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Muppet Treasure Island (1996)

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Average Rating: 6.2/10
Reviews Counted: 23
Fresh: 16 | Rotten: 7

Though less Muppet-centric than the original trilogy, Muppet Treasure Island is an energetic, cheerful take on Robert Louis Stevenson's classic adventure, with typically solid gags.

Average Rating: 7.4/10
Critic Reviews: 5
Fresh: 4 | Rotten: 1

Though less Muppet-centric than the original trilogy, Muppet Treasure Island is an energetic, cheerful take on Robert Louis Stevenson's classic adventure, with typically solid gags.

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Robert Louis Stevenson's classic tale of a young orphan who becomes involved with pirate Long John Silver is given the Muppet treatment in this vibrant children's musical. As in The Muppet Christmas Carol, the film stays loyal to the original storyline but casts the well-known puppets in many of the supporting roles. Young Jim Hawkins remains human, as does Long John Silver, played by an amusingly exaggerated Tim Curry. However, Captain Smollet is played by the evergreen Kermit the Frog; Miss

G, 1 hr. 39 min.

Comedy, Kids & Family

Directed By: Brian Henson

In Theaters: Feb 16, 1996 Wide

On DVD: Jun 4, 2002

Cast

Tim Curry
Long John Silver
Jennifer Saunders
Mrs. Bluveridge
Kevin Bishop
Jim Hawkins
Billy Connolly
Billy Bones
Frank Oz
Benjamina Gunn (Miss Pi...
Steve Whitmire
Capt. Abraham Smollet (...
Dave Goelz
Dr. Levesey (Dr. Bunsen...
Kevin Clash
Black Dog, Polly, Real ...
Jerry Nelson
Blind Pew, Figurehead (...
David Rudman
Swedish Chef
Frederick Warder
Calico Jerry
Harry Jones
Easy Pete

Critic Reviews for Muppet Treasure Island

All Critics (35) | Top Critics (11) | Fresh (18) | Rotten (7) | DVD (8)

Geena Davis and Renny Harlin couldn't cut it with Cutthroat Island. Steven Spielberg nearly got the hook for Hook. But leave it to Miss Piggy and Kermit to discover uncharted gold in the shipwrecked-pirate genre.

January 1, 2000 Comment

Susan Wloszczyna

USA Today

Top Critic

The Muppets hit the high seas. Hilarious!

January 2, 2011 Full Review Source: Common Sense Media

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Sarah Wenk

Common Sense Media

...has little to offer all but the most die-hard Muppet fan.

January 7, 2006 Full Review Source: Reel Film Reviews

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David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

Sheer fun, especially when Miss Piggy makes her inevitable appearance.

December 16, 2005 Full Review Source: Now Playing Magazine

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Tony Whitt

Now Playing Magazine Source: Now Playing Magazine

The humor is up to Muppet par, with physical comedy, puns, running jokes, and layered gags...Muppet Treasure Island is grand family entertainment. [new DVD review]

December 13, 2005 Comment

Peter Canavese

Groucho Reviews Source: Groucho Reviews

There's a gaping hole with Jim gone, however his son directs with great energy, and it's almost impossible not to like Tim Curry and a bunch of Muppets on a reasonably literary pirate ship.

August 12, 2005 Comment

Gregory Weinkauf

�berCin�

Disappointing Muppet movie. Too much Treasure Island, not enough Muppets.

July 14, 2003 Comment (1)

Fred Topel

About.com

Lively, enjoyable Muppet madness

January 12, 2003 Comment

James Sanford

Kalamazoo Gazette

Pirates and the Muppets turn out to be a natural fit, even without the late Jim Henson.

January 11, 2003 Comment

Rob Vaux

Flipside Movie Emporium

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A fabulous Muppet spoof of pirate movies, it's fun for all ages. This is an hilarious musical comedy. And it stars Tim Curry as Long John Silver! Finally we get to see him play a singing pirate. I love this movie, and I highly recommend it.

September 6, 2010