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2006
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Positive Reviews
51
Negative reviews
23
Average Rating
2.9
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1.5
Sadly, Night At The Museum isnt up for the challenge; its content to just populate its CGI world with kid friendly slapstick, anachronistic gags and m ..
Av Club
1.5
Yet its a busier and less coherent film, too, with a baffling master plot and a crowded pileup of special effects in search of something to do.
Av Club
3.0
What a dull, nice movie, wrenched from a wild premise and battered into docility.
EW
4.5
Oldboy: Ultimate Collectors Edition (Tartan, $39.95): Three discs of Park Chan Wooks exquisitely disturbing ode to the vagaries of vengeance.
Austin Chronicle
2.5
Night at the Museum fails to hit a completely comfortable stride.
3.5
The result is a warm, visually inventive comedy that fulfills the requirements for Movie the Whole Family Can See Together Over the Holidays Without T ..
4.5
As in the original film, Ben Stiller isnt so much a proactive hero as he is the storys harried centre responding frantically to the chaos around him.
Screen Daily
1.0
... Night at the Museum is a family film aimed at first graders, not teenagers.
4.0
Night at the Museum has a setup thats so juicy, its easy to forgive the film when it falls short of its potential.
E Film Critic
3.8
For all its dazzling computer generated sequences, Museum wouldnt be nearly the delight it is without the talents of some of the best comedians in the ..
San Francisco Chronicle
2.0
In reality, the film spends most of its running time making you nostalgic for comparative classics like One Of Our Dinosaurs Is Missing or The Cat Fro ..
4.0
Slapstick comedy is a forgotten art form.Sure we get plenty of slapstick movies, but none of them seem to get it right.
Cinema Blend
2.0
A film suffering from an acute case of Jumanjiitis...the one exhibit that would be most appropriate for this Museum would be a white elephant.
One Guys Opinion
2.5
Because the film looks impressive, its worth seeking out on an I MAX screen.Better yet, dont seek it out at all and look for something with the capabi ..
ReelViews
2.5
This loud, overlong and thoroughly exhausting fantasy, based on Milan Trencs slim childrens book, purports to introduce youngsters to the wonders of N ..
Tv Guide
3.1
Stiller correctly plays straight man to the army of CGI beasties, but also to some of the worlds best comics.
Combust Ible Celluloid
1.3
The cast appears lost here, milking the tiniest, most inane jokes for as many laughs as possible even though the original setups never earn even a chu ..
Mark Reviews Movies
3.1
No, its the paper thin characters and utterly predictable storyline that does the film in.
Reel Film Reviews
3.0
They deserve to go out on something more stylish and funny than this lame duck.
Lariat
3.0
Levy, for his part, keeps the pace brisk and the storytelling simple.
Eric Ds Nider
3.0
Throw in the terrific visual effects and it makes for a winning family trifle.
News Review
1.5
There are terrific opportunities for visual gags and thrilling action here, but the writers and director never come up with anything remotely inventiv ..
Shadows On The Wall
2.0
Stiller does his best, but Guginos character is underwritten, Ricky Gervais isnt nearly as funny as he thinks he is and several of the jokes fall flat ..
View London
2.0
You may enjoy this Rocky more if you missed some of the previous sequels.
Cs Monitor
4.0
Thats an old fashioned endorsement, but this is an old fashioned movie, notwithstanding its digital wizardry, a matinee romp with winsome characters w ..
Film Journal International ..
3.8
Still, it is a surprisingly appealing mess, primarily redeemed by a goofy sense of humor, thanks to star Ben Stiller and a strong comic supporting cas ..
Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..
3.8
This pits American slacker dude humor against snippy British bile in ways the routine script by Robert Ben Garant and Thomas Lennon (Herbie Fully Load ..
Boston
3.5
The computer generated action in the museum is predictably flawless but cleverly executed to make events far wittier and more exciting than they have ..
Smh
3.0
Unfortunately, all this potential appeal never fulfills its promise.
Mountain X
1.5
lack of appreciation for what the museum truly means to so many people is part of why Night at the Museum ultimately disappoints.... There are moments ..
