Doesn't have the originality of the first film and feels a little boring as such.
Night at the Museum 2: Battle of the Smithsonian (2009)
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Reviews Counted:159
Fresh:69
Rotten:90
Average Rating:5.1/10
Consensus: Night at the Museum: Battle at the Smithsonian is busy enough to keep the kids interested but the slapstick goes overboard and the special effects (however well executed) throw the production into mania.
Rated: PG [See Full Rating]
Runtime: 1 hr. 45 min.
Genre: Action & Adventure, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Comedy, Kids & Family
Theatrical Release: May 22, 2009 Wide
Box Office: $177.1M
Synopsis: 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... [More]
Starring: Ben Stiller, Amy Adams, Robin Williams, Jonah Hill
Director: Shawn Levy
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December 21, 2008:
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