Following their 2011 comeback, the Muppets return for a world tour and heist hijinks. Not knowing how to proceed after their reunion, the Muppets are approached by Dominic Badguy (Ricky Gervais), who offers to be their manager for a new world tour. However, in reality Dominic is in league with the criminal mastermind Constantine, who…
The Invention of Lying is Ricky Gervais‘ second major staring role in North America, following last year’s Ghost Town. I do have to say that this film better shows off Gervais’ talent as a comedian. The comedy in the film comes from how the film takes place in a world where everyone tells the truth…
I thought that the original Night at the Museum was a fun family movie in the vein of Jumanji (maybe one reason why the producers cast Robin Williams in a supporting role). The sequel aimed to make things bigger by placing the action at the Smithsonian. Most of the original museum characters take a back…
Like many people, I was introduced to Ricky Gervais through his work on the original British version of The Office. Ghost Town is Gervais’ first North American staring role (though he previously had memorable supporting roles in films such as Night at the Museum, and Stardust). I do have to say that he picked a…
