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The Muppet Movie (Kermit's 50th Anniversary Edition) | 
| Director: James Frawley
Actors: Edgar Bergen, Charles Durning, Lawrence Gabriel, Dave Goelz, Elliott Gould
Studio: Walt Disney Video
Category: DVD
List Price: CDN$ 24.99
Buy New: CDN$ 15.98
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Rating:  90 reviews
Sales Rank: 944
Format: Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: DISD40547D
ISBN: 0788860119
UPC: 786936287769
EAN: 9780788860119
ASIN: B000ATQYTM
Theatrical Release Date: June 22, 1979
Release Date: November 29, 2005
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Amazon.com Essential Video
This simply irresistible first feature from the Muppets has Kermit the frog going from the swamps to Hollywood to be a star. As he travels and picks up his usual friends (Miss Piggy, Fozzie the Bear), Doc Hopper (Charles Durning) is in pursuit, looking for Kermit to be the spokesman for his frog-leg cuisine. A loose rendition of IThe Wizard of Oz/I, the film incorporates the same cagey humor as their breakout syndicated TV series IThe Muppet Show/I. This is one of the few times that a human cast (notably Steve Martin, Orson Welles, and Carol Kane) are integrated seamlessly with nonhumans. Worth noting is Paul Williams's score, which includes the Oscar-nominated "The Rainbow Connection." Williams's music, much like Howard Ashman's work on IThe Little Mermaid/I and other Disney films, provides more than atmosphere; there's a degree of magic here. Williams did not work on the future Muppet films until IA Muppet Christmas Carol/I. His contributions made these films the best of the Muppet series. I--Doug Thomas/I
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 Still Holds up December 7, 2005
Just wanted to say that this film truly is a classic and it holds up well. We bought it for our 3 year old...as my husband and I held fond memories of it...well we weren#x27;t disappointed.brYou know, Rainbow Connection is definately one of the best film songs in history and the opening to this movie is still incredible after all these years.
 Comment l'obtenir??? January 31, 2005
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Bonjour...je voudrais juste dire que j'Aimerais bien obtenir ce DVD sur votre site, malheureusement il n'est jamais disponible!!!Alors SVP...pouver vous mes dire s'il le sera sou peu...Merci a l'avance...Sarah
Never give up your dreams. July 8, 2004
Herold F. (San Jose, CA United States)
A simple story with simple themes: Don't give up on your dreams; sharing your dreams brings you more friends to help you find your dreams. As early as 5th grade I would rewatch this movie, and each time reminds me to keep going an not give up. Yes, its got great songs, great lines, great cameos; but to me its message to not give up is what makes it such a great movie.
Creme de la Kermie. June 4, 2004
David C. Roller (United States)
Mini review of one of my alltime 10 favorite films.pMany people question why this is on my top 10. I think the question is why is it not on theirs? This is pure entertainment for the whole family. It is a movie that works on all levels. The story is enchanting. The music is charming and whimsical. The muppetry is fantastic. It is hard to imagine a better opening to a movie than the rainbow connection sequence. pThe movie is a cornucopia of awesome quotes. I think my favorite still remains: If frog's couldn't hop, I'd be gone with the Schwinn.pThe cameo roles are excellent as well. Steve Martin excels as a put upon waiter. Dom Delouise is impressive as a hollywood agent adrift in a swamp and Mel Brooks steals the show as a german mad scientist.
Better than a Bucket of Doc Hooper Frog Legs! April 23, 2004
Kenneth M. Gelwasser (Hollywood, Fl USA)
I had the pleasure of introducing my two and half year old son to the magic of the muppets through DVDs of the original The Muppet Show, the syndicated TV program, that I had watched and enjoyed, while growing up in the 1970s. He loved Kermit company's surealistic, yet hilarious comedy and music, so the next logical step was to move on to the Muppet's various adventures on film. Luckily, the first DVD I bought was the original 1979 film, The Muppet Movie. The plot is quite simple.In his hometown swamp, Kermit meets up with a lost and nervous agent (played by the ever hammy, Dom DeLuise) who informs him that a major Hollywood studio is looking for frogs with talent.Armed with a dream of making people happy through his dancing and singing, Kermit goes on a road trip to the West Coast to break into the movie biz. Along the way he picks up new found friends Fozzie Bear, Gonzo the Great, Miss Piggy (starting their long running, tumultuous romance), and the rock group, Dr.Teeth the Electric Mayhem, who all share in dreams of Hollywood fame .Unfortunately, Kermit also gets the attention and ire of Doc Hopper (Charles Durning), a Col. Sanders knock-off, who wants to force our hero to be the spokesfrog for his fast food, frog legs chain, alive or stuffed. What an adventure! This is a wonderfully entertaining film, which will appeal to both kids and adults alike. Its obvious, that Muppet creator, Jim Henson and his fellow performer, Frank Oz were at their creative peaks.The writing is sharp and never 'dumbed down' (I think I've lost my way...Have you ever tried Hare Krishna?) and the musical numbers are well staged (including Kermit's now classic, Rainbow Connection). What's more the film is filled with entertaining cameos from 1970's Hollywood including Madeline Kahn, Richard Pryor, James Coburn, Mel Brooks, Elliot Gould, Steve Matin ETC. My son and I have now collected all the DVDs in the Muppet's cannon of films and we pretty much agree, that this movie is by far, the best of the lot! For great family entertainment get The Muppet Movie!
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