![]() This primarily comes through via his initial inspection of the ship and a seriousness he largely carries himself with until on the island. Arrow’s description of him may be a TAD more accurate than one might think considering he’s, you know, Kermit the Frog. From his initial introduction you get a sense that Mr. ![]() This play with expectations versus reality, even if you know Kermit the Frog is coming, is actually remarkably funny and one of the best gags in the film.ġ2) Kermit as Captain Smollet is actually kind of interesting. Arrow : “Is he bad tempered!? The man is a raging volcano! Tormented by demons the likes of which mere mortals cannot fathom!” Even if you catch him in the background of some scenes, he’s so freaking into it the entire movie is just elevated by his performance. Wickedly charming and charmingly wicked, the actor is clearly having a ton of fun in the film which means we have a lot of fun watching him. The actor is just so totally committed to the part that he steals every scene he’s in. A Muppet fan for years, this is one of Curry’s favorite performances of his and it shows. Without a doubt, Curry is the best part of this film. However, as filming went on it reportedly grew on him so much that it was one of his favorite jokes by production’s end. Bimbo, the man that lives in Young Trelawney’s Finger, is a running gag in this film Frank Oz (the actor behind Fonzie Bear) initially hated. It’s a tad scatted and there’s better action later in the film, but it’s an important part of the story that gets in a few solid laughs through Gonzo & Rizzo antics.ĩ) Mr. He’s proud of this.Ĩ) The pirate raid on the inn is fine. Jim: “You’ve got it all wrong, there’s no Billy Bones here, and I’m not a girl!”ħ) I’m a sucker for fourth wall breaks and self aware humor.īill Connolly was actually the first actor to die in a Muppet movie (or play a character who did). ![]() They’re looking out for each other.Ħ) I don’t know why I find this line so funny.īlind Pew : “Oh a pretty little girl is it? Yes, take me to Billy Bones, ma pet!” Unfortunately it doesn’t get the focus I wish it did around the halfway point of the movie, but it provides for an interesting hook which explains a lot of the motivation for these characters. Specifically: juxtaposing Gonzo’s enthusiasm against Rizzo’s fear leads to a lot of fun character interaction. That may just be a personal thing though.ĥ) One of the most interesting things in this film is the brotherly dynamic Jim, Gonzo and Rizzo have with each other. It does well to establish the different attitudes Jim, Gonzo, and Rizzo have towards the idea of adventure (as well as their brotherly relationship), but some of the moments just feel like they’re trying too hard to me. It tries a little too hard to be cute, acting as Jim’s “I Want” song. It’s not bad, I just find it incredibly cheesy. I don’t particularly LOVE this song, in fact I think it’s the weakest in the film. He’s a solid foundation the film is built off of. His longing and sense of adventure are represented well by the child actor who fits almost as well with the Muppet characters as Tim Curry does (no one can match Tim Curry though). A veteran comedian, Connolly fits the role like a glove.īishop isn’t exactly groundbreaking in the role of Hawkins, but he isn’t bad by any means. He is able to blend Bones’ drunkenness and occasional frightfulness well with the Muppety fun which defines the film. I freaking love it.Ĭonnolly’s role is brief yet important/memorable. It’s fun, filled with adventure & helps set up the stakes and tension of the film. It creates an immediate sense of danger which is unique in a Muppet film, but it doesn’t go too far. The song written by Brian Mann and Cynthia Weil, combined with an arrangement by Hans Zimmer manes it fittingly epic. This is quite possible the strongest song in the entire film. ![]() Originally posted by emilianadarling Spoilers Below
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