Muppet Movie Ok?

[ShootingStarMom2]

Hi,

We were thinking of going to the Muppet movie last minute tonight with our preschooler. The ratings said there were just a few sinister characters and references the kids probably wouldn't understand. If you saw it, do you think it's an ok PG movie? Obviously we've seen PG Disney cartoons, but I wasn't sure about this one. Thanks!

 

[The_Alice]

It was awesome! I took my 7 & 8 year olds and they loved it. Of course they knew who the Muppets were going in and were excited about it. I don't think there was really anything over the top that your preschooler hasn't seen on t.v. before.

 

[Jennasis]

I'm sure the only thing a preschooler would notice are the funny dancing and singing Muppets. You'll be fine (and it was a terrific movie!).

 

[delyrium]

My three and a half year old loved it! The first ten minutes or so were a little slow, before you see an actual muppet, but after that it was smooth sailing.

 

[ShootingStarMom2]

Thank you!

 

[sweetdana]

You should try asking AA if rum goes good with coke. I think you will get more opinions that are both sides.

But really this movie was FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!!!!! I am not sure why it is PG. My DD6 sang ma-na-ma-na for days and days after.

 

[Lisa loves Pooh]

My preschooler was fine and he often doesn't care for "mean"'characters in movies.

One of the mean characters is rather funny. "Maniacal laugh......" (said rather than just a laugh)

 

[lizabu]

This movie was great. I don't remember seeing anything that seemed scary or upsetting.

 

[JenM]

I just saw it for the third time this morning. It's wonderful. And it's fine for anyone. The kids in audience seemed to be loving it.

I read that the PG rating may have just happened so it wouldn't be a G movie (and potentially scare off tweens and teens afraid it might be too much of a kid movie).

But it's one of my favorite movies his year, I definitely recommend it!

 

[tekoa]

Loved this movie!!!

 

[amyren]

DD (3) LOVED it! She constantly asks to listen to the soundtrack.

 

[PrincessMomto2]

Just saw it yesterday with my 7 year old and my 14 year old. It was a great movie. We all loved it! I'm such a sap and even got teary eyed at one point when Miss Piggy and Kermit sing "their song".

 

[ShootingStarMom2]

Thanks everyone! The movie was really good and we loved all the surprise cameos. The kids liked it a lot, although my youngest kept asking to watch the Toy Story short again. That was really cute as well.

 

[Planogirl]

I'm glad that you enjoyed it. We did too and this is one I plan to buy when it comes out. It's such a sweet and funny movie.

 

[amg35]

Oh, it will be perfectly fine for your kid!

I loved this movie, love the muppets. I remember sitting in front of the tv at 6:30 every Saturday night waiting for it to start...

 

[mom2maggie]

I'm glad you liked it! I've taken my DD2 and DD6 3 times now! The 2 year old sings along to "Man or Muppet" - its pretty adorable!

 

[The_Alice]

Just saw it yesterday with my 7 year old and my 14 year old. It was a great movie. We all loved it! I'm such a sap and even got teary eyed at one point when Miss Piggy and Kermit sing "their song".

I will freely admit, I cried like a baby. That was DH and I's first dance as husband and wife and I have always loved that song.

 

[bjscheel]

If you ever wonder about the specifics in a movie, check commonsensemedia.org.

 

[bjscheel]

http://www.commonsensemedia.org/movie-reviews/muppets

 

[DerangedChipmunk]

I will freely admit, I cried like a baby. That was DH and I's first dance as husband and wife and I have always loved that song.

I cried nearly all the way through the movie... both times I saw it. So much nostalgia in the Muppets.

But I agree, it's great for little kids. The one thing I couldn't believe they put in was a song Camilla sings

...but since she can only cluck, the language in the original song wasn't as much of an issue, I guess