Nostalgia Doesn’t Suck: Five Movies You Loved As A Kid (That Are Actually Pretty Good)

Let's face it, before our cinematic tastes were fully developed, we had some rather questionable movie choices as children. Go ahead, look back at your movie collection. Aside from the staple Disney classics that every child should grow up knowing, you've probably got a stack of cartoons and live-action ridiculousness your parents dreaded popping into your VCR. Wait, sorry, I forgot some of you reading this won't know such an archaic method of playing movies, being born directly into the DVD generation of now. Don't worry, VHS tapes were just another way of playing movies at home, except they required actual rewinding, were big and clunky, and ruined your night if the film went off its track. A DVD scratch is nothing compared to a twisted VHS tape.

Matt Donato

Published: Sep 3, 2013 09:57 am

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The Muppets Take Manhattan

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Alright, I know The Muppet Movie is more critically acclaimed, but I’m going with nostalgia on this one, and for some reason I watched The Muppets Take Manhattan way more. For my money it’s just a stone’s throw away from the Henson inspired original, features musical numbers that are just as memorable, and the New York City setting gives it a slick vibe that puts our puppets in one of America’s most popular areas. Plus, the cast of New York natives they bring together is really one of those fun notions you don’t catch until your older, because at the time I probably still believed all the characters in movies were real.

What’s there not to love about The Muppets though? I’ve watched every one of their films, and Henson’s work struck a charming chord every time. While their New York story may have been nothing special, Kermit and company still delight in every scene, work well with the New York City atmosphere, and still make you do nothing but smile. As an added bonus, we even get a marriage between Kermit and Ms. Piggy, offering the happiest of endings for our lovestruck puppets.

With the laundry list of cameos found yet again, it’s nice being able to re-watch the film as I’m older and pick out talents like Elliott Gould, John Landis, Brooke Shields, and Joan Rivers, making the viewing experience just as rewarding today. That, and The Muppets never go out of style.

It’s funny how I turned out to be the New York City dweller I am today – maybe The Muppets had something to do with that?

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