Let those teenagers have their “Twilight” saga. And let the kids suffer through another one of those wretched “Alvin and the Chipmunks” sequels. The movie I want to see again and again this holiday season is “The Muppets.” 

“The Muppets” won’t win any awards, and one could make a fair case that it isn’t even the best family-friendly film on the market right now (Martin Scorsese’s “Hugo” is pretty terrific). Still, there’s something magical about “The Muppets,” a reboot that celebrates beloved characters rather than reinventing them with CGI or superficial 3D thrills.

Kudos to Disney for letting co-writer, star and all-around Muppets fanatic Jason Segel take the reins of the franchise. While the new film introduces Kermit, Gonzo and Miss Piggy to a whole new generation, “The Muppets” is a love letter to “The Muppet Show” and all the warm, fuzzy feelings the characters have given the previous generations. (more…)