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Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb

  • 20142014
  • PGPG
  • 1h 38m
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Robin Williams, Ben Kingsley, Ben Stiller, Owen Wilson, Steve Coogan, Patrick Gallagher, Ricky Gervais, Mizuo Peck, Dan Stevens, Skyler Gisondo, Rami Malek, Rebel Wilson, and Crystal the Monkey in Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb (2014)
Larry leaves New York City for London, where he unites favorite and new characters while embarking on a quest to save the magic before it is gone forever.
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Larry spans the globe, uniting favorite and new characters while embarking on an epic quest to save the magic before it is gone forever.Larry spans the globe, uniting favorite and new characters while embarking on an epic quest to save the magic before it is gone forever.Larry spans the globe, uniting favorite and new characters while embarking on an epic quest to save the magic before it is gone forever.

IMDb RATING
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3,013
132
  • Director
    • Shawn Levy
  • Writers
    • David Guion(screenplay)
    • Michael Handelman(screenplay)
    • Mark Friedman(story)
  • Stars
    • Ben Stiller
    • Robin Williams
    • Owen Wilson
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  • Director
    • Shawn Levy
  • Writers
    • David Guion(screenplay)
    • Michael Handelman(screenplay)
    • Mark Friedman(story)
  • Stars
    • Ben Stiller
    • Robin Williams
    • Owen Wilson
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    • 177User reviews
    • 159Critic reviews
    • 47Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 1 win & 5 nominations

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    Ben Stiller and Ricky Gervais in Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb (2014)
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    Robin Williams, Ben Stiller, Patrick Gallagher, Mizuo Peck, Dan Stevens, Skyler Gisondo, and Rami Malek in Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb (2014)

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    Ben Stiller
    Ben Stiller
    • Larry Daleyas Larry Daley…
    Robin Williams
    Robin Williams
    • Teddy Rooseveltas Teddy Roosevelt…
    Owen Wilson
    Owen Wilson
    • Jedediahas Jedediah
    Dick Van Dyke
    Dick Van Dyke
    • Cecilas Cecil
    Steve Coogan
    Steve Coogan
    • Octaviusas Octavius
    Ricky Gervais
    Ricky Gervais
    • Dr. McPheeas Dr. McPhee
    Dan Stevens
    Dan Stevens
    • Sir Lancelotas Sir Lancelot
    Rebel Wilson
    Rebel Wilson
    • Tillyas Tilly
    Skyler Gisondo
    Skyler Gisondo
    • Nick Daleyas Nick Daley
    Rami Malek
    Rami Malek
    • Ahkmenrahas Ahkmenrah
    Patrick Gallagher
    Patrick Gallagher
    • Attilaas Attila
    Mizuo Peck
    Mizuo Peck
    • Sacajaweaas Sacajawea
    Ben Kingsley
    Ben Kingsley
    • Merenkahre (Ahk's Father)as Merenkahre (Ahk's Father)
    Crystal the Monkey
    Crystal the Monkey
    • Dexteras Dexter
    Mickey Rooney
    Mickey Rooney
    • Gusas Gus
    Bill Cobbs
    Bill Cobbs
    • Reginaldas Reginald
    Andrea Martin
    Andrea Martin
    • Rose (Archivist)as Rose (Archivist)
    Rachael Harris
    Rachael Harris
    • Madeline Phelpsas Madeline Phelps
    • Director
      • Shawn Levy
    • Writers
      • David Guion(screenplay) (story)
      • Michael Handelman(screenplay) (story)
      • Mark Friedman(story)
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    Storyline

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    At the Museum of Natural History, there's a new exhibit being unveiled. Larry Daley, who manages the night exhibit where the exhibits come to life because of the Tablet of Ahkmenrah, is in charge of the presentation. But when the exhibits go awry, Larry finds himself in trouble. He learns the Tablet is corroding so he does some research and learns that Cecil, the former museum guard, was at the site when the Tablet was discovered. He tells Larry they were warned if they remove it could mean the end. Larry realizes it means the end of the magic. He talks to Ahkmenrah who says that he doesn't know anything. Only his father the Pharaoh knows the Tablet's secrets. He learns that the Pharaoh was sent to the London museum. So he convinces Dr. McPhee, the museum curator, to help send him to London. He takes Ahkmenrah with him but some of the others tag along, like Teddy Roosevelt, Attila, Octavius, and Jedediah. —rcs0411@yahoo.com
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    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • One final night to save the day
    • Genres
      • Adventure
      • Comedy
      • Family
      • Fantasy
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG for mild action, some rude humor and brief language
    • Parents guide

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    • Trivia
      Robin Williams' final on-screen film appearance. His final film, Absolutely Anything (2015), would only feature his voice.
    • Goofs
      As the camera approaches Dexter and Larry from behind, as Larry says goodbye to Dexter, a third hand can be seen by Dexter, presumably, the trainer who is crouching below the table/alter.
    • Quotes

      [Teddy's final words and the last lines spoken by Robin Williams on camera too]

      Teddy Roosevelt: Smile, my boy. It's sunrise.

