"A Tad Swampy"
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What You Need To Know:
Although the storyboard is good, this video lacks the quality for which Jim Henson Pictures is known. Some of the humor seems to be a lower brow than what is the norm for these productions, and young kids may latch onto that rather than some of the funnier, cleverer moments. Parents should feel comfortable letting their children watch KERMIT’S SWAMP YEARS, but should be aware that this is not the best effort Jim Henson Productions has to offer
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(BB, C, L, V) Strong moral worldview where friendship overcomes challenges, and a bullfrog and a toad act out the biblical “love your enemies” commandment, and sacrifice for a friend; no profanities in the movie itself, but two in the credit voiceovers and some light use of words like butt and poop; bullfrog beats up toad, snake begins to strangle toad and bullfrog, frog run over by truck (but in comical form), scientist about to cut open frog with scalpel but stops, bullfrog thrown across the room, and various slapstick pratfalls.
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KERMIT’S SWAMP YEARS gives audiences the first insight into Kermit the Frog’s youth. He spends his days with his friends Croaker and Goggles, hanging by the pond and having fun. Kermit looks up into the night sky at the stars and wonders what is beyond the swamp.
During one day of having fun, Blotch the Bullfrog begins to bully them, which results in Goggles and him being captured by the local pet store owner. Realizing that they are the only ones who can save them, Kermit and Croaker spring to the challenge and embark on the first adventure out of the swamp. They meet Pilgrim the Dog who befriends them, and the three head out to save their friends from a dismal demise.
Although the storyboard is good, the movie and production lacks the quality for which Jim Henson Pictures is renowned. The characters are a good addition to the Muppet entourage, with Goggles in particular being a constant source of comic relief. Some of the humor, though, seems to be a lower brow than what is the norm for these productions, and young kids may latch onto that rather than some of the funnier, more clever moments.
KERMIT’S SWAMP YEARS has the Muppet flavor, but could use some salt to spice it up. Parents should feel comfortable letting their children watch the movie, but should be aware that this is not the best that Jim Henson Productions has to offer.
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