Review of The Muppet Movie (1979) by Dave K — 21 Jan 2009

Laugh all you want. This is my favorite movie of all time. What's not to love about following your dreams?

This review of The Muppet Movie (1979) was written by Dave K on 21 Jan 2009.

The Muppet Movie has generally received very positive reviews.

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