Review of The Muppet Movie (1979) by Natasha F — 21 Aug 2007

A great start to the Muppet movie franchise.

This review of The Muppet Movie (1979) was written by Natasha F on 21 Aug 2007.

The Muppet Movie has generally received very positive reviews.

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