October 14, 2009
A pleasant way to pass a couple of hours on a flight, but it's really just a bunch of cliche fun for kids...
Alain Chabat, Amy Adams, Ben Stiller
It's a new "Night" and "Museum" for Larry Daley, who is joined by several other stars from the original film! The centerpiece of the film will be bringing to life the Smithsonian Institution, which ho...( read more
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Flixster Reviews (33,199)
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October 6, 2009Decent comedy and slightly better than the prequel in my opinion. But missing more of Robin Williams.
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August 18, 2009Not bad. I dont usually like Ben Stiller. But this served as a perfect segue into my activities in DC with my girls. We are going to be exploring the Smithsonian and this movie got them so excited to go.
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July 31, 2009I only saw it once (in IMAX! :D), so I can't say for sure if I like it better than the first, but I did enjoy it heartily. Darth Vader's cameo helped. :p Amy Adams made a great Amelia Earhart.
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July 8, 2009Un-funny and silly really for the young children.I wish ben stiller get back to some funnier stuff like tropic thunder...!
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November 6, 2009This movie was just as good as the first and I really enjoyed it definitely worth buying both of them
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November 6, 2009Second installment of this little Ben Stiller driver. Really well done with the usual line up of part time statue/part time action heroes. Hank Azaria is fantastic as the lisping baddy in this.....Generally a really enjoyable film for boys and girls of all ages.
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November 6, 2009Same concept as the first one, that is both good and bad but i think it worked quite well... But it would be nice with something new if there is coming a third film.
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November 3, 2009I totally loved this movie!! Although, i enjoyed the first one, this one totally tops that! Its hilarious with a good cast and a simple plot. Loved it!
Critic Reviews
May 27, 2009
Kurt Loder, MTV
May 22, 2009
Moira MacDonald, Seattle Times
Battle of the Smithsonian is far from art, but there's plenty of art in it, and for parents seeking a reasonable afternoon's entertainment for the kids, that's recommendation enough. full review
May 22, 2009
Peter Travers, Rolling Stone
Adults who see this movie unaccompanied by a child should sign up pronto for therapy with Gabriel Byrne on In Treatment. full review
May 22, 2009
A.O. Scott, The New York Times
Pleasant, innocuous and intermittently thrilling family entertainment. full review
May 22, 2009
Colin Covert, The Minneapolis Star Tribune
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 displays magically come to life is not as strong the sec... full review
May 22, 2009
Amy Biancolli, Houston Chronicle
The film offers enough ingenious touches and playful humor that the less-inspired elements hit with a screech. full review
May 21, 2009
Nick Schager, Slant Magazine
It falls flat trying to muster up any mirth or suspense as it barrels from one set piece to the next. full review
May 21, 2009
Stephanie Zacharek, Salon.com
Whatever its flaws may be, it at least refuses to be a stiff, lifeless relic. full review
May 21, 2009
Ty Burr, Boston Globe
It's bigger, noisier, shinier, and dumber, and it has no earthly reason to exist. full review
May 21, 2009
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
Watching historical figures enact the cliches identified with the most simplistic versions of their images, I found myself yet once again echoing the frequent cry of Gene Siskel: Why not just give us ... full review
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September 3, 2009Download and watch the new movie Night at the Museum 2: Battle of the Smithsonian http://blog-movie.com/Night-at-the-Museum-2-Battle-of-the-Smithsonian.html
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July 4, 2009I can't believe how low people have rated this film I thought the actors did fantastic in it.I loved the film.
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July 2, 2009i saw it it was so better then the 1st one the first one put me to sleep and i always get show me what you got nightgard
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March 16, 2009It's a new "Night" and "Museum" for Ben Stiller, who is joined by several other stars from the original film, as well as new characters from history. The centerpiece of the film will be bringing to life the Smithsonian Institution, which houses the world’s largest museum complex with more than 136 million items in its collections, ranging from the plane Amelia Earhart flew on her nonstop solo flight across the Atlantic and Al Capone’s rap sheet and mug shot to Dorothy’s ruby red slippers and Archie Bunker’s lounge chair. No major film has ever shot inside the Smithsonian in Washington…until "Night at the Museum 2: Battle of the Smithsonian".
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December 27, 2008Ben Stiller as Larry Daley
Robin Williams as President Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt
Mizuo Peck as Sacajawea
Owen Wilson as Jedediah 'Jed'
Jake Cherry as Nick Daley
Steve Coogan as Octavius
They're back in Night in the Museum 2: Battle of Smithsonian.
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