*SPOILERS* A lot of people are asking me about "The Muppets" and "Muppets Most Wanted", as they weren't included on both lists despite their popularity. I'm afraid that I can't respond to every single person who queries about this, doing so would get rather repetitive, so don't be offended if I've not replied. I felt both films were okay at best, just fine, they didn't end up on either list because other movies were better or worse to me, simple as. I don't do honorable mentions, never have done, because I personally think they make countdowns less special (personal preference, all power to you if you like them), I'd rather focus on highlighting my final choices. There's a review of "Muppets Most Wanted" already on my channel, so feel free to check that out (keep in mind though, it's a video from a few years ago, some opinions might have changed since), but it'll be a long while until I review "The Muppets" (2011).
Personally I thought "The Muppets (2011)" was a bad and disappointing film. The Muppets are more of a plot device than main characters and they were too depressing and wangsty throughout the whole film lacking the classic Muppet charm. "Muppets Most Wanted" however was quite an improvement and had the Muppets behaved more like Muppets again.
I actually love Muppets from space! I didn’t mind the “filler” moments I still felt it was a great movie. That’s just because I have a strange taste in films. I even didn’t mind Kermit’s swamp years.
Well, I'm glad you enjoy them. I like Manhattan- I'm not a fan of Miss Piggy or bad love triangles, but the Kermit plot was nice, and I like the Going On Your Own trope when handled well
I understand your reasoning to end the series. People on social media usually love hearing about the worst of the worst, most likely because we live in a cynical world and using the Muppets was a great way to contrast it with it's messages of optimism, acceptance and love, which is what we all need as we start 2020. Have a happy holidays and happy New year or decade 😊
Not to mention Kermit's Swamp Years is made unbearably cheap. You can tell it was made on a very low budget, so much so that the puppet they use for Kermit's mom was just the regular version of Kermit.
"What would be your choices for the top 5 worst/best Muppet movies?" *Statler:* You seriously want to know? We've got all 10 movies on the worst list *Waldorf:* Do we even bother with a best? *Statler:* No! *Both:* Do-hohohohoho!
The only thing I didn’t like about the movie was that it didn’t show kids that hard work comes to a good outcome, it dosent really show a lesson at all like most kids shows do and I was like is this kermit because Kermit wasent acting himself
@@lukepuke5541 They did that in another movie though IF I REMEMBER CORRECTLY. I feel the split up was pretty sad... But we've always got to have emotional stuff
I think "Muppets Take Manhattan," was more of an homage to old movies from the 40s, which does make it seem a bit off at times. For myself I'd put it ahead of Caper, especially because of the songs.
Not trying to sound rude, but it's so weird how it's almost 2020, and people are just realizng that focusing on negativity will never be as fun as focusing on positive stuff! I'd love to see more positive stuff in the future.
I hope you have people yelling "Charles Dickens is the best!" In the halls. Please put apples in the hallways next year or when you get back in January (also reference LOTHR). And I love that movie. viva los libres! (Books)
I have a soft spot for Muppets in Space. It was one of the movies I used to rent at Blockbuster a lot as a kid along with the Muppet Movie and Muppets in Manhattan,
Oh wow, Muppets Take Manhattan was always in my Top 3 favorite Muppet Movies. I saw this in the theater when it came out, so I wonder if age can be a considering factor of what is a favorite or not. I literally grew up with this movie and loved how it introduced the Muppet Babies.
I grew up with Take Manhattan, but I thought it was boring when I was as a kid too, so I doubt it's anything to do with age. I simply think it's a badly written film, but all power to you for enjoying it. While the Muppet Babies make their debut in Take Manhattan, it's a very pointless and shoehorned scene that adds nothing to the main narrative. If anything, it's the most gimmicky scene in the film.
I completely understand why you want to stop doing "worst" lists, and I agree, it appears to be so much more easier to talk about bad things then good nowadays because they seem to get more attention from people, which isn't good. Plus, delving into so much negativity and knowing that that is what makes you well-known I'm sure isn't a good way to feel, as you stated at the end of the video (and I definitely promote self-care). But still, the fact that you ended this series with talking about The Muppets and their goal is to spread love and positivity was definitely a good way to go, so you end on a high note. I also really appreciated how you went into "Church of Tim Curry" mode when you were talking about him in Treasure Island XD. Personally that's one of my favorite series' from you and it was fun to see you get so passionate about Curry's performance as Long John Silver (which was undoubtedly awesome). Treasure Island & Christmas Carol are easily my favorite Muppet movies :).
I honestly think Muppets Wizard of Oz is worse than Swamp Years from the puppetry standpoint. Wizard of Oz is pretty sloppy in terms of keeping the magic. Rods pop up into the frame all the time and they just don't do as much that impresses. As a puppeteer, I always respected the Muppeteers, even in their worst products like the ABC show they made, due to their commitment with making the puppetry and the magic of the screen combine for a penultimate experience. But I'm not particularly respecting of their outcome for Wizard of Oz.
The best Muppet Movies: 1. Great Muppet Caper 2. The Muppet Movie 3. Muppets Take Manhattan 4. Muppet Family Christmas The worst Muppet movies: *All the rest*
Here are my thoughts on different Muppet movies: The Muppet Movie: a great Muppet movie that in my opinion loses steam when Miss Piggy comes along. The Great Muppet Caper: Even better than The Muppet Movie that has some of the best humor of any Muppet movie and the romance between Kermit and Miss Piggy which is usually my least favorite part of these movies actually keeps the story going instead of weighing it down. The Muppets Take Manhattan: The movie that introduced me to these lovable characters that I haven’t seen in a long time but is definitely not my favorite. The Muppet Christmas Carol: My favorite of these movies. A movie that combines great humor, drama, and heart, the music is great, and Michael Caine is fantastic as Scrooge. It’s a movie that’s best enjoyed under the covers. Muppet Treasure Island: A fun adventure with great humor, music, action, and a fantastic performance from Tim Curry. Feels the most like a Disney film out of all these movies. Muppets From Space: The worst of the theatrically released movies. The Muppets are still enjoyable but the writing isn’t very good for a Muppet movie and just feels like a generic late 90s flick. It also feels the most like a kids flick out of all these movies and Gonzo is very out of character here. Wouldn’t it have been funny if he was excited to have his brain removed? The original ideas for the movie sounded a lot better than what we got instead. The Muppets: Loved it when it first came out and I still love it but I got a little burned out on it. It starts out kind of meh but it gets a lot better once it starts focusing on the Muppets. I think the characters Gary and Mary could have had less screen time but at least they were a charming couple. I don’t watch it very often at all, but it definitely has a special place in my heart. I loved seeing it in theaters with my family 8 years ago. Muppets Most Wanted: I loved it when I first saw it, but I don’t appreciate it as much now. I like it a lot, but it has a lot of problems. I love the premise, the humor is fantastic, and Ty Burrell has fantastic chemistry with Sam the Eagle, and the songs are great. My problems with the movie are that Walter has more screen time than Gonzo does, Ricky Gervais is kind of bland as one of the villains, Tina Fey overstays her welcome, and the climax bothers me. I hate how they portrayed Miss Piggy as a damsel in distress who suddenly defeats Constantine easily, because it raises the question of how did he capture her in the first place. I like the movie despite it’s problems. I wish they would keep coming out with these movies.
