14 So-Called ‘Must-See’ Films In 2014 (That Might Actually Be Worth Watching)
6. Muppets Most Wanted
Release Date: 21st March (US), 28th March (UK) Why Its A Must See: The original was an unexpected gem. After James Bobins The Muppets brought the gang of not-quite-mops, not-quite-puppets back to prominence with a blend of franchise faithfulness, general cliché subversion and, of course, some Oscar winning music, its only natural wed eventually get a sequel. Muppets Most Wanted is that sequel, bringing back Bobin, along with songwriter Bret McKenzie and looks to be in-keeping with Jim Henderson's ethos. The real value in the Muppets is how theyre never treated as if theres someones hand up their arse, but as real actors in the real world. Like the first film before it, Muppets Most Wanted embraces this fully; the plot entails a European tour sidetracked by Kermits evil doppelgänger, which is equally silly and un-puppetlike. Why You Should Worried: Jason Segels gone. The Muppets worked thanks to one man. Jason Segel was a lifelong Henderson fan (he even worked a Dracula puppet subplot into Forgetting Sarah Marshall) and was instrumental in getting the whole film moving. With a history of not getting bogged down (it took a lot of cajoling to keep him on as Marshall for How I Met Your Mother), you cant blame Segel for leaving the project at conception, but I cant imagine Ricky Gervais bringing the same unfazed love. Bottom Line: What happens after you find the rainbow connection? One for the lovers and dreamers.
