"[111], Dana Stevens of Slate gave the film a negative review, saying "There's something sour and strained about this movie that's at odds with the usual Muppet ethos of game, let's-put-on-a-show cheer. Muppets Most Wanted Synopsis: Flush with their revival's success, Kermit the Frog and his friends are approached by Dominic Badguy to go on a world tour. Muppets Most Wanted/Thomas Muppets Most Wanted/TUGS Muppets Most Wanted/Pingu Muppets Most Wanted… BBC One - Muppets Most Wanted This programme is not currently available on BBC iPlayer Madcap family caper that sees the Muppets set out on a … [66][67], In February 2014, the Muppets starred alongside Terry Crews in a commercial for Toyota that aired during the Super Bowl. Disney’s “Muppets Most Wanted” takes the entire Muppets gang on a global tour, selling out grand theaters in some of Europe’s most exciting destinations, including Berlin, Madrid and London. Muppets Most Wanted is a 2014 American musical crime comedy film and the eighth theatrical film featuring the Muppets. D&D Beyond Bobin co-wrote the screenplay with Nicholas Stoller, who is also executive producer with John G. Scotti. The film stars Tina Fey as Nadya, a feisty prison guard, and Ty Burrell as Interpol agent Jean Pierre Napoleon. It also seems to run afoul of WP:FILM guidelines that say we don't list normal, non-notable marketing efforts. "[90] Todd McCarthy of The Hollywood Reporter had a mixed reaction; praising Bret McKenzie's songs and the film's humor, but labeling the film overall as "an oddly off-key follow-up". "[103], Frank Lovece of Newsday gave the film three out of four stars, saying "While it may not be sensational, it's still an inspirational, celebrational, Muppetational Muppet show. "[115] Eric Henderson of Slant Magazine gave the film three out of four stars, saying "Freed from the burden of starting anew, the film restores the Muppets' rightful place as stars of their own show. Constantine, the world's most dangerous frog, has escaped from a maximum security gulag in Siberia, Russia. The Muppet crew eventually realizes that they were missing all of Kermit’s warm, loving qualities while Constantine was in charge. Mandeville Films. [5] In the film, the Muppets become involved in an international crime caper perpetrated by Constantine, a criminal with a strong resemblance to Kermit, while on a world tour in Europe. Again! The joke proves self-fulfilling. "[94], Jake Coyle of the Associated Press gave the film two and a half stars out of four, saying "Muppets Most Wanted fails to whip up the kind of furry frenzy that makes the Muppets special. Dexter Fletcher,[30] Bridgit Mendler, Debby Ryan, Peter Serafinowicz, Jake Short, and Tyrel Jackson Williams filmed scenes that were cut from the film. [43][44] On June 13, 2013, the title of the film was changed from The Muppets ... Again! Just after they perform in Berlin, they find themselves involved in a jewel heist. After the Berlin performance opens with Constantine freezing at the audience, Scooter has to introduce the acts. They're real; you can touch them. 1 On Track For Mid-$50M Weekend; 'Muppets Most Wanted' Very Soft; Faith-Based 'God's Not Dead' Surprises In Top Five And 'Budapest Hotel' Another Strong Per Screen", "Forecast: 'Divergent' Leaps Into Theaters -- Will It Be the Next YA Hit? "[106] Chris Nashawaty of Entertainment Weekly gave the film a B, saying "The songs are infectious, but the rest (despite turns by Tina Fey and Ty Burrell) lacks some of the gang's usual feel-good joy. The rest of the Muppets, including Miss Piggy, feel that there is something off, but cannot place it. [59] It features six original songs by McKenzie as well as re-recordings of contemporary music and past Muppet songs, including "Blue Danube Waltz" from The Muppets Take Manhattan. Mission accomplished—ka-ching!—on that front. Muppets Most Wanted: Trailer 1. "[112] Michael Phillips of the Chicago Tribune gave the film two out of four stars, saying "Part of the problem here is one of proportion: The movie throws a misjudged majority of the material to the villains and lets the unfashionably sincere and sweet-natured Muppets fend for themselves. "[84][85] Metacritic gave the film a score of 61/100 based on 37 reviews indicating "generally favorable reviews". [76] Considering that pre-release tracking had forecast Muppets Most Wanted at opening with takings of more than $20 million,[77][78][79] Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures distribution chief Dave Hollis said the film's opening was "definitely disappointing". 2014 | PG | 1h 49m | Disney Movies. [60] A separate album entirely containing Beck's score (paired with the score for The Muppets, also composed by Beck) was released by Walt Disney Records and Intrada Records on April 15, 2014. "No. Constantine and Dominic steal paintings from a museum while the Muppets perform. [4] Directed by James Bobin and written by Bobin and Nicholas Stoller, the film is a direct sequel to The Muppets (2011) and stars Ricky Gervais, Ty Burrell and Tina Fey, as well as Muppets performers Steve Whitmire, Eric Jacobson, Dave Goelz, Bill Barretta, David Rudman, Matt Vogel and Peter Linz. Players were able to visit nine country-themed rooms and perform alongside several Muppets. [65] On November 20, 2013, two different trailers were released, one for the United States and one for the United Kingdom. [55], Audio mixing and editorial services were done by Todd Soundelux and 424 Post. In “Muppets Most Wanted”, The Muppets set out on a global tour, performing in locations that include Berlin, Madrid, Dublin and London. Mistaken for Constantine, Kermit is arrested and sent to the Siberian Gulag that Constantine escaped from. Archival footage of Kermit performed by Jim Henson is featured in the film through scenes from The Muppet Movie, Sesame Street, and The Muppet Show. [33] Jason Segel, co-writer and star of the previous film, declined any involvement with the eighth entry by claming that he had already accomplished his ambition of bringing the Muppets to the forefront with the 2011 film. "[89] John Hartl of The Seattle Times gave the film three out of four stars, saying "Most of the laughs come courtesy of Tina Fey, in the role of a Siberian prison guard who can't/won't stop dancing. [83], Review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes gave the film a score of 80% based on reviews from 197 critics, with a rating average of 6.72/10. "[107] Christopher Orr of The Atlantic gave the film a positive review, saying "Kids will enjoy it, and there are more than enough clever gags to keep parents amused. Again!,[4] principal photography began in January 2013 at London's Pinewood Studios in Iver, Buckinghamshire. [54] As with the previous installment, the film required blue screen for scenes that required digital compositing. 