Muppets from Space (1999) User Reviews (121)

Lacking Muppet movie.

[Boba_Fett1138 · 5/10 · 16 January 2004]

There is not enough story but nevertheless the movie is enjoyable but it simply is also far from great.

I don't know why but for some reason the movie doesn't seem so much fun as the other Muppet movies. Maybe and probably it's because of the empty script that focuses too much on Gonzo and not enough on the fun feeling of the movie that all other Muppet movies do have.

Still the movie is highly enjoyable and it has some great comical moments that will at least put a smile on you face. And how could you not laugh at a Muppet movie with so many great, fun and weird characters. The ones that really steal the show in this movie are Pepe and Rentro but of course all the other Muppet characters are also more than funny and great.

Worth watching simply and only because of the Muppet characters and if you want to have some fun 84 minutes, otherwise you will end up only disappointed by this lacking movie.

5/10

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I liked it

[MovieAddict2016 · 6/10 · 24 August 2005]

I saw "Muppets from Space" when it first came out and thought it was a lot of fun. It's silly, good-natured and has some clever adult humor that kids won't pick up on - as well as featuring zany stuff that the kids will love.

Since then I've seen it numerous times on TV and it always entertains. The story is fairly original for being a Muppet movie: Gonzo begins to wonder what he is, and if there are any more of his species out there in the vast beyond - and suddenly one day he's abducted by aliens who reveal themselves as his distant relatives.

Placed back on earth, Gonzo is unable to convince anyone - but is sure that his family will soon arrive on earth to take him home.

As far as the Muppet movies go this isn't the best one - my favorite is still "The Great Muppet Caper" with Charles Grodin followed by "Muppets in Manhattan" - but if you're in the right mood you'll find this is an amiable little family comedy that isn't insulting or boring. The cameos are great fun for any film buffs out there and the basic juvenile humor will appeal to children.

It Is A Cute And Funny Movie!!!

[jeremy-44 · 15 July 1999]

Hi Im 13 Years Old And I Love Muppets In Space Its Funny!! Muppets In Space Is About Gonzo Trying To Find His Relatives! But When This Guy See's Gozo On Tv He Gets These Two Guys To Come And Get Him. He Wants His Brain And Rizzo Gets Thrown Down A Rat Hole Into A Rat Prison By Wrestler HollyWood Hulk Hogan!! Will The Muppets Kermet, Mrs Piggy, Fozzie, Animal, And The Others Get There In Time Driving There 60s Style Bus To Save Gonzo And Rizzo! And Will Gonzo Ever Find His Ralitives.. Enough Said!! With Special Guest Apperances By HollyWood Hulk Hogan, And Others!! With A 60s And 70s Soundtrack To The Movie! With Songs Like Get Up Off That Thing,Celebrate And Lots Lots Others!! If You Like The Other Muppet Movies Then You Will Like This One!! Or If You Like The Muppets You Will Like It!!!

Make it, and they will watch, okaaaay...

[thesar-2 · 6/10 · 4 June 2010]

The best two things I can say about Muppets From Space are: it's nice to get back to an original Muppet story and…Pepe!! Unfortunately, the "original" story part of my praise wasn't a great story and was really over-bloated with mostly failed attempts to give everyone, and I mean every Muppet, their 15 minutes. It's only 87 minutes and that's a lot of Muppet ground to cover. That said, the film did the best it could do. You're just best off knowing the decades-old characters beforehand.

The other pleasantry was Pepe. He quickly became one of my favorites of all time, and he was brand new. This shrimp, sorry, King Prawn, okaaaay, stole every scene and rightfully so. He was deliciously – no pun – funny and had immediate taglines, such as ending practically every sentence with "okaaaay." The rest of the usual suspects were funny, but seemed like they kept falling over each other in both setting – a hundred or so live in the same house – and story. The other newcomer, Bobo the Bear, didn't live in the house and thank goodness for him. He was hilarious and a refreshing new character that didn't get bogged down like the rest of the cast.

