Muppets From Space (1999)

"A great movie for the whole family!  Sandy Newton, CBS/KTUT Dallas
"The magic is back!  Robin Rsuki, L.A. Times
"[Pepe is] the Ricky Martin of shellfish.  USA Today

Editor's Note One of the better Muppet features in recent years, MUPPETS FROM SPACE begins with Gonzo wondering where he came from and then promptly receiving messages from his alien brethren. Though the rest of the Muppet clan believe Gonzo insane, especially after he announces his revelation on Mrs. Piggy's talk show, he arouses the interest of an idiotic government official, which leads to his imprisonment. Kermit reluctantly realizes Gonzo is in trouble and brings his fellow Muppets to try and help him escape. This one features a soundtrack made up of mostly 70s funk and introduces a new Muppet - Pepe the prawn, who gets quite a few laughs here.

	Josh Charles
	Kathy Griffin
	David Arquette
	Jeffrey Gonzo
	Tim Hill - Director
	Kristine Belson - Executive Producer
	Stephanie Allain - Executive Producer
	Jerry Juhl, et al. - Screenplay

Variety
"...[A] clever comedy..." p.26-8

Sight and Sound
"...Sweet-natured..." 01/01/2000 p.58

New York Times
"...Bright colors, high spirits, [and] a brisk pace....The puppets as performers remain magical..." 07/14/1999 p.E5

Box Office
"...With plenty of laughs for the kids and plenty more for their parents....MUPPETS FROM SPACE is quite simply out of this world..." 09/01/1999 p.152

Los Angeles Times
"...Smart and winning....Kids will like it, parents who grew up with the Muppets may like it even more..." 07/14/1999 p.C6

The New York Times 0 of 10
...its bright colors, high spirits, brisk pace, brief length and familiar characters making a lot of noise will doubtless seem an oasis of entertainment to many parents seeking a diversion for children on a hot, humid summer day. - Lawrence Van Gelder

Box Office Magazine 0 of 10
With plenty of laughs for the kids and plenty more for their parents, Muppets From Space is both a delightful spoof on sci-fi flicks (with references to Men in Black, Star Wars and Independence Day thrown in for good measure) as well as a classic Muppet tale replete with lessons about friendship and self-worth. - Francesca Dinglasan