Ben Green I remember animat complained that in the muppets 2011 that it focused more and Gary and Mary than it did on Kermit and the gang, the film is called the muppets not The Gary and Mary movie featuring the muppets.
He's not a baby. He's a scientist. Babies != scientists. Full grown people can still be cute, but don't call them babies, that is weird. That being said, Robin is the cute near-baby.
This was a great choice for a final Best and Worst list, both in honor of the passing of Carol Spinney, and also as we round the corner to start a new decade. (Ironically, the Muppet movies I can remember seeing most as a kid were a few of the ones on the worst list, and I still enjoyed them-except for Oz and Kermit’s Swamp, thank god.) I’m really happy that you’re moving on to create content that you feel is most sincere and satisfying to you personally (especially if it’s integral to your health and well-being), and I sincerely hope that you’re able to find just as much success down that road.
One of the biggest issues with 'Muppets From Space' is it's lack of original music and songs! Looking back at the previous films, the songs were quite essential to their success! Can you imagine "The Muppet Movie" without 'Rainbow Connection"???
Bad take on The Muppets Take Manhattan ... It's one of my favorite movies of all time!!! Glad you included The Muppets' Family Christmas. It's such a treasure. They really should show it on television every year.
Oh. I prefer Pokemon's kalos movies as my favorite, or Muppet Christmas Carol, but to each their own! And hear hear! That'd be a lovely year round special
12:10 I'm gonna have to disagree highly with this. Despite his ambition for a brain, the Scarecrow wasn't dumb. He in actuality very smart, but just couldn't see it because he was made without a literal brain. The tinman was very soft hearted, despite being made without a heart. The lion, despite being scared out of his mind, still came through for his friends. I'd argue that the casting of these characters is one of the very few things that this movie does well because the whole point of the film is the realisation that they collectively already had what they were looking for. The Wizard of OZ isn't a story about a bunch of characters finding a heart, and, a brain, some courage, and a home, it's about those bunch if characters realising that that they already had those things. It's about the realisation that your hearts desire is probably closer than you think, that you don't need to go searching for something you already have, that there's no place like home. ... Sorry. I just...I passionate about Wizard of OZ
Go. Watch. Them. Don't. Be. A Fool! Especially the one with Gonzo as Charles Dickens! ( also, read the HTTYD books. they're different from the movies but have wacky humor and a lot of *heart*. And If you get really invested it'll break yours then patch it up again. *cackles*)
Ranking Muppet films 1. The Muppet Movie 2. The Great Muppet Caper 3. The Muppets 4. The Muppet Christmas Carol 5. Muppets Most Wanted 6. The Muppet Treasure Island 7. The Muppets Take Manhattan 8. Muppets From Space
As a Muppet fan, I always have found 'Muppet Treasure Island' to be a bit on the tepid side, though I still really enjoy it! The kid playing Jim is quite dull and while Tim Curry was dynamite, he pales in comparison to Michael Caine in 'Xmas Carol'. Caine's performance in 'Xmas Carol' was just too wonderful!
Ah yeah that might be a valid criticism and I like Caine's performance too. However, you did not calculate in... cabin fever. Anyways merry early Christmas
I have mad respect that you stopped doing something you don’t enjoy anymore. It takes a lot of bravery and confidence to do that. I usually watch these more for your top 5 best anyway so I’m down for you just focusing on the positive. We need that more in the world anyway. Quick side note I was curious as to what your thoughts were on the two Disney muppet films: The Muppets and Muppets most wanted since they didn’t appear on either list.
I appreciate your reasoning for ending this series. To be honest I'm not disappointed; I'd prefer if you made lists of the Top 5 or whatever number of the best things from a category. Hopefully we'll get to see that in the future. I'm really going to miss your Jambareeqi Reviews series though.
I love the Muppets for sure. But for the movies, I found some were better than others. So my choices are: Best: 1. The Muppet Movie 2. Muppet Christmas Carol 3. Muppet Treasure Island 4. Muppet Family Christmas 5. The Great Muppet Caper Worst: 1. Muppets Wizard of Oz 2. Muppets Take Manhattan 3. Kermit's Swamp Years 4. Merry Muppet Christmas 5. Muppets From Space
I agree about most of the worst list though I didn’t see muppet Wizard of Oz. My personal top 5 best Muppet movies 5. Great Muppet Caper. 4. The Muppet Movie 3. Muppet Treasure Island 2. Muppet Christmas Carol 1. The Muppets 2011 Honorable mentions: Muppets Most Wanted
i love muppets take manhattan but i can see the problems. this is a movie my family had on vhs that had been recorded so i watched it a ton as a child which is why i love it. the song going away still makes me nostalgic
Jambareeqi, I agree with you 100%. While some films are better than others, I prefer to look at the good points more than the bad. I look forward to more videos moving forward. Hope your doing better by the way.👍
Muppets from Space was an unnecessary film. We did not need for Gonzo to have a defined species. It was a running gag on the old show to say 'We're alll dogs, frogs, pigs *pauses, looking at gonzo* or.... whatever..." Muppets in Oz would be my #`1 worst without question. Guest stars have been a key part of the series, and a celebrity main character in the movies is common, this is the only muppet film that feels more like a vehicle for the star, with the muppets as supporting cast.