2.5
But somehow most of the imaginative work seems have gone into the special effects including some stunning inventions using iconic American paintings r ..
Toronto Star
2.0
If not for decent special effects, a smattering of gags and one liners, and a geriatric twist, what could have been a delightful romp based on Milan T ..
Reel Talk Reviews
1.5
Inserting much of his David Brent sensibilities, this man is a laugh riot whenever hes on screen.
Cinema Crazed
3.0
A clever and innovative concept inspired from an illustrated childrens book that integrates historic figures and creatures, Night at the Museum could ..
2.5
This isnt an extremely terrible movie, it really wants to be an original film and in a way the idea behind it actually is BUT it is just too bad the e ..
Flim Threet
3.0
Showcasing a glittering array of comedy talent from Ben Stiller to Ricky Gervais, Night At The Museum is a rare family treat.
Bbc
1.5
But those who dont know their history or their mythology would be none the wiser for it.
The New Indian Express
2.5
Night at the Museum isnt an utter disasteraimpressively, there are no fart jokes and only one urine gagabut it is a dreary special effects laden fanta ..
The Movie Boy
2.0
Cavemen and dinosaurs, cowboys and Roman soldiers, lions and zebras, all running amok, sounds like more fun than it is.
Calendar Live
3.8
Ben Stiller and gang still manage to give the delightfully entertaining Night at the Museum a little edge.
Hollywood
2.0
The script of the movie is flimsy and often self contradictory, and its sensibility is shallow.
Seattle Pi
2.5
Levy doesnt help. His directorial style appears to be from the Jackson Pollack school, the filmmaker apparently throwing everything he can think of up ..
Movie Freak
3.5
Formula family filmmaking aside ... varies the humor enough to keep everyone from small children to grandparents at least mildly entertained.
3.5
Okay, Ill admit the story is a bit corny, and much of the Ben Stiller comedic moments are nothing new if youve seen enough of his films.But its still ..
7M Pictures
3.0
Its hard to argue with the movies knowledge as power message: To outwit the living artifacts, Stiller has to bone up on history.
Oregon Live
2.0
... an over produced, overly frenetic, obviously derivative family adventure ...
Boxoffice Magazine
3.0
Night at the Museums sense of wonder, cynical and calculated though it may be, does give it some dare we say social value.
E Online
4.0
Sure, Night At The Museum isnt about to win any awards for originality, but this is a flick that exhibits a fine sense of fun.
Mirror
3.1
An obscure 1851 law could limit the ability of some victims of the Branson duck boat tragedy to be fully compensated for their loss.
Kansas City
3.8
Kidsand older movie buffs with a taste for adventure and spirited frivolitywill savor the movies wit and its high speed adventure.
Christianity Today
3.0
The very best thing about this fantasy aimed squarely at kids is that it reminds us all of how really great Dick Van Dyke is and how much weve missed ..
Killer Movie Reviews
2.5
One of the most neutrally adequate blockbusters of the modern age.
Antagony & Ecstasy
1.3
Sure, youll laugh at a couple of jokes, especially Larrys big talk with Attila The Hun, but Night At The Museum is full of programmed laughs, as the a ..
Waffle Movies
3.8
Entertaining enough that kids might not even mind the history lessons along the way.
Js Online
4.4
A little bit, but no more than your average 80s Spielberg, Dante or Zemeckis blockbuster, which is undeniably what Shawn Levy is going for here.And, I ..
Montreal Film Journal
4.5
Fifteen years after its release, Night at the Museum is still a fun time.
Solzy At The Movies
1.0
Dark night of the soul is more like it.Ben Stiller stars in this terrible comedy, playing the security guard at a natural history museum in New York, ..
Film Guardian
2.0
Sadly, its Levy who has prevailed in this largely mirthless comedy, a variation on those old stories of kids toys coming to life at night or when the ..
Film Guardian
3.0
The film is so visually appealing, its a credit to Museum despite the fact the movie has a flimsy plot full of hokey clichs and contrived plot advance ..
