Muppet Treasure Island

Seriously, MUPPET TREASURE ISLAND is funnier than any "adult" comedy made in the last ten years. While not held in the same regard as the Muppet movies of the 1980s or MUPPET CHRISTMAS CAROL, I thought this movie was amazing and easily the most hilarious of all the Muppet movies I've seen. The Muppets are all well-cast and the human performers are wonderful, especially Tim Curry. There's a talent in being able to actually talk to felt with a straight face.

Wow. Seems like people fall totally on one side or the other when considering this movie.

All I can say is that this is my favourite Muppet film (I'm in my 30's). It even edges out the Muppet Movie (just barely). I've found every other film to be annoying and forgettable, but not this one.

I've watched it about 30 or 40 times (the joy of having a young child who is hooked on one show :-)

I don't get tired of it. Fun songs, Tim Curry is enough to watch the film anyway, good plot.

Where else will you hear a name like 'big fat baby-eating O'Brian' ???

Muppet Treasure Island

The second muppet movie made after Jim Henson's death, Muppet Treasure Island, like The Muppet Christmas Carol, takes a classic novel and brings it to life with silliness and dedication to the source material.

Let me start by saying that Tim Curry is a genius. At 50 years old at the time of release, he has the energy of a man half his age, and looks much younger as well. He performed very well as the villainous Long John Silver, with an affinity for the young Jim Hawkins.

I also really enjoyed that the put Sam Eagle in the role of Mr. Arrow. His adherence to rules, even when punitive, was hysterical. Also, bringing on a cavalcade of rats believing that they were on a Caribbean cruise made me giggle constantly. Margaritas at midnight, hahaha.

As a film based on a novel, it brings to life Jim's longing to follow in his deceased father's footsteps as an explorer at sea. When the treasure map ends up in his hands, and pirates pursue him, he gets his chance. Discovering that not all people are good was not a new concept to him, but it still took him by surprise when his father/son bond with Long John was shaken during the mutiny. However, both of them let the other go, at perilous times, due to a mutual respect regardless of the reasons.

As in The Muppet Christmas Carol, Gonzo and Rizzo play themselves, still in somewhat of a narrator fashion, but this time included as Jim's fellow cabin boys. In a self aware moment of realization of the seriousness of the subject, it's even brought up that the movie doesn't shy away from death, even in a kid's movie. I liked that touch because the subject matter was serious, and a complete softening of the motives of greed and selfishness shouldn't avoid the consequences.

Over 25 years later, this film does hold up, especially since it's a period piece. I wish I had seen it when it came out, but the death of Jim Henson was still fresh in my mind, and it was too painful. It's a shame though, because he would have loved it.

I am 16, and I absolutely love this movie. I absolutely love Muppets Christmas Carol as well, but here there is Tim Curry and a great storyline based on one of the best children's books ever. It is a little slow at the beginning, but that is the ONLY thing wrong with it. i can't believe the rating is so low for this movie, it should be more than a 6.5 surely. Don't rate it low because of the target audience, which is children. Believe me, adults will enjoy it too. The set designs as usual in a Muppet movie are splendid, and the songs by Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil are fun, and are embedded with great jokes. My favourite is Professional Pirate, which has the best lines of the film, but Cabin Feaver is wonderfully upbeat as well. Tim Curry, the most underrated actor and performer alive today, gives an outstanding performance, that has only been surpassed by Pennywise the Dancing Clown and FrankNFurter. He is at his element here, and he even gives his trademark...The Cheshire Cat grin! The relationship between Silver and Hawkins, played by the immensely talented Kevin Bishop, was so well developed, that the ending seemed poignant.(I could see that both Curry and Bishop looked as though they were fighting back tears in that scene) In fact their relationship was developed better than it was in the book. The Muppets were excellent here, especially Gonzo and Rizzo, who never disappoint. There were some absentees and some additions, most notably Clueless Morgan. Kermit and Miss Piggy have a touching romance, that for once doesn't take too long. Billy Conolly gives an entertaining rendition of Billy Bones, and Jennifer Saunders was hysterical as Mrs Bluebridge. One word of advice; never watch the Muppets Wizard Of Oz! It is dreadful, and without doubt is the worst Muppet movie to date. Watch this though! You'll never regret it. Two Thumbs up and a 9/10. Bethany Cox.

Probably the most underrated movie of the last CENTURY, "Muppet Treasure Island" is a must see for everyone. Kermit the Frog has a sword fight, for Pete's sake! What fun. The Muppets are hilarious and touching, as usual, the music is catchy, and Kevin Bishop and Tim Curry act and sing beautifully. I especially enjoy the mix of human and Muppet pirates, and the scene with the "visually challenged fiend."