My favorite Muppet films are The Muppet Christmas Carol, Muppet Treasure Island, and Muppets From Space. Edit: I find it very tragic that this man dislikes Muppets From Space, a huge contrast due to how I really love it.
Here are my top 5 best Muppet movies No.05 Muppet family Christmas No.04 Muppets most wanted No.03 The muppets(2011) No.02 The Muppet Christmas Carol No.01 The muppet movie Honourable mention Muppet treasure island
What you said at the end is understandable and relatable. Usually, it's the more cynical direction to making videos that gets more views and as a result, UA-cam nowadays feels like as if I'm watching a bunch of devil wannabes (I hope that makes sense). I'll even admit I myself have been quite the cynical person for the last year and I'm not too happy with myself at this point. I do have to thank this cynicism for one thing though, that it opened up with me asking a question which is do we humans really exist just to entertain the gods or devils? It's a question that has turned into an inspiration for me if I want to implement supernatural events in my own franchise one day (watching Hazbin Hotel certainly pushed this inspiration even further). Your videos have been some of my favourite content to watch for the past few years. While there have been some opinions you made that I don't agree with or even found flawed (first 5 years of content for the latter), I admire your passion in films and respect what you have to say. I'm looking forward to what you have to offer for the next decade and I hope you still enjoy what you make. Simply put, you're a strawberry with tegridy.
Hmm. I agree with you on the integrity part. I prefer to watch people like Atomic Shrimp and Stampylongnose rather than clickbait or "negative nancies". Have you read C.S. Lewis yet? He was a very interesting guy. Also, if you like fantasy there's a weird book called Quest for Celestial. And a series that begins with How To Train Your Dragon that isnt about spirituality but rather hope and kindness. Anyway, God's blessings, and please watch Muppets Christmas carol if you haven't already
Avenue Q was far from the first attempt to push puppetry's adult appeal. It has it's place in puppetry history, but let's not overstate it's uniqueness, especially when other mature puppet titles predate it - including The Muppet Show.
Thank you for highlighting A Muppet Family Christmas. It’s my favorite Christmas Special and holds a special place. I’m so happy to see others love it to as in my circle of friends growing up they had no idea what I was talking about! Now with the internet it’s so nice to see others who like it too! I watch it every year.
What I think makes Muppets Christmas Carol work so well and become one of the more faithful adaptations of the famous tale is that Michael Caine was the star and main focus and none of that focus was taken away by Muppet antics. I like to think of it as the Muppets putting on a traditional Christmas Carol pageant and playing characters from the book. I think that was went wrong with Muppet Wizard of Oz as that movie seemed to take the focus away from Dorothy and placed it on the Muppets themselves which is a major problem as the story is all about Dorothy and her exploration of a strange and unfamiliar world and the dangers that lurk inside of it. Muppet Treasure Island worked out so well because the novel is about Jim Hawkins and his relationship with everyone on the Hispaniola and their search for buried treasure.
One thing most people don't realize is how 'It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas" is essentially the same plot as 'The Muppets'. It's just about the same plot recycled!
@@Jambareeqi Exactly... My point is... How can The Muppets be so critically acclaimed (justly so) knowing it's kinda a rip off of Merry Muppet Christmas Movie? I thought both were outstanding. I just don't think people realize that they went down that road twice! (and I'd take Joan Cusack's Ms. Bitterman over Chris Cooper's Tex Richman any day, she was marvelous as was David Arquette as the angel)
While I find Ms. Bitterman more fun than Tex Richman, Muppets 2011 brought a more self aware take on the "Save the theatre" narrative, poking fun at it's cliches, while VMMC just executed the same formula beat for beat
Frank had retired from "The Muppets" by this point, plus that's a twist that only dedicated Muppets fans would appreciate, as the average viewer doesn't know who Frank is, he's more of a celebrity to us nerds xD
Something everyone ignores and forgets about a christmas carol. Scrooge wasn't greedy, he was petrified of poverty. He didn't spend any of that money on himself, he hoarded it as a massive insurance policy. He forbade himself any and all extravagance. In modern terms he would be living in a tiny beat up apartment, only turning lights on at night when he is still up, only eating microwave meals, only a basic calling cell phone for work and runs on minutes, no tv at all, and likely not even a radio for anything other than the news. That is the true message about it, it is about how scrooge denied himself a happy life, and all the damage he left in that wake.
I my top best (Keep in mind haven't seen every single one) Muppet Christmas Carol Muppets most wanted The great Muppet caper Muppets 2011 The Muppet movie
Take Manhattan is my personal favorite, Caper was the first Muppet movie I've ever seen and Treasure Island was the first one I saw in theater. But let's be honest, I love them all...except for From Space.
The Muppets 2011 was iconic and fresh, a family classic up to modern standard but will age beautifully, but the Muppets Most Wanted by contrast is... fucking awful
I agree that Muppets from Space and Muppets take Manhattan are not that strong but they will always have a spot in my heart. It's sad to see how Muppets are back to being kinda forgotten again.
Muppet Caper is the best because the focus is entirely on the Muppets, plus it's the most well-made, well-scripted, and most self-assured. I don't really see the appeal of Treasure Island and Christmas Carol, they use the muppets as a backdrop and not as the main focus
Oh? Well, you are entitled to your own opinion, and I like caper too. However, please be open to changing your view on Muppets Christmas Carol! Christmas Carol is less focused on the Muppets, yes, but there's a Storyteller- like purity to it. The wackiness is blended with the kindness the muppets have, and Gonzo is great as Charles Dickens! Think of it as a play performed by the Muppets. Also, Caine I feel bounces quite well off the Muppets, adding a gravity to the show that is like the Guest Stars in the Muppet Show. Anyways my rushed essay is done now. Please, weigh in (but don't do so with a heavy heart!)
Okay, I just want to say THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS A BAD MUPPET MOVIE. All of them have been great including the shows. My only exception is the 2015 series. It was too grown upish. Jim Henson Company or Disney if you are reading this please just revive The Muppet Show with a 6th season. I know Jim Henson had his reasons for canceling it, but he is gone now and it is time to get things started again.
