Muppet Treasure Island

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My favorite Muppet Film, watched with my son many, many times. Suitable for adults and children alike. Humorous film with great catchy songs and a good performance from Tim Curry. Still keeps the story of the original Treasure Island classic going while bringing fun and humour to the captains table. Tunes like "Cabin Fever" are memorable and bring a smile to the face. I remember the film was launched in the UK in Bristol at the same time as the " Festival Of The Sea " which was a festival to mark Bristol's nautical past and of course has connections with Robert Louis Stephenson's Classic book. If you have children or just love the Muppets this is the film for you. Billy Connolly also makes an appearance in this film and of course the Muppets as usual have their own characters and sometimes you just forget that they are just puppets. Well written and a memorable film.

I couldn't stand miss piggy in this movie she was a crybaby as Benjamina Gunn! Miss Piggy was so annoying that she marooned herself!! I give this Muppet Movie a big fat zero out of ten!!

When I first saw this film (at the tender age of 8) all I knew of the Muppets was Sesame Street. I loved this film. Most people know the basic story of treasure island, it's gone from great literature to part of pop culture. Everyone has heard of Long John Silver (played to perfection by the great Tim Curry). Of course many of the roles are taken over by the muppets, Kermit the Frog as Captain Smollett and Miss Piggy as Benjamina Gunn the most notable. The Great Gonzo and Rizzo the Rat play themselves as companions of Jim Hawkins (the underrated Kevin Bishop). This is a very enjoyable version of Treasure Island. All though aimed at children of eight and above (I wouldn't recommend it for younger children, there are some dark moments) it is enjoyable for adults too. A feel-good family film. The cast (both human and muppet) are stellar, they include Billy Connely and Jennifer Saunders. All in all, I highly recommend this film.

Pirates, Tim Curry, and the Muppets! How can you go wrong with this combination? You can't and this movie is no exception to the rule. For one it has all of the above and second, its the only movie with everyone. Muppet Treasure Island is a great film! If you have yet to see this movie, you should.

In spite of the spoof genre, Tim Curry gives an excellent, emotionally challenging performance.

I simply adore this movie. I simply adore this movie. I simply adore this movie. I showed to a friend... Now he is as hooked on it as I am. Tim Curry is simply the best pirate i have ever seen. I read the book (by R.L.Stevenson) and I was fascinated. I saw this movie and I am in love. The only thing I found to be a set-back, was all the singing. But then again the lyrics are hilarious.

It was very interesting to say in the least but I mean that in a good way!I love this movie , It was one of the best and my most favorite Muppet movie.It was hilarious , now I usually watch horror movies but I had to watch this , it came on HBO a while back and I Loved it! It makes for a great family film . They set the mood and lighting so well. It also is just plain funny, There are a lot of one-liners and random actions that are comical. Not only is this great for kids its also a great film for adults and teenagers that still have a childish streak. I am going to give this movie 9/10 stars , because I thought some aspects of it could be better bun great fun never the less.

Another successful trip into classic literature for the muppets. This film is fun throughout and should be well loved by children. The plot works well for a muppet film with the voyage giving rise to lively songs like cabin fever, sailing for adventure and professional pirate. The usually dose of intelligent muppet humour that adults can appreciate is also present. Tim Curry is great as Long John Silver and Kevin Bishop, Rizzo the Rat and the Great Gonzo make a very watchable trio. It is Sam the Eagle who really shines in this muppet caper however filling the role of first mate perfectly. It is not in the same class as A Muppet Christmas Carol ,few films are, somehow it lacks the subtle charm. Nevertheless it is still an entertaining voyage.