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Rated: G; Genres: Action/Adventure, Fantasy; With: Tim Curry and Kevin Bishop

The Muppets have long been staples of any kid's video library. But you've got to wonder who the target audience is for their latest adventure. Energetically spoofing a genre that's been virtually dormant for decades, Kermit and Co. share the spotlight with Rocky Horror veteran Curry (as Long John Silver) in a plot peppered with clever in-jokes — including a Caribbean cruise director on a pirate ship and an island tribal chant lifted from Sly & the Family Stone. It's all just amusing enough to keep a parent awake for the full running time. Kids, however, may spend Muppet Treasure Island asking what's so funny. B-


Posted Sep 13, 1996
 

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