Without the use of computers 1979's The Muppet Movie gave us some ground-breaking special effects by giving Kermit the Frog legs. He was able to run, jump, swim and ride a bicycle. For the first time we saw his entire body. The movie within the movie opens with Kermit sitting on a log, in the middle of a swamp, playing a banjo and singing The Rainbow Connection (the fact that Jim Henson was concealed under water in a special box, manipulating him was unimportant).
The Muppets transition from TV to the big screen was a huge hit. The full Muppet ensemble was present along with a galaxy of guest stars. The film featured cheerful and uplifting songs by Paul Williams and told the "factual" story behind the Kermit's journey to Hollywood and how the Muppets got started.
You have to have a heart of stone not to appreciate the humor and general good spirit of The Muppets. Kermit, Fozzie, Miss Piggy and Gonzo can bring a laugh to almost anyone with their crazy antics. And with Charles Durning, Austin Pendelton, Bob Hope, Orson Welles, Cloris Leachman, Richard Pryor, Edgar Bergen and Charlie McCarthy, Milton Berle, James Coburn, Dom DeLuise, Madeline Khan, Carol Kane, Elliot Gould, Telly Savalas, Steve Martin and Mel Brooks, the film is a virtual who's who of 1970's comedic talent. The success of The Muppet Movie led to many other feature films and Kermit succeeded in his dream of making millions of people happy.
At The Movie House rating **** stars
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