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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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02/09/06
Derek Adams
Derek Adams
Time Out
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08/15/05
Emanuel Levy
Emanuel Levy
EmanuelLevy.Com

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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08/12/05
Gregory Weinkauf
Gregory Weinkauf
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01/01/00
James Berardinelli
James Berardinelli
ReelViews

Lively, enjoyable Muppet madness

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01/12/03
James Sanford
James Sanford
Kalamazoo Gazette

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10/17/02
Jeffrey Westhoff
Jeffrey Westhoff
Northwest Herald (Crystal Lake, IL)

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07/29/03
Josh Gilchrist
Josh Gilchrist
Billings Outpost (Montana)

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
Groucho Reviews

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01/01/00
Rob Blackwelder
Rob Blackwelder
SPLICEDWire

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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03/27/03
Robert Roten
Robert Roten
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Steve Davis
Steve Davis
Austin Chronicle

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Steve Rhodes
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01/01/00
Susan Stark
Susan Stark
Detroit News

Geena Davis and Renny Harlin couldn't cut it with Cutthroat Island. Steven Spielberg nearly got the hook for Hook. But leave it to Miss Piggy and Kermit to discover uncharted gold in the shipwrecked-pirate genre.

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01/01/00
Susan Wloszczyna
Susan Wloszczyna
USA Today

...has little to offer all but the most die-hard Muppet fan.

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01/07/06
David Nusair
David Nusair
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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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Jack Garner
Jack Garner
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle

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11/03/05
Jordan Hiller
Jordan Hiller
Bangitout.com

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01/01/00
Madeleine Williams
Madeleine Williams
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