Review of Muppet Treasure Island (1996) by Spencer F — 12 Aug 2016

The muppets + professional pirates = masterpiece.

This review of Muppet Treasure Island (1996) was written by Spencer F on 12 Aug 2016.

Muppet Treasure Island has generally received positive reviews.

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