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Muppets from Space proves that, without a solid script, a Muppet movie can be just as bad as any other dud.
James Berardinelli, ReelViews
Muppets from Space
Space. It's not as deep as you think.
1999 · 1h 28m · G
Comedy, Family, Science Fiction
Directed by
Tim Hill
Overview
When Gonzo's breakfast cereal tells him that he's the descendant of aliens from another planet, his attempts at extraterrestrial communication get him kidnapped by a secret government agency, prompting the Muppets to spring into action to rescue their friend.
Director and cast
- Tim Hill Director
- Steve Whitmire as Kermit the Frog
- Dave Goelz as Gonzo / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew / Waldorf / The Birdman (voice)
- Bill Barretta as Pepe the Prawn
- Frank Oz as Miss Piggy
- Jerry Nelson as Robin / Statler / Ubergonzo (voice)
- Brian Henson Cast
- Kevin Clash Cast
- Jeffrey Tambor Cast
- F. Murray Abraham Cast
- Rob Schneider Cast
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
61%
Tomatometer
Fresh
This new Muppet movie is the funniest I can remember!
Jeff Millar, Houston Chronicle
Fresh
Nearly reinvents the Muppet genre!
Phoebe Flowers, Miami Herald
Fresh
Teletubbies may come and go, but Muppets are forever.
Eleanor Ringel Gillespie, Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Fresh
The movie has a clever premise that will appeal to all ages!
Betsy Sherman, Boston Globe
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