Today’s quick review: Muppets from Space. Although surrounded by his friends, Gonzo feels more alone than ever. He is the only one of his kind, does not know his species, and has never known his family or his origins. But when he receives a communique through his breakfast cereal, he discovers that his family is a group of aliens that has been looking for him. His attempts to contact the aliens draw the attention of a touchy government agent (Jeffrey Tambor) tasked with investigating any alien sightings, and it falls to the Muppets to rescue Gonzo from the government and make contact with his long-lost family.
Muppets from Space is a light-hearted family comedy with a fun sense of humor and a great soundtrack. As far as its humor goes, it is one of the better Muppets films, with a steady trickle of classic Muppet humor, a few gags that make use of the newfound green screen and CGI technology of the time, and good roles for the cast additions from Muppets Tonight. The film is on the short side, clocking in at just under one-and-a-half hours, and a few of the characters get short shrift in exchange for a greater focus on Gonzo. The premise is strong enough for a charming parody of the alien contact genre that maintains Muppet sensibilities. But what truly separates Muppets from Space from the other Muppet films out there is its soundtrack: an energetic selection of funk hits gives the movies a unique flavor and turns good humor into a memorable experience.
Muppets from Space is not the top of the heap for Muppet movies, but its charming humor and inspired soundtrack make it a strong entry in the series. Watch it if you’re a fan of the Muppets, kid-friendly humor, or light-hearted fun. Skip it if you prefer more mature humor, want a deeper movie, or just aren’t a Muppets fan.
6.2 out of 10 on IMDB. I give it a 7.0 to 7.5 for good jokes and a great soundtrack.