It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie 2002

It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie

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Movie Info

Kermit tries to save the theater from a banker (Joan Cusack) who wants to demolish it and open a trendy nightclub.
  • Rating:
    PG
  • Genre:
    kids and family, other, comedy
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Kirk R. Thatcher
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  • Production Co:
    Miramax

Cast & Crew

Whoopi Goldberg
Daniel's `'Boss'`
Joan Cusack
Rachel Bitterman
David Arquette
Daniel
William H. Macy
Glenn
Carson Daly
Himself
Jon Stewart
Himself
Kelly Ripa
Herself
Steve Whitmire
Kermit, Rizzo the Rat, Beaker, Bean Bunny, Mr. Poodlepants, Statler
Voice
Kirk R. Thatcher
Director
Juliet Blake
Executive Producer
Brian Henson
Executive Producer
Tom Martin
Writer
Jim Lewis
Writer
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Critic Reviews for It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie

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Audience Reviews for It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie

  • Feb 02, 2013
    better than the other christmas muppet affair as it doesnt degenerate into blandness after the first 10-15 minutes of runtime. in this instance the U.S. presence of big names does add to it & is wholly more compelling than micheal caine uttering "humbug" rather languidly when thinking about where else he had to be on every day of shooting. very much enjoyed kermits rant when david arquette attempts to defrost him & all the actors at least seemed interested in being in it
    Sanity Assassin ! Super Reviewer
  • Nov 27, 2011
    It's A Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie is the Muppet take on the Christmas classic, It's A Wonderful Life. However, it's a halfhearted effort at best and is more of a spoof than an homage. All the comedy is sloppy, obvious, and overly cartoonish, with none of the craft that the Jim Henson Muppets had. David Arquette and Whoopi Goldberg give weak, bland performances that do nothing for the story. The only thing working for the film is Joan Cusack, whose cartoonishness is at least fun to watch. It's A Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie is little more than a second rate parody film, and slowly deteriorates into a series of loose comedy sketches. Still, it's the Muppets and one can't help but be drawn in by their charm.
    Dann M Super Reviewer
  • Dec 24, 2008
    The muppets' Christmas show is under threat as an evil woman wants to convert the theatre into a night club. Lots of funny moments and special guests including David Arquette and Whoopi Goldberg. I love Fozzie bear, his heart is in the right place.
    Candy R Super Reviewer
  • Oct 28, 2008
    You've got the guest cameos, Kermit and the gang trying to save the Muppet Theatre from financial ruin again, and the basic plot from It's a Wonderful Life, everything you'd expect from a Muppet movie. Some fun moments. The celebrities in the lead roles are going over the top in their performances though. And this string of Muppet movies taking the plots of A Christmas Carol, Treasure Island, and The Wizard of Oz don't seem as strong as when the writers come up with original stories.
    Byron B Super Reviewer
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