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Again", "Frank Langella Is Cleveland Browns Owner In 'Draft Day, "Liotta reunites with 'Muppets' for sequel", "Christmas Bounty Premiere, WWE & Scooby Doo, The Next Khali, JR Update, Hornswoggle & Muppets". Taking on the form of a caper, the film was inspired by both The Great Muppet Caper and The Muppets Take Manhattan, as well as The Pink Panther and The Thomas Crown Affair. "[88] Despite reservations over the previous installment, Brian Henson called Most Wanted a great Muppets film, saying, "I think my dad would be thrilled the Muppets are continuing. It feels that the joy of this movie is the Muppets exist. Constantine, after berating Dominic for bragging about the double-cross before escaping, ejects him from the helicopter and tries to take off with Piggy, but Kermit jumps aboard and the rest of the Muppets climb atop each other to prevent the escape. ... Scooter / Janice / … It is a semi-sequel to the 2011's The Muppets. [86] CinemaScore audiences gave Muppets Most Wanted a "B+" grade rating on an A+ to F scale. Kermit and Fozzie are briefly detained by Sam, but escape as the wedding begins and Dominic, with the help of Bobby Benson's Baby Band, manages to steal the jewels. "[95] Kyle Smith of the New York Post gave the film two and a half stars out of four, saying "The movie seems longer than it is, plus it's just plain too long. Frustrated with the group's incessant requests and Miss Piggy's insistence they marry, Kermit goes for a walk at Dominic's suggestion where Constantine ambushes him, glues a stick-on mole to Kermit's face and slips away. These scenes were later reinstated in the Blu-ray release's extended version. Waltz dropped out due to scheduling conflicts and was replaced by Ty Burrell. When asked whether he would be playing both the role of himself and Constantine, Kermit replied in the negative (although he did imply that nepotism was involved in casting): 1. [57], The first assembly cut of the film ran around two and a half hours. Welcome to the Muppets Most Wanted mini wiki at Scratchpad! "[51], —James Bobin on balancing practical and digital effects. Based out of Todd-AO's Santa Monica facility,[56] Kevin O'Connell and Beau Borders worked on the film as re-recording mixers alongside 424 Post's supervising sound editors Kami Asgar and Sean McCormack. So if you are in the US, you might want to watch “Muppets Most Wanted” again before the end of the month, just encase. Fresh off their great stage show in the US, they are told to take their schtick on a World Tour. Constantine allows the Muppets to perform whatever they wish, leaving Walter confused. "[110] Steve Persall of the Tampa Bay Times gave the film a B, saying "Muppets Most Wanted is pleasant enough to recommend as family entertainment. Kermit, Fozzie, Walter and Animal infiltrate Constantine's dressing room and overhear him explain to Dominic that he plans to kill Miss Piggy after they are married. "[117], The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences placed Muppets Most Wanted on its shortlist of potential nominees for the Academy Award for Best Original Song ("I'll Get You What You Want (Cockatoo In Malibu)", "Something So Right" and "We're Doing a Sequel"), but the film ultimately was not nominated for the award. But mayhem follows the Muppets overseas, as they find themselves unwittingly entangled in an international crime caper headed by Constantine—the World’s Number One Criminal and a dead ringer for Kermit—and his dastardly sidekick Dominic, aka Number Two, portrayed by Ricky Gervais. Muppets Most Wanted 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. [74], Muppets Most Wanted grossed $51.2 million in North America and $29.2 million in other countries for a worldwide total of $80.4 million, against a budget of $51 million. Disneys "Muppets Most Wanted" begleitet die komplette Muppets-Gang auf einer Welttournee durch ausverkaufte Theaterhäuser in den aufregendsten Metropolen Europas wie Berlin, Madrid oder London. Fandom Apps Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. Thanks for seeing me at my regular booth, Muppets… Muppets Most Wanted is a 2014 American musical comedy mystery film, directed by James Bobin, written by Bobin and Nicholas Stoller. The Muppets find themselves at a loss as to what to do next until a man named Dominic Badguy suggests the Muppets go on a European world tour with him as their tour manager. It has been designed ... in a white pearl sequin fabric made from recycled water bottles. Nadya arrives in London to arrest Kermit for escaping, but relents when the other Muppets tell her that if she arrests him, then she will have to arrest all of them as well. Rickey Gervais becomes their Tour Manager, and a switcheroo lands Kermit behind bars and a super criminal leading the Muppets in what turns out to be a Jewel Heist. [40] Additional filming locations in London included Leicester Square, Tower Hill, the Richmond Theatre, Wilton's Music Hall, Freemasons' Hall and The Historic Dockyard, Chatham. "[109] Betsy Sharkey of the Los Angeles Times gave the film a positive review, saying "Though there are many delicious little moments tucked inside, the action heads in so many directions it can be dizzying to keep up. [73], Muppets Most Wanted was released by Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment on Blu-ray Disc and DVD on August 12, 2014. [58], The musical score for Muppets Most Wanted was composed by Christophe Beck, with additional songs by Bret McKenzie. 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