My thoughts - which are soooo hard to put into words right now.
So I turn 30 in two days. There. I said it. And I've been having a hard time accepting that age, but I've come to terms with it and this movie was a big reason for it. Jason Segel is very close in age to myself. We are in a unique generation I think in that we grew up with the Muppets and knew Jim Henson, and we were around for what came after. And I think of all the other franchises from my childhood that I was a fan of and how they've been treated or "revived" and I think - wow, I am so truly thankful for the Muppets. I'm thankful for Jason and what he's done. I'm thankful for James Bobin and all the others who gave this project a chance.
This movie. Words cannot express my joy and my love. Is it the Muppet Movie? No - but did we really want a "Remake" of that? I love this movie so much. It has the right amount of nostalgia while making me fall in love with the characters for almost the first time. And I have told my husband I might run away and marry Walter because I am loving him - he is adorable in every way possible.
I am not sure I can really say anything else to sum up what I feel - I will be seeing it again on Friday and I'll go again and again with anyone who wants to go with me. This was without a doubt the best possible early birthday gift I could ever have, especially on a milestone birthday like this one will be. I am happy!!