Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian

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I thought that the original Night at the Museum was a fun family movie in the vein of Jumanji (maybe one reason why the producers cast Robin Williams in a supporting role).

The sequel aimed to make things bigger by placing the action at the Smithsonian. Most of the original museum characters take a back seat for most of the film, with Williams having not much more than a bookending cameo.

The leaves room for the new characters. The one that shined the most was Amy Adams‘ sassy performance as Amelia Earhart, a role that essentially steals the show. Hank Azaria was also fun as the villainous pharaoh Kahmunrah.

Overall, just like the original this is a fun film for the whole family.

8/10

Sean Patrick Kelly

Sean Patrick Kelly is a Toronto-based freelance film critic and blogger with a Bachelor of Arts in Cinema and Media Studies from York University. Since founding his site in 2004, Sean has shared his passion for cinema through insightful reviews and commentary. His work has also been featured in prominent outlets, including Toronto Film Scene, HuffPost Canada, Screen Anarchy, ScreenRant, and Rue Morgue Magazine.