I only remember Kermit's Swamp Years from seeing the trailer on the Stuart Little 2 VHS, I didn't think much of it then and I think even less of it now.
Muppets Take Manhattan was boring, the only thing I remember is Kermit getting hit by a car and going air born. It mentally scared me as a kid. Speaking of Scaring... WHY IS SCOOTER IN A GO GO CAGE!?
One thing I find interesting about the theatrical Muppet movies is that they are the only movies based on a sketch show that succeeded! Look at the failed attempts at live-action shows spun off into films like Saturday Night Live! Wow!
Ah, I teared up about the Muppets Christmas Carol. The Muppet Family Christmas, Treasure Island, Muppet Caper, The Muppet movie... all great films with so much heart. I loved hearing the breakdowns for why the films worked so well. And yeah, I like Manhattan. I'm not really a piggy fan, but I like the Kermit plots and the characters going their desperate ways. not as much as the top 5, though. And I cannot believe you didn't mention the music numbers. Oh well. Anyway, keep dreaming, keep being kind, keep the legacy of Dickens and of Henson alive. RIP Dickens, Henson, and Spinney
There's only so much time I have with these countdown segments, talking about the songs for each film would drag the video on (and it's at least half an hour long already), so it's best to focus on the main reasons why I dislike/like the films. I tend to go into more depth about the musical numbers in my actual reviews of the Muppet films, which can be found on my channel as part of a series called "Puppet Panic".
What a great way to end this series. I totally understand why you decided to move on from these and that’s fine. I’m a little disheartened by it but nonetheless I can’t help but give every amount of respect and sympathy for you. I feel really bad that you experienced something like that. But nevertheless, I’ll still be sticking around and can’t wait to see what you have planned in future. Cheers Jam ;) As for the movies, on the worst list, I only saw Muppets From Space and Kermit’s Swamp Years once each and they were boring to say the least. As for the best, same deal I saw The Muppet Movie once and of course my favorites are Christmas Carol and Treasure Island. And the only other ones I’ve seen were The Muppet Movie (2011) and Muppets Most Wanted. Should really check out the others😅
*SPOILERS* A lot of people are asking me about "The Muppets" and "Muppets Most Wanted", as they weren't included on both lists despite their popularity. I'm afraid that I can't respond to every single person who queries about this, doing so would get rather repetitive, so don't be offended if I've not replied. I felt both films were okay at best, just fine, they didn't end up on either list because other movies were better or worse to me, simple as. I don't do honorable mentions, never have done, because I personally think they make countdowns less special (personal preference, all power to you if you like them), I'd rather focus on highlighting my final choices. There's a review of "Muppets Most Wanted" already on my channel, so feel free to check that out (keep in mind though, it's a video from a few years ago, some opinions might have changed since), but it'll be a long while until I review "The Muppets" (2011).
Personally I thought "The Muppets (2011)" was a bad and disappointing film. The Muppets are more of a plot device than main characters and they were too depressing and wangsty throughout the whole film lacking the classic Muppet charm. "Muppets Most Wanted" however was quite an improvement and had the Muppets behaved more like Muppets again.
Yeah. I hope the Muppets can do some book adaptations again, or be treated as well as they were in Wanted.
Maggie Ent I hope they go back to doing ANYTHING again
I’m gonna call it:
One of the worst: Wizard of Oz
One of the best: Treasure Island
You're correct. Wizard of Oz is no.2 on the worst and Treasure Island is no.3 on the best
Wizard of oz fucking sucked
We have a winner
Have you even read the original books those movies are based on?
The Muppets Wizard of Oz is the most accurate. Pretty much EVERYTHING that happend in the book happened in the movie.
I actually love Muppets from space! I didn’t mind the “filler” moments I still felt it was a great movie. That’s just because I have a strange taste in films. I even didn’t mind Kermit’s swamp years.
Well, I'm glad you enjoy them. I like Manhattan- I'm not a fan of Miss Piggy or bad love triangles, but the Kermit plot was nice, and I like the Going On Your Own trope when handled well
That was my first muppet film so it’s got that special place in my heart
Yeah, muppets take Manhattan and muppets from space are actually fun films, but everyone has their opinions I guess
"Oh yeah, well save your acting instead."
That's no longer a pig, that's a steak!
a STEANK.
With no VEGETAL.
As you ordered, SIIR.
So Miss Piggy turned into a cow?
*porkchop
Despite its flaws, I actually enjoyed Muppets From Space since it was one of my first muppet movies I ever saw so it has a place in my heart.
The Muppet Movie is my favorite movie of all time. Period.
You said it!
Well, my favorite is The Happytime Murderers.
I understand your reasoning to end the series. People on social media usually love hearing about the worst of the worst, most likely because we live in a cynical world and using the Muppets was a great way to contrast it with it's messages of optimism, acceptance and love, which is what we all need as we start 2020. Have a happy holidays and happy New year or decade 😊
Yeah! Except please focus on the worst when it comes to U I and George by Rowlf. It is HILARIOUS.
Keep believing, keep pretending... "stay strong and hope for the best! " (Ze Great Camicazi)
Except the year is absolute shit
Not to mention Kermit's Swamp Years is made unbearably cheap. You can tell it was made on a very low budget, so much so that the puppet they use for Kermit's mom was just the regular version of Kermit.
Holy moly, that explains why we only see the back of Kermit's mom!
@@Jambareeqi right? Its like jeez, did you guys run out of generic looking frog puppets?
“Our Lord and Savior: Tim Curry” Agreed! I love everything he’s in. And that opening number! Muppet Christmas Carol is my fave tho
Let’s face it we could have Tim Curry sit on a toilet and read the phone book for an hour and it’d be entertaining
@@michaelnally2841 I would pay good money for that o kindred spirit
"What would be your choices for the top 5 worst/best Muppet movies?"
*Statler:* You seriously want to know? We've got all 10 movies on the worst list
*Waldorf:* Do we even bother with a best?
*Statler:* No!
*Both:* Do-hohohohoho!