Gonzo's getting messages from outer space and barely anyone is free from their enormously busy schedules to believe him. Who knew being a Muppet was so time consuming? Not that they would've believed him anyways; his cereal is one such portal.

The messages are from his own kind, his species that he's been searching for his whole life, not to mention a feeling of not being one of a kind anymore. Like most "space" movies, the government gets involved, this time with comedic overtones – it's the Muppets, after all.

The gang goes on the mission of saving Gonzo, from what they think is himself and/or the big-bad government and instead gets caught up with helping him find true family and awareness.

That's the text-book synopsis. The truth and root of the story does involve "family" and "belonging" but what adults like me go for is the humor and warmth we get from watching, once again, our beloved Muppets from our childhood. You won't be let down on the humor, the slapstick humor and Miss Piggy's karate chop.

It's recommended for fans, but not necessarily for Muppet virgins. You should begin with the first three, skipping the Christmas Carol and Treasure Island – two you can watch later, no rush – and then watch this.

Enjoyable, if not the Muppets best!

[TheLittleSongbird · 7/10 · 13 July 2009]

I love Muppets Treasure Island and Muppets Christmas Carol, mainly because I love Tim Curry, and Michael Caine was amazing as Scrooge, and I have always loved the Muppet Movie and Muppets Take Manhatton. In fact the only Muppet movie I don't really like is Muppets Wizard of Oz. Muppets From Space, while not as good as the older Muppet movies, is certainly enjoyable. One thing I didn't particularly like though was the soundtrack, a bit too 1970s style, and because of this, I was never too sure what time period the film was supposed to be. The plot of the film is very original, though you would assume the Muppets went to space without having read the plot line, and the jokes are funny, if less inspired than something from the Muppet Movie. It isn't quite true to the style of the older Muppet movies, but the film does try to and almost succeeds. The story focuses on Gonzo, and his story was very heartwarming. Any scene with Miss Piggy who I love is priceless, and Jeffrey Tambor makes the most of his role as Ed, the paranoid operative. I also liked the contributions from F.Murray Abraham, Andie McDowell, The Sweedish Chef and The Bear Sidekick.Nice also to see Kermit, Rizzo and Fozzie, not to mention Sam the Eagle, in short all your favourite Muppets, though the best scene is the beginning, not to mention the sandwich scene. Overall, enjoyable, not their best, but I do like it. 7/10 Bethany Cox.

Lack that Muppets feeling

[SnoopyStyle · 6/10 · 16 December 2013]

Gonzo is seeing mysterious messages from his alien family. He is kidnapped by government agents, and the gang has to rescue him.

It's a little dark for a Muppets movie. Jeffrey Tambor is overplaying the evil agent. The whole tone of Gonzo's incarceration is too evil. It gets way too serious no matter how much silliness is going on. The animal testing on Rizzo has some funny moments. Like always, there are a lot of cameos. I love Miss Piggy fighting Josh Charles. I always love an angry Miss Piggy. Besides the serious tone, this Muppets movie sorely misses the traditional song and dance routines. At least, they end with Celebration, but there are no original songs. It just doesn't feel like a Muppets movie. I love the gang, and that's all I have to recommend about this movie.

Aside from a super-cool 70s R&B soundtrack, not much to recommend this one...

[planktonrules · 4/10 · 20 December 2014]

"Muppets From Space" is not a very good film, though at least it's not as boring as "The Muppets Take Manhattan"! I know this isn't a glowing endorsement...but the film is definitely among the least of the Muppet films.

The plot is all about Gonzo and how no one, including him, knows exactly WHAT he is or where he came from in the first place! The film has a really cute prologue with Noah and Gonzo...but after that, it's a rather inconsequential film about Gonzo being sought by some stupid (and very clichéd) government agency that thinks he's an alien. It's rather poorly written--with very few jokes and very little heart. Additionally, many of the familiar Muppets are absent and in their place are some very unappealing and poorly designed puppets (a few of which look really creepy). All in all, a film ONLY for die-hard Muppet fans--others would best see one of the GOOD Muppet films, such as "The Muppet Movie", "The Muppets" or "The Muppet Christmas Carol". You know it's bad when the best thing about this one is the cool 70s R&B soundtrack!

