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Muppets Most Wanted
2014 107 min United States of America PG 6+
★6.6
Comedy, Adventure, Crime, Family
Director: James Bobin
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Description
While on a grand world tour, The Muppets find themselves wrapped into an European jewel-heist caper headed by a Kermit the Frog look-alike and his dastardly sidekick.
Budget:
$50M
US Gross:
$51.18M
Worldwide:
$80.4M
Starring
Ricky Gervais
Actor
Ty Burrell
Actor
Tina Fey
Actor
Awards
Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award3 wins & 11 nominations total
Key opinion
Muppets Most Wanted is generally considered a light, visually bright spectacle that lacks the nostalgic depth and emotional resonance of its predecessor. While the performances of the puppets remain solid, the film is hampered by a superficial plot and an insensitive, cartoonish depiction of Russia that alienates segments of the audience.
| Originality | The film suffers from a lack of the original reboot's charm, emotional substance, and nostalgic heart. | |
| Culture | The portrayal of Russia and the Siberian Gulag is criticized as insensitive, historically inaccurate, and filled with absurd, distracting errors. | |
| Acting | The absence of key human cast members from the previous film, Amy Adams and Jason Segel, creates a noticeable void in the film's overall energy. | |
| Screenplay | The musical numbers and cameo-filled spectacle provide enough entertainment for loyal fans of the franchise, though the narrative remains thin and cartoonish. |