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The Muppets Take Manhattan [VHS]

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The Muppets Take Manhattan is the third Muppet film and although not the strongest, it's sure to entertain the entire family. The story follows the Muppets on their quest to get their show, "Manhattan Melodies", produced on Broadway. It's a terrific story that hits at the core of what the Muppets are all about, namely putting on a show. Sure the music isn't as memorable as that in the first muppet movie (except "I'm Gonna Always Love You"), but you can't help appreciating the lengths to which the Muppets will go to entertain you. Singing chickens? Got 'em! Frogs with hair? Check! Unbelieveable action sequence? Of course, and it's unbelieveable in more ways than one! A Muppet staple is the cameo and they abound in this film. Everyone from Liza Minelli to Art Carney sets some screen time. Joan Rivers is particularly funny in her over the top make-up scene with Miss Piggy. For all you Trekkers, Gates McFadden even appears as a secretary to a con man!

The film is great entertainment, but this DVD has problems. First of all the digital tranfer isn't that good. Plenty of older films like Fantasia look stunning on DVD, but not this film. There is a graininess to the picture that can be discracting and artifacts abound. Sound is presented in only a mono format. Was the original film released this way? I don't know, but if so some mention should be made on the packaging, otherwise it feels like we're getting ripped off. On a positive note the film is presented in both a formatted and widescreen version. As for the other bonuses, there is a strange feature called "Muppetisms" that I can't really figure out. They are minute, minute and a half long segments featuring one or two muppets just goofing off and benign wacky. Not too sure what it's all about, but it was fun to watch - once. By far the best bonus feature is the interview with Jim Henson. He talks a bit about the making of the film, how decisions are made and such. It's an incredible peek into the creation of a Muppet film. There is one glarig problem though - the chapter stops are just little minute or so long bits of the interview. To see the whole thing you have to continually stop and start up again. It's a big mistake and makes watching the entire thing quite a chore.

My final word on this edition is buy it for the widescreen version of the movie only. The transfer isn't that good, the bonuses aren't that great, but the film itself is a real treat. Not the strongest Muppet film, but not the weakest either. If you have the video and don't care about widescreen, you can easily (and sadly) pass on this DVD. If not, pick this up for a fun romp around Manhattan that you and your family are sure to enjoy again and again.

"Muppets Take Manhattan" is my favorite movie of all time, and yes, I'm above the age of 6. This movie gem from Jim Henson and company is nothing short of brillant. It provides a humor that is wonderful for children, yet not insulting to adults. There is a underlying humor that adults will appreciate. The muppet characters stand out in this movie, and it is especially nice to see the movie incorporates most of the main muppet favorites. While Kermit is the main protagonist, other muppets steal the show, such as Miss Piggy, whose temper tantrums are hilarious. The muppets are wonderful together as well, and the songs performed in the movie are classic and very catchy. I also love the human aspect of the movie. One of my favorite things about muppets are that they have always interacted with human society, and no one seems to care. And when the muppets are cavorting around Manhattan, the human element adds a realistic, as well as funny, touch. honestly, "Muppets Take Manhattan" is my favorite movie. It is funny, has great songs, great setting in New York City, and it has a great message to always keep trying no matter what. It is a movie to be enjoyed by all ages, and trust me, it won't disappoint!

I first saw this movie when I was a little child, and I just saw it again last month at my friend's house. It was just as good as it was when I first saw it more than a decade ago! If you love the Muppets you can not miss this. If you hate the Muppets, watch this and you will love them. It's a great movie for all ages. When you watch the scene when Kermit goes to the producer's office, decked out in an afro and medallion, I strongly urge you not to drink or eat because you just might choke. But all this is just my opinion...see it and judge for yourself.

The Muppets Take Manhattan is the last big-screen Muppet adventure from the late, great Jim Henson. It follows the gang graduating from college and trying to take Broadway by storm with their musical "Manhattan Melodies". After extensive self promotion they soon realise that breaking into showbiz isn't as easy as it might seem.

The third of the Muppet movies sees it's second release on DVD video. This newer release includes a nice interview section with the Muppet mastermind himself, Jim Henson. Apart from the wide-screen picture, the interview section is the best special feature on the disc.

The soundtrack is presented here in mono (did the original cinematical version have a mono soundtrack?) so audio digital remastering wasn't necessary.

Nevertheless, another fine addition to the Muppet DVD collection.