Tough To Beat Gonzo & Rizzo

[ccthemovieman-1 · 8/10 · 25 June 2006]

Good special-effects, funny and likable characters and an interesting story all made this 1999 'Muppets In Space' movie much better than I anticipated.

This one featured more of Gonzo and Rizzo, my two favorite characters. The movie, in fact, centers around Gonzo. Miss Piggy played a lesser role than normal, which also pleased me.

A tiny bit too secular-liberal in parts but overall, not offensive and definitely entertaining. It looks great and sounds good on DVD, too.

Some have said this was the best of the Muppet films and perhaps that's true. I wouldn't argue.

Muppets from Space isn't as good as some others but good enough

[tavm · 7/10 · 13 December 2012]

After a year on my DVR, I finally watched Muppets from Space just now. It's not as good as their first two movies or even the recent The Muppets but it was good enough for me to be reasonably entertained. Gonzo believes he's a space alien when he receives a message in his food. I'll stop there and just say that there were some good cameos from the likes of Ray Liotta and Kathy Griffin and a couple of players from a popular TV show of the time I won't mention here. Oh, and this was the last time Frank Oz voiced Fozzie and Miss Piggy who is used to fine effect here as an aspiring reporter of space aliens. So on that note, I recommend Muppets from Space.

The lack of laughs is certainly not this Muppet movie's only problem!

[Beta_Gallinger · 4/10 · 17 November 2008]

Like so many other people, I can say the Muppets were a major part of my childhood. I saw episodes of the original "Muppet Show" when I was little, and later saw "The Muppet Movie" and "The Great Muppet Caper" (didn't see "The Muppets Take Manhattan" until last year), as well as some post-Jim Henson material; "The Muppet Christmas Carol", "Muppet Treasure Island", and the remake of "The Muppet Show", "Muppets Tonight". None of these disappointed me. By the time "Muppets from Space" came out, I was seeing the first signs of adolescence, and didn't end up seeing the movie that year, though I do recall seeing the trailer for it on TV. Nine years later, having finally seen this movie, I am not impressed!

Lately, Gonzo has been feeling lonely in the world, being a "whatever," not knowing where he came from, and has been having nightmares about it. One morning, however, he sees messages in his breakfast cereal, ones which appear to be from aliens from another planet! While Gonzo is on the rooftop, watching the sky (following one of the messages), he is struck by lightning! He then meets two cosmic fish, and learns from them that he is an extraterrestrial! The other Muppets think he has gone crazy when he tells them about this, but he still attempts to contact his relatives. Meanwhile, government agent K. Edgar Singer is searching for extraterrestrial life on Earth, and has detected the messages Gonzo has been seeing! After Gonzo appears on TV, Singer manages to lure him, along with Rizzo, into captivity, and the other Muppets must try and rescue them and see if Gonzo can finally meet his family!

I knew "Muppets from Space" wasn't the most popular Muppet movie, and it didn't surprise me when I found that one problem with this movie is that while I did smile/snicker sometimes, it's not usually that funny. In fact, it's sometimes quite lame, such as the female armed guard played by Kathy Griffin in love with Animal. However, that's not its only problem. Another major problem is that it's a tad too dark for the Muppets! It's often too cruel, especially when Gonzo and Rizzo are in captivity, with the conditions they face there. That building is a rather dreary place, not the kind one would probably want to see the Muppets in. Those scenes, as well as a number of others, including a hoof to the groin, make me wonder why this movie is rated G! Also, the story is a bit bland, and there are no memorable songs. Basically, the magic that made previous Muppet material so good seems so far away in this flick!

I was disappointed by this movie, even with low expectations. There are those who think everything that has been done with the Muppets since Jim Henson's premature death in 1990 is lame, and I'm definitely going to have to disagree with them. However, I'm going to have to agree with those who think this particular movie defiles the Muppets, and I've never been able to describe anything else I've seen featuring the Muppets that way before! When I see the Muppets, I expect good, lighthearted family entertainment, with plenty for kids and adults alike. It seems that some people describe this movie that way, but I honestly don't get it, and sincerely doubt I ever will! That's certainly not what I got with "Muppets from Space"! What happened?! Yes, this movie is rated G, which one would probably expect from a Muppet movie, but unlike the previous ones, I really don't think it should be! The point I'm trying to make with this review is that this is NOT the Muppets!

