Critic Reviews
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Walter Goodman, New York Times
By and large, the script by Tony Geiss and Judy Freudberg and the direction by Ken Kwapis don't strain for yuks; what they seek, and more often than not attain, is a tone of kindly kidding.
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Joly Herman, Common Sense Media
ig Bird finds his true home in this warm tale.
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Kevin Carr, 7M Pictures
If you have kids, check this one out for nostalgia's sake and a chance for them to see the Children's Television Workshop in its younger years.
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Mike McGranaghan, Aisle Seat
The series' core values are faithfully reflected in the film.
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, TV Guide's Movie Guide
Good work from Sandra Bernhard, director Paul Bartel, and Hollywood favorites John Candy and Chevy Chase, as well as some fine moments with Kermit, the Cookie Monster, Ernie, Bert, Grover, and many of the other Muppets.
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Cast
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Carroll Spinneyas Big Bird -
Jim Hensonas Ernie -
Frank Ozas Bert
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Paul Bartelas Grouch Cook -
Sandra Bernhardas GrouchyWaitress -
John Candyas State Trooper
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