Tearjerk Moments? - The Muppets (2011) Discussion

[–] Wolfram-And-Hart 13 years ago

Rainbow Connection. The song itself has a lot of sentimental value for me to begin with but I didn't expect to see it in this movie.

When the curtain came up and Kermit was strumming that banjo, my jaw dropped.
Wait, I recognize... Are they... Oh my God, they're singing Rainbow Connection. I'm seeing Rainbow Connection ON THE BIG SCREEN!

Then add the context of the movie and... Niagra Falls.

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[–] lneyman-1 13 years ago

Oh my God, that's exactly what happened to me. My little girl was sitting on my lap and I was thinking, How am I going to hide the fact that I'm crying to this song?

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[–] Spazman 13 years ago

I am right with both of you...Those few strums of the banjo were like a sentimental punch to the stomach with nostalgic knuckledusters. The water works started immediately.

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[–] kay-riggins 13 years ago

Oh god, I know! I did the same thing. for a few precious minutes, it was like I was 10 again. it brought back my childhood in a way few things do, and I just teared up.

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[–] Vergilya 13 years ago

I have loved the Rainbow Connection since I was a kid. And I still love it today for its beautiful lyrics.

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[–] golden_muse 12 years ago

Yep, my mascara started running profusely the moment Kermit let loose with "Why are there so many songs about rainbows....":)
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[–] bdoliver11 13 years ago

-RAINBOW CONNECTION...especially when all the Muppets joined in.

-The Muppets seeing the final amount raised from the telethon and their reaction to it.

-The speech Kermit gave the gang before they opened the door to leave the theater.

-And when the Muppets left the theater for the last time and the crowd was outside.

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[–] marielapenn 13 years ago

i liked it when kermit finally told miss piggy how he felt about her

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[–] lunatroid 13 years ago

Bingo.

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[–] easytoenvy3 12 years ago

when floyd hands animal his drum sticks and says i have been saving these for you and when scooter and link grabbed the hands of muppets beside them and joined kermit on stage during rainbow connetion.

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[–] Doctor_Professor 13 years ago

Kermit had a line that i liked. went something like 'everyone forgot about us.' i was thinking, i didn't forget you Kermit!

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[–] jetermaniack 13 years ago

Pictures in My Head was definitely the most emotional moment for me, along with Rainbow Connection and the scene where the Muppets leave the theatre and unexpectedly find the street outside packed with fans.

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[–] CosmicFlixProductions 13 years ago

I agree. When Kermit walked into the old theatre and you hear him from years ago mentioning Bob Hope, I got emotional. The music and everything about that scene.

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[–] CosmicFlixProductions 13 years ago

I also loved hearing "Together Again."

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[–] jaddison383 13 years ago

Rainbow Connection and, of course, when they opened the doors and the entire flippin' world was waiting outside for them. Could hardly contain myself.

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[–] drebin73 13 years ago

When Walter tells Kermit he is his hero.
When Gary tells Walter he is his hero.

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[–] sockerlady21 13 years ago

-when they all exit the theater and everyone was chanting their name. They all looked so happy

-Kermit telling Piggy he needs her, d'awww

-Kermit's speech(s)

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[–] mr_ghostal 13 years ago

Rainbow Connection. One of my earliest memories is my sister learning to play that song on the piano. Absolutely warmed my heart and made me feel six years old again. Almost lost it.

The Muppet show opening also had a similar effect and I couldn't help but sing along. I looked around the theater and saw at least three other people doing the exact same thing.

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[–] gingin8639 13 years ago

I was doing okay holding back the tears through most of the more emotional bits early in the movie. But, when the curtain raised and there was Kermit sitting on his log, strumming his banjo, I just couldn't hold back the tears anymore. That song is one of those that always strikes a chord, when framed with the rest of the movie, it is definitely a tear jerker.

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[–] KevBot34 13 years ago

Pictures in my head...seeing them all and wondering what went wrong broke my heart...
And, from Kermit's speech until the credits started. I was so sad and confused how they failed and then there everyone was, waiting for them...

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[–] jack2060 13 years ago

Pictures in my Head made me misty, as did the Rainbow connection as the banjo was playing......but then my 5 year old daughter started singing along with Kermit and Daddy lost it.

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[–] flashingturtle 13 years ago

Your not the only one Jack, a 36 year old me sat with my 18 month old daughter and I was the one who got the hug from Mrs Flash at the end : )

Why quote other people when I like the sound of my own voice?

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[–] cromwellian 13 years ago

But they didn't fail. The dollar amount didn't matter. They had each other and that's what was truly important.

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[–] BostonBred81 13 years ago

All the mentioned moments gave me teary eyes and choke ups, but am i the only one that got struck emotionally when Walter wanders into Kermit's office? The second they show the wall of host photos with Jim Henson in the middle, I felt the wave of sadness and nostalgia come over me. Then the little suit, and his banjos.

For me, The Muppets defined my childhood. The Muppet Show, the original three movies (Movie, Manhatten, Caper) They were the family I wish I had, even though I knew they weren't real. When I was little, I'd hear the first three notes and the drum role of the opening of the Muppet Show (whose recreation in the film definitely got me!) and from wherever I was in the house, I'd race to the living room, leap into the air and land indian style in front of the television, rocking back and forth.

This one hit a lot of the same heartstrings that Toy Story 3 did for me. Life has kinda come full circle the last few years, and now that I'm a full blown adult I look back on all that stuff with such pride in what we had growing up. I really hope they're back for good and they get the respect they deserve from today's youth. Kids today could learn alot from The Muppets.

Henson would be proud.

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[–] doggans 13 years ago

Yes, the picture of Kermit with Jim Henson in his office was the first--and biggest--of MANY waterworks moments for me.

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[–] Cluckabunga 13 years ago

The whole film was very touching. But the photo with Jim Henson in Kermit's office was the biggest one for me.

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[–] Sare0511 13 years ago

Boston, I'm so glad someone finally mentioned the picture of Jim Henson! To see that picture of him with Kermit made tears well in my eyes immediately. In fact, that's my one minor complaint about the movie - I wish we'd seen one final nod to Henson at the end of the movie; something simple like "For Jim" shown on screen before the end credits started rolling. But I digress....

Growing up, I only really saw the original three Muppet movies but, by extension, "Follow That Bird" and episodes of Sesame Street. I've actually never seen any episodes of "The Muppet Show" but that certainly hasn't depreciated my love and value for the Muppets.

Oh, if only we could return to such good-natured innocence in our children's entertainment...

PS - Tears were streaming down my face as soon as "Rainbow Connection" started. There was no holding 'em back.

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[–] ShrunkenHeadonKnightBus 13 years ago

Man, I'm getting misty eyed just reading this thread right now.

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[–] cyberjoshy 13 years ago

Rainbow Connection. Didn't see it coming.

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[–] CosmicFlixProductions 13 years ago

There were many beautiful and emotional scenes in this movie. The end for me was when I cried. Kermit opening those doors and all of their fans waiting for them. It was amazing.

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