Platinum belt. With an unlimited line of credit.

[Djonn · 8/10 · 18 July 1999]

The Muppet franchise has mellowed a bit with age. MUPPETS FROM SPACE doesn't have the level of frenetic insanity that occasionally marked the original syndicated MUPPET SHOW, and it's neither as edgy as, say, the latest Mike Meyers movie nor as fast-paced as an Indiana Jones yarn.

But even if it's a little on the laid-back side, its heart is very much in the right place. In some ways, this is a direct spiritual sequel to the original MUPPET MOVIE, focusing this time on Gonzo's origin story rather than Kermit's. Where the first film spoofed the "road" comedies and Westerns, this one spoofs CE3K and MiB (but not, as the title might suggest, the Star Trek or Star Wars franchises).

It's lighter on the zingy one-liners than MUPPET MOVIE, and longtime Muppet fans will probably be a bit frustrated at the soundtrack, which relies almost entirely on borrowed and guested songs rather than musical performances by the Muppets themselves. (Note: if you peeked at the soundtrack album listings first, be advised that "I'm Going to Go Back There Someday" is NOT in the film. Should be, darnit, but isn't.) But there's some inspired silliness involving lab rats and a wonderfully zany infiltration of a Secret Government Installation.

All in all, what's here is a very warm and watchable comedy of a kind that's increasingly hard to find in theaters these days. And Miss Piggy's karate is still as dangerous as ever. I'm looking forward to the next Muppet film already. (How about a spy spoof, guys? "My name is Frog, Kermit the Frog.")

Not bad

[Mr-Fusion · 6/10 · 22 May 2017]

"Muppets from Space" is a middling effort as these movies go; the customary wit has dulled and the crop of guest stars screams late '90s (Hollywood Hogan?). But there isn't really a "bad" Muppet movie out there; they all have their benefits. This one puts the "Muppets Tonight" players to good use (and more importantly, there's plenty of Bobo) and the clichéd funk song choices are still toe-tappers.

6/10

Not to sound like I'm slamming the movie, but did we really need to know that Gonzo is a (SPOILER)? I mean, if humans are okay with Muppets walking around, couldn't he just be a . . . thing?

That Noise You Hear

[arieliondotcom · 3/10 · 27 April 2008]

That noise you hear is Jim Henson turning in his grave. I agree with the other comments that this film is nothing like you expect a Muppets movie to be. Many more adult references than any other Muppet movie and a lot of scary stuff that I would not take a child to see. There are a lot more things that a child could misinterpret (including the very beginning of the movie which shows Noah of the Bible as a cruel man who leaves Gonzo to die because he's different. Although it's a "dream" sequence that Gonzo may have "misinterpreted", a child would not make that distinction but would rather associate Noah and the Bible with cruelty to a beloved friend.

Even the soundtrack ("Brick House", etc.) are not songs that seem appropriate for the age group for most Muppet audiences (or the children parents would bring).

The film may bring some chuckles to some adults, but I would never bring a child to see it.

All in all it is a very sad reminder that the original genius and charm of the Muppets is gone.

good cheesy fun!

[eemodork · 3 April 2004]

although this movie is very silly it was a lot of fun to watch i liked the gonzo origin story it was very fitting! it was good to see all the muppets back in action, although its not as good as the muppet movie.

i do really like pepe the praun. and all the cameo's of both humans and muppets alike was funny but it was funny to see ray liotta in this and anything with kaktie holmes is a good movie

b- good effort not the best muppet movie, but a good one none the less

Not on the same standards as some previous muppet films. **1/2 out of ****

[Movie-12 · 6/10 · 26 July 1999]

