Muppets Most Wanted (2014)

The critic finds the sequel as fun, smart, and sweet as its predecessor, and says it can stand on its own. He praises the consistently inventive humor and Bret McKenzie’s songs, while noting that the episodic structure can feel overlong or under-plotted.

Davies finds the film a wildly entertaining, big-hearted burst of mayhem, despite its later loss of vitality. He praises the fast-moving gags, eccentric cameos and unchecked comic energy, especially in the opening hour.

Henderson finds the sequel a more satisfying tribute to the Muppets than its predecessor. He praises the sharper songs, charmingly junky gags, and the ensemble’s restored prominence.

Kermode finds the sequel consistently fun, despite its lack of the original’s emotional heart. He particularly praises its daft in-jokes, celebrity cameos and surreal Siberian gulag setting.

O’Hara finds it a fun, slightly diminished follow-up that could have been more deeply felt. She singles out the absurd prison scenes and the celebrity cameos, though their abundance distracts from the Muppets.

Sharkey finds the film an enjoyable, witty caper, though its many plot directions and shifting sensibilities dilute its emotional impact. She particularly praises the musical numbers and the lively chemistry between Muppets and human performers.

Adams finds the film funny and affectionate toward the Muppets, but visually overproduced and overstuffed. He singles out Matt Vogel’s hilarious performance as Constantine and the clever wordplay, while criticizing the pacing and digital sheen.

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Felperin finds the sequel less successful than its predecessor, though it still offers amusing gags. She singles out the reduced number of belly laughs and the distracting abundance of celebrity cameos.

The review suggests the sequel falls short of the terrific 2011 film. It singles out the opening number, which wryly acknowledges that sequels are rarely as good.

Stables finds the film fast and funny, but overstuffed and short on emotional punch. She praises Ricky Gervais’s performance and the Muppety balance of pop-culture humor and slapstick.

McCarthy finds the sequel off-key, with a repetitive heist plot and only intermittent fun. He singles out the energetic, clever songs as the liveliest element.

Chang finds the sequel a mostly uninspired, aimless effort that lacks the original’s creative spark. He praises the hummable songs but singles out the weak human element and Tina Fey’s underused role as shortcomings.

Ebiri finds the sequel charming but uninspired, advising viewers to keep expectations low. He praises the catchy songs and occasional jokes, while criticizing its predictable direction and reliance on bad-accent gags.

Crump finds the sequel an entertaining, delightfully chaotic Muppet romp, despite its sloppy plotting and clichés. He especially praises Ty Burrell’s energetic rapport with Sam the Eagle and the film’s lively musical numbers and slapstick.

The critic finds the sequel often as good as or better than its predecessor, calling it a lively continuation of the Muppets’ film adventures. He praises the clever, catchy songs and the film’s well-timed barrage of jokes.

Brew finds it a very good sequel, though it falls short of the previous film. He particularly praises the songs and the joyful craft of bringing the Muppets to life.

Reynolds finds the sequel gleefully entertaining, fast-paced and fun. He particularly praises Ricky Gervais’s sly comic performance and the highlights of Kermit’s prison-break storyline.

Pape finds it a brilliant, immensely entertaining comedy caper that improves on its predecessor by reducing the sentimentality. He praises the memorable, catchy songs and the film’s self-referential humor, while noting that some supporting characters are underused.

The critic considers it slightly better than its predecessor and an engaging, easy watch, though it feels partly like a contractual obligation. The songs and the film’s lighter, less nostalgia-driven story stand out, while the newer Muppet performers feel a little off.

Han finds the sequel entertaining but shallow, and less successful than its predecessor. She especially praises the Sam the Eagle and Jean-Pierre Napoleon buddy-cop subplot.

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The critic finds the sequel inferior to its predecessor but still entertaining. They praise the increased spotlight on the Muppets, while faulting the baffling human cameos and the neglect of some familiar characters.