Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian
Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation | Release Date: May 22, 2009
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DBPirate1129Jan 11, 2015
A much better movie than its predecessor that brings all the great stuff from the first and adds even more! With an even better story than the last one, it's going to be hard to go back to the original after viewing this!
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ArthurC.Jun 2, 2009
I found it more fun than the original. Yes, it's preposterous, but at the same time, very amusing. Amy Adams and Hank Azaria are great, and the scene between Johan Hill and Ben Stiller is a comic highlight. Gets a little too silly I found it more fun than the original. Yes, it's preposterous, but at the same time, very amusing. Amy Adams and Hank Azaria are great, and the scene between Johan Hill and Ben Stiller is a comic highlight. Gets a little too silly towards the end, and never really coalesces as a whole, but still, I was entertained.… Expand
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ArielMJun 3, 2009
I thought it was better then the first one and the "second base" joke was hilarious.
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WilliamBMay 22, 2009
I enjoyed the last movie very much, I am sure this one is the same!! FUNNY!!!
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LarryBMay 22, 2009
Funny, completely entertaining, worth the price of admission. Can't ait to own it on DVD. Ebert, time for you to pack it in!
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9
KatieAJun 2, 2009
Thoroughly enjoyable for an 18 year old, a 21 year old, and her parents.
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KathyS.May 30, 2009
Much better than the first one, wittier and even more charming. Every single performance was a gem!
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PaulMJun 6, 2009
Did nobody notice the editing problem? Custer started off out in the warehouse. Then, he was locked inside the crate with the money and the tablet BEFORE the sun went down. Then, he was rescuing Larry Daley with the motor cycle and side car. Did nobody notice the editing problem? Custer started off out in the warehouse. Then, he was locked inside the crate with the money and the tablet BEFORE the sun went down. Then, he was rescuing Larry Daley with the motor cycle and side car. Then, he was locked inside the crate again.… Expand
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ShabalabaDJun 12, 2009
I loved the special effects and the comedy was very funny. I am 15 and i enjoyed it very much.
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[Anonymous]Jun 19, 2009
I really liked the first movie, but I felt this one had a serious lack of central plot. The Earhart character was brilliant, as were several of the new comers, but I didn't feel the same connection I felt with the first movie(dead beat I really liked the first movie, but I felt this one had a serious lack of central plot. The Earhart character was brilliant, as were several of the new comers, but I didn't feel the same connection I felt with the first movie(dead beat dad trying to redeem himself in his son's eyes) If you've seen the first movie, you owe it to yourself to watch this one, as one definite saving grace is there's what I felt was a better closure for the museum characters than in the first film. Go see this film, but don't expect it to be better than the first.… Expand
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gm101May 7, 2011
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Not as good as the original because of the fact Robin Williams barely appeared in the movie. Despite that, everything else was great, especially Hank Azaria.… Expand
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MichaelDMar 1, 2011
Not bad but quite good as well. Ben Stiller acted pretty well for the movie in my opinion.
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AquophisFeb 6, 2012
Better than the original. The movie decides to utilize even more effectively what made its predecessor so entertaining - exaggerated, caricatured, amusingly overblown characters that don't take themselves seriously in the slightest.
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Jedi18Oct 25, 2014
I was shocked seeing the ratings of this movie, Whats wrong with people these days? This movie is awesome cause It's FUN, I guess most people have forgotten what fun is,movies are made to entertain us;to make us happy,not to put us in aI was shocked seeing the ratings of this movie, Whats wrong with people these days? This movie is awesome cause It's FUN, I guess most people have forgotten what fun is,movies are made to entertain us;to make us happy,not to put us in a gloomy mood for the rest of the day.So'll I say this,ignore these people and go watch this extremely FUN movie.… Expand
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nahtan1244Mar 17, 2016
A movie that beats it's predecessor. It takes everything that makes the first so great and makes it even better. More of the fantastic humor and sometimes it's even better humor than the first and new comer hank azaria brings a charming yetA movie that beats it's predecessor. It takes everything that makes the first so great and makes it even better. More of the fantastic humor and sometimes it's even better humor than the first and new comer hank azaria brings a charming yet deliciously fun evil role to the pharaoh. Some new comers who also shine are Amy Adams as amilia earheart. The one thing i didn't like is robin Williams did not get as much screen time as i would have liked him too same goes with mizuo peck as Sacajawea. Other than that this film was a great fun and was surprised about how good it was especially at number 2.… Expand
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MonkiReviewsMay 28, 2017
I enjoyed this more than the original. The characters are more likable now, they have more jokes now. It had improved a lot and it is well worth it to watch it.
