Muppet Treasure Island
1996
Kermit, Gonzo, Rizzo the Rat and Miss Piggy hit the high seas in this adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's classic adventure tale in which young Jim Hawkins tries to keep his coveted treasure map from the dastardly Long John Silver. Read more
| Starring | The Muppets, Tim Curry, Kevin Bishop, Billy Connolly |
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| Director | Brian Henson |
| Genres | Action/Adventure, Comedy, Family |
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Critics' reviews (6)
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The Muppets take on Robert Louis Stevenson in their inimitable way in this rollicking musical version of the pirate saga. Using the bare bones of the classic story as a framework, director Brian Henson press-gangs the likes of Billy Connolly, Jennifer Saunders and Tim Curry into service for a series of hilarious cameos, accompanied by some rousing songs and the now customary “romance” between Miss Piggy and Kermit. Adults may find the voyage a long haul, but children will love it.
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A rollicking, unmemorable musical treatment of an oft-told tale which has some difficulty accommodating the story to its Muppet characters: Miss Piggy appears as Benjamina Gunn, Fozzie Bear is Squire Trelawney and Kermit becomes Captain Smollett.
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"...A fairly sophisticated affair, allowing the vivid charm of the original to work on its own level as well as providing fodder for parody, slapstick and the vaudeville revue formula of the Muppets' television shows..."
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6 out of 8 people found this review helpful
Something lacking from this one.
Having been a fan of the Muppet movies since I was a kid with the likes of Muppet Movie & Christmas Carol, which both had well written comedy & wit.
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3 out of 3 people found this review helpful
The best Muppet Movie & the best Treasure Island
This is an excellent & very funny movie. ?Cabin Fever? is possibly my favourite musical number in any film; it is certainly the funniest. It is anarchic and... more
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
High Seas Muppet Madness
Expect the usual Muppet mayhem with an all-star cast in a hilarious adaptation of a well known film. Fun for everyone.
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Most recent members' reviews (2)
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
[Highly rated reviewer]
A Muppet Treasure!
Achieves the double feat of being true to the quality of the book while being a hilariously funny musical - and Tim Curry is brilliant!
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[Highly rated reviewer]
The highlight of the muppets film career to date!
I absolutely love this film. Muppets and pirates? Sorted! It's a great yarn, with hilarious characters (and 'casting' of muppets!), fantastic songs ... more
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6 out of 8 people found this review helpful
Something lacking from this one.
Having been a fan of the Muppet movies since I was a kid with the likes of Muppet Movie & Christmas Carol, which both had well written comedy & wit.
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3 out of 3 people found this review helpful
The best Muppet Movie & the best Treasure Island
This is an excellent & very funny movie. ?Cabin Fever? is possibly my favourite musical number in any film; it is certainly the funniest. It is anarchic and... more
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
High Seas Muppet Madness
Expect the usual Muppet mayhem with an all-star cast in a hilarious adaptation of a well known film. Fun for everyone.
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
[Highly rated reviewer]
A Muppet Treasure!
Achieves the double feat of being true to the quality of the book while being a hilariously funny musical - and Tim Curry is brilliant!
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Not for us!
Although a solid enough film, my 3 year old boy (although obsessed with pirates) found this film too scary too watch! The Muppet style humour (humor?) was much ... more
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Top film for the kids
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The kids will love it - Get it Get it! -
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Never too old!
This film is just as good as I remember from my childhood, it’s great for adults who love Disney films.
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[Highly rated reviewer]
Love them!!
I would honestly say that isn't the BEST Muppet movie there is out there but they never fail to dissapoint. Riotous comedy all the way through with crazy ... more
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- Ouch from London
- Posted 20 Nov 2009 13:30
Critics' reviews (6)
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The Muppets take on Robert Louis Stevenson in their inimitable way in this rollicking musical version of the pirate saga. Using the bare bones of the classic story as a framework, director Brian Henson press-gangs the likes of Billy Connolly, Jennifer Saunders and Tim Curry into service for a series of hilarious cameos, accompanied by some rousing songs and the now customary “romance” between Miss Piggy and Kermit. Adults may find the voyage a long haul, but children will love it.
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A rollicking, unmemorable musical treatment of an oft-told tale which has some difficulty accommodating the story to its Muppet characters: Miss Piggy appears as Benjamina Gunn, Fozzie Bear is Squire Trelawney and Kermit becomes Captain Smollett.
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"...A fairly sophisticated affair, allowing the vivid charm of the original to work on its own level as well as providing fodder for parody, slapstick and the vaudeville revue formula of the Muppets' television shows..."
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"...Kermit looks quite dashing in his captain's uniform, and Miss Piggy gives Dorothy Lamour a run for her sarong as a jungle goddess worshipped by wild boars..." -- 3 out of 4 stars
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"...A wonderful picture for children, a work of considerable artistry and craftsmanship that ought to please many adults as well..."
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After the delightful Muppet Christmas Carol, this fourth Kermit and pals star vehicle comes as a slight disappointment,... read more on Time Out
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Muppet Treasure Island
Kermit, Gonzo, Rizzo the Rat and Miss Piggy hit the high seas in this adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's classic adventure tale in which young Jim Hawkins tries to keep his coveted treasure map from the dastardly Long John Silver....
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