The film's most memorable musical number, however, is undoubtedly "Muppet Villain," a tongue-in-cheek tribute to the Muppets' rich history of villainous characters. The song features a range of Muppet baddies, including Dr. Bunsen Honeydew, Beaker, and the Swedish Chef, all singing and dancing their way through a rousing chorus.
When Muppets Most Wanted hit theaters in March 2014, it faced an almost impossible challenge. It was the follow-up to 2011’s The Muppets , a film that served as a nostalgic reboot, won an Academy Award for Best Original Song (“Man or Muppet”), and reintroduced Jim Henson’s beloved characters to a new generation. By comparison, the sequel—which opens with a musical number directly admitting, “We’re doing a sequel”—felt initially like a slight step down.
The cast of Muppets Most Wanted is a veritable who's who of Muppet talent, with a range of familiar faces reprising their iconic roles. Steve Whitmire, Matt Vogel, and Frank Oz provide the voices for Kermit, Constantine, and Miss Piggy, respectively, while Eric Jacobson, Dave Goelz, and Bill Barretta round out the main Muppet cast. Muppets Most Wanted
While Kermit attempts to escape the gulag, the Muppets—eventually led by Walter, Fozzie, and Animal—must uncover the truth to save their friend and stop the crime. Cast and Key Characters
plays Dominic Badguy (pronounced “Bad-gee,” but the pun is the point) as a masterclass in smarmy, cowardly villainy. He sings, he dances, and he has zero physical courage—perfectly in line with classic Muppet villains. The film's most memorable musical number, however, is
: Constantine escapes a Siberian Gulag and swaps places with Kermit. While Constantine uses the Muppet tour as a cover for a jewel heist, Kermit is thrown into the Gulag under the watchful eye of warden Nadya (Tina Fey).
Upon release, critical reception was mixed (a 76% on Rotten Tomatoes vs. the first film’s 96%). Fans complained about the lack of Walter (the new Muppet from 2011 is largely sidelined), the shift from heart to farce, and the slightly convoluted plot. When Muppets Most Wanted hit theaters in March
Where The Muppets (2011) leaned heavily on nostalgia and emotional weight (Walter’s arc), Muppets Most Wanted leans entirely on comedy. The human casting is impeccable.
Meanwhile, Miss Piggy (voiced by Frank Oz) becomes suspicious of the fake Kermit's behavior and teams up with Fozzie Bear (voiced by Eric Jacobson), Gonzo (voiced by Dave Goelz), and Animal (voiced by Frank Oz) to uncover the truth. Along the way, they encounter a range of colorful characters, including a Russian prison guard (played by Zhdanov), a charming British aristocrat (played by Tom Hiddleston), and a seductive French fashionista (played by Amy Adams).
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