Now for the latest romantic comedy.
Gary (Jason Segal) who lives with his brother Walter (Peter Linz) loves Mary (Amy Adams). They head to Los Angeles for a little sight-seeing. Mary wants Gary to be more than friends with her. Gary doesn't have a clue about it until it's too late. Only Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy and their friends can help them out.
Wait, are there Muppets in this movie?
Yes, because it's called The Muppets.
It's not just a romantic comedy. It's a comedy that involves evil mogul Tex Richman's (Chris Cooper) scheme for the oil under the Muppet Studios. Yes, Oil. And only if the Muppets raise $10 million can they convince Richman to leave the studios alone. To do so, they have to get the Muppets back together again for a live show. Good luck with that Kermit!
It's a delightfully silly family film from the creators (co-writers Segal and Nicholas Stoller) of the family unfriendly Forgetting Sarah Marshall. The human actors, even Cooper, add to the fun by having fun with their characters. A few musical numbers and celebrity cameos are sure to amuse as well. It's in flatscreen only, but its damage to the fourth wall will already be felt.
Preceded by a new short staring the Toy Story cast, The Muppets takes the old and makes it fun again. Its only flaw is that it's perhaps too lighthearted at times. But then again, it's so hard to hate this film. So don't hesitate if you want to meet The Muppets because they're waiting.
About Me
- Jethrotcat
- This is the blog where I talk about the latest movies I've seen. These are my two Schnauzers, Rufus (left) and Marley (right, RIP). As of now, the Double Hollywood Strikes are officially over. May the next strikes not last as long as these ones did.
What's the "fourth wall"
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