"Can something be considered fan fiction if it's also an official, canonical studio product?" asks Alison Willmore at Movieline. "I'm going to argue yes, absolutely, because with The Muppets, Jason Segel has crafted what can only be described as the most extravagant work of fan fiction ever, Mary Sue-ing himself into the Muppet universe as a character who helps reunite the gang in order to save their old theater and the day. Segel, who co-wrote the film with Nicholas Stoller, even leaves his own tentative mark on Jim Henson's beloved ensemble by inserting a personal addition in the form of alter ego Walter (voiced by Peter Linz), his character's Muppet brother and the group's most devoted fan even when the rest of the world seems to have forgotten about them." 7.5 out of 10.
Bill Weber in Slant: "Made with palpable affection and childhood nostalgia by its comedy young-blood participants...
Bill Weber in Slant: "Made with palpable affection and childhood nostalgia by its comedy young-blood participants...
- 11/25/2011
- MUBI
Anyone have an appetite for some wacky cartoon shorts? If so, you will not be disappointed in this Looney Tunes Super Stars collection. This includes fifteen shorts all starring Tweety Bird and the “puttycat” Sylvester. Fans of Looney Tunes will get their money's worth in this DVD including all the classics. The constant chaos in order to catch Tweety keeps things interesting since every short is set in a new location and even parodies classic stories such as Jack and the Beanstalk. The set also includes the short “Tweetie Pie” which won an Oscar for Warner Brothers Cartoon Unit.
Whether you are a collector of Looney Tunes or a parent looking for something to entertain your child, this is without a doubt something you should consider. Most of the shorts are less than ten minutes and are jam packed with mischief and comical violence, plenty of action to entertain your kids.
Whether you are a collector of Looney Tunes or a parent looking for something to entertain your child, this is without a doubt something you should consider. Most of the shorts are less than ten minutes and are jam packed with mischief and comical violence, plenty of action to entertain your kids.
- 2/5/2011
- by Trevor Hollis
- JustPressPlay.net
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