Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian

Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian

When the lights go off the battle is on.

Directed by Shawn Levy

Produced by 21 Laps Entertainment, 1492 Pictures

2009105 min6.2 / 10

A lighthearted, high-energy family adventure that trades on whimsy and spectacle, centered on a protagonist rescuing his magical museum friends from chaos.

Hapless museum night watchman Larry Daley must help his living, breathing exhibit friends out of a pickle now that they've been transferred to the archives at the Smithsonian Institution. Larry's (mis)adventures this time include close encounters with Amelia Earhart, Abe Lincoln and Ivan the Terrible.

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  • Is Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian sad? No. Less sad than 97% of films.

  • Is Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 95% of films.

  • Is Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian one of a kind? No. Less singular than 94% of films.

  • Does Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 90% of films.

  • Is Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Is Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian violent? Not especially. Less violent than 62% of films.

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