect for what it got right
I run this show to explore how broad puppetry can be, it's not just marionettes and Muppets. Live action puppetry is simply the art of bringing inanimate objects to life in front of a rolling camera, but the problem is that the term "puppetry" has become synonymous with such connotations as "childish" or "silly". As a result, more mature or sophisticated puppetry is dismissed as not being puppetry at all, because people have stigmatized the medium', and "Puppet Panic" is designed to encourage people to be more open minded about what counts as puppetry.
I think that's clever since it will be the 120th anniversary of the original book and of all wizard of oz adaptations i've seen the Muppet Version uses the most source material.
I hope you enjoyed the video folks! Don't forget, I'll be hosting a panel called "Producing Anime RUclips Reviews" at J-Con next month, it'll be great to see you if you can make it, and you can buy tickets here: www.j-con.co.uk/
I can't believe that THIS is usually the fan-favorite Muppet film. 'The Great Muppet Caper' was WAY better by a long shot
do you sill want to watch Aaron will i have it on my cp on so i can send itt to you if you sill want to??
Have the exact same thought about Kermit having amesha
Honestly, I LOVE Muppets Take Manhattan, but for me, that's because, for myself, as well as a lot of graduates who have just left university/college, can relate to the struggles of the Muppets as they try to pitch and fund their dream and it becoming increasingly difficult to the point where the have to land menial jobs to make ends meet. Then there's that "Saying Goodbye" song, which is a tearjerker for a variety of reasons:
1: This can be relatable to a lot of graduates who part their separate ways after college/university is finished, especially if they've formed a friendship in that time and keep in touch whenever they can (except through social media).
2: Jim Henson's death in 1990, to the point where the song was used in a memorial to his life at his funeral. This could relate to the other puppeteers of the Henson company who have died (like Richard Hunt (Scooter, Beaker, Janice), in 1992, and Jerry Nelson (Robin, Floyd, Gobo, Count,) in 2012) and who have retired (Carol Spinney (Big Bird, Oscar), Frank Oz (Fozzie, Miss Piggy), and to a degree, Steve Wiltmere (Kermit), who was simply fired.
Somebody's Getting Married is kinda a tearjerker for me, as it reminded me of this one man I wanted to be married to as we were both like Kermit and Miss Piggy due to our opposite personalities.
The movie (You Can't Take No For An Answer especially) reminds me to never let the dream die, even if there are setbacks, such as funding.
I find elements of the film relatable, but these aspects are a small piece of watching the movie as a whole
I bought this film on DVD, and I watched it and thought it was DULL. I kept checking the timer on my DVD player. I later sold the DVD at CEX. The man behind the counter said "Not ANOTHER copy! This is the 30th one!".
I didn't know my opinion was THAT universal hahaha!
At first I was confused by your opinion but thinking about it now I get it. The only things that stick out of this Muppet movie are the songs especially the ending and the moments where you see Piggy get angry. It makes sense that if you don’t have the gang together it kinda slows down like a turtle. This is the first one that doesn’t haves villain in it so that makes it unique.
I enjoyed this movie as a kid, I was either 11 or 12 years old when I saw it. But it spoke to me at that time because I was thinking about what I wanted to be when I grew up and had a dream of moving to New York City. But now as an adult it doesn't look all that exciting anymore, plus I can see the bloopers that I couldn't as a kid.
I Loooooooooove this movie!! Possibly because it's Muppets on Broadway my two favorite things.
I feel like the first movie accomplished the message of chasing your dreams better than this because at least it felt grand, cinematic and balanced with Its interesting story and memorble jokes and still to this day holds phenomenally well.
People are making me more and more excited about getting around to reviewing the first film xD
Jambareeqi Im not going to give anything away but all im going to say is youre gonna love it.
*Big excited giggle*
This is my favorite muppet movie! Bummer you didn’t like it as much. I always appreciated how when the muppets handled with issues such as failure, stress, and working against difficult odds. Kermit has always been a slightly sad character, so it’s interesting to see him at his lowest and even him losing his cool a few times. It makes him feel more human. The humor in this movie is more subtle, but that never bothered me really. But I will admit the movie is a bit scattered. This is a cool series you have, keep it up!
This is my least favorite Muppet movie. It's not bad, but it's one of those movies that im not a fan of but what everyone seem to love. Im not a fan of the songs and its lacking in the jokes department. Not to say there are jokes in this movie. But, there's not as much compared to the first 2 movies. Not to mention while the first 2 movies feel like it's catered to both kids and adults, this movie feels like it's catering mainly to kids and its more cheesy compared to the first 2 movies as well. But, I think it's okay.
Muppets Take Manhattan was the first Muppet movie I've ever seen I was a little kid and I have it on DVD
Parents once told that when I was very young I would cry whine a lot and when they put on the DVD of Muppets Take Manhattan I would calm down
This was the first Muppet movie I ever saw as a kid and (besides Sesame Street) this was my introduction to The Muppets
I really love this movie. I can see the flaws of it, but I still really liked it. To me, there aren't any bad or meh muppet films.
