Review of The Muppet Movie (1979) by Super K — 17 Nov 2011

My childhood and the muppets go hand in hand.

This review of The Muppet Movie (1979) was written by Super K on 17 Nov 2011.

The Muppet Movie has generally received very positive reviews.

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