Every Muppet Movie Ranked Worst To Best
3. The Muppet Christmas Carol
The classic tale of Ebenezer Scrooge - written by the iconic Charles Dickens - is a story that has truly transcended literature and become an integral part of Christmas. It's an essential story about the spirit of generosity, compassion and charity, which is entirely in keeping with the themes and wholesomeness of The Muppets.
Many people think of this adaptation as their definitive version of this tale, and that is understandable. The Muppet Christmas Carol is a perfect blend of the traditional story with a cute and wholesome collection of characters, all of which are slotted into the story perfectly.
Seeing the creativity of Jim Henson brought to the supernatural story is fantastic, as the designs for the ghosts of Christmas still hold up to this day. The entire look of the film juxtaposes the sweetness of the Muppets with the darkness of the original tale through its fantastic set design and wonderful characters.
It also did a lot for the future of Muppet movies, as it was the first one to use a green-screen. This not only allowed for beautiful blue skies but meant that the characters could be brought to life more convincingly. The method also gave the cinematographers the chance to use a variety of camera angles in a way they hadn't been able to before.