Muppet Treasure Island -1996--jbw -

First, the movie itself: Tim Curry as Long John Silver is absolute casting perfection. He’s menacing, charming, and somehow keeps up with a frog, a pig, and a bear. Gonzo as Charles Dickens? Rizzo the Rat as… himself? It shouldn’t work, but it does. The songs by Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil (yes, that duo) are weirdly earnest and catchy. And let’s not forget the electric guitar during the final sword fight.

TBD Tagline: A childhood classic that still holds up, with a mysterious JBW twist. Muppet Treasure Island -1996--JBW

Either way, Muppet Treasure Island remains a gem. If you have a copy with “JBW” in the filename, drop me a line. I’d love to compare notes. First, the movie itself: Tim Curry as Long