Night at the Museum

Name: Night at the Museum
Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Comedy, Family
Released: December 22, 2006
Duration: 108 min
Rating: 48
Cast: Ben Stiller, Carla Gugino, Ricky Gervais

2006

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NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM

Movie Details & Credits

Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation | Release Date: December 22, 2006

Starring: Ben Stiller, Carla Gugino, Ricky Gervais

Summary: In this wild comedy fantasy, a bumbling night watchman (Stiller) at New York's Museum of Natural History inadvertently triggers a dormant curse that fully animates the dioramas, causing Mayans, Romans, Gladiators and cowboys to emerge, not to mention an angry T-Rex.

Director: Shawn Levy

Genre(s): Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Comedy, Family

Rating: PG

Runtime: 108 min

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33	#33 Most Discussed Movie of 2006

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San Francisco Chronicle - Ruthe Stein

For all its dazzling computer-generated sequences, "Museum'' wouldn't be nearly the delight it is without the talents of some of the best comedians in the business. Read full review

Miami Herald - Connie Ogle

Wonderfully energetic. Read full review

Seattle Post-Intelligencer - William Arnold

The truly bizarre Ben Stiller farce, Night at the Museum, is no laugh riot, and misfires all over the screen, but it develops its own unique charm and leaves a pleasant afterglow. A family audience could do worse for a comedy this holiday season. Read full review

Philadelphia Inquirer - Carrie Rickey

If the filmmakers had a script half as good as their special effects, Night at the Museum would be a must-see. Read full review

New York Daily News - Jack Mathews

Night at the Museum takes a can't-miss comedy premise and misses by a country mile. Read full review

The Hollywood Reporter - Michael Rechtshaffen

Director Levy struggles to find a uniform pitch that would agreeably blend together the gags, the visual effects and the obligatory heart moments. In its absence, there's a stop-and-start hollowness that confuses noise and chaos for comic energy. Read full review

Austin Chronicle - Shawn Badgley

Watching Williams as Teddy Roosevelt ogle through binoculars Sacajawea (Mizuo Peck) while she stalks around a glassed-in display like some hippie chick in a buffalo-skin straitjacket after a bad trip at Woodstock ’94 makes me sad and uncomfortable. Read full review

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User Reviews

HessaM

Aug 5, 2007

Its really amazing film i like bin stiller and his funny films.

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MikeN.

Dec 15, 2006

A very funny film and a really nice balance between a film the kids can enjoy and one that won't bore (or offend) the adults. If you have any kids around ten or so (I took my nephew - 10(and a half!)) he loved it.) it will make a great Christmas treat! And if you are a fan of Ben A very funny film and a really nice balance between a film the kids can enjoy and one that won't bore (or offend) the adults. If you have any kids around ten or so (I took my nephew - 10(and a half!)) he loved it.) it will make a great Christmas treat! And if you are a fan of Ben Stiller, (definitely one of his better movies) with great support from Dick Van Dyke , Mickey Rooney, Ricky Gervais, Robin Williams and two little parts for Owen Wilson and Steve Coogan ;o) Thoroughly recommended...… Expand

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DBPirate1129

Jan 11, 2015

This movie is definitely not the "CGI-fest" it's been made out to be. Ben Stiller provides a great performance as Larry the night guard at a museum where everything comes to life. It's filled with plenty of laughs and great special effects.

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BenW

Jan 2, 2007

Enjoyable, this; the script is better than it's been given credit for by the critics and the concept is fun. It doesn't pretend to be anything it's not, but it does what it wants to well. A good film to pass 90 minutes or so with some very funny moments.

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Rox22

May 10, 2015

Not bad. For when it came out, this movie was something that we hadn't seen in a while.

As per usual, Stiller is as bland as ever, being upstaged by any one or anything else that wonders into frame. I'm sorry, but I just don't get hist style of humor. It's too bland and pointless.Not bad. For when it came out, this movie was something that we hadn't seen in a while.

As per usual, Stiller is as bland as ever, being upstaged by any one or anything else that wonders into frame. I'm sorry, but I just don't get hist style of humor. It's too bland and pointless.

Aside from him, I loved everything else. Decent effects, interesting story, and aside from when Stiller is talking, good humor.

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Night at the museum was surprisingly enjoyable, even with Stiller in the lead.… Expand

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Brendan

Apr 17, 2007

This is a good family film that is will please the entire family. There is some silly homor that children will find amusing. The special effects will keep the average teen quiet. Finally the once-in-a-while smart joke and fairly funny performances put on by old pros like Mickey Rooney and This is a good family film that is will please the entire family. There is some silly homor that children will find amusing. The special effects will keep the average teen quiet. Finally the once-in-a-while smart joke and fairly funny performances put on by old pros like Mickey Rooney and Dick Van Dyke will keep adults happy. So all in all it's not the best film out there and some parts can bore but it's a great experoence in IMAX or just a pleasent rainy day at the movies.… Expand

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Aproxx

Aug 14, 2018

How can you make a fantasy comedy and not nail even one joke?

I honestly don't understand how you can consider this movie good.

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