Review of The Muppet Movie (1979) by Sarah W — 22 Aug 2007

Jim Henson is my hero! He was a creative genius.

This review of The Muppet Movie (1979) was written by Sarah W on 22 Aug 2007.

The Muppet Movie has generally received very positive reviews.

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