A Hollywood agent persuades Kermit the Frog to pursue a career in Hollywood. On his way there he meets his future muppet crew while being chased by the desperate owner of a frog-leg restaurant!
Nominated for 2 Oscars. 3 wins & 11 nominations total
Top Critics Reviews
rotten:
Slapstick chases and weak movie references look tired, while the attitude towards Miss Piggy and Camilla the Chicken is, well, less than progressive.
– ,
Time Out,
9 Feb 2006
fresh:
There's always room in movies for unbridled amiability when it's governed by intelligence and wit.
– Vincent Canby,
New York Times,
9 May 2005
fresh:
Jim Henson, Muppet originator, and Frank Oz, creative consultant, have abandoned the successful format of their vidshow, and inserted their creations into a well-crafted combo of musical comedy and fantasy adventure.
– Variety Staff,
Variety,
6 May 2008
rotten:
The transition from the yank-'em-off-if-they-bomb lunacy of the TV show to the coherent narration of the film is not a complete success.