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TheFilmFanaticDec 27, 2014

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb is a fun family film finale to the adventure trilogy of Larry Daley. What started as a semi-educational spectacle became a trilogy that focused less on the premise and more on the CGI action. The dragging narrative picks up as beloved characters bring their antics to the big screen one last time.

The lack of an inventive storyline and the subplot revolving around the neanderthal Laa really detracted from the anticipated climactic finish to this franchise. The jokes with that character just seemed so forced and unintelligent in comparison to some of the humour throughout the rest of the franchise.

In the end this film is a delightfully enjoyable finale to a franchise focused on giving families a reason to go to the theatre together. If you’re a fan of the previous two Museum films, then Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb will be a pleasant end to the story of Larry Daley, but some average film-goers may not enjoy the uninventive Night at the CGI Museum.… Expand

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SH1Dec 22, 2014

It had its moments. I get the idea they lost some of their creative drive in this movie, and simply made a sequel because it would sell. Sir Lancelot was fun but unfortunately the only interesting character. The rest was recycled fromIt had its moments. I get the idea they lost some of their creative drive in this movie, and simply made a sequel because it would sell. Sir Lancelot was fun but unfortunately the only interesting character. The rest was recycled from previous movies.… Expand

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MattBrady99Mar 10, 2015

For the final night, the final movie and the film ended...so so.

The story is about Museum guard Larry Daley played by Ben Stiller, heads from New York City to London in order to save the magic that brings the displays to life, as theFor the final night, the final movie and the film ended...so so.

The story is about Museum guard Larry Daley played by Ben Stiller, heads from New York City to London in order to save the magic that brings the displays to life, as the tablet is losing its power.

A quick recap of the other two Museums films and then I will talk about the third one: The first Night at the Museum film I thought was pretty good and solid family film. It's harmless and very creative of what the creators can do with the famous figures of are history. But the second movie I thought was a big mess. I remembered not laughing that much while watching the film, and is it just me or the movie was like it was pleading for me to laugh at it but I was left in silence for the all film. So yeah I didn't like the second movie but I liked the first and with the third one I can say.... It's better than the second movie, I can say that at least, but I'm going to be honest here, this isn't a good movie, it isn't bad, it's just not that good.

Ben Stiller once again returns to his character "Larry Daley" and this time his character isn't the same character where he will wave his finger out at people and say "Don't do that I'm telling you", or "Hey get away from from that", yeah that kind of character, but in this he changed a little well since this is the last film and probably the writers of the film thought to themselves "Yeah he needs to stop being a boss pot and lighten up a little", and I respect that and Ben Stiller did do good in this.

All the other cast members all do good even Mickey Rooney and Dick Van Dyke had a scene in this and it was pretty good scene. The movie looks really good has well like the all movie has that Christmas with that light blue color to it.

Now let's talk about the ending to this movie and this isn't a big spoiler because you know this is the last movie and all the character's have to say their goodbye's and the scene with Robin Williams and Ben Stiller wrap up moment almost had me in tears. It was like Robin Williams himself was saying goodbye not just to Ben Stiller but to us, yes you the people. I know this isn't fully his last movie because there's another movie that his in called Absolutely Anything and that comes on this year where he plays a talking dog and Simon Pegg is in it as well, so that's really his last role, but the goodbye scene in this was pretty sad and Robin did really good in this movie, like he always do.

Now for the things that didn't really work in my eyes like: The cave man in the movie that's suppose to be the comic relief got on my nervous and if you just take him out of the film the all movie wouldn't feel like it's missing something. The writing in this isn't all that great, yeah it's a kids and family film so yeah I can see why they have to dumb it down, but come on the one liners in this fell so flat to me.

Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb is not a bad film, it's not flawless and the movie isn't trying to be. If somebody ever said to me would I recommend this film to family and kids and I will say yes go a head they would enjoy it... I hope, but it's not for me.… Expand

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duncan1964Jan 23, 2015

The same old story, but this time the action is transplanted to the British Museum. A star studded cast do what they can with a very weak script but they really are fighting a losing battle. A particular low point is the running gag withThe same old story, but this time the action is transplanted to the British Museum. A star studded cast do what they can with a very weak script but they really are fighting a losing battle. A particular low point is the running gag with Stiller's neanderthal doppleganger, which surely someone saw was stunningly unfunny. The highlight comes with a big star cameo near the end. A shame that this may be seen as Robin Williams last film… Expand

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LeZeeApr 3, 2015

So the final movie in the trilogy. That's what I'm hoping for. Because when the first movie came I thought it was a nice idea and then its sequel was so bad without any further innovative ideas to add up. I was not expecting the third movie,So the final movie in the trilogy. That's what I'm hoping for. Because when the first movie came I thought it was a nice idea and then its sequel was so bad without any further innovative ideas to add up. I was not expecting the third movie, but it made its way and I give it a try only to get disappointed.

Ben Stiller is a fine actor and a great director, this trilogy was just a passing cloud in his career, other I would have blamed him for accepting the offer. As we know its a multi star movie, in that I am very happy to see Robin Williams one final time. What a great actor, lucky we had him in our time. The funny thing is I am confused for Rebel Wilson as Melissa McCarthy, but soon after realised.

The rest of the cast, Wilson, Coogan, Kingsley and other were what to say, their existence were in individual narrow thin lane in a weak story. Badly needed a fresh plot in the well known concept from the last two movies, and it did not give us. Hope the reboot would be very creative in the each three. May be it should set in the Hollywood studios like Marvel, Disney et cetera. Because, as I am a movie fanatic, love to see some of my favourite characters like Gandalf the gray, Joker et cetera, as well as beasts like Godzilla, King Kong et cetera come alive at night. It would be so awesome. Anyway, this movie was just okay for a certain reason. Don't expect high, because it won't serve you.