The Muppets Take Manhattan is one of my favourites, such a classic
The only thing I didn’t like about the movie was that it didn’t show kids that hard work comes to a good outcome, it dosent really show a lesson at all like most kids shows do and I was like is this kermit because Kermit wasent acting himself
I didn’t like it because they split up the gang
@@lukepuke5541 They did that in another movie though IF I REMEMBER CORRECTLY. I feel the split up was pretty sad... But we've always got to have emotional stuff
I think "Muppets Take Manhattan," was more of an homage to old movies from the 40s, which does make it seem a bit off at times. For myself I'd put it ahead of Caper, especially because of the songs.
Ahh! "we won't take no for an answer!"
Maggie Ent lol that songs actually catchy
2:30 that's Mel Brooks who voices the Snowman
I forgot who he is, but man does he have a good voice
Tim Curry has stated that his two favorite films of his are "Muppet Treasure Island" and "Clue." I agree. :)
Raven simone would have been a better dorothy to play off the muppets
Not trying to sound rude, but it's so weird how it's almost 2020, and people are just realizng that focusing on negativity will never be as fun as focusing on positive stuff! I'd love to see more positive stuff in the future.
That's just not how UA-cam works. Negativity gets way more views lol
That’s what I was thinking. We need more reviews of stuff that are more honest-feeling and don’t rely in spitefulness or profanity.
Muppets Christmas Carol is not only my favorite muppet movie, it's also my favorite adaptation of a Christmas Carol.
Like every year my school puts the Christmas Carol and I love when they do it
I hope you have people yelling "Charles Dickens is the best!" In the halls. Please put apples in the hallways next year or when you get back in January (also reference LOTHR). And I love that movie. viva los libres! (Books)
I have a soft spot for Muppets in Space. It was one of the movies I used to rent at Blockbuster a lot as a kid along with the Muppet Movie and Muppets in Manhattan,
Ah, Blockbuster... and good choice for films to chew popcorn and dance on the couch to.
I had that movie and muppets take Manhattan
Oh wow, Muppets Take Manhattan was always in my Top 3 favorite Muppet Movies. I saw this in the theater when it came out, so I wonder if age can be a considering factor of what is a favorite or not. I literally grew up with this movie and loved how it introduced the Muppet Babies.
I grew up with Take Manhattan, but I thought it was boring when I was as a kid too, so I doubt it's anything to do with age. I simply think it's a badly written film, but all power to you for enjoying it.
While the Muppet Babies make their debut in Take Manhattan, it's a very pointless and shoehorned scene that adds nothing to the main narrative. If anything, it's the most gimmicky scene in the film.
Don't forget in Muppet Family Christmas the Cast of Fraggle Rock show up
R.I.P Jambareeqi's Top 5 Best & Worst
I agree with the whole Best list, but I do have a soft spot for Kermit's Swamp Years just out of pure childhood nostalgia.
I completely understand why you want to stop doing "worst" lists, and I agree, it appears to be so much more easier to talk about bad things then good nowadays because they seem to get more attention from people, which isn't good. Plus, delving into so much negativity and knowing that that is what makes you well-known I'm sure isn't a good way to feel, as you stated at the end of the video (and I definitely promote self-care). But still, the fact that you ended this series with talking about The Muppets and their goal is to spread love and positivity was definitely a good way to go, so you end on a high note.
I also really appreciated how you went into "Church of Tim Curry" mode when you were talking about him in Treasure Island XD. Personally that's one of my favorite series' from you and it was fun to see you get so passionate about Curry's performance as Long John Silver (which was undoubtedly awesome). Treasure Island & Christmas Carol are easily my favorite Muppet movies :).
Yeah, that was a good way to end the series! I liked the Legacy of Charles Dickens bit.
I honestly think Muppets Wizard of Oz is worse than Swamp Years from the puppetry standpoint. Wizard of Oz is pretty sloppy in terms of keeping the magic. Rods pop up into the frame all the time and they just don't do as much that impresses. As a puppeteer, I always respected the Muppeteers, even in their worst products like the ABC show they made, due to their commitment with making the puppetry and the magic of the screen combine for a penultimate experience. But I'm not particularly respecting of their outcome for Wizard of Oz.
The best Muppet Movies:
1. Great Muppet Caper
2. The Muppet Movie
3. Muppets Take Manhattan
4. Muppet Family Christmas
The worst Muppet movies:
*All the rest*
I never seen to many muppets movies but here are my favorites
3. Muppets Christmas carol
2. The muppets movie
1. The muppets (2011)
Go see Caper! And the Muppet Show.
The Muppet Movie, Muppet Christmas Carol, & The Muppets 2011 are all my current favorite Muppet Movies
Here are my thoughts on different Muppet movies:
The Muppet Movie: a great Muppet movie that in my opinion loses steam when Miss Piggy comes along.
The Great Muppet Caper: Even better than The Muppet Movie that has some of the best humor of any Muppet movie and the romance between Kermit and Miss Piggy which is usually my least favorite part of these movies actually keeps the story going instead of weighing it down.
The Muppets Take Manhattan: The movie that introduced me to these lovable characters that I haven’t seen in a long time but is definitely not my favorite.
The Muppet Christmas Carol: My favorite of these movies. A movie that combines great humor, drama, and heart, the music is great, and Michael Caine is fantastic as Scrooge. It’s a movie that’s best enjoyed under the covers.
Muppet Treasure Island: A fun adventure with great humor, music, action, and a fantastic performance from Tim Curry. Feels the most like a Disney film out of all these movies.
Muppets From Space: The worst of the theatrically released movies. The Muppets are still enjoyable but the writing isn’t very good for a Muppet movie and just feels like a generic late 90s flick. It also feels the most like a kids flick out of all these movies and Gonzo is very out of character here. Wouldn’t it have been funny if he was excited to have his brain removed? The original ideas for the movie sounded a lot better than what we got instead.
The Muppets: Loved it when it first came out and I still love it but I got a little burned out on it. It starts out kind of meh but it gets a lot better once it starts focusing on the Muppets. I think the characters Gary and Mary could have had less screen time but at least they were a charming couple. I don’t watch it very often at all, but it definitely has a special place in my heart. I loved seeing it in theaters with my family 8 years ago.
