2014, Walt Disney Pictures
Live action
Rating: PG
Approx. 107 mins.
THE STORY:
Who knew that Kermit the Frog was a dead ringer for evil frog Constantine, the #1 most wanted criminal in the world? Only Constantine and his #2, Dominic Badguy (Ricky Gervais), who conspire to kidnap Kermit and have him take Constantine's place in a Siberian gulag. Unbeknownst to the Muppets, Constantine becomes Kermit and leads them through a European tour to capitalize on their post-movie comeback. Also unbeknownst to them, Constantine and Dominic are using the tour as a cover for their complex and time-consuming plan to steal the British Crown Jewels.
With a little help from various friends, Muppet and human alike, Kermit tries to stop Constantine and reveal his dastardly plan.
With a little help from various friends, Muppet and human alike, Kermit tries to stop Constantine and reveal his dastardly plan.
QUESTIONABLE LANGUAGE:
- none
VIOLENCE:
- none
TEACHING POINTS:
- If something seems too good to be true, it probably is
- Family should be with family who love each other-- no matter what kind of family
THE UPSHOT:
Given that I really enjoyed the last movie and that some of the people I consider the smart-funniest on earth are involved in this movie-- Tina Fey, Ricky Gervais, Bret McKenzie and Jemaine Clement-- I had very very high hopes. Too high, alas.
It isn't a bad movie, but it isn't a great movie either. The best thing about the movie-- aside from the nostalgia/ staying true to the Muppet legacy aspects-- is Bret McKenzie's absolutely perfect music. There are funny moments, but if you've seen a preview you've seen most of them. The theatre was distinctly lacking in laughter, but there was quite a bit of rustling and chatting from restless youngsters. The story just isn't gripping or engaging, and most of the jokes/ cameos will be lost on the younger set.
3.5/5
It isn't a bad movie, but it isn't a great movie either. The best thing about the movie-- aside from the nostalgia/ staying true to the Muppet legacy aspects-- is Bret McKenzie's absolutely perfect music. There are funny moments, but if you've seen a preview you've seen most of them. The theatre was distinctly lacking in laughter, but there was quite a bit of rustling and chatting from restless youngsters. The story just isn't gripping or engaging, and most of the jokes/ cameos will be lost on the younger set.
3.5/5
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