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vikesh2206Feb 28, 2015

Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb provides mindless fun and will entertain young viewers but beyond its over reliance of CGI is an abysmal plot recycled from the first two movies.

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michael1208Dec 28, 2014

The last night at the museum has its own moments just like the previous two installments, the Egyptian theme and the tomb at the very beginning of the film might bring audiences the feeling of getting back to the first two Mummy films, butThe last night at the museum has its own moments just like the previous two installments, the Egyptian theme and the tomb at the very beginning of the film might bring audiences the feeling of getting back to the first two Mummy films, but soon after that, everything ruins thanks to the easy, lazy story line without a proper exploration on each characters development and to build a logic connection and memory among themselves. It intends to be ridiculous, joyful and hilarious, especially the monkey character, Dexter which impresses the most are all the main factors that the film is suitable for family goers on Christmas. The film would be a complete disaster without Ben Stiller to lead, but this does not save the film to look dull, not so funny with lame jokes, weak scores and to look inert. Overall, it is a disappointment as this family franchise film lacks of inspiring message, burns off the original film's energy and ideas, and ends losing all the magics abruptly.… Expand

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amwbfhJan 8, 2015

Enjoyed the previous films and was looking forward to this one. The characters, a new location with tons of history. But I came away feeling cheated. At times the interactions between characters looked awkward, you could see they were goingEnjoyed the previous films and was looking forward to this one. The characters, a new location with tons of history. But I came away feeling cheated. At times the interactions between characters looked awkward, you could see they were going through the motions. Like it was less the movie, more the paycheck. Robin Williams was not at his best and he seems so sad throughout which in retrospect might have been the case. The new characters, the cheeky security girl, the Knight, were ok. The lions from Trafalgar square chasing a laser light was the highlight. It was enjoyable, just I was expecting more. So many historical characters to choose from, a fresher pair of directorial eyes might have helped.… Expand

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DokaluMar 2, 2015

This movie is less of what I expected. It’s really funny in some parts, it has good acting, and all the characters you missed are back. Sadly, it’s boring in some another parts, it’s just stupid, it reuses a lot of old jokes that aren’t funnyThis movie is less of what I expected. It’s really funny in some parts, it has good acting, and all the characters you missed are back. Sadly, it’s boring in some another parts, it’s just stupid, it reuses a lot of old jokes that aren’t funny anymore, and it has a lot of subplots that weren’t necessary and just made the movie worst.
The first one was cool, the second was a little less good, but this one is just bad.… Expand

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TVJerryDec 23, 2014

Ben Stiller is back at his museum full of historical figures that come alive at night. This sequel's adventure takes them to London's British Museum, where a bunch of new exhibits enter the fray. Again, there are lots of big setups, inaneBen Stiller is back at his museum full of historical figures that come alive at night. This sequel's adventure takes them to London's British Museum, where a bunch of new exhibits enter the fray. Again, there are lots of big setups, inane chases and dozens of animated creatures. While this movie could be construed as cute for adults, the movie is really for kids. The plot is silly, but it's about the characters who add personality and fun to the film.… Expand

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Rox22May 10, 2015

Oh goody, more of the exact same thing except now in England. So much rehashing and focus on the EXACT SAME CHARACTERS! While I love Robin Williams as much as the next guy, I feel his passing has seriously clouded most people's judgement onOh goody, more of the exact same thing except now in England. So much rehashing and focus on the EXACT SAME CHARACTERS! While I love Robin Williams as much as the next guy, I feel his passing has seriously clouded most people's judgement on this movie as a whole. Everyone want Robin Williams' last movie to be remembered well.

Well, nuts to that. I will remember him and his great performance, not the movie.

The effects are about on par with the last two movies and the plot (while a cliché) is better than it was in the first two movies. A weird Hugh Jackman cameo though, funny how he poked fun at himself.

Overall:
Night at the Museum 3 is better than the first two movies in terms of humor and writing. BUT, it laughably rehashes almost everything from the fist movie,AGAIN! Even though it is in a whole new country. It also mostly forgets the events of the second movie. All in all the movie on the whole seems to be trying too hard to do what it did right in the last two movies. In that respect, it succeeds. Only problem is that we've seen it all before (except for NeanderStiller, that was stupid.)

While Williams' performance was great and heartwarming, it was also mostly needless. He was there simply as a promotional tool, when a British historical figure could have fulfilled the same purpose. So sad when it was common knowledge he hated being a sales gimmick. Think about it, if he hadn't been in this movie, would it have done as well? I would hope so, but sadly star power sells.… Expand

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marcmyworksMar 21, 2015

Much better than its predecessor. Night of the Museum 3 offers the wackiness of the original but also with some better humour and character development.

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AsyulusDec 20, 2014

The movie has somewhat become straganvant, this movie doesnt even deserve funny things and scary things, but it still managed to have a decent story and acting.

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jlittle1404Jan 8, 2015

A very kid friendly movie with clean humor...Robin Williams last performance and he was hilarious as usual...A good movie to see with entire family if you can't find a babysitter for the evening. 6 out of 10

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showgirl1314Jan 17, 2015

I didn't like the first half of the movie, it was kind of lame and drawn out... toward the middle and the end I couldn't stop laughing. I give it a six because it was good over all but I wouldn't go any higher.. good movie and probably end upI didn't like the first half of the movie, it was kind of lame and drawn out... toward the middle and the end I couldn't stop laughing. I give it a six because it was good over all but I wouldn't go any higher.. good movie and probably end up buying it.… Expand

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TyranianMay 24, 2019

This third film is probably better than the second, but still aims for stupidity over smarts.