Rated PG
Starring Kermit the Frog, Gonzo, Fozzie Bear, Miss Piggy, Tina Fey, Ricky Gervais, Ty Burrell
Directed by James Bobin
The Story:
In the aftermath of the last movie, Kermit and the Gang are approached by an agent (Gervais) to go on a world tour. However, it is all a nefarious plot to abduct Kermit and allow the most dangerous frog alive, Constantine, to take his place and steal priceless works of art. Kermit must attempt to free himself from a Russian gulag run by Nadya (Fey) and get back to his friends and Miss Piggy, none of whom even noticed Kermit had been replaced.
True story: I enjoyed this sequel much more than the 2011 film, The Muppets. It was okay, but I wanted to see the Muppets. Instead, much of the focus was on a brand new Muppet, Walter, and his brother (Jason Segal) and his love interest (Amy Adams).
Hello?
It's a movie about Muppets.
Nobody wants to see humans, except in supporting roles or bit cameos to enhance the story.
When the humans are a large chunk of the story, the charm is missing.
That's my story, and I'm sticking to it.
Instead, this film breaks right into the first of many musical numbers (so if you're scared of musicals...run away!) where they even explain why they're doing the sequel.
Comic genius.
The only problem? The sequel was better, so well done to James Bobin who also helped write the movie.
Overall, pretty fun stuff and the new voices of the Muppets are doing a fantastic job.
Of course, I'll give a special shoutout to Dave Goelz, the man behind Gonzo. As the only original performer still working on his characters, he makes a great link to the storied past with Henson and the bright future that the Muppets are headed into.
If you've loved them before, this one is worth coming back to.
Final Grade: B
Rewatchability/Purchase Factor: Probably not as I am the biggest Muppet fan in the house, but one I could watch again in the future and enjoy.
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