The Muppets Most Wanted

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The problem with sequels is that, no matter what merits a follow up has on its own, if it does not measure up to its predecessor, it will always feel like a failure. This is exemplified in the Muppet’s Most Wanted, which came out just three years after the far superior ‘The Muppets’. It’s is fairly funny, but not as sharp or fast as ‘the Muppets’. The storyline is alright, but not as entertaining as ‘the Muppets’. The songs vary in quality, unlike the stellar soundtrack of ‘The Muppets’. The list could go on and on, with the only exception being the villain, who is admittedly brilliant. However, even this works to its detriment, as he is so funny he actually outshines the protagonists, which is probably not a good sign. Ricky Gervias also plays well off the villainous Constantine, as they plot to steal the Crown Jewels by tricking the Muppets into going on a World Tour.

The rest of the side characters and celebrity cameos are fine as well and there is entertaining sub-plot involving Kermit in prison, but it is largely disconnected from the main plot and as a result it generally feels like pointless padding. In addition to this, as I previously said, the humour is not as frequent or fresh as ‘The Muppets’ – in fact, the Muppets themselves are probably the least entertaining characters in the film. This then means that the film’s good elements make for an entertaining film, but not a good Muppet film.

That essentially sums up 'The Muppet's Most Wanted'- it is alright as a movie on its own, but as a follow up to The Muppets and as a Muppet movie in general, it does not do quite so well.