The best Muppet Movie of all time! In the third, and best, Muppet Movie, Kermit and the gang have just graduated from college, and go to New York City to put their show on Broadway. But when no producer will take their show, and money runs short, they all go their own seperate ways to ease the load on Kermit. Kermit must work on his own to sell the show and bring them back, but, just when he does, he gets hit by a taxi and develops amnesia! The was the first movie I ever saw in my life, and will always be one of the most special! I love the song, "You Can't Take No for an Answer," and the song, "Saying Goodbye," still brings tears to my eyes. This movie also helps teach us all about the fundamentals of discipline, hard work, and that one ethic we keep hearing over and over: Never give up! A film for the ages, you'll feel good every time you see it!

I'll be the first to jump in front of a moving truck to ward off Muppet slander, but honestly I don't see how this is a worthwhile purchase. I love this movie, the great music, perfectly timed gags, what's not to enjoy? I'm not writing a review based on the content of the movie, but rather the lack of care this barely passable conversion/ 'upgrade' Sony has given us.

What a disappointment. We've all been waiting hungrily for the Season 4 of the Muppet show that's been dangled in front of us so many times, but then they push this (and Muppets from Space) out the door without any care to the consumer. Just repackaged on a bluray disc.

If you own 'Muppets Take Manhattan' on DVD, then you've got everything this has but with less advertisements that come with BluRay Live. Even down to the Jim Henson interview pieces, nothing on this is any different than the DVD version and that's half the price. No new Pepe interviews, just a reprint but on slightly nicer material. Granted, with Disney owning the Muppet franchise and the release of the new film, why wouldn't it have been quick and painless to add a few more worthwhile featurettes onto this? Fans can only wonder.

The quality is roughly the same with probably some slight adjustments but I don't believe it's remastered in the sense of seeing a night and day difference in the overall video or audio quality. This Jim Henson classic deserves a 5 for content but this product deserves roughly a 2. Thanks Sony for a mediocre product pushed out for Christmas/ Holiday consumption.

Hi Ho, Kermit the frog's here and I'm not talking about
"Sesame Street". Join him with his Muppet partners Miss Piggy,
Fozzie Bear, The great Gonzo, Pepe and Rizzo. Kermit the frog
wants to get a show called "Manhattan Melodies" which is about
2 kids who come to New York to get married (which Kermit and
Miss Piggy do). But it does not work, so he tries to get four people to help. They are a restaurant worker named Pete, a girl named Jenny, and a father/son team called Bernard and Ronnie Crawford.
Don't miss the cameos by Art Carney, Brooke Shields, Dabney Coleman, Gregory Hines (whom we give tribute to since he died.
He was 57, also starred in films like "Tap" (Tri-Star) and
"White Nights"(Columbia) ), James Coco, Joan Rivers and Linda Lavin. Songs include "Saying Goodbye", "You Cant Take "No" For A
Answer" and "Together Again".
Also Recommended are:
"The Muppet Movie"(1979)
"The Great Muppet Caper"(1981)
"Muppet Treasure Island"(1996)
"The Best Of Kermit On Sesame Street"(1998)
"Muppets From Space"(1999)
This Film Is Dedicated To The Memory Of
Jim Henson
1936-1990
Tri-Star Pictures, Jim Henson Home Entertainment, CBS/Fox Video,
Columbia Tristar Home Entertainment, 1984, Rated G.

I am totally in love with this movie!! It is my favorite Muppet movie, and one of my just general favorite movies! A fun, energetic and clever movie from start to finish! Fun songs, the incomparable fun characters created by Jim Henson and his team of geniuses! Fans of Broadway and musical theater, take note of this one too! :o) Tons of cameos make this film one you will have to watch over and over and contiunally enjoy! I've never grown tired of watching this one, I love it!

I like the Muppet movies and my favorite is the Muppets Take Manhattan which I found to be cute and funny. I originally had this movie on video, the pan and scan video tape and I also had the video tapes for the other Muppet movies but I gave them to my little cousins and then I bought the widescreen DVD for the the Muppets Take Manhattan and I coouldn't be happier with the DVD and now I just have to buy the DVD,s for The Muppet Movie and The Great Muppet Caper and the new DVD's for Muppet Treasure Island and The Muppets Christmas Carol. BTW: I didn't buy my Muppets Take Manhattan DVD from Amazon. I bought it in Walmart for 5 dollars.

Ever since i was a little kid, this video has been my favorite and it has kept me entertained with its touching wedding scene at the end. i recommend it for all folks who are preparing to get married and their friends!