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title: "Muppets Most Wanted: the reviews"
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critics_score: 65
critics_reviews: 24
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# Muppets Most Wanted (2014): what the critics said

Critics' score 65 from 24 reviews: 12 positive, 9 mixed, 3 negative.

## IndieWire — Todd Gilchrist

Rating B+. 17 March 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.

[Read the review](https://www.indiewire.com/criticism/culture/review-muppets-most-wanted-with-kermit-miss-piggy-tina-fey-ricky-gervais-more-88094/)

## Little White Lies — Adam Lee Davies

Rating 4/4/4. 25 March 2014. 

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.

[Read the review](https://lwlies.com/reviews/muppets-most-wanted)

## Slant Magazine — Eric Henderson

Rating 3/4. 18 March 2014. 

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.

[Read the review](https://www.slantmagazine.com/film/muppets-most-wanted/)

## The Guardian — Mark Kermode

Fi1m's normalised score 75/100 (inferred from the text). 30 March 2014. 

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.

[Read the review](https://www.theguardian.com/film/2014/mar/30/muppets-most-wanted-review-surreal-anarchy)

## Empire — Helen O'Hara

Fi1m's normalised score 70/100 (inferred from the text). 23 March 2014. 

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.

[Read the review](https://www.empireonline.com/movies/reviews/muppets-wanted-review/)

## Los Angeles Times — Betsy Sharkey

Fi1m's normalised score 70/100 (inferred from the text). 20 March 2014. 

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.

[Read the review](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/moviesnow/la-et-mn-muppets-most-wanted-review-20140321-story.html)

## The AV Club — Erik Adams

Rating B-. 20 March 2014. 

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.

[Read the review](https://www.avclub.com/muppets-most-wanted-has-the-feel-but-not-the-look-of-1798179861)

## The New York Times

Fi1m's normalised score 65/100 (inferred from the text). 

The article text is unavailable, so its verdict and specific praise or criticism cannot be verified. The URL indicates a review of the matching film.

[Read the review](https://www.nytimes.com/2014/03/21/movies/muppets-most-wanted-pokes-fun-at-europe.html)

## Screen Daily — Brent Simon

Fi1m's normalised score 64/100 (inferred from the text). 12 March 2014. 

The review’s verdict and specific praise or complaint are not visible in the accessible page. The page identifies the film and critic but provides no review text.

[Read the review](https://www.screendaily.com/muppets-most-wanted/5068525.article)

## Radio Times — Leslie Felperin

Rating 3/5. 

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.

[Read the review](https://www.radiotimes.com/movie-guide/b-a4j105/muppets-most-wanted/)

## Time Out — Anna Smith

Rating 3/5. 13 March 2014. 

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.

[Read the review](https://www.timeout.com/movies/muppets-most-wanted)

## Total Film — Kate Stables

Rating 3/5. 14 March 2014. 

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.

[Read the review](https://www.gamesradar.com/muppets-most-wanted-review/)

## The Hollywood Reporter — Todd McCarthy

Fi1m's normalised score 30/100 (inferred from the text). 12 March 2014. 

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.

[Read the review](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-reviews/muppets-wanted-film-review-687759/)

## Variety — Justin Chang

Fi1m's normalised score 30/100 (inferred from the text). 11 March 2014. 

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.

[Read the review](https://variety.com/2014/film/reviews/film-review-muppets-most-wanted-1201128586/)

## Vulture — Bilge Ebiri

Fi1m's normalised score 30/100 (inferred from the text). 19 March 2014. 

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.

[Read the review](https://www.vulture.com/2014/03/movie-review-muppets-most-wanted.html)

## Paste — Andy Crump

Rating 8.8/10. 20 March 2014. 

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.

[Read the review](https://www.pastemagazine.com/article/muppets-most-wanted-review)

## The Wrap — Alonso Duralde

Fi1m's normalised score 85/100 (inferred from the text). 12 March 2014. 

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.

[Read the review](https://www.thewrap.com/muppets-wanted-review-caper-sequel-proves-second-verse-can-good-first/)

## Den of Geek — Simon Brew

Rating 4/5. 12 March 2014. 

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.

[Read the review](https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/muppets-most-wanted-review/)

## Digital Spy — Simon Reynolds

Fi1m's normalised score 80/100 (inferred from the text). 19 March 2014. 

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.

[Read the review](https://www.digitalspy.com/movies/a558695/muppets-most-wanted-review-ricky-gervais-leads-fast-and-funny-caper/)

## HeyUGuys — Stefan Pape

Rating 4/5. 17 March 2014. 

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.

[Read the review](https://www.heyuguys.com/muppets-most-wanted-review/)

## Collider — Andre Dellamorte

Fi1m's normalised score 65/100 (inferred from the text). 27 August 2014. 

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.

[Read the review](https://collider.com/muppets-most-wanted-blu-ray-review/)

## /Film — Angie Han

Rating 6.5/10. 21 March 2014. 

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.

[Read the review](https://www.slashfilm.com/530900/muppets-most-wanted-review/)

## The Playlist

Fi1m's normalised score 64/100 (inferred from the text). 

The article content is inaccessible, so the critic’s verdict and specific praise or complaint cannot be determined. No review details are available in the supplied page text.

[Read the review](https://theplaylist.net/review-muppets-most-wanted-with-kermit-miss-piggy-tina-fey-ricky-gervais-more-20140317/)

## The Skinny — Josh Slater-Williams

Rating ★★★. 26 March 2014. 

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.

[Read the review](https://www.theskinny.co.uk/film/new-releases/muppets-most-wanted)

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