Review of The Muppets Take Manhattan (1984) by Neville P — 17 Sep 2007

This is by far the best Muppet movie ever made and it is still a classic.

This review of The Muppets Take Manhattan (1984) was written by Neville P on 17 Sep 2007.

The Muppets Take Manhattan has generally received positive reviews.

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

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