10 reviews
Sales Rank: 69245

Format: Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Colour, Dolby, Dvd-video, Full Screen, Widescreen, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled)
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 88
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
DVD Layers: 1
DVD Sides: 2
Picture Format: Array
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.6

MPN: D03932D
ISBN: 0767836340
UPC: 043396039322
EAN: 9780767836340
ASIN: B00000JYLT

Theatrical Release Date: July 14, 1999
Release Date: October 26, 1999
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Editorial Reviews:

Amazon.co.uk Review
Muppets from Space is the film that answers the immortal question: what species is Gonzo? Kermit the Frog's curly nosed friend feels alone in the world. When his breakfast cereal starts spelling out questions and he hears disembodied voices, Gonzo is convinced he must be from outer space, and his alien brothers are coming to earth. Of course, there are evil scientists (led by The Larry Saunders Show's Jeffrey Tambor) who kidnap Gonzo to learn his secrets ("What do you do with a nose like that?"). The usual brand of merriment from the gang is in good order, especially in the opening scene when the Muppets, who all live together in one house, begin their morning routine, bafflingly set to the lyrically inappropriate "Brick House" by The Commodores. It's not as memorable as earlier Muppet films, but nevertheless the joy and sly humour will warm most souls age 5 and up. Human cameos include Ray Liotta, Andie MacDowell, David Arquette, and F. Murray Abraham (as Noah, no less). --Doug Thomas

DVD Special Features: Commentary with Kermit the Frog, Gonzo, Rizzo and director Tim Hill
Theatrical trailer; Teaser trailer; 19 deleted scenes;Filmographies
Music Video: "Shining Star" by The Dust Brothers; 1:85:1 widescreen anamorphic ;Dolby Digital 5.1

Customer Reviews: Read 5 more reviews...

5 out of 5 stars

Release.... me...!!!!! May 20, 2008
You may need serious medical help.

I can't start anywhere describing this. My son (who can do voices sometimes better than the originals) only had to say "cunningly disguised as a cement factory" at one stage and I wouldn't be able to breathe for about ten minutes without howling with laughter. The movie as an entirety is so far off the scale that nothing I can write can possibly do justice to this.

OK, OK, you win. Calm down a bit. Gonzo - this strange little character with the nose has some alien cousins, who eventually catch up with him, but we spend a lot of the film catching up with secret government organisations run by a bear (I must say, the most improbable bear I have ever seen, but that's the fun of it), a TV news channel highjacked by a certain pig, and what might be arguably the best pop video EVER, of a tune called Brick House which I have seen no less than thirty times over the last five years and each time I know I'm not ever, EVER going to get as good as that... Followed of course by mice on steroids, Cosmic fish, medical students and talking sandwiches. Though possibly not in that order.

It's a major act of certifiable insanity, one thing after another, but to top it all; and this is incredible, just as it was with their earlier "Christmas Carol"; tremendously warm and deeply touching.

It's bizzare that such a film goes right to the heart and says so many beautiful things in such bold letters about what it means to be alone, and yet not - to be loved, and what it means to belong; and it suddenly rushes at you like a locomotive out of control and hits you. I've seen this goodness knows how many times and still don't see this coming.

Worse awaits. If all the above was not enough, the commentary track will kill you. Several familiar voices appear (in character) and it's a bit stiff for all of five minutes while they get settled, and then it starts. Oh my, you might have to take a break or two. These guys - they never stop. not EVER! IT is almost too much - the comment about the moose ("not being a decaptitated moose, he was just standing the other side of the wall") and you realise that this thing works because of the absolute unrepressed genius of these people. They never take time off! They must be like this ALL THE TIME!

And at the end of all this, it's still the Muppets. Over here, calling someone a "Muppet" is a vague kind of insult; but as far as I'm concerned, sign me up.

I'm convinced.

