MUPPETS MOST WANTED (2014)

Picking up literally where the previous one left off, the Muppets are enjoying their regained success and popularity - especially in the form of Dominic Badguy (Ricky Gervais), a big-time theatrical manager who wants to send the gang on a world tour to capitalize on their new fame.  Kermit, the group's current manager, is against the idea but eventually agrees ... only to learn that Dominic is in league with the world's most cunning villain, Constantine, an evil frog who resembles Kermit exactly (with the exception of a mole on his face) and has just escaped a Russian gulag in Siberia.  The innocent Kermit, after getting a fake mole attached to his face by Constantine, is captured by the Russians ... as Constantine, using a horrid Kermit impersonation, starts the Muppet gang on their world tour - in reality, a cover for a series of daring robberies around the globe.  The film is funny at times (kids should love it), but this one lacks the real heart and soul that made the first one so terrific, a few weak musical numbers also dragging it down a bit. (rated PG)  ***

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