Like an old friend, the muppets have arrived at our doorstep to say hello and see whats up. This is a delightful little movie that strikes just the right tone. Yes, its totally corny, and thats kind of the point. Some of the best moments are when the movie breaks that 4th wall (or is it the 5th wall?) and the audience is let in on the joke. The humans play along nicely, the songs are creative, and the muppets are refreshingly not CGI.
One plot point though… We find that Gonzo is the head of a successful plumbing company. The muppets need $10 million to save their theater… It seems the plumbing company had to be worth at least that much. That might have made a good finish – Gonzo suddenly realizing, wait a minute, I have $10 million, then someone else asks why he didnt think of that sooner, and the retort well, it wouldnt have been a very interesting movie…