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Muppet Movies, Ranked
It’s time to start the music, it’s time to light the lights.
The Muppets have endured so well because they’re perfect family entertainment: Kids are entranced by the adorable characters and upbeat atmosphere, while adults are drawn to intricately layered jokes, delightful absurdism, meta-humor, and a hearty dose of self-referential comedy. The unforgettable song “The Rainbow Connection” kicks things off with Kermit enjoying his time in the swamp, but a talent agent discovers him and says he’s got what it takes to make the world smile, which sends our beloved frog on a journey to Hollywood. Through all the outrageousness and the cameos, including Orson Welles, Edgar Bergen (Henson’s hero), Elliott Gould, Carol Kane, Bob Hope, Mel Brooks, Cloris Leachman, and Richard Pryor, the film’s ability to make you smile shines above all.
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