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._
No sesame. All street.
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.
Top Cast
Melissa McCarthy
Detective Connie Edwards
Bill Barretta
Phil Philips / Junkyard / Boar (voice)
Leslie David Baker
Lt. Banning
Elizabeth Banks
Jenny
Joel McHale
Agent Campbell
Maya Rudolph
Bubbles
Dorien Davies
Sandra (voice)
Drew Massey
Goofer / Vinny (voice)
Kevin Clash
Bumblypants / Lyle (voice)
Michael McDonald
Ronovan Scargle
Cynthy Wu
Brittenie Marlowe
Mitch Silpa
Tommy
Hemky Madera
Tito
Benjamin Royer
Rick
Brekkan Spens
Dick
Ryan Tran
Phil
Reviews
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…
FAQ about The Happytime Murders
What is The Happytime Murders about?
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…
When was The Happytime Murders released?
The Happytime Murders was released in 2018.
What genres does The Happytime Murders belong to?
The Happytime Murders is categorised as Action, Crime, Comedy.
Who stars in The Happytime Murders?
The cast of The Happytime Murders includes Melissa McCarthy, Bill Barretta, Leslie David Baker, Elizabeth Banks, Joel McHale.