The Happytime Murders
(2018)
Overview
In a world where humans coexist with puppets—who are seen as lesser citizens—cast members of a beloved 1990s children's television series begin getting murdered one by one. Puppet Phil Philips, an ex-LAPD detective-turned-private eye, takes on the case at the request of his old boss in order to assist his former partner, Detective Connie Edwards.
Director
Brian Henson
Writers
Todd Berger, Todd Berger, Dee Austin Robertson
Top Billed
Melissa McCarthy
Keywords
Top Billed Cast
Crew
Reviews
Gimly
⭐ 3/10August 12, 2020
I honestly don't think I've ever loved a Melissa McCarthy led comedy, but I did dare to dream when it came to an R-rated Muppets movie. But when _The Happytime Murders_ came to tread on my dreams, it did not tread softly.
_Final rating:★½: - Boring/disappointing. Avoid where possible._
jw
⭐ 5/10October 21, 2022
Puppet stories. Why do they have to be over the top? But I get it, it's not the puppets, it's the humans.
Pretty much standard plots, standard characters combined; but that's kind of the point. The same thing, but more gross - and more honest.
About "more funny", it wasn't my taste. But hey, different tastes. Some will have laugh themselves silly.
I haven't heard of Melissa McCarthy before;
but it appears this kind of humour is right up…
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Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$40,000,000
Revenue
$27,506,452