Muppets Most Wanted facts for kids
Muppets Most Wanted is a fun musical comedy film from 2014. It was made by Walt Disney Pictures and is a mix of American, German, Spanish, Irish, and British filmmaking. This movie is the eighth one to feature the beloved the Muppets characters.
The film was directed by James Bobin and he also wrote the story with Nicholas Stoller. Muppets Most Wanted is a sequel to the 2011 movie, The Muppets. It stars human actors like Ricky Gervais, Ty Burrell, and Tina Fey, alongside all your favorite Muppets! In the story, the Muppets go on a tour in Europe and accidentally get caught up in a big international mystery.
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About Muppets Most Wanted
This movie is a musical comedy that follows the Muppets on an exciting adventure. It's known as a "caper film," which means it involves a clever plan or a mystery, often with a bit of a chase!
What's the Story About?
The Muppets are on a successful world tour, performing in big cities across Europe. But things get tricky when Kermit the Frog is mistaken for a very famous frog criminal named Constantine. Constantine looks just like Kermit, but he's a master of disguise and a sneaky thief!
While Kermit is stuck in a Siberian prison, Constantine takes his place with the Muppets. He uses the tour as a cover to pull off a series of daring jewel robberies. It's up to the other Muppets, and a few human friends, to figure out what's going on and save Kermit!
Who's in the Movie?
The film features many famous Muppets, including Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, Gonzo, and Animal.
The main human stars are:
- Ricky Gervais as Dominic Badguy, Constantine's sidekick.
- Ty Burrell as Jean Pierre Napoleon, a French Interpol agent.
- Tina Fey as Nadya, a tough but funny prison guard.
Many other famous actors also make short appearances, adding to the fun!
Making the Movie
The team that made the successful 2011 movie The Muppets mostly returned for Muppets Most Wanted. This included director James Bobin and writer Nicholas Stoller. The producers, David Hoberman and Todd Lieberman from Mandeville Films, also came back. Even the music supervisor, Bret McKenzie, who wrote the catchy songs for the previous film, returned to create new tunes.
Filming for Muppets Most Wanted began in January 2013. It took place at Pinewood Studios in London, England.
Release and Reception
Muppets Most Wanted had its first showing on March 11, 2014, in Los Angeles, California. It was then released in movie theaters across North America on March 21, 2014. The movie was generally liked by critics and audiences, especially for its humor and musical numbers.
See also
In Spanish: Muppets Most Wanted para niños