Bowling Green Daily News
3.0
Unfortunately what promises to be a fun Spielbergian romp for the whole family is a bit on the bland and mediocre side.
Scifi Movie Page
3.0
The special effects are a blast. The T Rex skeleton looks authentic as it clatters down the hallway after a terrified Larry. But even better is the re ..
Guide Live
3.5
Not everything on display is sufficiently alive in this museum set comedy adventure.
Film4
3.8
And there is gentle humor, if there can be such a thing in a movie where mastodons and T rex skeletons stomp through Central Park.
Denver Post
2.5
Thankfully nope, it is fun, but does have a notion of having seen it all before.
Future Movies
3.8
Overall I thought this is definitely a good show for the kids and family.
Entertainment Spectrum
3.1
Night is definitely hampered by the fact that it has no viewpoint on history. Some satirical ideas would have elevated it onto a higher comic plane.
Aisle Seat
3.5
Just like Sack a ja we a, let us guide you to a little treasure at the museum.
TheMovieChicks.com
2.0
You have this amazing premise and the big joke is a monkey peeing on Stiller
Can Mag
3.0
Night at the Museum is not just a wild runaround of computer generated creatures. Well, OK, thats mostly what it is. Still, there is something of a pl ..
Detroit News
2.5
Younger kids will look right past and forgive these; many adults will likely clench their teeth or, worse, stifle a polite yawn.
Movies Ign
2.5
Ben Stiller does his usual loser shtick, and computer animation, dumb laughs and slapstick abounds.
The Dispatch (Lexington, N ..
3.8
Michael Schwartz is opening a new restaurant in an iconic Miami Beach hotel Stop trying to pretend like you dont live in Kendall.Just own it.
Miami
3.0
This pastiche comedy, about Larry Daley (Ben Stiller) a rudderless father who takes on a night watchman job at Manhattans Museum of Natural History on ..
Film Critic 1963 Typepad
3.1
After a slow start, this feel good family film is a nice postcard from the Big Apple that may benefit New York and the Museum of Natural History as mu ..
Premiere Magazine
2.5
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Cine Rina
3.0
Night at the Museum is more amusement park ride than a walk through the halls of history, but sometimes a slap fight with a monkey is preferable to a ..
Reel Times: Reflections on ..
3.8
...a funny, diverting holiday offering that will be quickly on its way to video in the New Year.
2.5
A film that veers, often without much direction, between a family friendly comic romp and an attempt to touch our souls with heartfelt emotion.
Sun Times
1.5
This is a good example of Hollywood commercial calculation that actually pays off with a few entertainment dividends. It all seems very cold and calcu ..
2.6
Does what its suppposed to do. Take the kids, but dont go by yourself.
3.0
Its a crying shame the picture refuses a full court press when it holds the rare golden ticket to an enchanting fantasy/comedy romp.
English Oh My News
2.0
Stiller generates humor, as does Robin Williams, well cast as Roosevelt. But its not enough.
Democratand Chronicle
3.8
The special effects rule, yet they dont overpower simple, character driven slapstick.
Freep
3.0
From more talented hands, this could have been an all time classic, but instead we end up with a major disappointment.
3.1
In desperation, Larry takes what hes sure will be a routine, deadly dull job night watchman at Manhattans Museum of Natural History.
Dvd Journal
2.5
There isnt much to this concoction aside from special effects gone amuck.
Houston Community Newspape ..
3.0
Computer generated things that go bump in the night cant cover for a thin story and less than inspired performances from Stiller and Williams.
Access Atlanta
2.0
Individual set pieces work nicely, but the story bogs down and certain subplots are dropped almost entirely. ... NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM had the potential ..
Murphys Movie Reviews
2.5
The movie, despite some lavish special effects, feels perfunctory and generic. Kids may well enjoy it ; adults may squirm.
Seattle Times
3.1
An inquisitive minds thirst for understanding runs counter to your enjoyment, when a films heart is usually in the right place but its brain is on per ..
Tyler Morning Telegraph (T ..
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