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Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian
Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian Image
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42 out of 100

Mixed or average reviews - based on 31 Critics What's this?

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5.7 out of 10

Mixed or average reviews- based on 66 Ratings

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  • Starring: Amy Adams, Ben Stiller, Owen Wilson
  • Summary: Night has fallen upon the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, DC. The guides have gone home, the lights are out, the school kids are tucked in their beds...yet something incredible is stirring as former night guard Larry Daley finds himself lured into his biggest, most imagination-boggling adventure yet in which history truly comes alive. In this second installment of the Night at the Museum saga, Larry faces a battle so epic it could only unfold in the corridors of the world’s largest museum. Now, Larry must try to save his formerly inanimate friends from what could be their last stand amid the wonders of the Smithsonian, all of which, from the famous paintings on the walls to the rocket ships in the halls, suddenly have a mind of their own. (20th Century Fox)… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 18 out of 31
  3. Negative: 9 out of 31
  1. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Owen Gleiberman
    83
    Battle of the Smithsonian has plenty of life. But it's Adams who gives it zing.
  2. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Michael Rechtshaffen
    60
    Some of that frenetic running around has been replaced by inspired effects sequences and amusing riffs by the talented cast, especially new arrivals Hank Azaria and Amy Adams.
  3. Rolling Stone
    Reviewed by: Peter Travers
    38
    The money shots of the living tableau are padded with jokes that feel embalmed before the actors get them out of their mouths.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 28
  3. Negative: 7 out of 28
  1. ReviewCritic
    6
    Lighten up people, It's meant to be a fun movie. That's just what people don't understand. Some movies are fun and not meant to be taken seriously.
    • 4 of 4 users said yes
  2. grandpajoe6191
    4
    Yes, any movie critic who can think deeply than others would understand "Night at the Museum 2" was a (obviously) unecessary sequel.
    • 1 of 2 users said yes
  3. KirkC
    3
    The movie was no way nearly as good as the first one, this seems to generally be the case for sequels. Special effects where really good. The movie had some funny scenes. The movies special effects carry it all the way to the end. I wouldn't see it again.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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