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Muppets From Space (1999)

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Average Rating: 6.2/10
Reviews Counted: 56
Fresh: 35 | Rotten: 21

If Muppets from Space lacks the magic and wit of its cinematic predecessors, this pleasingly silly space romp is funny and clever enough to make for better-than-average family entertainment.

Average Rating: 5.5/10
Critic Reviews: 21
Fresh: 10 | Rotten: 11

If Muppets from Space lacks the magic and wit of its cinematic predecessors, this pleasingly silly space romp is funny and clever enough to make for better-than-average family entertainment.

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Movie Info

At long last, the secret of just what the Great Gonzo happens to be is revealed! As Gonzo and his friend Rizzo hit the road in search of their roots, Gonzo makes a shocking discovery: his parents are actually space aliens from another galaxy. After announcing this startling news on Miss Piggy's talk show (hey, if Ricki Lake and Rosie O'Donnell can do it, why not Miss Piggy?), Gonzo finds himself the subject of a dark and mysterious government conspiracy, led by the nefarious K. Edgar Singer

G, 1 hr. 22 min.

Kids & Family, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Comedy

Directed By: Tim Hill

Written By: Jerry Juhl

In Theaters: Jul 14, 1999 Wide

On DVD: Oct 26, 1999

Columbia Pictures

Muppets From Space Trailer & Photos

Cast

Jeffrey Tambor
K. Edgar Singer
Dave Goelz
Birdman, Bunsen Honeyde...
Steve Whitmire
Kermit The Frog/Rizzo T...
Jerry Nelson
Robin, Statler, Ubergon...
Brian Henson
Dr. Phil Van Neuter, Sa...
Kevin Clash
Clifford
Frank Oz
Animal, Fozzie Bear, Mi...
F Murray Abraham
Noah
Rob Schneider
TV Producer
Josh Charles
Agent Barker
Ray Liotta
Gate Guard
David Arquette
Dr. Tucker
Andie MacDowell
Shelley Snipes
Kathy Griffin
Female Armed Guard
Pat Hingle
General Luft
Kirk R. Thatcher
Additional Performer
Ken Kaufman
Hulk Hogan
Mark Nutter
Bill Barretta
Thomas Wolfe

Critic Reviews for Muppets From Space

All Critics (72) | Top Critics (24) | Fresh (35) | Rotten (22) | DVD (11)

A modestly clever comedy.

January 1, 2000 Full Review Source: Variety

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Joe Leydon

Variety

Top Critic

A perfectly sweet-natured, passable family entertainment.

January 1, 2000 Comment

Kevin Maynard

Mr. Showbiz

Top Critic

This new Muppet movie is the funniest I can remember!

January 1, 2000 Comment

Jeff Millar

Houston Chronicle

Top Critic

The movie has a clever premise that will appeal to all ages!

January 1, 2000 Comment

Betsy Sherman

Boston Globe

Top Critic

In terms of Jim Henson-style wonderment and overall cleverness, "Muppets from Space" comes up short. It's entertaining enough, but lacks the magic the Muppets are so skilled at summoning.

August 24, 2011 Full Review Source: BrianOrndorf.com

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Brian Orndorf

BrianOrndorf.com

Plenty to keep kids and parents amused.

December 26, 2010 Full Review Source: Common Sense Media

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Nell Minow

Common Sense Media

A wild and funny tale.

November 29, 2009 Full Review Source: TheMovieReport.com

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Michael Dequina

TheMovieReport.com

Spielberg fans will appreciate allusions to Close Encounters of the Third Kind and E.T., but kids may wish that the film offered more space action.

January 29, 2006 Full Review Source: Movie Metropolis

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James Plath

Movie Metropolis

The Muppets are still a pure delight to watch, and this is the best post-Henson movie they've produced.

December 6, 2004 Comment

Jeffrey Overstreet

Looking Closer

Witty, warm-hearted!

September 4, 2002 Comment

Chris Hewitt (St. Paul)

St. Paul Pioneer Press

"Fooll Preece-a Feetoore" says the Swedish Chef!

September 2, 2002 Full Review | Comment

Karina Montgomery

Cinerina

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No, no, no... We didn't need or want to know that Gonzo is an alien. I love Gonzo, but I love him as the weirdo of the group, the one who doesn't belong, many of us identify with that. This movie says, oh guess what, Gonzo isn't weird at all, he belongs somewhere, and if you identified with him before you were wrong

September 6, 2010

AJ Verser

Super Reviewer

Though not being a personal fan favorite by many fans of the Muppets, I think it deserves more recognition than it has gotten. It delves into the past of my personal favorite Muppet, Gonzo, and the film is very creative, and of course very funny. Jeffrey Tambor does a great job as the villain agent who kidnaps Gonzo,

November 28, 2010