Muppets Most Wanted

http://www.disney.co.uk/movies/muppets-most-wanted

After the success of The Muppets in 2011, it was inevitable that there would be a further outing for Kermit and the gang in the not-so-distant future. But I certainly wasn't expecting anything on the scale of Muppets Most Wanted.

First, we have an international setting that takes in several European cities as The Muppets go on a world tour. Second, we have a human villain AND a muppet villain, double the trouble, and all the fun of the villain taking on the guise of the main man muppet Kermit. Third, we have lots of celebrity guest stars to help the story along. Oh wait, that part's not new, but still, stars are stars.

It moves at a bit of a faster pace than the 2011 Muppet movie, and I was pleasantly surprised that I enjoyed it as much as I did. As with any Muppet movie they are best not taken too seriously, but if you sit back and just let the fun unfold you will have a great time. 

They take the time to introduce the new characters, whilst also giving the older characters plenty of room to manoeuvre, and even Walter from the 2011 movie makes several appearances. If you are a long time fan of the Muppets I don't even know why you're reading this, go and see it. If you're not, maybe wait for the DVD or if it's on TV, but then do give it a go, there's a lot worse you could see. 7 out of 10.

 

Viewing Date - 23rd March 2014

UK Release Date - 28th March 2014

Cast Overview:

Ricky Gervais ~ Dominic Badguy

Ty Burrell ~ Jean Pierre Napoleon

Tina Fey ~ Nadya

Hugh Bonneville ~ Irish Journalist

Rob Corddry ~ First AD

Mackenzie Crook ~ Prado Museum Guard 1

Celine Dion ~ Piggy's Fairy Godmother

Zach Galifianakis ~ Hobo Joe

Tom Hiddleston ~ The Great Escapo

Tom Holland ~ Theatre Manager

Toby Jones ~ Prado Museum Guard 2

Frank Langella ~ Beefeater Vicar

Ray Liotta ~ Big Papa

James McAvoy ~ UPS Guy

 Chloe Grace Moretz ~ Newspaper Girl

Miranda Richardson ~ Berliner at Window

Stanley Tucci ~ Ivan the Guard

Director ~ James Bobin

Writer(s) ~ James Bobin and Nicholas Stoller 

Based on Disney's Muppet Properties and Characters by Jim Henson