Lumsdal Good , But It Is Overrated By Some

Dirtylogy It's funny, it's tense, it features two great performances from two actors and the director expertly creates a web of odd tension where you actually don't know what is happening for the majority of the run time.

Arianna Moses Let me be very fair here, this is not the best movie in my opinion. But, this movie is fun, it has purpose and is very enjoyable to watch.

Lela The tone of this movie is interesting -- the stakes are both dramatic and high, but it's balanced with a lot of fun, tongue and cheek dialogue.

FilmFanInTheHouse It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie (2002, Dir. Kirk R. Thatcher)Kermit is enjoying their Christmas with their usual selection of shows at the Muppet Theatres, but then trouble starts. Miss Bitterman enters the Theatre and demands that the money on the Theatre is paid back to her bank, or the Theatre is hers. Problems arise, and the money does not make it to Miss Bitterman in time. Up in heaven, Daniel has been watching Kermit and asks Daniels 'Boss' to deal out some much needed discipline. Will Kermit get back the Theatre? It's a shame that Muppet films have gone such downhill since their last cinema outing. 'It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie' is not a bad Muppet film, but it's not exactly the greatest. The acting as always was good, with some wonderful cameos, such as Matthew Lillard, who was just funny. The story was different, but could have been better organised. They should have had the problems with the Theatre shown should have been placed at the beginning, before they showed the visit to God etc. There wasn't many musical numbers either, which was quite disappointing. The Muppet films are known for their songs and dancing. I counted about two songs playing in this film, and both wasn't fantastic. If you are a Muppet fan, you are probably gonna enjoy this.I wish i've never been born! - Kermit (Steve Whitmire)

Bhavanidevi I've been a fan of Jim Henson and his characters since the very beginning. The most beguiling thing about them was the love and innocence and camaraderie shown. Kermit was a role model of deep thinking and problem solving. A spiritual character, yet sweetly and believably so. All the other characters were slightly eccentric but it demonstrated how different kinds of beings can co-exist in a caring manner together, respecting each other's difference.Following movies have somewhat kept the same vibe. Yet this "It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie" would have Jim Henson spinning in his grave. These characters have been completely re-written to be horny, nasty, selfish, and cheesy.The cast goes on to portray God as an uncaring corporate head, with a mean streak. Angels as spineless, non-spiritual corporate staff, and the movie was so bad I had to stop watching. I had bought it for my great-nephew but fortunately I preview anything I give a child.This movie deserved the trash bin instead and has no socially redeeming content or charm.Shame, shame on the people who re-wrote the characters and departed from Jim Henson's original heart-centered, socially conscious version. It does a terrible disservice to a great hearted man who is no longer around to defend his creations.

Tommy Nelson stars: Joan Cusack, David Arquette, Whoopie Golberg, Matthew Lillard and William H. Macy. CAMEOS:Zach Braff, Robert Smigel, Ted McGinnley, Kelly Ripa, Molly Shannon and others.Muppeteers: Steve Whittemire as Kermit, Beaker, Rizzo and others.Eric Jacobson as Fozzie Bear, Miss Piggy, Animal and Yoda.Brian Henson as Scooter, Sal Manilla, Janice and others.Jerry Nelson as Robin, Statler, Pops, Floyd Pepper and the Announcer.Bill Barretta as Pepe the prawn, Johnny Fiammo, Bobo, Howard, Lew Zealand, Swedish Chef, Rowlf, Dr. Teeth and others.Dave Goelz as Gonzo, Bunsen Hunnydew and Waldorf.Kevin Clash as Sam the Eagle.For a made for TV Muppet movie, this is great. It reminds me of an hour and a half long Muppet Show episode. It deals with angel Daniel(Arquette) talking to God(Golberg) about trying to help Kermit, since Rachel Bitterman(Cusack) just bought out his studio. Kermit wixhes he was never born and he learns what could be. Without him, Gonzo's a pan handler, Fozzie's a pick pocket, Miss Piggy is a lonely pig looking for love, Sam the Eagle is a crazy partygoer, Scooter is a cage dancer(with the thong and everything). Kermit's nephew Robin is a worker for Bitterman that is kicked around, Bunsen is a club worker, Beaker is a buffed up security guard, Johnny Fiamma is a bartender, Statler and Waldorf hang around trying to pick up girls and the Electric Mayhem band are mall river dancers. I love Fozzie Bear, and he has THE main role in this and is faced with problem after problem. Entertaining spoofs of Moulin Rouge and It's a Wonderful Life add to the plot. I also appreciate that all the Muppets are used after Jim Henson's and Richard Hunt's death. Its really great, and I recommend it! PG for some mild sexual innuendo. 89 mins.

Binro I used to love the Muppets. The Muppet Movie, The Great Muppet Caper and The Muppets Take Manhattan were good family movies, cleverly written and fun to watch. I never thought I would see the day when they would jump on the Hollywood sleaze bandwagon, but here it is: Scooter as a caged rave dancer, Pepe making lewd and suggestive comments every five minutes -- this is not your father's Muppets. It's not Jim Henson's Muppets anymore, either.This "It's A Wonderful Life" themed movie has its moments, but not enough to save it. I cringed while watching this with my children. I still have hope for their next movie, but this one was certainly a disappointment.