Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian

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  • 2009


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44 % Rotten
$ 413 Million
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Positive Reviews 55
Negative reviews 40
Average Rating 2.7/5
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2.0
Heres a franchise built on the idea of history coming alive, but history would be easier to comprehend if it didnt fidget around like a 6 year old hop .. Av Club
2.0
If anything, though, its a faster, wittier spin on the formula of its predecessor. EW
1.9
It made me squirm.Its premise is lame, its plot relentlessly predictable, its characters with personalities that would distinguish picture books, its .. Rogerebert
3.0
Battle of the Smithsonian may not be destined for a museum itself, but its plenty of fun for adventure loving tweens. Common Sense Media
2.5
Theres something mildly endearing about this history drenched adventures subtly espoused celebration of American ingenuity and can do spirit.
1.0
Again, with the right director at the helm imagine this in the hands of a master fantasy filmmaker like Joe Dante even those ingredients might have st .. E Film Critic
2.0
The movie is only a let down when you compare its nimbler predecessor hardly an immortal classic, but an unpretentious romp which made much better use .. Telegraph
2.0
Though the context throughout the film is meant to be a clever take on what history teaches us, as the story unfolds and the battles rage, what we get ..
3.0
Its funnier this time, but still veers noticeably from kid friendly slapstick to adult friendly banter.
2.5
Way to make it awkward.None of this will matter to the primary audience of children, who will laugh at the funny and not so funny jokes and enjoy a co .. Cinema Blend
3.0
But he works hard to make the most of his setting, flying around the Air and Space Museum, sneaking inside iconic photographs, and turning famous stat .. Ny Daily News
2.5
If only director Shawn Levy could maintain the magic throughout the inevitable sequel to the 2006 hit Night at the Museum . The Globe And Mail
2.5
Which, by the way, is a vastly more meaningful moviegoing experience than this knee jerk sequel to the surprise 2006 Ben Stiller smash. Philly
2.0
Also missing: the sort of charm that should come easily to a movie about objects springing magically to life (a thread about modern art jumping from t .. Philly
2.0
A big, bloated bore, so overstuffed with effects and racket that its simply exhausting...the kind of empty extravaganza that gives family films a bad .. One Guys Opinion
3.5
Though its a little slow to start and some of the humor clunks, the film features a wholesome charm, some truly dazzling effects , and enough mild, pa .. Village Voice
2.0
The innocuous family entertainment film is for kids of about seven, who might find some laughs over the silly scenes with dinosaurs, kangaroos, monkey .. Sover
2.5
Theres not much else worth doing.Certainly, paying attention to the story is an exercise in futility, but youre welcome to try.. ReelViews
2.0
Laura: The first museum piece was a big, shiny, by the numbers product that occasionally woke one up with an animated T Rex.
2.5
But those spritely scenarios are drowned out by the manic mayhem. Usa Today
2.5
No, its the paper thin characters and utterly predictable storyline that does the film in. Reel Film Reviews
1.0
As a blockbuster thats intended to turn history into, like, fun for kids, this is not as irksome as Nicolas Cages two National Treasure movies.But its .. Independent
1.9
Adults who see this movie unaccompanied by a child should sign up pronto for therapy with Gabriel Byrne on In Treatment. Rolling Stone
3.0
And director Levy clearly let his talented actors run off script to improve some fabulously surreal comedy dialog. Shadows On The Wall
3.0
Unfortunately the script is extremely lazy and basically just rehashes all the best jokes from the first film for example, whats funnier than Ben Stil .. View London
1.3
One in three had post traumatic stress disorder a condition often seen in war veterans. New York Post
1.9
Still, lets savor the few pieces of wit that have made it through the sausage factory intact. Boston
3.0
An effervescent Adams is equally deft.Screwball comedy is always tricky, especially if youre trying to dial up the spirit of Katharine Hepburn. Smh
1.0
All in all, this sequels greatest claim to fame lies in turning its innocuously painless original into an overblown bore. Mountain X
3.1
The sequel to the big family hit Night at the Museum struggles with a big creative challenge. The sense of wonderment you feel in seeing museum displa .. Star Tribune
1.5
But you can only experience it via an emotionally phony father son sitcom one that misses the real magic of the museum to boot!
5.0
The special effects are astonishing, the spirit of a can do America suffuses the enterprise, and its superior to its predecessor. Guardian
2.0
In some ways, this is a throwback to those disreputable 70s comedies that found a spot for every unemployed layabout in Hollywood. Guardian
3.0
With the exception of Amy Adams performance and some excellent special effects, this sequel fails to live up to the first Night at the Museum romp. Reel Talk Reviews
3.1
Otherwise, Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian hurries through its expanded premise with moderate success, delivering enough laughs to make .. Q Network
4.0
Now heres a comedy adventure that the whole family can enjoy, right down to the age of five. Daily Mail
2.5
A lack of discipline and a desire to appeal to the lowest common denominator have wreaked havoc on a decent cast and a great idea, almost burying the ..
