I was supposed to see Kraven the Hunter tonight. Thirty minutes before the show started, I decided to skip it and instead watch The Muppet Christmas Carol, which I somehow had never seen. I think I made a good choice.
Tons of people had told me how much they love this movie. “It’s the best version of the story! Michael Caine never breaks character! Gonzo is an inspired choice for narrator! You’ll talk about how many sleeps until Christmas for the rest of your life!” I’d heard so many positive things about the film that I was afraid I’d be expect too much from the film to be able to enjoy it.
Nope, not a problem. This thing is great. Michael Caine had me believing he was worried that a frog puppet with a bad leg would die. Gonzo & Rizzo were charming. Kermit is exactly the right energy for Bob Cratchit.
I’ve been trying (and failing) to not end this with “God bless us every one.”