Review of The Muppets Take Manhattan (1984) by Amanda-Beth C — 07 Aug 2012

It doesn't meet up to its predecessors, but that doesn't mean that this movie was hard to please.

This review of The Muppets Take Manhattan (1984) was written by Amanda-Beth C on 07 Aug 2012.

The Muppets Take Manhattan has generally received positive reviews.

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While The Muppets Take Manhattan has just as much of the silly gags that make these movies amazing, the human acting took away from the brilliance…

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I wouldn't be surprised if I had a nightmare about this later. Oh yes…

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By Erin D (634) on 19 Aug 2012

Beaucoup moins amusant et novateur que ses deux aines, LES MUPPETS A MANHATTAN manque d'irreverance, de gags elabores et se repose sur ses…

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Before I start, I just want to make one thing clear. I haven't seen The Muppet Movie in years…

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By Ted W (1,490) on 05 Sep 2014

There back again!!! They never get old. They take Manhattan. Can't wait for the next movie. Going to broadway! Awesome movie…

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