The Muppets. I mean, come on, guys! So good!

As a child of the 80's, I expected to like this movie. I did not, however, expect to fall in love with it.

The script is perfect. There was probably no better way to reintroduce the world to the beloved Muppets than by calling out the fact that we seem to have forgotten about their brilliance over the past couple of decades. I've been saying it for years, and I appreciate this movie for saying it as well: Today's idea of entertainment for children is watered down, idiotic, and probably turning our future leaders into morons. These are the people who will be taking care of you when you're old. Treat children with respect. They're smart. Also, it wouldn't kill you to write family films that (Here's a novel idea!) the entire family can actually enjoy, would it? Clearly, according to what I saw this weekend, it can be done. I'm an adult, but I laughed and cried my way through this entire movie and plan on seeing it again. My best friend's 3 year old son, also a fan. I'm sure my grandmother would enjoy it as well. I know my parents would! So...there's that.

The music killed me. The direction was stellar. Why? Because two of the people responsible for the Flight of the Conchords success had their hands all up in this thing. James Bobin and Bret McKenzie, take a bow.

Jason Segel, what can I say? I love you. I love you to pieces, and you should be proud. (He's not really reading this, but this is what I would say to him if he walked into the room right now. Chill out.) What better person to bring back our old friends? This project came from a genuine place of fandom which is probably why I can't say a bad thing about the film. It made me happy as hell. This proud member of the Muppets generation thanks you, and you've found a forever fan in me.

And, to our newest Muppet, Walter: Welcome! No cousin Oliver/Scrappy Doo syndrome here. Thank sweet shit for that. Walter is just as delightful, charming, and lovable as Kermit, Fozzie, Beaker, Animal, Miss Piggy, the Swedish Chef, Janice, Gonzo, Sweetums...do you get where I'm going with this?