Review of The Muppets Take Manhattan (1984) by Brad P — 25 Aug 2007

An angry Miss Piggy on roller skates was terrifying to me as a kid.

This review of The Muppets Take Manhattan (1984) was written by Brad P on 25 Aug 2007.

The Muppets Take Manhattan has generally received positive reviews.

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