Review of The Muppet Movie (1979) by Chris Q — 26 Sep 2007

How did they get them to ride the bikes in the park!!?

This review of The Muppet Movie (1979) was written by Chris Q on 26 Sep 2007.

The Muppet Movie has generally received very positive reviews.

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