MUPPETS FROM SPACE (1999) **1/2

Starring: The Muppets, Jeffrey Tambor, F. Murray Abraham, Rob Schneider, Ray Liotta, David Arquette, Kathy Griffin, Andie MacDowell, and Hulk Hogan Director: Tim Hill 88 minutes Rated G

By Blake French:

The quality of "Muppets From Space" doesn't compare to the quality of muppet movies that I watched while growing up. Those films I still enjoy today. The series of children's stories that this sega is coming to is gradually lowering their standards. It used to be that every film was a different adventure into a different atmosphere. Those were full of creativity and imagination. What were they thinking when making "Muppets From Space?" Maybe the filmmakers are running out of ideas? Or perhaps they think that it is time to start looking into the Muppet family history? Whatever it was, this film is a disappointment in the highest.

The film, of course, contains all those lovable Muppets including Kermit the Frog, Rizzo the Rat, Gonzo, Waldorf, Dr. Bunsen, Beaker, Sam the Eagle, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, Animal and many more. What little story there is centers on not an upcoming event or an imaginative adventure, but a single muppet; Gonzo. Where did he come from? Are there any more of his kind? What species is he? Why are there no others in his family history? What is his family history? Those are the questions he keeps asking himself throughout the film, ones that just don't hold the audience's interest.

The movie's plot ends up being about a rescue mission for the muppets who must save Gonzo from a top secret government facility where a madman named Edgar plans to suck out Gonzo's brains. The rescue scenes are some of the film's funniest. Most of the hilarious moments have to do with Miss Piggy and her toughness. One of them has a protective gadget that looks like a spray bottle with a mist inside that makes the victim do what ever the sprayer commands. A perfect Ray Liotta as a security guard is the first casualty, who turns from screaming at the muppets to leave the plant's property to a welcoming invitation who smiles and waves to the muppets as they enter the facility. Another has Andie MacDowell as a news reporter handing Miss Piggy her job and offering a cup of coffee, when before the spray Piggy was on the verge of being laid off.

There are surprisingly some very big names in this minor production. Among them is an evil looking Jeffrey Tambor, a joyfully cruel David Arquette, a hyper Rob Schneider, and finishing off the list are brief cameos by Hulk Hogan, F. Murray Abraham and Kathy Griffin.

The problem with the movie is the uncertainty between the funny moments and adventurous happenings. The filmmakers do not take advantage of having the muppets as the stars. There are no cute romantic comments between Kermit and Piggy. The traditional characteristics of the muppets are missing. I left the theater feeling cheated, not encouraged. And while I realize the film's target audience is between ages' 4-6, I get the sense that even they will be more pleased if their parents stick with older muppet movies for them to watch. Try "The Muppet Christmas Carol," or if I am a little off season, how about the much more appetizing "Muppet Treasure Island."

FUNKY...CLUNKY...SPUNKY...MUPPETS MILLENNIAL MADNESS...A GOOD SCI-FI SPOOF

[LeonLouisRicci · 7/10 · 17 August 2021]

FUNKY...CLUNKY...SPUNKY...MUPPETS MILLENNIAL MADNESS...A GOOD SCI-FI SPOOF

It's an Era of Extraterrestrial Examination from Star Wars and Beyond.

The Public's Fascination with UFO's, Flying Saucers, and E. T. has Invaded Muppet Space as Gonzo is Receiving Messages that at First No One Believes.

"I Want to Believe"

Freakish Gonzo the Great is All Alone in a Place where Everyone, it seems, has Others of its Kind to Associate.

This Leads to a Story that Spoofs Space Stuff in Popular Culture as Everyone Awaits an Arrival.

References Abound and the Non-Stop Reflections and Nods are a Treat,

for Adults and Maybe Even for a Few Little Precocious Movie Patrons.

The Movie is a Non-Musical Uncommon on the Big-Screen Muppet Movies.

Although it is Peppered with Funk Songs that Background with Beats,

as the Gang has Close Encounters with Government Agents Like the "Men in Black", Mad Scientists, Outlandish UFO Cult Mobs, and More.

