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  read more... )uses 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."

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PG, 1 hr. 45 min.

Directed by: Shawn Levy

Release Date: May 22, 2009

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  • November 20, 2009
    "We're Americans! We don't plan... we do!"

    The first 'Museum' movie was a huge hit and in my opinion a very decent family film. Of course, it was inevitable that a sequel would happen, so here we are. 'Night at the museum 2' is bigger, louder and.. sucks ass.

    Ben Stiller's char...( read more)acter has now ended his career as a night guard and made a small fortune by inventing crap. The Museum of National History, where the first movie was placed in, is under renovation and all of his beloved friends from the past are being shipped to DC. Of course some evil shit has to happen. Without that happening, we wouldn't have been blessed with this fine piece of movie magic...

    There's, simply put, one genuinely funny scene and it comes around at 10-15 min. Jonah Hill ('Superbad', 'Knocked Up'), who's performance was in fact uncredited, steals the film with his performance. Owen Wilson and Steve Coogan as the miniature cowboy and Roman general are just as funny as in the first movie. But if you're looking for some laughter, you can end the movie after Hill's scene and give another movie a shot...

    The CGI is decent but the "simplicity" of the first one is gone and there's just a lot of noise and unimaginative shit pushed in the movie. I liked the first one so much more in every way.

    This sequel is just another big budget mess. Annoying characters like Hank Azaria's villain of the movie, the Napoleon guy etc, ruin the movie. Even Ben Stiller, whom I usually like, is annoying as hell. I wouldn't recommend this sequel to anyone. Stick to the original and skip this one.
  • November 16, 2009
    Night at the Museum 2 is a fistful of family fun... brimming with amusing lines, great effects and a series of smart cameo performances.
  • November 9, 2009
    Why can't more movies be like this? Entertaining and fun, strong performances from all quarters, huge ensemble cast. I give this one an A!
  • 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...
  • October 6, 2009
    Decent comedy and slightly better than the prequel in my opinion. But missing more of Robin Williams.
  • November 20, 2009
    JB bit was amazing otherwise really boring movie
  • November 20, 2009
    good move for the family
  • November 17, 2009
    Thought that the first one was bad this one was worst!
  • November 16, 2009
    Fun, Adventurous but nothing special.
  • November 15, 2009
    Another good film but slightly prefer the first movie as that is more funny and shows some of the favourite characters more, also the Pharaoh was not very believable while being played by Hank Azaria and his silly accent. Disappointed that Nick, Larry's son was hardly in the mov...( read more)ie and that his previous girlfriend from the first movie had disappeared without an explaination.

Critic Reviews


May 27, 2009
Kurt Loder, MTV

I was surprised by how funny and well-made the sequel is, especially for a "family film." full review

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, 2009
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  • sportboy
    July 4, 2009
    I can't believe how low people have rated this film I thought the actors did fantastic in it.I loved the film.
  • joejonass1flower
    July 2, 2009
    i 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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  • Baguna
    June 9, 2009
    i guess comedy is in Ben Siller's DNA
  • welice93
    March 16, 2009
    It'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".

  • Rosepetal75
    December 27, 2008
    Ben 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.

    http://www.nightatthemuseummovie.com/
  • yersouljagirl12
    March 6, 2008
    hi

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