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.
DVD Features:
Region 1 Encoding
Keep Case
Widescreen
Full Frame
Additional Release Material:
Trailers
Video Commentary- 1. Tim Hill- Director
2. Kermit the Frog, The Great Gonzo, Rizzo the Rat- Stars
Music Video- "Shining Star" by the Dust Brothers featuring Jeymes
Interactive Features:
Interactive Menu
Scene Selection
Text/Photo Galleries:
Talent Files (Tim Hill, Frank Oz, Steve Whitmire, and Dave Goelz)
Director of Photography
Alan Caso:
Featured
David Arquette: Actor, SCREAM/EIGHT LEGGED FREAKS
Featured
F. Murray Abraham: American actor, AMADEUS
Featured
Ray Liotta: American Actor
Voice
Steve Whitmire:
Production Designer
Stephen Marsh: ART DIRECTOR
Review 1:
"...[A] clever comedy..."
Source: Variety
p.26-8 7/19-25/1999
Review 2:
"...Sweet-natured..."
Source: Sight and Sound
p.58 01/01/2000
Review 3:
"...Bright colors, high spirits, [and] a brisk pace....The puppets as performers remain magical..."
Source: New York Times
p.E5 07/14/1999
Review 4:
"...With plenty of laughs for the kids and plenty more for their parents....MUPPETS FROM SPACE is quite simply out of this world..."
Source: Box Office
p.152 09/01/1999
Review 5:
"...Smart and winning....Kids will like it, parents who grew up with the Muppets may like it even more..."
Source: Los Angeles Times
p.C6 07/14/1999