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Muppets from Space (1999)

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Reviews Counted:53

Fresh:33

Rotten:20

Average Rating:6.1/10

Consensus: Charming and light-hearted, this feature captures the early magic of the Muppets.

Runtime: 88 mins

Genre: Childrens

Synopsis: One of the better Muppet features in recent years, MUPPETS FROM SPACE begins with Gonzo wondering where he came from and then promptly receiving messages from his alien brethren. Though the rest of... One of the better Muppet features in recent years, MUPPETS FROM SPACE begins with Gonzo wondering where he came from and then promptly receiving messages from his alien brethren. Though the rest of the Muppet clan believe Gonzo insane, especially after he announces his revelation on Mrs. Piggy's talk show, he arouses the interest of an idiotic government official, which leads to his imprisonment. Kermit reluctantly realizes Gonzo is in trouble and brings his fellow Muppets to try and help him escape. This one features a soundtrack made up of mostly 70s funk and introduces a new Muppet - Pepe the prawn, who gets quite a few laughs here. [More]

Starring: Dave Goelz, Muppets, F. Murray Abraham, Ray Liotta

Starring: Dave Goelz, Muppets, F. Murray Abraham, Ray Liotta, David Arquette, Steve Whitmire

Director: Tim Hill

Director: Tim Hill
Screenwriter: Jerry Juhl
Producer: Stephanie Allain
Composer: Jamshied Sharifi

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Derek Adams
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Brian Webster
Brian Webster
Apollo Guide

Teletubbies may come and go, but Muppets are forever.

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Eleanor Ringel Gillespie
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Marc Savlov
Marc Savlov
Austin Chronicle

The movie has a clever premise that will appeal to all ages!

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Betsy Sherman
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Boston Globe
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The new Muppets movie lacks the kind of excitement the first ones generated.

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Roger Ebert
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Doesn't have the right awe and wonder!

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Michael Wilmington
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Chicago Tribune

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Madeleine Williams
Madeleine Williams
Cinematter

"Fooll Preece-a Feetoore" says the Swedish Chef!

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Karina Montgomery
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Jeffrey M. Anderson
Jeffrey M. Anderson
Combustible Celluloid

Fun for kids and their parents and grandparents.

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Douglas Konecky
Douglas Konecky
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Appealing!

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