Review of Muppet Treasure Island (1996) by Matt O — 19 Nov 2007

I LOVE PIRATES AND I LOVE MUPPETS. BUT THIS IS PROBABLY ONE OF THE WEAKEST MUPPET MOVIES. IT SUFFERED FROM A SERIOUS LACK OF KERMIT.

This review of Muppet Treasure Island (1996) was written by Matt O on 19 Nov 2007.

Muppet Treasure Island has generally received positive reviews.

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