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FilipeNetoAug 22, 2018
This film is the sequel to "The Night at the Museum" and it happens time after the action of this film. Larry is now a successful man but is surprised by the renovation of the Natural History Museum, where he worked and made friendship withThis film is the sequel to "The Night at the Museum" and it happens time after the action of this film. Larry is now a successful man but is surprised by the renovation of the Natural History Museum, where he worked and made friendship with all the creatures and historical figures who are statues during the day and come alive at night. Thus, he will try to prevent his friends from spending the rest of their existence in crates at the Smithsonian Museum, Washington DC. Although it no longer has the novelty impact the first film had, this sequel honoured, most of the time, the previous film. It's humor explores well the way Larry seems to be in permanent disagreement with his new way of life as a businessman, though he cannot see it. The comedy and jokes follow, roughly, the model previously established but they still can be funny enough. The script gives great emphasis to Amelia Earhart, portrayed as fearless and adventurous, but the bad side of that is the great romantic interest between her and Larry, an involvement whose outcome, although romantic and moving, was very predictable and gives us the will to shout "what's the point?" Ben Stiller remains impeccable as the protagonist and the supporting cast makes an excellent performance, keeping some of the previous names (Robin Williams, Owen Wilson and Steve Coogan) along with the villain, Hank Azaria, maybe one of the best voice actors of our time. So this is a rare case where sequel was able to honor the previous movie and gives us good entertainment.… Expand
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DawdlingPoetNov 26, 2021
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I found the plot a little confusing in this movie, though it is definitely an entertaining movie but the story wasn't as solid as the original movie. Of course the novelty of the original movie has worn off because this is a sequel and so we already know that the exhibits come to life at night and so on but moreso I found the story a bit confusing. It definitely seemed more like a sequel made to cash in rather than it being a particularly strong movie in terms of plot and even character development, although there are some exceptions. I thought that the character of the evil Kahmunrah was quite good, being slightly camp and not quite what you'd expect, not in a sexual way of course but in a silly way that would make kids laugh im sure. Also Sacajawea returns as the clearly infinitely wiser native American woman who rolls her eyes at the 'evil plans' Kahmunra has, easily pointing out the clear flaw in his plan (of course us women are inifinitely wiser than men, right? lol).

What I really liked was that there was some new creative ideas used, not as many as I'd hoped but the one I remember that I thought was clever and enjoyed was a scene whereby Larry and Emilia are in a room full of paintings and the paintings come to life. There's a painting of people skating on an icy lake and you can see them skating and moving apart and then Larry and Emilia end up going into a painting, a photo like painting of celebrations in Time Square at the end of a war (the great war? I don't remember). I thought that was quite creative and interesting, so I enjoyed that scene. There are other fun scenes too, I also enjoyed the part where Larry ends up having to fly this small toy plane and they end up flying outside the institute building at night, which was quite a pretty shot. The dialogue is amusing and fun and it is watchable enough, although I did feel that the story let itself down, so to speak. Of course the movie is made primarily for kids and I have no doubt that children would still enjoy the movie, I also think that its entertaining enough for parents to enjoy some of it so they can watch it once and not be absolutely bored stiff but its not a movie I'd want to watch again. I didn't think it was particularly believable, I mean of course the idea of exhibits coming to life isn't very realistic but I don't mean that, I mean the idea that this previously down on his luck, a bit of a loser night guard has somehow become some successful hot shot businessman in the few years between the first movie and this one and that he'd be able to suddenly jump back into action and be able to access the newly moved exhibits and everything, eh, it just seemed a little too convenient and silly, I mean of course the movie had to work that way and kids likely won't think twice but there was something about the story that felt a bit flat to me, personally, which is a shame because perhaps if they hadn't rushed to write and shoot the sequel (I believe after they saw what a success the original movie was, they did rush to come up with the sequel as soon as they could, which isn't a surprise) it might have received a better reception from older viewing audiences. Of course these movies are made primarily for children though, like I say and so I can't really judge it too harshly because as a kids movie, its certainly not bad. I did hope there'd be more monkey scenes though, for those of us who have seen the first movie you'll remember the face slapping scene(s) which most people enjoyed and there is a similar one in this movie but there isn't all that much of the movie with the monkey featured, which is perhaps a shame since I liked the monkey - lol.

If you've seen the first movie and your kids really enjoyed it and want to be entertained then yes, I'd recommend the movie. Don't expect it to be as great as the original movie but of course thats often the case with sequels, their not as fresh and exciting and the stories often aren't as solid as the original movies and that applies to this movie but thats not to say that its a very poor movie either. I felt that it was an enjoyable movie, some dialogue is amusing and there are at least a couple of scenes that stand out that I enjoyed, kids should enjoy it enough to keep them quiet for the hour and 40 odd minutes it lasts but don't expect too much of it and remember it is primarily a kids movie, so I feel I'd be a bit harsh to give it a low rating and I did enjoy some of the scenes, even though I feel underwhelmed by the script, as a kids movie its good enough, so I'm giving it four stars. Judge for yourself based on what I said whether you reckon this is for you and your kids if applicable or not.… Expand
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Ryo91Apr 17, 2020
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> 7/10 * Der erste Teil war besser.
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CRoger013Dec 28, 2020
This night at the museum rocks! It’s the best night at the museum! The characters are great! And the Einstein bobbleheads are so hilarious! Way better than the 3rd one!
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olsorrypossumDec 18, 2020
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this movie is great and awesome! this is my number 1 night at the museum movie… Expand
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TRANSFORMERSFANMar 11, 2021
this movie is one of the best movie from 2009 along with ice age 3, up, and transformers 2
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