Don Shanahan Every Movie Has a Lesson Jul 20, 2025 4/5

In their glorious return to the big screen after a 12-year absence, our fabric friends from a generation ago remind moviegoers that a little bit of nostalgia and a ton of heart go more than a long way to entertaining an audience, both young and old.

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Sean Axmaker Stream on Demand Sep 8, 2023

It’s the best showcase for the heart, humor, and wonderful absurdity of the Muppets since the 1970s series and their 1979 big screen debut.

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Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review Mar 6, 2023 3.5/4

The Muppets have returned with renewed energy. Welcome back.

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Martín Rodríguez En Filme Feb 1, 2023 3/5

If you don't like musicals, don't even try: Yes, they sing a lot. [Full review in Spanish]

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Cory Woodroof Lumination Network Feb 11, 2022

The movie is pure cinema gold, featuring some of the most beloved characters of all time.

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James Croot The Post NZ Dec 1, 2021 4/5

The sheer joie de vivre on show ensures family fun for young and old - just the way Henson would have wanted it.

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Danielle Solzman Solzy at the Movies Nov 23, 2021

The Muppets captures the spirit of the franchise and makes us fall in love with them all over again.

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Owen Nicholls NME (New Musical Express) Apr 29, 2021

Quite possibly the most out and out fun you'll have in a cinema this year...

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Richard Propes TheIndependentCritic.com Sep 17, 2020 3.5/4.0

Filled with musical numbers to which Amy Adams surrenders herself with wonderful results.

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Julian Lytle Ignorant Bliss Jan 11, 2020 B+

This movie is a great return of great characters to stage that entertain both old and bring in new fans to the felt world of Jim Henson.

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Katie Smith-Wong Musings of Guitargalchina Dec 10, 2019 5/5

The Muppets is a sugar-coated treat that you can enjoy again and again.

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Debbie Lynn Elias Behind The Lens Nov 26, 2019

Find your rainbow connection and make your dreams come true with TheMuppets!

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Noah Berlatsky Splice Today Sep 16, 2019

The clunky sporadic brilliance of yore is gone; in its place is a big, slick, hollow juggernaut, slathered in nostalgia, sentimentality, and a hollow winking irony meant to substitute for humor or ideas.

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Leslie Combemale Cinema Siren Jul 26, 2019

It is nigh unto impossible to stay cynical or hardened after more than an hour of watching the wholly earnest irony-free resurgence of Jim Henson's collection of classic characters who don't hold a mean bone in their felt-covered bodies.

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Rachel Wagner Rachel's Reviews (YouTube) May 13, 2019 7/10

It's not my favorite Muppets movie... but I really think this one is a lot of fun.

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Micheal Compton Bowling Green Daily News May 7, 2019

A film that works well as a nostalgic piece, but also serves as the perfect comeback piece -- introducing these characters to a new generation.

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Kelly Jane Torrance Washington Examiner Jan 4, 2019 3/4

The Muppets is an affectionate homage to the characters those of us of a certain age know and love.

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Daniel Green CineVue Dec 13, 2018 3/5

The Muppets' flaws are numerous, yet not substantial enough to put off true Muppets fans.

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Debbie Baldwin Ladue News Nov 10, 2018 8/10

You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll feel like a kid again, and your kids will become a new generation to know these beloved characters.

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Johnny Gayzmonic Fanboys of the Universe Nov 4, 2018 9/10

On behalf of the lovers, the dreamers and me, thank you Jason Segel for making all of us very, very happy.

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