Review of The Muppet Movie (1979) by Stella L — 25 Jan 2008

Great music and themes. And how on earth did they get Kermit to ride a bike!?

This review of The Muppet Movie (1979) was written by Stella L on 25 Jan 2008.

The Muppet Movie has generally received very positive reviews.

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