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The Muppets' Wizard of Oz
 
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The Muppets' Wizard of Oz (2005)

The Muppet Show   NR   DVD
2.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (93 customer reviews)

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Special Features

  • Extended Film Version with 20 minutes not seen in the TV broadcast
  • Outtakes & bloopers
  • Pepe's Exclusive Making Of
  • Extended interview with Quentin Tarantino with Pepe

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There were good intentions in this Muppets adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s classic Emerald City story of Dorothy’s journey to see the Wizard with hopes of fulfilling her dream of stardom: the film is a nostalgic nod to the original 1979 Muppet Movie, where Kermit leaves the swamps for Hollywood to become a star, picking up some friends along the way. Grammy winner Ashanti plays Dorothy Gale, an aspiring singer who serves meatloaf to truckers and lives in a Kansas trailer park with her Aunt Em (Queen Latifah). In the ensuing chaos of a giant tornado, she gets dumped in the Land of Oz—along with her pet shrimp, Toto (Pepe the Prawn). Dorothy soon meets the familiar Scarecrow, Tin man, and Lion (Kermit, Gonzo, and Fozzie, respectively) and together they journey to see the Wizard (voiced by Jeffrey Tambor) who promises to grant her celebrity wish if first she defeats the Wicked Witch of the West (Miss Piggy). While the Muppets have survived a few cinematic flops before, this film is bereft of all they represent--the endearing innocence, engaging silliness, and cagey humor of Jim Henson’s legendary variety series. Instead, a mean-spirited cynicism with sexual subtext prevails that is not only unfunny, but also mildly offensive. In a desire to appear edgy and culturally relevant by the filmmakers (and executive producers Brian and Lisa Henson), the timeless spirit of the vintage Muppets is missing, as are the signature voiceovers by Frank Oz and Brian Henson. Onscreen chemistry between actors and Muppets feels contrived, not to mention Quentin Tarantino’s bizarre cameo. When Kermit delivers a religious joke of questionable taste, viewers might yearn for the swamp years, when Kermit the frog and the Henson Company could do no wrong. (Ages 4 and older) --Lynn Gibson

Product Description

Join Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, and all the Muppets as they turn everyone's favorite classic tale into a musical madcap adventure that shines brighter than Emerald City! The fun starts when the Muppets team up with an all-star cast that includes Grammy Award winner Ashanti, Oscar(R) nominee Queen Latifah (2002, Best Supporting Actress, CHICAGO), David Alan Grier, Academy Award(R) winner Quentin Tarantino (1994, Best Original Screenplay, PULP FICTION), and Jeffrey Tambor. Ashanti sparkles as Dorothy, an aspiring singer whose dreams of fame and fortune seem worlds away from coming true in the Kansas trailer park where she lives with her Aunt Em and Uncle Henry. But when a tornado transports her and Toto (Pepe the King Prawn) to the magical land of Oz, Dorothy meets the Wizard, who promises to make her a superstar -- if she and her wacky new friends, the Scarecrow (Kermit), the Tin Thing (Gonzo), and the Cowardly Lion(Fozzie), can defeat Oz's #1 diabolical diva, the Wicked Witch of the West (Miss Piggy)! Featuring original music, hilarious performances, and 20 minutes of never-before-seen footage, THE MUPPETS' WIZARD OF OZ will lift your spirits and blow you away!

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25 of 26 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars #1 Muppets Fan, August 11, 2006
This review is from: The Muppets' Wizard of Oz (DVD)
I'm the first person there would be to step up and defend the Muppets. I will not defend this movie. It is disgusting what has been done to this once great franchise. I was not dissapointed when I watched this movie when it first aired, I was angry. Jim Henson would never allow a movie this bad, this unimaginative, this unfunny to ever be made. The Muppets represented the greatest in all imagination. There in no imagination present in this steamer. Shame on you, Frank Oz, for participating in this film. You of all people should've known better. The Muppets mixed with the Wizard of Oz had so much potential but ended up being the worst Muppet project I've ever seen. Don't buy this movie. Don't buy this movie. Don't buy this movie. If you don't believe me, rent it first. When you do rent it rent something good that the Muppets did so you can wash that taste out of your mouth after you watch it.
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29 of 33 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars I quit the human race, July 17, 2006
By pattic "pattic171" (NY United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Muppets' Wizard of Oz (DVD)
This has got to be the absolute nadir of so-called "family entertainment". Hollywood these days, seems to be under the impression that children today want "hip", they want "edgy". Well I have news for these bozos; They want what they've always wanted; charming, witty and decent entertainment. If I sound a bit angry and annoyed over this P.O.S. I have a very good reason. This is not only unfunny, cheap and badly made, lacking any hint of the wit and charm of the Henson films, but it's vulgar to boot. Nipple pinching gags? There are so many things in this video that are unacceptable for small children that you might even find copies of this thing in the dumpster at a trailer park. Jim Henson and the Pixar people had the sensitivity and intelligence to realise you could entertain the parents of their intended audience with wit and charm. "Hipness" and sewer humor is a pretty pathetic substitute for quality.
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16 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely, postively SCREAMED potential. ABSOLUTELY, POSITIVELY... eh heh heh, July 16, 2006
By Wolfe Moffat (Franklinville, NY) - See all my reviews
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OK, who do I think I am saying such a thing about a Muppet movie? Hey, I've watched enough Muppets to know what's good and what's funny. This ain't it, and it isn't even close. Hey, you know the saying about not judging a book by the cover. The same applies to flicks, because the cover of this alone invites you to an all new world of the classic we've loved for years. I seriously wonder how "Muppet Treasure Island" was so awesome and THIS was so bad. It sucked, plain and simple! I'm thankful that we were able to borrow this from our local library before dishing out our money for this. By the way, the extra star IS simply for potential alone. How does it manage to screw up? Hey, read on!

