Product Details

• Actors: Kermit the Frog, Frank Oz
• Directors: Jim Henson
• Format: Closed-captioned, Color, NTSC
• Language: English
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: Jim Henson Video
• VHS Release Date: January 11, 1994
• Run Time: 54 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (31 customer reviews)
• ASIN: 6302980984
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #104,469 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "They call me Sir Robin, the brave...", August 29, 2005

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CodeMaster Talon (Orlando, FL United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Frog Prince [VHS] (VHS Tape)

What a mountain of talent! Jim Henson continued his legendary roll with a charming made-for-TV version of "The Frog Prince". Like the equally wonderful "Hey Cinderella!" the plot more of less follows the classic fairy tale, but only the Muppets would have a plot hinge on a line like "Break the hall in the candle of her brain!".

Kermit guides us through the story as we meet the lovely Princess Lenora, just turned nineteen, and everything a beautiful Princess should be: Perfect complexion, flaxen hair, kind disposition, and wealth galore. There's only one problem: She only speaks backwards, and no one in the kingdom can understand a word she says. She wasn't always that way, someone's obviously been up to devious tricks, but who? It couldn't possibly be the hideous crone who claims to be the King's sister, could it?

Enter Robin the Frog, who claims to really be Robin the Brave, a prince under an enchantment. He recognizes the old crone; it's the same woman who turned him into a frog. From there it's all a series of twists and misunderstandings, falling in love and daring escapes until at last we come to the classic fairy tale ending.

What makes these Muppet tales so fun is the level of humor that appeals to kids and adults alike, such as the hilarious lullaby for a monster and the withering sarcasm of "Aunt Taminilla". If you like the Muppets I can't recommend "The Frog Prince" enough, and along with its counter point "Hey Cinderella!" the show represents what is missing in much of children's programming today. That's what DVD and video are for, right?

GRADE: A

(And if you enjoy this, check out Henson's little-known fairy tale show "Storyteller". It's even better.)

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars lifetime favorite, September 6, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: The Frog Prince [VHS] (VHS Tape)

I remember watching this movie during its first live telecast back in 1971 with my family. It quickly became my favorite movie with my sister and myself singing "ni'm einteen..." all day long. Now it is my 4yr old daughters favorite movie as well. As our library's copy is very bad with "blue out's" I really wish to purchase a few copies for us and our local library. I can't wait for it to be rereleased! Be sure to find this one to watch - it is definately an eternal classsic!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Family fun, November 3, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Frog Prince [VHS] (VHS Tape)

A classic fairytale retold in the unmistakable Henson style. Children and adults alike will enjoy this song filled version. With singing frogs galore and a backwards speaking princess, this movie will keep your family smiling and singing.