5 out of 5 stars

crack up! June 10, 2005
4 out of 4 found this review helpful

This movie makes for a very, very funny time. Start laughing from the very first scene until the very end; whether you are 5, 25 or 55, just let Kermit, Miss Piggy and Gonzo unleash the very child within you.
Unforgettable cameos by the likes of Andie McDowell, Hollywood Hogan and Ray Liotta add humour and wit.
Do check it out!

3 out of 5 stars

not the same March 14, 2005
3 out of 4 found this review helpful

muppets in space is good but doesnt have the same muppet quality as the earlier films like muppets take manhattan and muppet treasure island.it has some good one liners but the plot isnt up to much.

5 out of 5 stars

This hilarious film is truly out of this world May 8, 2004
9 out of 9 found this review helpful

Muppets From Space (not to be confused with the original Muppet Show's Pigs in Space) is one terrific movie. The Muppets redefine themselves on the cutting edge of entertainment, put together a film of nonstop action and hilarity, pull off a rather touching ending, impart an important lesson about life to children as well as adults, and really bring their own special magic to the viewing audience. Feature films permit the Muppet universe to expand in altogether new ways. For one thing, you get to see full-body shots of Muppets doing extraordinary things (rather than having to settle for the old above the waist only shots). More significantly, in relation to this movie, there are some pretty good special effects that really make the Muppet world seem more believable than ever. All of the Muppets look great, and some relatively newer characters are nothing short of hilarious (Pepe the Prawn in particular).

Muppets From Space centers around Gonzo, the little guy with the big nose and no real history. He's tired of being a one-of-a-kind creature and yearns to know where he came from. First things first, though. The film opens with the start of a new day in the Muppet house; everyone gets up out of bed and quickly gets down with their bad selves to the funky music of "Brick House." The Muppets have definitely found the funk, and this makes for a really happening, memorable soundtrack. Just when Gonzo is really down about being alone in the world, he receives a communication from outer space (via his alphabet-shaped breakfast cereal). Soon, he is convinced that he is an alien and, what is more, he claims his alien family is on its way to earth. A certain secret agency picks up signs of the aliens and comes after Gonzo, thinking he can tell them what the aliens want and where they will land. The leader of this secret group, played by Jeffrey Tambor, is a little bit out of his mind, and Gonzo falls right into his pending trap by showing up at the local news studio to announce that the aliens are coming. The other Muppets don't really believe Gonzo's claims, but they are eager to help rescue him when he falls into the evil clutches of the Men in Black. The conclusion of the movie is a real hoot indeed, delivering a close encounter of the truly unique kind.

All of the Muppet characters are great; Kermit and Miss Piggy don't get as much screen time as usual, but that may well be a good thing. Gonzo and his roommate Rizzo the Rat (another fantastic, relatively new character) are more than capable of carrying the movie by themselves - of course, they don't have to do it alone because many of the Muppets play important parts. Pepe the Prawn absolutely steals the show, if you ask me; he may be the funniest Muppet yet created. As usual, a number of famous stars make cameo appearances in the film, including Andie MacDowell, Ray Liotta, F. Murray Abraham, Kathy Griffin, Hollywood Hogan (as his NWO self), and an always annoying David Arquette. Kids as well as adults should love this movie. Older viewers will appreciate some of the subtle nods to popular culture; for example, you will find parallels to big movies such as Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Star Trek, Men in Black, Independence Day, and The Shawshank Redemption.

This is as funny and enjoyable a Muppet movie as you will find. Don't let the kids get all of the enjoyment out of Muppets From Space, though; there are plenty of things incorporated into the plot and script to make adults smile and laugh, as well.

5 out of 5 stars Muppets from Space, on Earth! March 26, 2004
4 out of 5 found this review helpful

Once you've finished getting down to the quality Soundtrack, you are treated to a solid and accessible Muppet movie, with pretty much every character you'd expect, including Pepe the King Prawn - my personal favourite!

Great opening sequence, giving Gonzo a quest to find out who he really is, and the Muppet House "Waking up" to the Commodores is way funky, and funny. Excellent Cameos and set pieces make this a cool film for ages 2 to whatever.

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