Though I understand your opinion on the film, Jim made a good choice in giving the directorial duties to Frank. You can't be too hard on him, after all it was his first directed film.
I'm gonna be honest and express an unpopular opinion, I honestly like Muppets From Space better than this movie.
Maybe it’s because it was the first Muppet movie I saw, but I really like it. Then again, I like all of the theatrical Muppet movies, even Muppets from Space. What are your thoughts on the Butch Hartman controversy?
I can't really give a fair opinion on the Butch Hartman drama until he finally responds to the criticism maturely, but until then, I think what he's doing seems really shady
Samuel Brent Mr. Enters campaign isn't that bad. He's not scamming anybody and he actually listens and responds to criticism, the problem is that he's asking for a gigantic amount of money from his fans.
I do enjoy it but I have to say it's my least favorite of the Jim era films.
Apart from Christmas Carol, Treasure Island and the 2011 film I don't like any of the Muppet movies. All the stories are dull, the celebrities feel like CBBC adults and the Muppet characters feel out of place in the real world, just like the Looney Tunes in Joe Dante's Back in Action. Still I'm really looking forward to when Jambareeqi reviews the film that invented the summer blockbuster.
I haven't seen the first film. I'm going to wait until Jambareeqi reviews it before deciding whether I want to or not
For a while I got muppets in mahatten and the muppet caper mixed up. Very happy to find out they were different and muppet caper was way more enjoyable. Ifound the baby segment very cringey. I’m a huge Jim Henson fan as he is my hero but this movie is just meh. I kept the DVD though as it has Kermit’s solo film on it which I do like. And I love muppets in space. But muppets Manhattan just didn’t do it for me
I feel like out of the original Henson trilogy, this is my favorite and my least favorite Muppet movie at the same time. I love the first act with its dynamics, Kermit doubting himself as a leader and being uplifted by others, and even the gang's selfless decision to branch out and pursue other goals in order to avoid being a burden to Kermit. On top of that I love how chill and grounded it can be, Jenny and her father and how welcoming they were, and the way it focuses on the heart of the series much like the first movie, and there were some comedic sequences I really liked (In particular Scooter and Rowlf's letters, as well as miss Piggy in general). But sadly the pacing feels sorta sluggish in some sequences (like in Kermit's disguise schemes and in some of the less funny Muppet letters), and by the time Manhattan Melodies finally finds a producer, it feels like too many plot points are crammed for a relatively short climax, making the running time feel unbalanced. It's a shame, since out of the movies with the original cast and crew this probably had the most interesting premise to me, as well as the puppetry techniques being better than ever. So yeah, a very hit and miss movie in my opinion, but one I still respect for what it got right
Great video
Loved this movie as a kid an as an adult.
I would say that Jaws doesn't really count as a puppet movie, but you did review Godzilla and Jaws does use an animatronic shark so I guess it counts
I run this show to explore how broad puppetry can be, it's not just marionettes and Muppets. Live action puppetry is simply the art of bringing inanimate objects to life in front of a rolling camera, but the problem is that the term "puppetry" has become synonymous with such connotations as "childish" or "silly". As a result, more mature or sophisticated puppetry is dismissed as not being puppetry at all, because people have stigmatized the medium', and "Puppet Panic" is designed to encourage people to be more open minded about what counts as puppetry.
Jambareeqi you mean like a banana having a face drawn on it with a sharpie?
Yep
to be honest the baby song is cute to me
JAWS is next? Boy, are we on for a cruise!
Could youPLEASE do the Muppet's Wizard of OZ?
It's on the schedule, but not until 2020
I think that's clever since it will be the 120th anniversary of the original book and of all wizard of oz adaptations i've seen the Muppet Version uses the most source material.
The Muppet Babies scene also doesn’t make any sense because didn’t The Muppets all meet as adults???
JAWS!
Am I the only one who loves this movie?
Elliot Hall ok because this is one of my favourite muppet movies and I was kind of surprised to hear that some people don’t like it.
Nope absolutely love it!
I found this film quite funny, but I haven’t seen all of the movies yet 😮
Are you the guy that used to be Sour Apple?
TheDaveMaybe Yes
I saw this film on dvd 📀 all the time and it was dull and boring. It’s not a bad film by any means but it didn’t do much for me
This is my Favorite muppet movie.
Ben here.
I know the next movie is Jaws, you gave it away with the theme.
You might as well say it out loud. XD
Angela Fisher I included the poster too, I wasn't trying to be discreet haha
not to the worst but not the best either
Hello!
It's my favourite of the original three, so *shrug*
So what, whatever children sing are annoying? I like "I'm gonna always love you". You find to be annoying and obnoxious, I see it as cute and upbeat.
You didn't like this movie? Bash from GLOW will not be happy!
I'm late but this review was harsh.
First one!