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Muppet Treasure Island

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Muppet Treasure Island (1996)

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Reviews Counted:21

Fresh:14

Rotten:7

Average Rating:6/10

Runtime: 1 hr 40 mins

Genre: Childrens

Synopsis: Those irrepressible Muppets return, this time in a rollicking, musical adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's classic "Treasure Island." When Jim Hawkins, a young orphan, comes to possess a... Those irrepressible Muppets return, this time in a rollicking, musical adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's classic "Treasure Island." When Jim Hawkins, a young orphan, comes to possess a secret treasure map, he sets sail with mild-mannered Capt. Smollet (Kermit-the-Frog) and a host of assorted Muppets and humans in search of the wealth. And, as always when the Muppets are involved, the adventure is filled with songs, wacky humor, and irreverent silliness. That is, until one of the crew members, Long John Silver, reveals his dark, dastardly side, immediately putting the shipmates -- and possession of the coveted map -- in danger. Will our heroes tarnish Silver's wicked plans? And if so, will they ever find the treasure? And how will the amphibious Capt. Smollet react when he's reunited with ex-flame Benjamina Gunn (Miss Piggy)? [More]

Starring: Muppets, Tim Curry, Kevin Bishop, Jennifer Saunders

Starring: Muppets, Tim Curry, Kevin Bishop, Jennifer Saunders, Billy Connolly

Director: Brian Henson

Director: Brian Henson

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10/18/08
Leonard Klady
Leonard Klady
Variety
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...has little to offer all but the most die-hard Muppet fan.

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01/07/06
David Nusair
David Nusair
Reel Film Reviews

The humor is up to Muppet par, with physical comedy, puns, running jokes, and layered gags...Muppet Treasure Island is grand family entertainment. [new DVD review]

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12/13/05
Peter Canavese
Peter Canavese
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11/03/05
Jordan Hiller
Jordan Hiller
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09/02/05
Thomas Delapa
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08/15/05
Emanuel Levy
Emanuel Levy
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There's a gaping hole with Jim gone, however his son directs with great energy, and it's almost impossible not to like Tim Curry and a bunch of Muppets on a reasonably literary pirate ship.

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Gregory Weinkauf
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Robin Clifford
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07/29/03
Josh Gilchrist
Josh Gilchrist
Billings Outpost (Montana)

Disappointing Muppet movie. Too much Treasure Island, not enough Muppets.

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07/14/03
Fred Topel
Fred Topel
About.com

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03/27/03
Robert Roten
Robert Roten
Laramie Movie Scope

Lively, enjoyable Muppet madness

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01/12/03
James Sanford
James Sanford
Kalamazoo Gazette

Pirates and the Muppets turn out to be a natural fit, even without the late Jim Henson.

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01/11/03
Rob Vaux
Rob Vaux
Flipside Movie Emporium

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