Jim Henson Idea Man

Name: Jim Henson Idea Man
Genre: Biography, Documentary
Released: May 31, 2024
Rating: 69

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Disney+ | Release Date (Streaming): May 31, 2024 | Not Rated

Summary: Ron Howard's documentary takes us into the mind of this singular creative visionary, from his early years puppeteering on local television to the worldwide success of Sesame Street, The Muppet Show, and beyond. Featuring unprecedented access to Jim's personal archives, Howard brings us a fascinating and insightful look at a complex manRon Howard's documentary takes us into the mind of this singular creative visionary, from his early years puppeteering on local television to the worldwide success of Sesame Street, The Muppet Show, and beyond. Featuring unprecedented access to Jim's personal archives, Howard brings us a fascinating and insightful look at a complex man whose boundless imagination inspired the world. [Disney+]… Expand

Director: Ron Howard

Genre(s): Biography, Documentary

Rating: Not Rated

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Movie Nation Roger Moore

Jun 2, 2024

Henson didn’t live long. But his restless mind and energy were devoted to sweet-natured and sometimes challenging entertainment — he never wanted to be a “children’s puppeteer” — that he produced with almost every waking second. “Idea Man” reminds us that the ideas he explored live on after him. Read full review

Mark Kennedy

May 30, 2024

It’s a documentary, ultimately, about creativity and a singular mind, one who dreamed up a gaggle of friends for life: Big Bird, Cookie Monster, the Count and, of course, Kermit, stitched from an old coat. Read full review

IndieWire Kate Erbland

May 18, 2024

In a documentary landscape rife with both star-fronted documentaries and other hagiographic entries, Howard leans into honesty. The film is so much better for it, even as it can’t quite capture the full magic and scope of Henson’s life and work. What could? Read full review

Collider Ross Bonaime

May 31, 2024

Jim Henson Idea Man is an adoring look at this remarkable man that never slips into hagiography, yet, it’s a documentary that will only make you appreciate the multitudes that made Henson who he was. Read full review

Erik Adams

Jun 7, 2024

Idea Man is a lively if shallow journey into the mind of Muppet maestro Jim Henson. Read full review

Daniel Fienberg

May 18, 2024

Jim Henson Idea Man is a very conventional movie that dedicates its time to proving how unconventional Jim Henson was. Read full review

Empire John Nugent

May 31, 2024

Ron Howard’s genial account of the legendary Muppeteer plays it safe, with a fairly traditional documentary-making approach — but it still manages to be adequately inspirational, celebrational and, yes, even Muppetational. Read full review

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