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History is larger than life - and twice as funny - in this minumental comedy sequel that's even more fun thah the original.
Ben Stiller returns as Larry Daley, a former night security watchman at the Museum of Natural History, where the exhibits come alive after dark. But now Larry's nocturnal friends are being retired to the archives of the Smithsonian Institution, luring him back for a hilarious, all-out battle against a cranky Egyptian Pharaoh who plans to take over the museum... and the world!
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Review by: kiwifi
Dated: 20th of December, 2009
I actually saw this movie before watching the first "Night at the Museum" and found it to be thoroughly enjoyable light-hearted comedy.
Perhaps it was the mood I was in... I thought the Monty Pythonesque Ahkmenrah was hilarious, and the Einstein bobbing heads (I sooo want one of those!). I agree with the previous reviewer to a degree that Amelia Earhart could have had a little less to say.
Overall a good fun movie, worth a view.
The price has fallen a little ($29.99 as of this review), but still overpriced in my opinion for a standard (non-BluRay) DVD.
Review by: da-tigger
Dated: 21st of November, 2009
Filled with cringe-worthy moments, cheesey lame jokes, and an annoying non-stop talking Amelia Earheart (does she REALLY have to find the most wordy, fancy way to say something simple EVERY time??), Night at the Museum 2 is a typical Ben Stiller movie, and only barely tolerable. A new bunch of historical figures make an appearance this time round, as Larry Daley tries to save the friends he had abandoned for a new job running his own business, when they are shipped off to "retire" in the Smithsonian archives. Hopping into pictures, being serenaded by a trio of "cupids", giving a pep-talk to General Custer, and being kissed by a thankful octupus are just some of the strange adventures Larry has in this rather lame sequel. The only real plus is that this time there are two cute capuchin monkeys to slap Larry around!
Robin William's performance is definitely not up to his usual standard as Theodore (Teddy) Roosevelt, and was rather shallow. Owen Wilson is his usual goofy, cheesey self as the teeny tiny Jedediah Smith, with his sidekick, Octavius (played by Steve Coogan), out taming squirrels in an effort to save his beloved friend.
If you enjoyed the first 'Night at the Museum' or are a fan of Ben Stiller, then it's possible you may enjoy the sequel. I would still say it could be a good addition to the kids' collection though, as my 9 year old son loved this as much as the first movie, but it's not one I'd recommend rushing out to buy.
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