Muppets Most Wanted: I loved it when I first saw it, but I don’t appreciate it as much now. I like it a lot, but it has a lot of problems. I love the premise, the humor is fantastic, and Ty Burrell has fantastic chemistry with Sam the Eagle, and the songs are great. My problems with the movie are that Walter has more screen time than Gonzo does, Ricky Gervais is kind of bland as one of the villains, Tina Fey overstays her welcome, and the climax bothers me. I hate how they portrayed Miss Piggy as a damsel in distress who suddenly defeats Constantine easily, because it raises the question of how did he capture her in the first place. I like the movie despite it’s problems.
I wish they would keep coming out with these movies.
Ben Green I remember animat complained that in the muppets 2011 that it focused more and Gary and Mary than it did on Kermit and the gang, the film is called the muppets not The Gary and Mary movie featuring the muppets.
How exactly was Gonzo out of character in muppets from space?
Wow, The Muppets Wizard of Oz is really a terrible movie looking back. I always thought of it as a good one because I watched it often as a kid.
In Muppets Wizard of Oz, Animal should've been the Cowardly Lion.
Okay, let’s just get things straight.
Beaker is babey.
He's not a baby. He's a scientist. Babies != scientists. Full grown people can still be cute, but don't call them babies, that is weird. That being said, Robin is the cute near-baby.
This was a great choice for a final Best and Worst list, both in honor of the passing of Carol Spinney, and also as we round the corner to start a new decade. (Ironically, the Muppet movies I can remember seeing most as a kid were a few of the ones on the worst list, and I still enjoyed them-except for Oz and Kermit’s Swamp, thank god.)
I’m really happy that you’re moving on to create content that you feel is most sincere and satisfying to you personally (especially if it’s integral to your health and well-being), and I sincerely hope that you’re able to find just as much success down that road.
I love Kermit’s swamp years but I respect your opinion, it could be because I love all of the muppet movies.
Agree
i just hope i too can find the Rainbow Connection Thanks Jim Henson and Kermit the Frog
Keep believing! (stay determined!)
I just realized that Muppets from Space is just a big budget "Project ALF"
One of the biggest issues with 'Muppets From Space' is it's lack of original music and songs!
Looking back at the previous films, the songs were quite essential to their success! Can you imagine "The Muppet Movie" without 'Rainbow Connection"???
Bad take on The Muppets Take Manhattan ... It's one of my favorite movies of all time!!! Glad you included The Muppets' Family Christmas. It's such a treasure. They really should show it on television every year.
Oh. I prefer Pokemon's kalos movies as my favorite, or Muppet Christmas Carol, but to each their own! And hear hear! That'd be a lovely year round special
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I'm gonna have to disagree highly with this. Despite his ambition for a brain, the Scarecrow wasn't dumb. He in actuality very smart, but just couldn't see it because he was made without a literal brain. The tinman was very soft hearted, despite being made without a heart. The lion, despite being scared out of his mind, still came through for his friends. I'd argue that the casting of these characters is one of the very few things that this movie does well because the whole point of the film is the realisation that they collectively already had what they were looking for. The Wizard of OZ isn't a story about a bunch of characters finding a heart, and, a brain, some courage, and a home, it's about those bunch if characters realising that that they already had those things. It's about the realisation that your hearts desire is probably closer than you think, that you don't need to go searching for something you already have, that there's no place like home.
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Sorry. I just...I passionate about Wizard of OZ
Me too! The scarecrow has a line in the books about... oh I forgot it, but its about homes... And Dorothy, too, is at home with her friends.
Don't apologize! No need! That was a great essay!
@@maggieent3215 Pff.
4:14 David looks a lot like Taron Egerton in the ending scene in Rocketman. Especially the hat.
Hey, Jambareeqi? I want you to turn left if you come to a fork in the road.
What if I find a spoon?
The Worst Muppets: The Happytime Murders (2018)
The Best Muppets: The Muppets (2011)
I HATE MELISSA MCCARTHY
@@tjzswagger4755 Happytime Murders isn't a Muppet movie
Well Brian Henson made the Muppets
@@tjzswagger4755 Brian worked on The Muppets, but Happytime Murders is a completely different project outside the Muppets brand.
The Muppet Movie is my all time favorite movie! What I liked about it was the plot and the cameos throughout the film!
I'm personally fine with the fact that you're not doing worst videos
I haven't seen a lot of the Muppet movies, but I have seen THE Muppet Movie, Muppets (2011), and Muppets Most Wanted, and they were all fun for me.
Go. Watch. Them. Don't. Be. A Fool! Especially the one with Gonzo as Charles Dickens! ( also, read the HTTYD books. they're different from the movies but have wacky humor and a lot of *heart*. And If you get really invested it'll break yours then patch it up again. *cackles*)
I guess Caroll Spinney retired just in time. Still, I’ll miss reading his name being credited first in the end credits.
Ok Jim as funny scrooge would be so funny
Ranking Muppet films
1. The Muppet Movie
2. The Great Muppet Caper
3. The Muppets
4. The Muppet Christmas Carol
5. Muppets Most Wanted
6. The Muppet Treasure Island
7. The Muppets Take Manhattan
8. Muppets From Space
As a Muppet fan, I always have found 'Muppet Treasure Island' to be a bit on the tepid side, though I still really enjoy it! The kid playing Jim is quite dull and while Tim Curry was dynamite, he pales in comparison to Michael Caine in 'Xmas Carol'. Caine's performance in 'Xmas Carol' was just too wonderful!
Ah yeah that might be a valid criticism and I like Caine's performance too. However, you did not calculate in... cabin fever.
Anyways merry early Christmas
I have mad respect that you stopped doing something you don’t enjoy anymore. It takes a lot of bravery and confidence to do that. I usually watch these more for your top 5 best anyway so I’m down for you just focusing on the positive. We need that more in the world anyway.
Quick side note I was curious as to what your thoughts were on the two Disney muppet films: The Muppets and Muppets most wanted since they didn’t appear on either list.
mupetts christmas movie also has some flashing lights that can give seizures to some children.
I appreciate your reasoning for ending this series. To be honest I'm not disappointed; I'd prefer if you made lists of the Top 5 or whatever number of the best things from a category. Hopefully we'll get to see that in the future. I'm really going to miss your Jambareeqi Reviews series though.
