The film tracks Henson’s progress as a creative visionary, revealing his superlative imagination, his persistence, and his unyielding dedication to his craft.

Full Review | Jun 15, 2024

It's totally enjoyable and well put together.

Full Review | Jun 15, 2024

A fairly honest portrait of him thanks to his kids, who are willing to put their fingers into his relationship with his wife, Jane... That lens into Henson's life was completely unfamiliar to me, and I really did appreciate that.

Full Review | Jun 15, 2024

A comprehensive look at Jim Henson and the iconic Muppets. Set through the lens of Henson's unique imagination and frantic need to create, Ron Howard puts together a documentary that tells the icon's life with the same flavor as his work.

Full Review | Original Score: 4/5 | Jun 14, 2024

Despite an interesting subject of a beloved icon, the documentary is very straightforward and conventional, but it offers a heartfelt and comprehensive tribute to one of the greatest creative geniuses to have ever lived.

Full Review | Jun 13, 2024

Both a fabulous primer on one of the world’s true innovators and humanitarians and an emotional trip down memory line that is likely to not only potentially leave you in tears, but instantly wanting to seek out his legacy.

Full Review | Jun 13, 2024

Henson was gone too soon, and this doco is a great gateway into his incredible legacy.

Full Review | Original Score: 4/5 | Jun 11, 2024

You don't get to learn about literally everything that happened in Jim Henson's life, but this is still a great documentary nonetheless, and it is still worth watching.

Full Review | Original Score: 7.5/10 | Jun 7, 2024

For a documentary hitting all of the conventional beats, this is still a good enough way to further cement Henson’s legacy in the eyes of so many he inspired.

Full Review | Original Score: 7/10 | Jun 6, 2024

It's an entertaining and occasionally illuminating watch, but it's merely a supplement to all the other Muppet shows and movies in the Disney+ library.

Full Review | Original Score: 7/10 | Jun 4, 2024

Idea Man likely doesn’t intend to be comprehensive; as an elaborate encyclopedia entry with a few shades of creative focus, it’s a highly functional biography laced with Howard’s signature sentimentality...

Full Review | Jun 3, 2024

A must watch for any Muppet fan but even if you just like learning about great people who made the most out of their life it's a great watch

Full Review | Jun 1, 2024

The legitimate showstoppers here -- and the world-renown entertainers who, along with one incredibly famous American Express advertisement, made Henson a real celebrity -- are those wild and drop-dead crazy puppets.

Full Review | Original Score: 4/5 | Jun 1, 2024

It's no surprise that Ron Howard turns out to be the perfect filmmaker to conjure up an affectionate, admiring and moving documentary on the Man behind the Muppets

Full Review | Original Score: 3.5/4 | Jun 1, 2024

Although it rarely captures the innovative and imaginative spirit of its visionary subject, this documentary pays affectionate tribute to the artistry and legacy of the late Muppets creator.

Full Review | Jun 1, 2024

When Frank Oz and Jim Henson appeared on The Orson Welles Show, the legendary filmmaker described Henson as a "genius" and his creations as "superstars." The world will certainly agree with this assessment.

Full Review | Original Score: 4/5 | May 31, 2024

You leave the movie with a better understanding of this monumental figure, while also feeling like he's still something of an enigma. And that's as it should be.

Full Review | Original Score: 3/4 | May 31, 2024

This self-effacing quality, of an unassuming and restless visionary who came most alive during creation, shines through in Howard’s film.

Full Review | Original Score: 4.5/5 | May 31, 2024

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.

Full Review | Original Score: 3/5 | May 31, 2024

Idea Man offers viewers a front-row seat to watch a genius at work, chronicling how a maverick puppeteer transformed some ping pong balls, leather, and felt into a multi-million dollar empire.

Full Review | May 31, 2024