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Muppets from Space
Review of Tim Hill's film
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At last, the mysterious origins of Gonzo are revealed in this genuinely fun irreverent
fast-paced muppet movie. The story begins as Gonzo is contacted by extra-terrestrials
through his bowl of cereals. He is then struck by lightning and thus meets two 'cosmic
fishes' who claim that his family is looking for him. However, a secret government agency
has intercepted the message and kidnaps him, but little do they know that the muppets
never leave one of theirs behind. |
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| Gags of all kinds constantly succeed one another. The music is excellent and really funky.
The animation is as flawless and magical as usual when the Henson company is involved. This
film adopts a more modern approach but still remains faithful to the traditional spirit of
the muppets and Jim Henson would have been proud of it. Often satirical but never cynical,
this is an accomplished spoof of the science-fiction culture. |
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| The muppets have enjoyed an unusual longevity and popularity. This is probably because
they appeal to the child dormant in everyone, who cannot resist the charm of watching in
wonder and amazement puppets coming to life, and when it comes to puppet animation, Henson
and Oz are undeniably the best animators there ever were. They infuse with their
characteristic magic touch so much life and passion into their creation that the viewer is
compelled to forget their artificial nature and observes them move, talk, sing and dance
in awe. |
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