Starring: Kermit The Frog, Miss Piggy, Fozzie, Walter, Gonzo, and the rest of The Muppets.
Also Starring: Ricky Gervais, Tina Fey, Ty Burrell, Jemaine Clement, Ray Liotta, Salma Hayek, Christoph Waltz, Celine Dion, Frank Langella, Sean Combs, Rob Corddry, Lady Gaga, Zack Galafanakis, Usher, Josh Groban, Tom Hiddleston, Saorise Ronan, Tom Hollander, Toby Jones, Danny Trejo, Stanley Tucci, Chloe Grace Moretz, Hugh Bonneville, and Tony Bennett.
Directed By James Bobin
You can’t hate a sequel that sings a song where they say that sequels aren’t ever as good as the first one. It’s like they’re admitting that they can’t live up to the hype of the first Muppets film, but they’re hoping you enjoy the film anyway. It’s kind of a silly sequel which is bolstered by a ridiculous amount of cameos. There’s also a cute joke about Rizzo getting almost no screentime.
For the most part, it’s a silly film with silly performances from Fey, Gervais, and Burrell. It also makes very little sense, but it’s a Muppet movie… so whatever. Some of these actors have never done anything this silly before. Christoph Waltz looks uncomfortable doing this kind of comedy.
I think the kids will like it. Adults? Maybe if you’re a big Muppets fan. Otherwise, it’s just a so-so film.
FINAL GRADE: C+
