After recently re-watching this movie for the first time in, maybe, 20 years, I dropped its original rating by one star. Nostalgia and childhood memories implied a grand spectacle of humor, suspense, color, light, and music. This is not that movie. Which is not to say this movie isn't great, it's just not fantastic.
Anything the Muppets do will delight children, so this is a sure bet for the kids. For adults what you get is a slightly silly, utterly predictable musical comedy. There's a few catchy tunes here, I've had "Somebody's Getting Married" running through my head for days. Of course there's some wacky Muppet fun, a favorite of mine is water-skiing Gonzo and his harem of chickens. There's cameos and guest stars galore, though if you're under 25 it's likely you won't recognize many of them. There's even a few good punches at 80's America. I especially enjoyed the ultra-droll ad executives Gil, Bill, and Jill.
Though it's a shadow of its predecessor, it's still a pretty fun little movie, with a nice message about the importance of friends and family that even the smallest viewer won't miss.
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