    • Crazy credits
      Instead of the standard "fiction" disclaimer, it is stated that "All the events depicted in the film are fictional and not all objects and galleries featured reflect the British Museum's collection or building".
    • Alternate versions
      Freeform broadcasts speed up the film's audio at only 2%.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: Ricky Gervais/Stevie Van Zandt/I Love Makonnen (2014)
    • Soundtracks
      Also Sprach Zarathustra
      Written by Richard Strauss

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    6/10
    Diluted Adventure, for Comedic Bluffs, Ending Wraps it up
    Another day, another sequel and this one is unfortunately another kids movie that shouldn't have seen the light of day. I'm not against sequels mind you, but in most kids series seldom is any sequel as good as the first installment. This is the case for this past weekend's release starring the ever wacky Ben Stiller and his posse of celebrities. Yes my friends we take another trip back to the museum, for another hopefully fun adventure amidst it's hallowed halls. So sit back and read a late review of another Night at the Museum, the Secret of the Tomb.

    Likes: One thing I have always liked with this series is the selection of exhibits they choose to bring to life, and the integration of their personalities. This installment brings the magic early on, bringing back familiar faces like Teddy (Robin Williams), Jed (Owen Wilson), and Octavius (Steve Coogan) in all their comedic glory. Amidst a grand speech, cool CGI effects are put into effect to bring the constellations alive that shine in all their cool blue light before chaos arises. Once we get to the London museum, more exciting things come alive, in the form of another CGI fossil, a mythical snake demon made of metal, and the warrior with golden locks Lancelot (Dan Stevens). The effects are fluid, the designs beautiful, and when actually integrated into the movie, more on that later, you get the fun feeling you got in the first movie. Unfortunately most of these objects are background, aimlessly wandering around the scene while the big boys come out to play.

    Outside of the special effects there are some fun pokes at human society's obsessions, especially at internet videos, pop culture, and of course ridiculous habits that celebrities have. Some of these jokes are well timed, often delivered in a manner that is quite funny. However, many of the jokes, as happens most of the time, lose their charm and the lack of any witty humor makes it pretty much just mindless rambling that kids will only enjoy. Oh sure it's cute, but Hollywood needs to learn that more isn't necessary funnier, in fact it's the opposite. However, audiences allow them to get away with it, so what is the use in complaining.

    Now past funny, this Night at the Museum has another emotional side to it, helping to teach the moral lesson of moving on in the magical theatrical way. With the use of orchestrated symphony work, well angled camera shots, decent writing, and of course great acting, I'll admit I got that tingly feeling all over. No it's not gas, but those looking for a life lesson reminder will get it in this film, and a decent closing to the series… I think. As for acting, well Stiller gets the most screen time on this one. The verdict, it's alright… when he's not acting like a buffoon, and the man has some surprising agility and giant snake battle skills. Most of the time he is a bumbling idiot, but given enough time he can pull out some other feelings that we saw in Meet the Parents. As for Williams, may he rest in peace, the man gave one brilliant performance despite his character being diluted from its previous glory.

    Dislikes: A lot in this category for this reviewer. It starts with the adventure, which in the third installment has been diluted to a rushed set of sequences, hastily edited together to get out in time for Christmas. A shame since the tale had promise of suspense, timing, and mystery that could have tied so many things together. Instead, the story lacked any depth, quickly revealing the secret without so much a trial, a challenge, or even an argument, it was just handed right to them and a rather lame story as well. In addition, a lot of the suspense was missing in this film, with only an irregular decay in the tablet's magic threatening our heroes. Speaking of which the cavalcade also lost their spunk, the strong willed character reduced to comedic boobs, some of which hardly utter a line, as Ben Stiller takes center stage. Such a shame indeed, but your kids will get a kick out of the simplistic journey, that is if they can sit in there seats… which some chose not to.

    Instead the adventure was put aside for… comedy, or what passed for it in this movie. Yes there were a few zingers at first, but they quickly were lost to stupid rants of ridiculous arguing with his caveman doppleganger, stupid exchange of words with exhibits, and some rather awkward discussions with Rebel Wilson. Sure it happens once or twice I can handle it, but it just kept happening, even at the big, exciting climax, with the lame bad guy. Why can these films not realize the limits of tired jokes? I can't answer it either, but sadly it took away from the movie. Perhaps this comedy was the reason why the characters were also a shell of their former glory, and why they were pretty much background characters with the new exhibits. Even the normally cute dynamic between father and son was bad, Hollywood choosing to make the son another lame teenager like most movies do. Is it accurate? Probably, but in a movie with magical tablets you would think a little magic could spread to the humans as well.

    I'm not going to lie, this movie failed me on many levels, and disappointed me for the grand conclusion. Still, it is a cute film that kids will handle, and still holds a little of the spark that got me into the series. Worth a trip to the theater? Not really, but if you wish to pay homage to a few of the stars I wouldn't blame you. My scores for this film are:

    Adventure/Comedy/Family: 7.0 Movie Overall: 6.0
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    • Release date
      • December 19, 2014 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Night at the Museum 3
    • Filming locations
      • London, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Twentieth Century Fox
      • 21 Laps Entertainment
      • 1492 Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $127,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $113,746,621
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $17,100,520
      • Dec 21, 2014
    • Gross worldwide
      • $363,204,635
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 38 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Surround 7.1
      • Dolby Digital
      • Dolby Atmos
      • Datasat
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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