The Muppets was released (were released?) on Thanksgiving Day, but we were too busy playing pass the baby in California to watch it/them. When we got back to Virginia, I realized that if we didn't see the film soon, I was going to start resenting Eiley and her inability to remain quiet in a theater/babysit herself. So I asked our friends Mike and Sandy if they might be willing to watch her while we indulged in some movie-going. They agreed!
Observations:
1. The Muppets are so nice. They actually comment on how nice they are at one point in the film, and all you can do is agree. Kermit, you are one stand up frog. (And Fozzie, you are one stand up [comedian] bear. Wocka wocka!) I wish more comedy was this pure, simple, and light.
2. There were oodles of cameos. Jeff, Chadley and I played "guess how many cameos there will be" and I had the highest guess, and I won. I love winning. My favorite cameo was probably Neil Patrick Harris - it was so quick, I couldn't help but think that he and Jason were on the HIMYM set and one day Jason said "Hey, Neil, want to come be in my movie today?" Wait, scratch that. My favorite was the actor they chose to portray the man version of Walter the Muppet. You'll see.
3. Rashida Jones was hilarious. She was the most cynical character in the film, but she was somehow still so cute.
4. Speaking of cute, I really wish I had Amy Adams' character's wardrobe. It was similar to Emma Pillsbury's, but flouncier.
5. The music was delightful. I loved the opening/closing number, "Life's a Happy Song." Jeff loved - and related to - "Man or Muppet."
6. 80s robot was one of the characters. Cracked me up every time I saw him. Especially since they called him "80s robot."
7. Jason Segel, you are so brilliant and adorable.
In conclusion, two fuzzy felt claws up, Lobsters!
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