The Muppets (2011)

I remember watching the Muppet show when i was a kid.
it was great I have many memories of it and how I enjoyed it
they were big when I was little. I remember watching the movies
"The Muppet Movie", "The Great Muppet Caper",
and of course The Muppets Take Manhattan

But as time goes on things do go out of style somewhat
I remember when Jim Henson died.. one of the images I'll
never forget is I think it was from either Life or Time Magazine
on the over it had a directors chair that said Jim Henson on it
and Kermit hang off the top of it.

In my opinion He was a great man and a true visionary
as well as a creative genius the world needs more people
like him. Also in the film this is a scene what plays
tribute to him that made me smile. I think he would
have loved this movie.

But as I said as time goes on things go out of style
the Muppets had a few features in the 90s but I think
they did poorly and alot of them were direct to video.

They were all but forgotten then a few years ago
the Muppet Show had a anniversary it was something
like 30th? I'm not sure but there was renewed interest
for a while and then it faded off again.

The Muppets were pretty much forgotten..Until now.

The movie basically centers around two brothers
(one who is apparently a Muppet) who are life long
fans who take a trip to LA to visit Muppet Studios
and find out that an evil oil tycoon is planing
to tear now the beloved studio which has gone
into disrepair. The young Muppet Walter (voiced by Peter Linz)
must gather the Muppets (who have disbanded) together
again for one final show and reintroduce them to a world that has
moved on and pretty much forgotten them.

The over all story for this is simplistic but at the
same time it works so brilliantly for this movie
becasue this movie focuses more on the comedy then
anything else and I would have to say that this
film is funny, there were so many good jokes and
gags in this film. I don't want to give away anything
if you haven't seen it yet, but its not short on the
hilarity there was very little time that I wasn't smiling
and/or laughing at this. This film was also filled
with plenty of fond happy memories.

Like always with the Muppets there is singing in this
and the songs are not over done but are well put together
and at the same time funny. also what would the Muppets
be with out Celebrity guests the the list of names are
very long with people like Zach Galifianakis, Ken Jeong,
Sarah Silverman, Whoopi Goldberg,Neil Patrick Harris,
Selena Gomez and on and on one person I thought for sure
who would be in this was Justin Bieber but he wasn't
I guess he doesn't like the Muppets..
The only thing I didn't like about this movie
was the scene from the Trailer featuring Danny Trejo

The acting was perfect the comedy was a hit each time
and funny, The Muppet puppeteering and effects were
the best and any and all visual effects were seamlessly
excellent

This film was nothing short of amazing! Like I said it was
filled with fun, laughs, plenty of fond happy memories.
It shares a lovely message about the importance of
family and friendships and what can be done when we work
together and introduces a whole new generation to what the world
need more of, which is togetherness. It also shows you that even if you
feel out of place there is always somewhere that you'll fit in and were
you feel like you belong.

So I highly recommend this film, if you grew up with them
or just want to introduce your kids to the zany wackiness
that you enjoyed at a kid then, take them to see this they'll
lovely it, and you will too.


but sadly not everyone likes the Muppets...

Puss in Boots (2011)

I remember there was talk about making a
solo Puss movie since the release of Shrek 3..?
and it finally arrived. I wanted to see it
becasue the character of Puss was such a
great character in the Shrek films I wanted to see
how he would be on his own.

Now I have to say it wasn't a bad movie
Antonio Banderas is truly the one who brings this
character to life. The films was superbly voiced by
Banderas, Salma Hayek and Zach Galifianakis who of
course play the character of Humpty Dumpty
and yes they continue with the fairy tales featuring the
above mentioned Humpty as well as Jack & Jill, little boy Blue
and the Bean stock complete with Golden Goose.

There wasn't alot of music in this like there is in Shrek.
There was some but in but it was very low key. Also it did
of course have some humor and odd funny moments such as the
"Dance Battle" and the action was very good, you did get to see
Puss flying all around and doing alot of Jack Sparrow style
stunts and sword fights.

As for the story I think this was meant to be possibly what happened
before he met Shrek. You see this "Origin Story" and he goes on
an adventure that makes him the famous/notorious character seen in
Shrek 2. All in all this wasn't a bad movie it was fun and exciting,
but I don't think it was as good as the Shrek Films but it is still worth
a watch if you liked them.

Paul (2011)

First off I love these guys! (Simon Pegg, Nick Frost)
Every movie they put out is always so heart felt and
genuine and always so very much fun. All their movies
are extremely funny with out being or trying to be funny.
They are true masters and are very good at what they do.
and this movie is of course no exception.

I seen the trailers and this this could be and
interesting movie and decided to check it out .
The house at the very first
(and which they return to later on) was very familiar I
can't place it but it was.
At its core this movie is a buddy picture about 2 friends who
are sci-fi fans who go on a little adventure that becomes
one of the greatest adventures of their lives and end up meeting a new friend who is
literately out of this world.
Now i have to say there is not alot of action in this but when
thre is it is pretty good but the main draw of this movie would have
to be the visual effects that brings "Paul" to life.

Now first off when I first seen Paul in the trailers I said to
myself that is pretty much the same as the character
"Rodger" from American Dad and you have to agree that
there are some similarities between the two especially
when he was dressed up as the "little cowboy"
but that is another discussion for another time.
As for Paul I would have to say that I was very impressed.

The animation is so flawlessly perfect the lips sync,
every movement, twitch, eye blink, everything.
He is a truly perfect creation that you actually think is actually in the
frame If he wasn't voice by Seth Rogen (who does a brilliant job)
and voiced by some unknown in the same capacity you would think
Paul was Real as in a real living breathing being.

Other then the mind blowing effects.
The writing is top notch its witty and sharp the
humor just rolls out with such fluidness.
There is no gag set up or joke setup it is all very natural
and very funny. especially all the references to
things like Star Wars and Spielberg movies among many
others Sci-fi and fantasy films and TV shows those alone
will give you a great laugh.

Not only is this movie funny but there are plenty of heart felt
moments as these friends travel on there adventure to help someone
get back to where they belong.
In short Paul is a humorous tale about friendship
even if your friend happens to be a rude somewhat crude, foul mouthed
alien and also one of the best movies I've seen this year.

Rango (2011)

Well what can I truly say about Rango?

I'm not much of a fan of Westerns which I
would say Rango is in away. But ever since
I seen the very first Trailer I had to to see this
movie. Now what a movie it was all I can say is
wow!

From the very humor us opening to the action
packed end this movie wins! but in all honesty
the movie is truly something.
The animation and the effects are in fact breathing
taking.
The emotion and movements and every little twitch
and jerk from the character is unbelievably life like.
The voicing action is perfect you can truly feel that
these are the creatures voices especially Johnny Depp he
breathes so much life into the character of Rango is amazing.

The Environmental effects and animation were like nothing
you seen before . Its all so real. From the splinters of
wood, to Dust and Sand I was truly amazed!

Now just the animation but everything was pretty much perfect,
from set design to props all the models down to the tiniest detail was
expertly done.
The music fit the picture perfectly. The lighting was awesome and
the script was out of this world the writing was witty and funny the jokes
were hitting every time Especially the scene where Rango meets
"The Spirit of the West" and who that actully is was just funny
in itself.
I also can't say that any of the dialog was out of
place or didn't seem to fit. The action also was fast and amazing
this movie like I said was pretty much perfect.

You should see this movie and I think personally this will win
Best Animated next year and if it doesn't there is something wrong!