'The Muppets' Trailer is full of fun

Alright, just to point out, yes this is a post about the Muppets, and no, they are not superhero characters, or science-fiction characters, but who cares! They are the Muppets, some of the most lovable, timeless and beloved characters in the world. Everyone has grown up loving them, laughing with them, and above all, never stopped wanting them.

It has been seven years since a new Muppets film was released, and if you ask me, its about time a new one was made. With the full cast of classic Muppets characters, we also get Jason Segel, and Amy Adams as Gary and Mary, along with the human-like puppet Walter (brought to life by Peter Linz) as Muppets fans who reunite the whole gang in order to put on a grand performance and save the original Muppet Studio from being demolished by an oil tycoon (played by Chris Cooper). The film will be directed by James Bobin and co-directed by Segel.

 As with any Muppet movie, the “plot” is largely an excuse for the Muppets to perform their old-fashioned but nonetheless one-of-a-kind brand of jokes, humor, and toe-tapping showtunes. Plus, what other film hitting theaters this year promises to feature bear fencing, pig fighting, AND a bunch of penguins lip-synching to Starship’s “We Built This City”?

On that note, here is the link to the new Muppets film trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ay5skbka9Yk&feature=player_embedded.

Just seeing the Muppets back in action, should be enough to conjure up warm feelings for those who grew up watching any of the TV shows or movies with Jim Henson's beloved characters. Plus, now a whole new generation of young people can be introduced to Kermit and Co. in a big-screen venture that takes place in a more modern setting -- though, chances are good that watching The Muppets will inspire them to seek out older titles like the original Muppet Movie, The Great Muppet Caper, etc.

Another thing to admire about all the Muppets theatrical previews so far is how they’ve by and large kept the innumerable celebrity cameos in the film under wraps -- though the few glimpsed so far (especially Danny Trejo’s) have been quite entertaining. Considering that the actual movie is said to feature brief appearances by the likes of Ed Helms, Mila Kunis, Emily Blunt, John Krasinski, Rashida Jones, Whoopi Goldberg, Neil Patrick Harris, Jack Black, and Zach Galifianakis -- among others -- there should be plenty more where that came from. 

Finally -- Segel and Bobin in particular seem like virtually ideal candidates to be responsible for bringing the Muppets back to theaters. Both of these fellows are well-known for their own irreverent, often off-beat and quirky style of comedy, which makes them an excellent fit for the job. It’s also all too clear that Segel and his flesh-and-blood co-stars are just pleased to be hanging with the Muppet crew. 

Case in point: Check out the expressions on Segel and Adams’ faces during the car scene in the new trailer. Having to look like you’re having fun being surrounded by Muppets isn’t exactly the hardest job in the world, right? So lets get those popcorn buckets loaded, those drinks iced and cold, because soon it will be time to play the music, time to light the lights, time to meet the Muppets!

The Muppets arrives in U.S. theaters this fall on November 23rd, 2011.