The Film, to its Detriment, Relies a bit Too Much on Frenzied Movement and Chaos Instead of Dead-Pan Laughs that is the Muppet MO.

Although there is Plenty to Arouse Chuckles and Belly Laughs.

This Time the Cameos are a Disappointment.

But, after-all, this is THE MUPPETS and are the Uplifting Companions of Multiple Generations and are Still Around to this Day.

They are Inherently Charming and Fun.

Anytime They are On the Big-Screen (of course originally a TV Show) They are Welcome and are Always...

Worth a Watch.

Muppets From Space (Tim Hill, 1999) **1/2

[Bunuel1976 · 6/10 · 7 March 2009]

This is not up to previous big-screen adventures of the Muppets (in fact, it was the last) but still quite good – apart from the modernized score (which is barely there to begin with) and dubious star cast (David Arquette, "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan, Kathie Holmes, Ray Liotta, Andie MacDowell, etc). The idea to explore the origins of Gonzo was nice (indeed inevitable, ditto the excursion into sci-fi) – even if the limelight is ultimately stolen by Rizzo The Rat (as ever, Gonzo's closest pal) and Pepe The Prawn (whose tendency to end his dialogue with "Okay?" recalls the teacher from SOUTH PARK, then at its peak). The emphasis on 'new' characters pretty much undermines the contribution of established Muppets like Kermit The Frog and Fozzie Bear…and, while Miss Piggy herself gets a fairly sizeable role, she basically retreads her paces from THE GREAT MUPPET CAPER (1981). The script (and look of the film) clearly draws on recent genre blockbusters like INDEPENDENCE DAY and MARS ATTACKS! (both 1996); that said, its funnier moments typically involve throwaway bits of business, such as the resident pop group (which has Animal for a drummer) dressing up for the occasion when they replace Gonzo at a Bar Mitzvah and Pepe subconsciously convincing Gonzo to build a Jacuzzi in the spirit of FIELD OF DREAMS (1989)! Also notable, though, are the interrogation scenes with Gonzo at the secret military/scientific base and Rizzo's simultaneous tenure there as a guinea pig. Unsurprisingly, the climax sees the arrival of a mother ship on Earth – with a human eventually filling in for Gonzo, since the latter cannot bring himself to be separated from the other Muppets after all.

Muppets Spaced Out.

[anaconda-40658 · 2/10 · 30 July 2015]

Muppets From Space (1999): Dir: Timothy Hill / Cast: Jeffrey Tambor, F. Murray Abraham, David Arquette, Andie MacDowell, Rob Schneider: Perhaps the worst of the Muppet films and a definite disgrace to the Jim Henson name. Story opens with a dream where Gonzo is rejected from Noah's ark. He sets out to find out who or what he is. His breakfast cereal indicates that he is from outer space. Too bad it didn't inform him that he was involved in a stupid family film. Jeffrey Tambor plays the villain and he has radar sightings of alien activity and he looks to kidnap Gonzo for tests. While Gonzo and Rizzo the rat chew as much scenery as possible, other Muppets are given little to do. Miss Piggy is featured as a talk show host, and Kermit the frog is given nothing to work with. Horribly directed by Timothy Hill who just doesn't seem to be with the spirit of the Muppets. Tambor is amusing in an otherwise thankless role of a cardboard villain. Other live actors overact to the extremes including F. Murray Abraham, David Arquette, Rob Schneider, and Andie MacDowell. All have done better work in much better films but here they are easily upstaged by the puppets. Sure, the Muppets are the film but the celebrity appearances should count for something other than what they are reduced to here. The whole idea surrounding Gonzo's existence had potential but unfortunately it is reduced to idiocy. Score: 2 / 10

Cute and adorable!!!

[Monika-5 · 10/10 · 22 July 1999]

I have been a Muppets fan all my life and was not disappointed with "Muppets From Space"! I liked the story and thought Jeffrey Tambor was a hoot as the likeable villain. The other human cameos were hilarious, too. My one complaint is that we didn't see much of the Swedish Chef, Rowlf, Stadler and Waldorf, the Electric Mayhem, and others. Hopefully the next Muppet Movie will be better than ever!!!

