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Review: Disney The Muppets

Movie Screening NYC

By Diane Sullivan November 18, 2011

Review: The Muppets 

Screening NYC

Muppets Hit The 

Big Screen 

November 23rd!

 

It's really hard to remember my life without Kermit in it! For as long as I can remember the muppets have been in our house as magnets, pillows, little characters and stuffed animals. I can remember going to Disney Studios (then MGM Studios) in Florida and the excitement the entire family felt watching the life size muppet characters come to life as only the muppets can do. 

So, as you can imagine, I was pretty thrilled when I first heard that a new movie, The Muppets was in the making. I could not wait to see it! A few days ago, I had the pleasure of attending a private screening of The Muppets, thanks to Moms And The City, NYC. 

3decades3kids enjoying the screening!

Adam(Gonzo), Emily(Kermit),Louie(Fozzie Bear)

 

Muppet Mania!


To add to the excitement, Moms And The City along with Disney outfitted the entire audience of children and adults with Muppets costumes of their choice including Kermit, Fozzie Bear, Animal, and Gonzo!

The smiles were flowing as everyone sat back in anticipation of The Muppets.

Immediately at the movie's opening we were introduced to Walter, the newest muppet, and biggest muppet fan ever. He's lived his entire life along side his brother Gary(Jason Segal) who loves muppets, too (but is not one). Gary's promise to his girlfriend Mary(Amy Adams)to spend their tenth anniversary dating together goes haywire when they decide to take Walter along for the ride. Of course they could never think of leaving him behind, since their destination is Muppets Studio in Hollywood. When Walter sneaks into Kermits old and unused for years office, he overhears Tex Richman's(Chris Cooper) evil plan to take over Muppets Studio and drill for oil under the theater. This sets the scene as Walter, Gary, and Mary set out on a quest to find Kermit, Fozzie Bear, Gonzo, many other muppets and of course, Miss Piggy in order to raise ten million dollars to save Muppets Studio! 

 

The movie was delightful! It was wonderful to see the old gang up on the big screen and the excitement spread through the theater, as clapping did happen not once, but twice! There also was a bit of a tissue alert for me as Kermit sang Rainbow Connection. That brought back a lot of special memories.

The Muppets  is a perfect holiday family movie. Thank you Disney for keeping the magic alive and the memories right at our fingertips! Wocka! Wocka!

See you at The Muppets movie! For tickets please click here!


Disclosure: Special thanks to Moms And The City and Disney Pictures for event invitation.

All opinions are that of Newark Macaroni Kid and Diane Sullivan.