The Happytime Murders (2018)

I’ve seen thousands of films during my life, but few have proven to be as offbeat as “The Happytime Murders.” This comedy isn’t exactly a laugh a minute good time, nor is it a total miss as a straightforward crime drama. I guess if you are... Read the full review »

If you were asked to name the first Muppet to pop into your head, the answer would inevitably be tied to your introductory experience. If you named Big Bird or Kermit, you likely know how to get to Sesame Street. Namecheck Hoggle, Sir Didymus, Amb... Read the full review »

We have heard some critics call this one of the worst movies ever made, and we have to disagree with that statement. Yes, it is offensive, contrived, and derivative, but it is not without some laughs. We laughed a reasonable amount during the firs... Read the full review »

The Happytime Murders had me wishing I was getting stuffed (take that as you will). What the fluff happened here? As transgressive as this premise was, with its rather pronounced social commentary, it failed on nearly every element. Not only was t... Read the full review »

Melissa McCarthy (huge fan!) and puppets??!! Sign me up! Sure there was raunch and a somewhat plausible story that I got behind, but there was a lot of missed opportunities as far as bringing the human and puppet world together. Bonus points for c... Read the full review »

Wow. I think it says something about the state of Hollywood that the same actress who leads this film, could also be Oscar-nominated for a nuanced and touching performance in Can You Ever Forgive Me? This is Sesame Street, meets Who Framed Roger R... Read the full review »