Not Great.

[stirred_mind · 6/10 · 5 May 2000]

I can't really say I was disappointed with this, because I wasn't expecting much of a movie. I am not really a fan of the Muppets and the only reason I saw it is because there was nothing else on.

Anyway, it stars Gonzo (a muppet if you didn't know) and this time he thinks he is an alien. He's goddamn right, too cos he has got his alien family looking for him in outer space!

This film manages to be funny enough, it has great characters and excellent actors but unfortunately we have seen the story all before, it is sort of boring and is directed badly. Sorry.

But still, I suppose Muppets From Space is a good movie to watch on a rainy day when your bored!

My rating : 6 and a half/10

Not as much Muppet-y fun as the other movies

[cricketbat · 5/10 · 30 January 2021]

You know when you make a meal and it just tastes like it's missing something? That's Muppets from Space. The ingredients all seem to be there, but it's not as enjoyable as the other Muppet productions. It's missing original songs, which may be part of it-the 70s funk music didn't seem to fit--and Gonzo's identity crisis kind of took the fun out of his character. My kids enjoyed it enough, but I don't think I'll add this movie to my Muppet collection.

the best of the muppet movies

[scumbagstyle · 10/10 · 31 August 2005]

this falls in my top ten movies of all time, and i know my films. this particular muppet piece transcends simple muppet silliness and commands a level of comedy reserved for an all human cast. easily the funniest and best thought out muppet movie of all time. watch for peppe the king prawn, my new favorite muppet. i used to think the Swedish chef was the best muppet, but man, he's hilarious. my favorites aren't usually comedies, but this was so well done that i can not imagine not including it in my collection. watch it through all the way, and frequently.

gonzo is supposed to be the central character of the film, so if you like a good gonzo romp, enjoy. but i think the best part of the movie is the stuff that happens around the central story. thankfully, the miss piggie story is actually funny, as she is usually the muppet that kills muppet movies. and don't worry, fozzie and the Swedish chef have their moments, as do some of the lesser known muppets. do it up man.

Not as good as the original Muppet movies but still good.

[benaboo · 7/10 · 31 March 2018]

A lot of people say this is the worst Muppet movie. While I can't deny that this is one of the weaker Muppet movies I can say it's still a good movie. There are Muppet fans that won't like this movie because it's very different from the other movies but I personally really enjoy it. It's hard to make a Muppet film that I don't like. This is a movie you either like or don't like.

Not exactly "bad," just very dull.

[pisces-kelsey · 5/10 · 23 December 2021]

In the past few weeks, I decided to watch every Muppet movie to decide which ones were great, and which weren't, and maybe to find some new favorite movies.

This one is more on the least-favorite side of things.

Firstly, this movie doesn't have a lot going for it. It's a very simplistic plot, even for a Muppet movie, and there's just not a lot going on. Gonzo feels alone in the world, but then has a vision that he's an alien. Then he gets contacted by the aliens and gets kidnapped by the government. That is the plot. And it's less interesting than it sounds.

There're also no original songs. That's basically blasphemy for a Muppet film. I think it's the only one that doesn't. Thank god this trend didn't continue.

There also aren't a ton of cameos, and though Jeffery Tambor is acting his heart out (and I'm vaguely interested in his character), he can't save the film like Tim Curry could. The jokes are also relatively mediocre, and I almost think they could have gotten more laughs if the other Muppets believed Gonzo, and reacted to his news like "oh, you're an alien? Uh, yeah, that makes sense!"

I relatively enjoyed the subplot with Rizzo as a lab rat, but the rest of the film is just kinda boring. There was one, ONE joke that actually made me laugh out loud, and that's a pretty bad score for a Muppet film. It was this one: "When are they coming?" "I don't know." "Who are these aliens?" "I don't know." "Where are they landing and DON'T say 'I don't know'!" "...I know not?"

I love Gonzo, seriously, but I feel like part of his charm is that we don't know what he is. And this movie kinda wrecked that charm.

It's a very average kids film, but as a Muppet movie? I'd give it a thumbs down.