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Jim Henson: Idea Man (2024)

Documentary | 111 minutes
3,58 24 votes

Genre: Documentary / Biography

Duration: 111 minuten

Country: United States

Directed by: Ron Howard

Stars: Frank Oz, Rita Moreno and Jennifer Connelly

IMDb score: 7,7 (4.194)

Releasedate: 18 May 2024

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Jim Henson: Idea Man plot

"Never stop creating."

This documentary takes the viewer into the mind of the unique creative visionary Jim Henson. From his early years as a puppeteer on local television to the worldwide success of 'Sesame Street', 'The Muppet Show' and beyond. With unprecedented access to Henson's personal archives (including films, photographs, sketches and diaries), filmmaker Ron Howard gives enthusiasts an insightful look at a complex man whose boundless imagination inspired the world, revolutionized television and created some of the world's most beloved created characters.

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mrklm

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This documentary about the spiritual father of The Muppets, puppets that can be controlled like a puppet, benefits from the cooperation of Jim Henson's family and important creative partners such as Frank Oz, Dave Goelz and Carol Spinney. The first part emphasizes the key role that Jim's first wife Jane played in his early years and the positive influence that Frank Oz had on Henson's puppetry. Henson's experimental films and his endless tinkering with the format for 'The Muppet Show' are discussed. Well-edited, uncritical portrait of a workaholic contains a number of moments that were also featured in Street Gang: How We Got To Sesame Street, including Kermit's unforgettable ABC song with a Cookie Monster fan. If you haven't seen it (yet), I think you'll rate this documentary a little higher. Watch them both, I'd say.

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james_cameron

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Beautiful documentary by director Ron Howard about the life and work of Jim Henson, who died far too young, the creator of Sesame Street, The Muppet Show and the films The Dark Crystal and Labyrinth. Lots of beautiful archive material and emotionally charged interviews with colleagues and family members. The downsides of Henson's success are not avoided, with his failed marriage as a poignant example. What is most evident, however, is what a unique and exceptionally driven person Henson was.

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