Muppets from Space
Plenty of jokes and mayhem to keep kids and parents amused.
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A Lot or a Little?
The parents' guide to what's in this movie.
What Parents Need to Know
Parents need to know that Muppets from Space is classic Muppet fare with jokes to keep the parents happy and a fun story for kids, with the valuable theme of an outcast trying to find his place in the world. There are some mildly suspenseful moments and lots of comic action sequences in which some of the beloved Muppet creatures, particularly Gonzo, are in danger -- lightning hits, a kidnapping, pratfalls, a Miss Piggy "punch-out" -- all exaggerated and meant to be funny rather than scary.
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What's the Story?
The plot of MUPPETS FROM SPACE focuses on a question that has intrigued Muppet fans for years: Exactly what is Gonzo? Gonzo feels alone and outcast, even in the midst of the busy Muppet group house. He dreams that Noah refuses to let him on the ark because there is only one of him, and Noah wants only pairs. But then he begins receiving messages and learns that he is an alien, and that his alien family is coming to meet him. There is a problem, though. Edgar Singer (Jeffrey Tambor), who works at a mysterious government office that tracks aliens, captures Gonzo and orders a scientist to remove his brain for study. Gonzo's pal Rizzo the Rat is put in a cage with lab rats. Kermit, Miss Piggy, Animal, and the others set out to rescue them.
Is It Any Good?
Like all Muppet movies, Muppets from Space has plenty of jokes to keep the parents happy while the kids are enjoying the story. There are sly references to just about every space movie classic, from The Day the Earth Stood Still to Independence Day and Men in Black (plus The Shawshank Redemption), and cameos from stars including Andie MacDowell, Ray Liotta, and David Arquette. The score includes music by James Brown, The Commodores and Sly and the Family Stone.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about why the Muppets are so popular. What do kids like about them? How about parents?
Have you ever flet like an outcast fro being different, the way Gonzo does?
How do you think Muppets from Space compares with other Muppet movies?
Movie Details
- In theaters: July 14, 1999
- On DVD or streaming: October 26, 1999
- Cast: Dave Goelz, Frank Oz, Jeffrey Tambor
- Director: Tim Hill
- Studio: Columbia Tristar
- Genre: Family and Kids
- Topics: Adventures, Puppets, Space and Aliens
- Run time: 87 minutes
- MPAA rating: G
- Last updated: February 2, 2023
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