9:53 It's a tornado, not a hurricane, that hits Dorothy's home
I love the Muppets for sure. But for the movies, I found some were better than others. So my choices are:
Best:
1. The Muppet Movie
2. Muppet Christmas Carol
3. Muppet Treasure Island
4. Muppet Family Christmas
5. The Great Muppet Caper
Worst:
1. Muppets Wizard of Oz
2. Muppets Take Manhattan
3. Kermit's Swamp Years
4. Merry Muppet Christmas
5. Muppets From Space
I know it’s not on the list but the Muppets 2011 holds a special place in my heart and has been my favorite movie for years.
I agree about most of the worst list though I didn’t see muppet Wizard of Oz.
My personal top 5 best Muppet movies
5. Great Muppet Caper.
4. The Muppet Movie
3. Muppet Treasure Island
2. Muppet Christmas Carol
1. The Muppets 2011
Honorable mentions: Muppets Most Wanted
Jesus Christ man that's the only thing that keeps me sane but seriously I love these videos don't quit
i love muppets take manhattan but i can see the problems. this is a movie my family had on vhs that had been recorded so i watched it a ton as a child which is why i love it. the song going away still makes me nostalgic
Jambareeqi, I agree with you 100%. While some films are better than others, I prefer to look at the good points more than the bad. I look forward to more videos moving forward. Hope your doing better by the way.👍
Muppets from Space was an unnecessary film. We did not need for Gonzo to have a defined species. It was a running gag on the old show to say 'We're alll dogs, frogs, pigs *pauses, looking at gonzo* or.... whatever..."
Muppets in Oz would be my #`1 worst without question. Guest stars have been a key part of the series, and a celebrity main character in the movies is common, this is the only muppet film that feels more like a vehicle for the star, with the muppets as supporting cast.
What about the two films directed by James Bobin?
Where’s Muppets most wanted and 2011?
Putting Muppets Take Manhattan so low wounded me.
My favorite Muppet films are The Muppet Christmas Carol, Muppet Treasure Island, and Muppets From Space.
Edit: I find it very tragic that this man dislikes Muppets From Space, a huge contrast due to how I really love it.
Here are my top 5 best Muppet movies
No.05 Muppet family Christmas
No.04 Muppets most wanted
No.03 The muppets(2011)
No.02 The Muppet Christmas Carol
No.01 The muppet movie
Honourable mention
Muppet treasure island
What you said at the end is understandable and relatable. Usually, it's the more cynical direction to making videos that gets more views and as a result, UA-cam nowadays feels like as if I'm watching a bunch of devil wannabes (I hope that makes sense). I'll even admit I myself have been quite the cynical person for the last year and I'm not too happy with myself at this point. I do have to thank this cynicism for one thing though, that it opened up with me asking a question which is do we humans really exist just to entertain the gods or devils? It's a question that has turned into an inspiration for me if I want to implement supernatural events in my own franchise one day (watching Hazbin Hotel certainly pushed this inspiration even further).
Your videos have been some of my favourite content to watch for the past few years. While there have been some opinions you made that I don't agree with or even found flawed (first 5 years of content for the latter), I admire your passion in films and respect what you have to say. I'm looking forward to what you have to offer for the next decade and I hope you still enjoy what you make. Simply put, you're a strawberry with tegridy.
Hmm. I agree with you on the integrity part. I prefer to watch people like Atomic Shrimp and Stampylongnose rather than clickbait or "negative nancies". Have you read C.S. Lewis yet? He was a very interesting guy. Also, if you like fantasy there's a weird book called Quest for Celestial. And a series that begins with How To Train Your Dragon that isnt about spirituality but rather hope and kindness. Anyway, God's blessings, and please watch Muppets Christmas carol if you haven't already
i’m pretty sure avenue q showed us that puppets can be used for anything.
Avenue Q was far from the first attempt to push puppetry's adult appeal. It has it's place in puppetry history, but let's not overstate it's uniqueness, especially when other mature puppet titles predate it - including The Muppet Show.
Yeah the muppets are better. ( I won't touch avenue q with a ten foot pole.) Go watch the Muppets Sex and Violence special
Thank you for highlighting A Muppet Family Christmas. It’s my favorite Christmas Special and holds a special place. I’m so happy to see others love it to as in my circle of friends growing up they had no idea what I was talking about! Now with the internet it’s so nice to see others who like it too! I watch it every year.
Look for pushing up roses' review. And watch out for the icy patch!
Maggie Ent I LOVE Roses and it’s been a while since I saw her review of it! You watch out for it too!
What I think makes Muppets Christmas Carol work so well and become one of the more faithful adaptations of the famous tale is that Michael Caine was the star and main focus and none of that focus was taken away by Muppet antics. I like to think of it as the Muppets putting on a traditional Christmas Carol pageant and playing characters from the book. I think that was went wrong with Muppet Wizard of Oz as that movie seemed to take the focus away from Dorothy and placed it on the Muppets themselves which is a major problem as the story is all about Dorothy and her exploration of a strange and unfamiliar world and the dangers that lurk inside of it. Muppet Treasure Island worked out so well because the novel is about Jim Hawkins and his relationship with everyone on the Hispaniola and their search for buried treasure.
Muppets take Manhattan as second to worse?!?! You’re crazy
One thing most people don't realize is how 'It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas" is essentially the same plot as 'The Muppets'.
It's just about the same plot recycled!
I brought this up in the video. However, also keep in mind, it's a very merry Muppet Christmas was made first.
@@Jambareeqi Exactly... My point is... How can The Muppets be so critically acclaimed (justly so) knowing it's kinda a rip off of Merry Muppet Christmas Movie?
I thought both were outstanding. I just don't think people realize that they went down that road twice! (and I'd take Joan Cusack's Ms. Bitterman over Chris Cooper's Tex Richman any day, she was marvelous as was David Arquette as the angel)
While I find Ms. Bitterman more fun than Tex Richman, Muppets 2011 brought a more self aware take on the "Save the theatre" narrative, poking fun at it's cliches, while VMMC just executed the same formula beat for beat
I agree with all your pics! And I always felt that it was a missed opportunity not having Frank Oz portray the wizard of oz!
