Muppet Treasure Island [VHS]

Calling All Pirates!
Like many other muppet movies, this movie is so well done in that we don't even think about the fact that many of the characters are puppets, but some of them are human as well. The movie starts with Billy Bones telling telling the story of one of his adventures with a group of pirates. Really soon, a pirate from his past appears with a death threat. (Giving someone a death threat and allowing him to live a little longer can actually be worse than killing him right away. In some cases, fear of death can be worse than death itself.) Supposedly, Billy Bones double crossed the pirates he had worked with. (There are some rules that even a bad guy obeys. And one of them is not double crossing your comrades.) Moving on, Gonzo, Rizzo, and the young Jim go on an adventure to find the lost buried treasure. The trip is lead by our favorite frog. We also meet Tim Curry who seems nice enough, but we get the impression that he is hiding his true intentions. Very quickly, we later discover that Tim Curry is not a simple cook, but rather he is an effective pirate who has been 'playing the cook' to get the information he needs. In some ways, he is very bad, but he carries a charm that makes him likable. And to be fully honest, he does have some redeeming traits. (When his own life is threatened, he allows the young Jim to escape to safety. And in a rather touching moment, he returns the 'borrowed under a threat' compass to Jim. The compass had once belonged to Jim's dead father.) One point worth some attention here is that at one point Tim Curry faces death threats from his own group of pirates. Someone apparently did their 'pirate research.' A pirate captain only remained in control as long as he kept his crew happy. (There is no law for a pirate to turn to.) So the point that his crew was ready to kill him at one point is realistic. To Tim Curry's credit, the way he avoids it, and wins back the loyalty of his crew shows just how sharp and shrewd his character is. Rather predictably, our favorite frog, (who is now a captain) runs into a former girlfriend he left at the altar. (Not surprisingly she is a pig.) There reunion of course has some tension, but we also see that reconciliation is possible. With some well placed comic moments, we see that she has been with some other men since, including Tim Curry. Without going on too long, we have the 'often wanted in pirate movies' final conflict. And sensing what we 'as the audience' probably wanted, Tim Curry escapes justice. The songs are especially well placed, and Gonzo and Rizzo offer their usual narration with charm. Overall, it's a great movie that can delight a lover of pirates. If you liked Scooby Doo's "Pirates Ahoy," you will probably like this.

Hank
While I haven't received the DVD yet I have this movie on VHSD and it is argueably my favorite movie of all time. Not only is it fun for kids, I show it to my 5th grade students, but it is a hoot for adults as well. It is a must see, a must have. I can't wait to have my own copy on DVD.

Great Muppet Fun
I love the Muppets and this movie is one of my favorites. It's a wonderful Muppet adventure. The music is fun; Miss Piggy's entrance chant is great! The cabin fever number is a hoot! Long John Silver looks too clean cut to be a pirate. That is my only criticism. My kids are adults now and we still enjoy watching the movie together.

A Family Favorite
If you enjoy the Muppets, then you're bound to love this comical rendition of a classic tale. With Kermit, Miss Piggy, Gonzo and Rizzo as key roles, it's hard to go wrong. Even the Swedish Chef makes a cameo. My entire family loves this movie, and I was glad to find it on DVD, to replace our very old (and very worn) VHS tape.

muppet treasure island
my seller was awsome. the item was shipped and recieved in one week.the item was in brand new condition for being used.i wish everythng i buy online was in such good shape.