The Muppet Christmas Carol
Oh Muppet Christmas
Carol, how do I love thee? It's a Foley family tradition to watch this
movie at least one around the holidays. My parents definitely ingrained their
love of the Muppets into me.
I think this is my favorite Muppet movie. I love the songs.
I love that Gonzo is Charles Dickens. I love that Sir Michael Caine played it
completely straight while acting alongside the Muppets, making, what I think, a
near perfect Scrooge. (Sorry Sir Patrick Stewart, you know I love you.)
This statement definitely reveals just how old I am---when
people mention Sir Michael Caine, the first thing I think of is Muppet Christmas Carol, not necessarily
his iconic roles from his long career.
Plot in a Nutshell:
It's A Christmas Carol…with Muppets.
WTF: I mean, it's
Muppet Christmas Carol, so between
singing frogs, skating penguins, and Rizzo the Rat eating everything in
Victorian London, there's a lot of WTF going on. Just enjoy it.
Fun Facts are Fun:
This was the first Muppet project after Jim Henson died. Oddly enough, this
wonderful movie suffered at the box office because of Home Alone 2.
The Verdict: WATCH
IT RIGHT NOW. Preferably with some singing vegetables.
Next week, it's time to go see Matilda.
By the way, dear readers, I'm going to be a reader request
post in a few weeks, so please leave any suggestions in the comments or on my
Twitter or Facebook. Thanks!
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