A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa (2008)

Tragic

“"We'd love to help you take those letters to Santa."

Before the Muppets received a glorious theatrical resurrection in 2011, the beloved felt characters were left to languish in the doldrums for a long time, featuring in below-par television movies and specials that tested the true patience of Muppet fans. A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa, an hour-long holiday special which aired on ABC in late 2008, is frankly tragic to watch. Watered down, flat and far too corny, the movie is a trembling step down from both The Muppet Christmas Carol and the unexpectedly enjoyable It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas. It has its moments, but the enterprise is aimed squarely at young kids, and fails to do much to keep anyone else interested. Gone is the wit and genuine heart of the early Mupp” read more

Movies Viewed In 2012 (141 movies items)

"First Viewing Viewed: 7th December Review here"

Christmastime Viewings: 2012 (13 movies items)

"First Viewing "We'd love to help you take those letters to Santa." Thoughts: Erm, this wasn't very good at all. I wanted to like it since it's the freaking Muppets, but the end result is pretty tragic. It's incredibly corny and too geared towards children. Plus there's a 10-minute end credit reel. WTF? Full review here"

Movies i Have seen in 2011 (355 movies items)

"24.12.2011 "This is my favorite Christmas tradition." "Carolers?" "No, heckling them!" Watching The Muppet Christmas Carol earlier today and now this makes me see how bad the Muppets has gotten. I hear the new film is good though so i will watch that one."