Friday, August 10, 2012

The Muppets (film) by Walt Disney Pictures

The Muppets
Film
Walt Disney Pictures, 2011

GENRE: Musical Comedy

HONORS: Various film festival and small awards, Academy Award for best original song

REVIEW:  Walter, a muppet, and his human brother Gary live in Smalltown, USA and have always been big fans of The Muppet Show. When Gary plans a trip to Los Angeles for his ten year anniversary with his girlfriend Mary, naturally he invites Walter along so that they can tour the Muppet Studios. Gary and Walter find out that the Muppet studios will be destroyed unless the Muppets can raise 10 million dollars. The two set out to reunite the Muppets and save the studio, but at the cost of Gary’s relationship with Mary. Gary, Walter and the Muppets join forces to save the studios and true love.

OPINION: The Muppets are an American Classic and this reboot will appeal to seasoned Muppet fans, as well as the younger generation that may not be as familiar.

IDEAS: Watch the movie and then use it as inspiration to put on a Muppets-style variety show featuring your students or TAG members.

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