The Happytime Murders Review: Is There A Franchise Here?

I just saw The Happytime Murders and had a great time with it. If you want to know how much fun I had just check out the video link above. Go to my YouTube channel become a subscriber and behave yourselves.

Over all my idea is probably horrible and this should probably be ignored but to my point, I see a plausible franchize. The Happytime franchise could be taking to so many new levels. Horror, action, and drama with a touch of gut busting comedy. This was a style of movie that hasn't been done in a very long time. Not with this much attention to detail and heart. There were so many times I forgot the stars were puppets, if that makes sense.

With a world where puppet citizens are treated as second class, a Puppets Rights movement that imitates the struggles with class and race in the real world makes sense for a sequel as well. There are so many possibilities. I just hope enough people put in the time to see this movie that more can come to light with this team and characters. There was so much left out and could be said in the future. Lets just hope Melissa's husband doesn't try to direct any of them. A cameo was enough.

The happytime murders is a rated R puppet movie where humans and puppets live together. The reality is that puppets that we grew up with and see on television and shows such as the Muppet Show are now living breathing characters in the real world that live among us. Much like who framed Rodger rabbit this movie follows the story of Phil a former cop turn private detective who has to solve the murders of a group of people involved with a beloved TV show from the 90s called the happytime game. it turns out that a settlement from the network that ran this TV series will give the surviving cast members 10 million dollars and one by one all of the former members are being murdered. teamed up with Melissa McCarthy's character these wants partners are now at odds since Phil puppet cause the death of a puppets citizen when trying to save the life of Melissa McCarthy who was being held at gunpoint by a crazy and deranged puppet Criminal. 

This leads to believe that puppets were not fit to do police work making the field character the first and only puppet to be on the police force. As the story progresses true old-school sense of a buddy cop film period at sometimes I've even forgot that I was looking at Old World of puppets and could only see the dynamic between and her. just spoke volumes on the efforts of the late great Jim Henson son directing a solid piece of work. At some point of the movie things felt like they were going a tad too far or was pushing the envelope a little too fast but overall the movie flowed well and the comedy and humor was more funny then defensive or just observe. there was a lot of heart and charm to this movie if you can believe that. I believe a franchise lives here and there could be a sequel. I also believe that it could be a one-and-done just like the formation who framed Rodger rabbit. There's no doubt in my mind that critics will not before I move it like this but I do believe that there is a place in public opinion for this film and that it will be a 50-50 split for the most part you will either love this movie or hate this movie.

I also see potential in a new direction for Melissa McCarthy's career she is always been a hit-and-miss type of actress and this is a definite hit maker. I hope that she comes back to this world and tries to take a sequel to a whole new level. where the comedy aspect was done so well I'm curious to see what a attempt at a true drama would look like Even a horror either way because of the puppets involved in this universe the comedy would write itself but overall there should always be a comedic Element no matter what. should people go to see this movie I believe they should. you'll have a great time your laugh and see things you've never thought you would see before. The team that brought this movie together and the cast and crew were great you can tell that a lot of fun was had at the making of This film. And it translates on screen. Overall I give it a B minus in the execution but you should definitely go see it that you give it your own point of view. That being said after seeing how well this film was executed while watching I asked myself "What if the sequel, if there is one, would be treated as a serious comedy". Would it still hold up? Could it still be funny? I believe so, if the drama was campy.

Before the movie began I saw the logo for Hanson alternative and I believed it was at first a take or jab at Jim Henson I later discovered that the movie was directed by Jim Henson son which gave me a new perspective of the meaning behind the name of his development team Hansen alternative. I look forward to seeing what mr. Hanson can do next. It may not be what his father said out but in today's society I'm glad that he's not afraid to take risks. puppets and puppetry are already in great hands with things like Sesame Street for our children but if we are going to take movies like Labyrinth to the next level, this is what will  prepare fans 4 the return of new puppet films. I believe the happytime murders is the first step in bringing back the magic of Puppets in films if that makes sense. If this opens the door for Labyrinth reboot then I am sure a sequel to The happytime Murders is definitely in the talks. Let's see what the fans decide because everything. 

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