Quartile rating: 6.5/10 · 1 rating
When the Muppets graduate from Danhurst College, they take their song-filled senior revue to New York City, only to learn that it isn't easy to find a producer who's willing to back a show starring a frog and a pig. Of course, Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy won't take no for an answer, launching a search for someone to take them to Broadway.
The Muppets Take Manhattan is a charming but somewhat formulaic entry in the Muppet franchise. The plot follows a familiar 'putting on a show' structure with heart but little surprise. The puppet performances are reliably warm and engaging, anchored by strong chemistry between Kermit and Miss Piggy, though it lacks the anarchic energy of the first film. Cinematography is functional NYC location shooting without particular visual distinction. The film earns novelty points for its genuinely memorable wedding finale and some clever gags, but it treads familiar Muppet ground. The ending—the long-awaited Kermit and Piggy wedding—is crowd-pleasing and emotionally satisfying for fans, landing as a genuine payoff.