You think of the Muppets, you're thinkin' ha ha ha!! You watch this and your like eh heh heh, it isn't that funny, and it isn't that innovative. Freakin' Quentin Tarantino made it all the more horrific! But ok, let's take a look at all the potential that could've made this great. Here we go! The opening song with Dorothy was good. But where did it flop? I personally don't know, but it did indeed FLOP. Kermit the Frog is Scarecrow. And of course he has his moments, but it doesn't hit the bulls eye, and misses the mark completely. Gonzo the Great is Tin-Man. Hey, I said this sucked for a reason. Because when Gonzo can point to knobs on his chest and say, "Those are my nipples" with no humorous effect, I can say THIS SUCKS!! Yeah, that's a direct quote from this, I ACTUALLY WATCHED IT! OK? I'll continue. My daughter loves Gonzo, and she was gone by this point. Gonzo wasn't funny. Fozzy Bear as Cowardly Lion, and it could've been great. I'll spare you any details. It wasn't too pretty. I thought it might be tolerable when Statler and Waldorf finally made their intro with their crack or two. Statler and Waldorf's heckling MADE Muppets better every time. This time they made it worse. The biggest disappointment I thought was Miss Piggy, not just as the Wicked Witch, but as ALL THE WITCHES. Now for a little while, it worked. But after some time, she got crappy too! The monkeys were a disgrace in my opinion.

I always saw "The Wizard of Oz" as a thing of beauty, of wonder and enchantment. Of AWE most of the time! I saw this as sheer stupidity! Like I said, they made "Treasure Island" work, and it happens to be a BIG favorite of my daughter's. This just gave her reason to play with her toys. Hey, if we're going to watch The Muppets, give us what we're used to. And that's entertainment! The Muppets are all about the unexpected, and madness hilarity, but they tried WAY too hard this time. It sucks, and I won't waste my time and money on it. No apologies.
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2.0 out of 5 stars Any relation to Frank Oz?
After seeing nearly every other movie verion of Wizard Of Oz, I figured I might as well get around to doing the Muppets one too. Read more
Published 2 months ago by J. Alford

1.0 out of 5 stars Oh God, where to begin....
First of all, I want to make it clear that I am a fan of the Muppets, and have been since I discovered them at the tender age of 12. Read more
Published 4 months ago by A. Mott

1.0 out of 5 stars So very sad...
I love (love, love, love) the Muppets, and checked this movie out from my library. I don't think I made it past 10 minutes- the point when Rizzo makes a comment about "Girls Gone... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Avid Reader

1.0 out of 5 stars I would turn back if I were you.
This movie is bad, I am truly sorry that I rented it. It scares little children into not liking the "Wizard of Oz" story. The adult innuendo is not entertaining. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Michael A. Corbo

1.0 out of 5 stars Can't watch it with my kids!
My son was so excited to see this at the video store last night. We love the muppets, so we gave it a try. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Amy Mcfarland

5.0 out of 5 stars If you have a child that loves the Wizard of Oz or if you love the muppets...
Got this for our daughter for Christmas since she loves the Wizard of Oz. We got the 70th addition of the Wizard of Oz when it came out and she loves it...Got the blu ray... Read more
Published 8 months ago by crow11ad

5.0 out of 5 stars great quality for the price
this was a great deal and made my kids very happy. i am glad i could share kermit with them after all the years i watched him as achild. keep up the low prices and high quality!!
Published 10 months ago by Melissa S. Lawson

1.0 out of 5 stars Tasteless, slapped-together, thoughtlessly made, shameful movie
This is not the Muppets, and this is not the Wizard of Oz. This is exploitation trying to pass off as family entertainment. Read more
Published 17 months ago

3.0 out of 5 stars The Weakest Muppet movie so far...
This movie has a lot of great qualities, but it's got a few flaws as well. The big one being Ms. Ashanti and her god-awful acting! Read more
Published 21 months ago by Kaori Libba Sparrow

4.0 out of 5 stars good re-make
i bought this after my son saw the original wizard of oz on tv. i didn't want to spend the 24$ on the real one. this was definitely a good second choice.... Read more
Published 22 months ago by B. Pierce

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