Review of Muppet Treasure Island (1996) by David H — 25 May 2008

Those muppets never cease to amaze. Their best feature effort yet and Tim Curry plays an incredible Long John Silver.

This review of Muppet Treasure Island (1996) was written by David H on 25 May 2008.

Muppet Treasure Island has generally received positive reviews.

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