66 reviews

Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, Dvd-video, Full Screen, Live, Special Edition, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), French (Original Language), Spanish (Dubbed)
Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 100 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.4 x 0.5

MPN: MGMD1005334D
ISBN: 079285862X
UPC: 027616896551
EAN: 9780792858621

Theatrical Release Date: November 29, 2002
Release Date: October 7, 2003
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days

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Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
The owner of a bank (miss bitterman) wants to own the muppet theatre. When she tricks pepe into giving her the only copy of the contract she changes it so the muppets have very little time to pay off the debt. The muppets have to make a lot of sacrifices to save up so they can keep the theater. Studio: Tcfhe/mgm Release Date: 10/14/2008 Run time: 88 minutes Rating: Pg

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Kermit takes center stage in this hilarious, parody-laden celebration of Muppetry, pulsating with original music, a star-studded cast of human cameos, and a heartwarming story reminiscent of It's a Wonderful Life. Joan Cusack plays the deliciously villainous Miss Bitterman, a ruthless banker who succeeds in foreclosing on the Muppet Theatre only days before Kermit's Christmas extravaganza. As Kermit loses his livelihood, he plunges into the "I wish I'd never been born" mind-set instantly recognizable to George Bailey fans. It's going to take some Divine intervention (Whoopi Goldberg is cast as God, no less), plus a little help from a heavenly "Clarence." Despite some moments where the script seems adrift (how hard it must be to live up to the irresistible precedent set by the 1979 premier Muppet Movie) and some humor that borders on risque, Fozzie and the gang are in fine form. The message is sweet: dreams are as vital to life as loyal friendships are to see them through. (Ages 5 and older) --Lynn Gibson

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1 out of 5 stars

A Very Miserable Muppet Christmas November 26, 2008
G.M.
I am a big fan of the Muppet Family (Sesame, Fraggles, thee Muppets, Labyrinth, etc.)and so it is without hesitation that I write this review to say this Muppet release is best to be forgotten. Some have been pleased with the newer Muppet releases (Muppet Christ Carol, Muppets From Space) and disappointed (Muppet Treasure Island)... but this release is beyond disappointment or simply a bad movie.

It's simply inappropriate for a Muppet film.

Fozzie is a pick-pocket, which is sort of funny, but it goes downhill from there. Kermit is furious at everyone and apparently suicidal (screaming "I wish I was never born!" over... and over... and over again...). Miss Piggy is a Call Girl Operator. Peppe gets a permit to open a topless nightclub... and Scooter is an S&M cage dancer. No joke.

Forget about this one.

1 out of 5 stars

Not Child Friendly November 18, 2008
MsMizMommy (Southeast USA)
This is probably my own fault, as I don't remember the muppets being so incredibly unfamily friendly. I was appalled at the references to sex as well as language such as "lets beat him up", and a fight scene between the movie's "villian" and Ms. Piggy. Even from an adult perspective, the jokes were not funny and somewhat offensive. The role they give to Whoopi as "the boss" (aka God) was very offensive towards the Christian belief of God. I would not recommend this movie to anyone.

2 out of 5 stars

Disappointing April 6, 2008
D. Bookholdt (NJ)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

Our family loves all the Muppet movies. However, this one was kind of disappointing. Whoopi Goldberg plays God and agrees to send an angel to help Kermit. Concepts went over the kids heads, movie was sometimes questionable for our family values, and kids got bored. We recommend The Muppets Christmas Carol instead. That is a family favorite!!

1 out of 5 stars

an inappropriate disappointment January 11, 2008
teachermom (Midwest)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

As an elementary school teacher, mother of a five year old and Muppet fan, I was very disappointed in this movie. "It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas" is not appropriate for children. The references to sex, alcohol abuse and strip clubs may be amusing to some adults, but those topics, (even when explored by the well-loved Henson creations), are not appropriate for kids. Jim Henson didn't have to sink to tawdry jokes to delight his audiences. His creativity and silliness were what made his characters funny and loveable for all ages. Do your child a favor and skip this movie.

1 out of 5 stars

Sadly Offensive October 18, 2007
Eva (Los Angeles, CA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful

I too would give this movie a "zero" if I could. I was so saddened to see that even the Muppets are no longer sacred. There was nothing charming about this movie. The sexual innuendo was so offensive I almost turned it off, but I kept hoping it would get better. Clearly whoever wrote this doesn't know who the Muppets really are. I would NEVER let my children watch this movie. My gosh, have we really sunk this far when we can't even let our kids watch the Muppets?