I had never seen a muppet movie before but after seeing this, not only was I blown away by the wonderful storytelling, but the film actually won me over by its adorable characters (both muppet and human).
Gary (Jason Segel) and Walter (voiced by Peter Linz) are brothers but there is one slight difference between them... Walter is a muppet. He never quite fit in with the other kids in the neighborhood and Gary always protected him and made him feel better about himself even though Walter started to notice the difference between him and Gary during their childhood, such as Gary being able to grow but Walter staying at the same height for his whole life. They both grew up watching the legendary Kermit the Frog and his gang on TV, and Walter begins to wonder if maybe he belongs with them as well.
One day, Gary and his girlfriend Mary (Amy Adams) tell Walter that they are going to Los Angeles for their anniversary and that Walter is coming with them. Walter is of course super excited to go because Los Angeles is where the Muppet Theater is located. While on the tour of the place, Walter overhears a plan by an evil oil tycoon Tex Richman (Chris Cooper), to tear down the theater in order to dig for oil. He is absolutely devastated and advises both Gary and Mary to find Kermit (voiced by Steve Whitmore) and warn him about Richman's horrible plot. They eventually find Kermit, who lives all alone and who doesn't have much hope about bringing the muppets together for one last show to save the theater. Miss Piggy has left him and the other members of the show are scattered all around the country, doing what they can to earn a living. After some thinking, Kermit decides to help the trio stop this disaster from happening and they all go on a road trip to find the lovable characters that brought magic to children all over the world for so long.
I absolutely loved the movie from start to finish and I think people from every age group will love it just the same with the muppets hopefully garnering a new generation of fans. The musical numbers were spectacular and very touching at times, which is quite an impressive feat for Jason Segel who co-wrote this production as well as acted in it. The dance numbers were put together wonderfully and everything seemed in order from start to finish, having a smooth flow from one song to the next. Amy Adams returns to a role similar to Giselle in Enchanted, with her bubbly charisma being a perfect match for her role as Mary. The muppet characters speak for themselves on this one and I just loved each of their individual personalities being shown on screen.
The dialogue is very humorous and makes you smile and laugh all the way through, with the plot bringing back what the muppets did best: putting on a grand show! It is definitely a treat of nostalgia and quite different from the regular 3D films that appeal to audiences these days. And the fact that it's a quaint little film that showcases the glory of the old days without using any gimmicks to uphold the promotion, brings it that much more honor for sticking with the more traditional way of making movies that still making an impact on the audience. The childlike romance between Gary and Mary was lovely and sort of shed light on what's important in a relationship without all the messy stuff.
The movie includes lots of cameo guest stars such as Jack Black, Emily Blunt, Neil Patrick Harris, Selena Gomez, Whoopi Goldberg, Sarah Silverman, Alan Arkin and even Mickey Rooney. They all add a touch of glamor to the story and Jack Black was absolutely hilarious playing a more psychotic and overwhelming version of himself.
I think the film is also quite emotional underneath it all and has many meanings to it like finding where you belong, and believing in yourself in order to do what you are truly good at and what is right. It also touches on the family factor and having someone there to support you even when things don't work out and I think many children as well as adults are affected by these kind of issues day in and day out, so hopefully it will shed a light on that theme as well. Even if you are the underdog, don't give up on your dreams and aspirations because they might just come true if you work hard and enjoy what you do.
Overall it's a movie that has everything to make you enjoy it like a star cast, a meaningful story, and of course that sweet taste of childhood memories. I give you the green light on this one, so what are you waiting for?
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