First, the movie itself: Tim Curry as Long John Silver is absolute casting perfection. He’s menacing, charming, and somehow keeps up with a frog, a pig, and a bear. Gonzo as Charles Dickens? Rizzo the Rat as… himself? It shouldn’t work, but it does. The songs by Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil (yes, that duo) are weirdly earnest and catchy. And let’s not forget the electric guitar during the final sword fight.
🏴☠️🐸🎸 5 out of 5 exploding cannonballs. Muppet Treasure Island -1996--JBW
Here’s a short blog post draft based on your title : Title: Ahoy, Mates! Revisiting Muppet Treasure Island (1996) – The JBW Cut? First, the movie itself: Tim Curry as Long
TBD Tagline: A childhood classic that still holds up, with a mysterious JBW twist. Rizzo the Rat as… himself
If you grew up in the ’90s, Muppet Treasure Island was likely a staple VHS in your household. Part pirate epic, part pure Muppet mayhem, and 100% sing-along-able (“Cabin Fever” lives rent‑free in my head). But recently, I stumbled across a reference to a version labeled – and that sent me down a rabbit hole.