MUPPETS MOST WANTED.....I have to admit right upfront that Im a multi-decades long Muppets devotee. I watched when Jm Henson created the lovable characters that populated Sesame Street. I loved their iconic Muppet television show (who didnt?). And Im a big Muppet film fan. So what is there not to love about MUPPETS MOST WANTED? Not much! Put the Muppets up on the big screen and watch me wax sentimental as I smile and laugh all the way through. Such was the case when I settled into the comfy theater seat to take in an hour and 52 minutes of the latest Muppet mayhem. Theyre like old friends loved dearly, stopping by to visit for a couple of hours. They leave my heart warm and my mind invigorated by their antics. And you know what? If Kermit wont marry Miss Piggy, I will! This film, like any sequel, has difficulty matching up to the special magic that their 2011 Muppet movie captured. I was overwhelmed with sentimental emotion by their big return that year. This year not quite so much. But this is nevertheless a terrific comedic ride characterized by that unique Muppet charm. And I so thoroughly enjoyed the big musical numbers of MUPPETS MOST WANTED. What a delight! I just want to leap onto their movie set to join in the fun and folly. The Muppet producers really know how to exploit their characters larger-than-life personalities. There is nothing quite like that dazzling Muppet showmanship. This film features actress Tina Fey as a Siberian Gulag prison guard and Ricky Gervais as the top antagonist hellbent on pulling off a major crime on a global scale while posing as the Muppets manager. Two A-list comedic talent who immeasurably enhance a somewhat convoluted story here. Ty Burrell is cast as an hilarious Interpol law enforcement inspector chasing the bad guys from country to country on a mission to stop the international criminal plot at the heart of the Muppets world tour. Muppet producers are known for their generous addition of superstar cameos in their films. MUPPETS MOST WANTED may have broken the record for number of brief star cameos. Its always a lot of fun to be surprised by the appearance of Hollywood and music industry superstars at various unsuspecting moments. There were so many here they may have diluted the effect a bit. Although most of the cameos last only about five seconds, the stars recognizability bring guaranteed smiles and a laugh every time. The superstar cameos packed a punch and no doubt helped make this film memorable. Here is a list of the cameo guest stars in Most Wanted: Tony Bennett, Hugh Bonneville, Sean Diddy Combs, Jemaine Clement, Rob Corddry, Celine Dion, Dexter Fletcher, Lady GAGA, Zach Galifianakis, Josh Groban, Salma Hayek, Tom Hiddleston, Tom Hollander, Frank Langella, Ray Liotta, Ross Lynch, James McAvoy, Chloe Grace Moretz, WWEs Dylan Hornswoggle Postl, Miranda Richardson, Saoirse Ronan, Til Schweiger, Russell Tovey, Danny Trejo, Stanley Tucci, Usher and Christoph Waltz. How about that lineup? Pretty impressive. The Muppets are like a warm hug from familiar friends. Treat yourself to a stress free, sweet, funny, lighthearted, family friendly, raucous romp. Go see MUPPETS MOST WANTED and support this irreplaceable franchise.
Posted on: Sun, 06 Apr 2014 12:45:46 +0000
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