3.5
But the recent Pixar films are something else.These movies are fashioned as much for adults as for kids. New Yorker
3.5
Progress is good, but as the ancient Pharaohs knew, a good headdress never goes out of style. Time
2.0
The philosophy is the undoing of many a sequel if you make it louder, faster, have more special effects and repeat some of the jokes from the original .. Express
2.5
The new film actually has a plot this time, but it is not one that makes a heck of a lot of sense. The Movie Boy
2.5
Special effects driven comedies have a delicate balancing act to perform, making sure the big budget fireworks never overwhelm the humor, and Battle o .. Las Vegas Weekly
2.0
Its not every day you see M Night Shyamalan wading into a fight.And admittedly, this one was more a war of words than a punch happy pub brawl. Total Film
0.0
Compiled with more than 40 hours of interviews with Coach Wooden, learn about the man behind the coach. Tony Medley
3.1
I have come to the conclusion that there is nothing, absolutely nothing at all, that Amy Adams cannot do as an actress. Movie Freak
3.3
Anyone going into its sequel expecting more of the same probably wont be entirely disappointed, because along with expected callbacks from the first m ..
2.5
Movie mediocrity aside, maybe its a good thing Stiller hasnt hung up his Maglite just yet. Groucho Reviews
3.5
It seems that the actors got together for this film just to have some fun, interacting with one another in an overblown SNL sketch with plenty of spec .. 7M Pictures
3.0
Your 12 and unders will dig it, and it might even serve as a sort of movie Bookmobile and get them to read a little history, or at least a little Wiki .. Oregon Live
2.5
The Godfather Part II of family oriented, museum based CGI spectacles. E Online
2.0
Fortunately, the reasoning behind bringing notorious historical characters to life in a family friendly, bloodless battle of wills doesnt require much ..
4.0
But worry not it still amounts to great fun for all of the family. Mirror
2.0
Like too many sequels, more money and fewer ideas has made for a disappointing film. Abc
2.0
Script, editing and some poorly staged fight sequences render this inchoate and almost unforgivably uninteresting. Ft
3.0
You might say the magical museum exhibits were a sort of reverse MacGuffinits what the audience cares about, but it isnt the characters main focus.Thi .. Christianity Today
4.5
Like being ordered to have long hair and smile on stage, but wondering how to smile with a trombone in your mouth.Or repeatedly told youre not good en .. News Blaze
1.0
One more question: Why do I keep going on about this truly forgettable film Hollywood And Fine
4.0
SOAP BUBBLE Corries Angie dark past will be explored reveals Victoria Ekanoye shes alive Emmerdale shock as Rebecca is alive as shes bound and gagged .. The Sun
2.0
Instead the film appears more delighted with tiresome improvisational acrobatics than generating a welcoming tidal wave of wonder. Brian Or Ndorf
3.8
Its loud, goofy and keeps its tongue firmly in its cheek thanks largely to Mr. Stiller, who has become an affable ringleader in this digitally enhance .. Big Picture Big Sound
2.5
The simple truth is that, while Night at the Museum 2 still doesnt quite garner a recommendation from this critic, if you enjoyed the original youll l ..
4.0
An exhilarating, imaginative sequel filled with humor, excitement, wit and a lively cast. Its genuinely delightful and fun for everyone young and old. Nyc Movie Guru
3.8
Its a formulaic sequel, but it works every bit as well as the original did. Movie Crypt
2.0
After all, the concept remains clever and plot endless in possibilities. Hollywood Chicago
1.0
Levys film is neither fun nor exciting. Hes stuffed it with special effects, star names and big numbers, but it has none of the exuberance needed to l .. Entertainment Times Online ..
4.0
Unlike most sequels, this bigger, busier strategy pays off, resulting in a romp thats as affable as it is inventive. Entertainment Times Online ..