Frank had retired from "The Muppets" by this point, plus that's a twist that only dedicated Muppets fans would appreciate, as the average viewer doesn't know who Frank is, he's more of a celebrity to us nerds xD
I know
All muppet movies are good except for “The Muppets Wizard of Oz”
Something everyone ignores and forgets about a christmas carol. Scrooge wasn't greedy, he was petrified of poverty. He didn't spend any of that money on himself, he hoarded it as a massive insurance policy. He forbade himself any and all extravagance. In modern terms he would be living in a tiny beat up apartment, only turning lights on at night when he is still up, only eating microwave meals, only a basic calling cell phone for work and runs on minutes, no tv at all, and likely not even a radio for anything other than the news. That is the true message about it, it is about how scrooge denied himself a happy life, and all the damage he left in that wake.
I THINK ONE OF THE BEST MUPPET MOVIE IS THE MOVIE FROM 2011
I my top best
(Keep in mind haven't seen every single one)
Muppet Christmas Carol
Muppets most wanted
The great Muppet caper
Muppets 2011
The Muppet movie
Take Manhattan is my personal favorite, Caper was the first Muppet movie I've ever seen and Treasure Island was the first one I saw in theater. But let's be honest, I love them all...except for From Space.
FUN FACT: Gonzo and Fozzie actually portrayed the Tin Man and Cowardly Lion respectively in the Muppets Go to the Movies special in the early 1980s!
The Muppets 2011 was iconic and fresh, a family classic up to modern standard but will age beautifully, but the Muppets Most Wanted by contrast is... fucking awful
Muppets of Oz could've been done so much better, it was a disappointed.
I agree that Muppets from Space and Muppets take Manhattan are not that strong but they will always have a spot in my heart.
It's sad to see how Muppets are back to being kinda forgotten again.
IMO I think the bad movies in the 2000s was because of the bad performance of muppets from space
2.29, Mel Brooks!
Muppet Caper is the best because the focus is entirely on the Muppets, plus it's the most well-made, well-scripted, and most self-assured. I don't really see the appeal of Treasure Island and Christmas Carol, they use the muppets as a backdrop and not as the main focus
Oh? Well, you are entitled to your own opinion, and I like caper too. However, please be open to changing your view on Muppets Christmas Carol! Christmas Carol is less focused on the Muppets, yes, but there's a Storyteller- like purity to it. The wackiness is blended with the kindness the muppets have, and Gonzo is great as Charles Dickens! Think of it as a play performed by the Muppets. Also, Caine I feel bounces quite well off the Muppets, adding a gravity to the show that is like the Guest Stars in the Muppet Show. Anyways my rushed essay is done now. Please, weigh in (but don't do so with a heavy heart!)
Okay, I just want to say THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS A BAD MUPPET MOVIE. All of them have been great including the shows. My only exception is the 2015 series. It was too grown upish. Jim Henson Company or Disney if you are reading this please just revive The Muppet Show with a 6th season. I know Jim Henson had his reasons for canceling it, but he is gone now and it is time to get things started again.
Actually that would be quite cool! Or a new show but with a similar format, not too grown upish
Treasure Island is my favorite one.
Also, John Silver gets a punishment worse than death, an lifetime of bad puns.
I actually like THE MUPPETS WIZARD OF OZ because it uses most of the original book's source material that you don't see in other versions.
Though There Is One Thing That I Love In Muppets Take Manhattan, That Musical Scene Where The Muppets Are Babies, I'ts So Cute!
I only remember Kermit's Swamp Years from seeing the trailer on the Stuart Little 2 VHS, I didn't think much of it then and I think even less of it now.
I really understand why jambariqi is haveing a really bad time with HES top five best and worst videos
I hope he will be more positive in the future
Muppets Take Manhattan was boring, the only thing I remember is Kermit getting hit by a car and going air born. It mentally scared me as a kid. Speaking of Scaring... WHY IS SCOOTER IN A GO GO CAGE!?
The Muppets 2011 and Muppets Most Wanted not even being mentioned breaks my heart, those are literally my two favorites 😞
Someday you'll find it. The rainbow connection. The lovers, the dreamers, and me.
Well, I found you! Hello, you! (Wakka Wakka! Heh-hey!)
What about The Muppets(2011) ?
My all time favourite is a Christmas Carol, but I'm pretty happy with the top 4 (can't judge about number 5 since I've never seen it)
Go see it! There's a stage play and Christmas carols and Gonzo doing a low key stunt!
I rewatched A Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie a few days ago. What have I done.
I appreciate your survey I'm finding out about Muppet shows I've never heard of before and I thought I saw it all
One thing I find interesting about the theatrical Muppet movies is that they are the only movies based on a sketch show that succeeded! Look at the failed attempts at live-action shows spun off into films like Saturday Night Live! Wow!
Ah, I teared up about the Muppets Christmas Carol. The Muppet Family Christmas, Treasure Island, Muppet Caper, The Muppet movie... all great films with so much heart. I loved hearing the breakdowns for why the films worked so well. And yeah, I like Manhattan. I'm not really a piggy fan, but I like the Kermit plots and the characters going their desperate ways. not as much as the top 5, though. And I cannot believe you didn't mention the music numbers. Oh well. Anyway, keep dreaming, keep being kind, keep the legacy of Dickens and of Henson alive. RIP Dickens, Henson, and Spinney
There's only so much time I have with these countdown segments, talking about the songs for each film would drag the video on (and it's at least half an hour long already), so it's best to focus on the main reasons why I dislike/like the films. I tend to go into more depth about the musical numbers in my actual reviews of the Muppet films, which can be found on my channel as part of a series called "Puppet Panic".
What a great way to end this series. I totally understand why you decided to move on from these and that’s fine. I’m a little disheartened by it but nonetheless I can’t help but give every amount of respect and sympathy for you. I feel really bad that you experienced something like that. But nevertheless, I’ll still be sticking around and can’t wait to see what you have planned in future. Cheers Jam ;)
As for the movies, on the worst list, I only saw Muppets From Space and Kermit’s Swamp Years once each and they were boring to say the least. As for the best, same deal I saw The Muppet Movie once and of course my favorites are Christmas Carol and Treasure Island. And the only other ones I’ve seen were The Muppet Movie (2011) and Muppets Most Wanted. Should really check out the others😅