Pretty much the most realistic superhero depiction out there, but also possibly the weirdest. When I say realistic, I mean that if some random guy really did decide to fight crime, he probably would just end up horribly injuring or killing innocent or undeserving people according to his own prejudices. The pointlessness of a single superhero is outlined rather well here, as well as what kind of person would actually go ahead and do it. But when I say it's a weird movie, I really mean it. Ellen Page's character is even stranger than Rainn Wilson's, and everything from the dialogue to the plot are just... odd. Still, worth a watch if you like superheroes, gore, strangeness, or all of the above.
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Some good humor and a great performance from Gleeson don't make up for a pretty dull plot. I have to say I was a bit taken off guard (ha!) by the Irish flavour of it all; while fresh and different, it was also a bit confusing. A plus and a minus at the same time, really. Really though, the whole film feels completely pointless, and the story could be summarized in a sentence. It's a decent watch for Gleeson and its oddities, but you won't really take anything out of it.
Stunning cinematography coupled with a wonderful story full of historical references. It's really not the kid movie that it initially appears to be: while it does often have a lighthearted tone, it's clearly just as aimed for adults as children. The themes are treated with surprising finesse, especially near the last third that left me feeling happy and nostalgic. The heavy use of digital effects is something new for Scorcese, as is the 3D, but as you might expect they are used exactly as they should: to serve the story rather than replace it. Really, this is just one of those perfectly crafted movies that "feel just right", and manage to surprise and delight you with its huge amount of heart.
Incredibly cheesy, but in the best way possible. At no point does the writing feel lazy or overly commercialized - merely old-fashioned and peppy to the point of being a little naive. The human singing parts sometimes have a slight sheen of awkwardness over them, most notably Amy Adams' solo about being alone. But then, the idea here is to put on a show; the Muppets are entertainers, showmen (showmuppets?), and they're all about the flash and dazzle. So in that respect, it really works, and there's barely anything that could have been done to make this any better of a Muppet comeback without betraying their original intent.
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