3.1
The film offers enough ingenious touches and playful humor that the less inspired elements hit with a screech the unmistakable sound of grinding scree .. Chron
3.0
Smithsonian whips itself into a kind of frenzied exhilaration thats both fun and funny. Or Lando Weekly
3.0
This weeks dandy is Hes Just Not That Into You (B ), a pretty standard romantic comedy that is anchored by an above standard performance. Bowling Green Daily News
2.5
Finally, director Levy doesnt have the visual chops of a Burton or a Del Toro to inspire awe in the audience. Streaming Quickflix
3.0
Fine in the rather more than adequate rather than really rather wonderful sense. Film4
3.5
I was surprised by how funny and well made the sequel is, especially for a family film. M Tv
2.0
Sadly two of the funniest characters played by Ricky Gervais and Jonah Hill are in the very briefest of scenes. Fan The Fire Magazine
1.0
If only Stiller in real life would take a hint from his latest character and miss whatever career he had before acting and go back to it. Tri City Herald
1.9
Talented comedians Robin Williams and Ricky Gervais are wasted in small roles. Grownups chaperoning the youngsters will be bored as the 105 minutes se .. Entertainment Spectrum
3.8
Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian is that most rare of exhibits: a sequel thats actually better than the original. Aisle Seat
3.5
They havent perfected that yet.But in this case, the jokes are funny and the ideas magical so its close enough. Can Mag
3.0
Its a clunky, stumbling film.But its funny to see Hill, Hader, Azaria and Adams push Stiller toward something like his old A game. Orlando Sentinel
2.0
Battle of the Smithsonian is packed with odd characters, eccentric arguments and ornate special effects, and while its never transcendently funny enou .. Detroit News
3.0
DROP THE SINGLE MUM EXCUSE, EMMA If federal Labor MP Emma Husar is right, we should expect a single mum to be a workplace bully who makes staff pick u .. News
3.8
Not only is the movie not a product driven forth from the fieriest depths of family film hell, its a fun, spirited adventure story that works where th .. Critics Notebook
2.0
You know how it goes: the plot is inane, but a lot of the dialogue makes you laugh. Cinematical
3.5
Far more engaging and better paced than its predecessor, director Shawn Levy finds the formula to enchant both kids and their parents. The Diva Review
3.0
Ghosts of Girlfriends Past is one of them.Lacking wit, interesting characters, romantic passion, imagination or even a sense of comic timing, the new .. Kc Active
2.5
The Rolling Stones album Let It Bleed advised: THIS RECORD SHOULD BE PLAYED LOUD. Prints of this film must be stamped with a similar order: Tension is .. Gomemphis
3.5
Add some gags with living paintings and photos, and the return of that monkey, and this museum is certainly worth the price of admission. Sfx
4.0
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2.0
Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian can be too cluttered and hyperactive to appreciate its broad pleasures. Reel Times: Reflections on ..
3.0
This is a solid, if unspectacular, second effort, that retreads the material from the first film with a slightly bigger budget. News Of The World
3.0
You can actually hear the writers pulling ideas out of their butts and flinging them willy nilly at the screen. Mania.com
2.5
The sequel is missing what made the first film so special; magic and mystery. The first flick is far superior.
1.3
humor consisting of silly slapstick, people falling down and others making goofy faces, which is what 10 year olds love more than anything else. Dc5
4.0
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2.0
How can one movie contain Ricky Gervais, Hank Azaria, Steve Coogan, Amy Adams, Christopher Guest, Bill Hader, Mindy Kaling, Jay Baruchel and Craig Rob .. MSNBC
2.5
It would be kind of difficult to take over the world when you and your cronies revert to lifeless museum exhibits every dawn, wouldnt it Washington Times
3.0
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2.5
The best, and possibly only, reason to watch Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian is the enchanting Amy Adams. Washington Times
3.1
But the action moves quick enough to keep you from dwelling on it. Maki At The Movies Blogspo ..
3.5
Level of difficulty in watching Night at the Museum: Battle for the Smithsonian: Relatively easy.Maybe not as fresh and unique as the first NATM, the .. The Movie Kit
2.0
Once again, a great premise and a funny star are rendered flaccid by poor execution. Tucson Weekly
0.5
Imagine a hyper child running through the entire Smithsonian as fast as possible, screaming and waving his arms the entire way. He would probably be e .. Movie Retriever
3.0
Its not quite as good as the unfairly maligned first instalment but, for parents, this is a foolproof way of filling a slot over the Bank Holiday week .. Daily Mirror (UK)
2.5
The two short scenes that bring British comic Ricky Gervais into the movie as the stuffy museum administrator suggest the possibility of a third movie .. Courier Mail (Australia)
3.0
Amy Adams is the lone saving grace to be found herein, which is a nice way of saying shes all that kept me from pondering to be or not to be. Projection Booth Blog Spot ..
2.0
I know not every person is going to agree with me on this one, but Im going to say it anyway: Azarias lisping Kahmunrah is one of the most annoying an .. Wd Times
2.0
Its lazy stuff, a waste of a big name cast in the service of a film that is little more than a boring virtual museum tour.
3.0
Never less than politely entertaining, but often misses its huge targets. Empire Online
3.0
Clever, charming and with enough fire power to hold the attention and raise a chuckle, Night at the Museum 2 hasnt strayed far from the winning formul ..
3.0
The Toy Story esque plot could be written on the femur of dormouse and some scenes still lean towards inanity. But, in the main, this is a funnier and .. Time Out Sydney
3.0
Kids are well served with slapstick hi jinks and mild peril but there are too few laugh out loud moments to keep adults entertained. Heart London
2.5
... a decent action film, far superior to the awful Terminator 3, but it isnt close to the quality provided by James Camerons original or T2. Ac Weekly
1.5
Its an exaggeration because, as you might imagine, the museum sequel shines with glossy, studio polish. Daily Gazette
3.0
The silliness meanders wildly, and Stiller looks like hes more than happy to let everyone else do most of the work. American Profile
4.0
Its a gag packed, fast paced, FXladen romp which will provide plenty of entertainment for all ages. Great stuff.
3.8
The kids wont be disappointed.Their parents just might enjoy it, too. Telegram



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