While not necessarily the best of the Muppet movies (though that's a tough contest), it is one of the most enjoyable. I'll admit it does start off a little slow (with the exception of Billy Connolly's cameo), but once they actually get on the boat, you can't look away. And for one good reason: Tim-Freaking-Curry. He is having a blast in this movie and is not shy with letting everyone know it. In an interview, Curry once said this was the most fun he ever had making a movie, and that's very apparent to the viewers. Without him, this movie would have been fine, but with him? It's so much fun. The writing is also great and 9/10 of all the jokes land.
Two things I didn't absolutely love, first being the music. It's fine, but it doesn't have that extremely catchy nature that all the other Muppet soundtracks have. Honestly, with the exception of "Cabin Fever," the numbers are pretty forgettable. The second is the kid who plays Jim. He just doesn't have the energy needed for this kind of performance. It might be because Curry eats all the scenery before he can even get there, but he's pretty bland. I kind of even forget when he isn't in a scene. In fact, most of the side-character humans in this movie are forgettable.
It may not be everyone's cup of tea, especially considering how flat-out fantastic the other Muppet movies are, but its a good time to experience at least once.
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