I saw this back in 1986 at my local theatre if memory serves correct my mother and Mike one of my best friends. I remember loving it back in the day and rewatching it now after perhaps 20 years of not seeing it I do think they did a pretty good job making a theatrical movie about Sesame Street a wonderful TV show for kids involving Jim Henson's Muppets. Personally, I thought the show was top notch as I learnt a few things watching it back in the 80s.
The story is Big Bird is about to be taken from all of his buddies on Sesame Street (which include Jim Henson and Frank Oz). The thought is that he should be put with other birds. When he gets there you soon realize that Big Bird's new house isn't so much fun. So, Big Bird is on his way back to Sesame Street. Everyone on Sesame Street has received a sad letter from Big Bird and know he is on his way. So they are going to catch up with him before Miss Finch (voiced by Sally Kellerman) can find him a new home to place him in. At the same time dimwitted brothers Sam and Sid Sleaze (well played by Joe Flaherty and Dave Thomas) want to get their hands on him to put him in their fun fair.
Was pretty fun to revisit Sesame Street after so many years and most of the Sesame Street characters are in this movie. I must say though that Elmo is feature prominently on the DVD box of this movie. Thing is Elmo is in just one shot where he sticks his head out of a window. So, Elmo really isn't in this movie.
In addition there are some real nice catchy songs (including one sung by country legend Waylon Jennings and Big Bird). So if you or your kid is a fan of Sesame Street I would suggest watching this movie. Or even if your kid doesn't know Sesame Street this might be a very good introduction to it. Also starring John Candy, Chevy Chase and Sandra Bernhard.
The story is Big Bird is about to be taken from all of his buddies on Sesame Street (which include Jim Henson and Frank Oz). The thought is that he should be put with other birds. When he gets there you soon realize that Big Bird's new house isn't so much fun. So, Big Bird is on his way back to Sesame Street. Everyone on Sesame Street has received a sad letter from Big Bird and know he is on his way. So they are going to catch up with him before Miss Finch (voiced by Sally Kellerman) can find him a new home to place him in. At the same time dimwitted brothers Sam and Sid Sleaze (well played by Joe Flaherty and Dave Thomas) want to get their hands on him to put him in their fun fair.
Was pretty fun to revisit Sesame Street after so many years and most of the Sesame Street characters are in this movie. I must say though that Elmo is feature prominently on the DVD box of this movie. Thing is Elmo is in just one shot where he sticks his head out of a window. So, Elmo really isn't in this movie.
In addition there are some real nice catchy songs (including one sung by country legend Waylon Jennings and Big Bird). So if you or your kid is a fan of Sesame Street I would suggest watching this movie. Or even if your kid doesn't know Sesame Street this might be a very good introduction to it. Also starring John Candy, Chevy Chase and Sandra Bernhard.