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Night at the Museum
An irresistible concept meets computer-generated wonders in Night at the Museum, inspired by a 1993 children's book by Milan Trenc. Ben Stiller stars as Larry Daley, an underachieving inventor waiting for his ship to come in while getting evicted from one apartment after another for lack of funds. Larry's son needs some stability, so the well-meaning ne'er-do-well takes a job as night watchman at New York City's Museum of Natural History. What the soon-to-retire guards (Dick Van Dyke, Mickey Rooney, Bill Cobbs) don't tell him is that an ancient pharaoh's tablet in the museum causes everything on display to come to life at night. Thus, Larry meets representations of Teddy Roosevelt, Attila the Hun, fire-worshipping cavemen, and Roman Empire soldiers, and learns to cope with an excitable T-Rex and man-eating, ancient animals. The film might have left things at that, but an added story element gives Night at the Museum some extra urgency and excitement, especially for kids: Larry becomes responsible for keeping this nightly miracle going and preventing anything in the museum from dying due to exposure to sunrise. Computer effects, as well as wildly imaginative costumes and makeup, help make the film appeal to the 8-year-old in everyone. Director Shawn Levy (The Pink Panther) works with a hugely talented cast, including Robin Williams, Owen Wilson, Ricky Gervais, Carla Gugino, and Steve Coogan. --Tom Keogh
Night at the Museum 2
Ben Stiller wrestles with extinct beasts, historical figures, and meddling monkeys in Night at the Museum 2, the sequel to the popular 2006 special-effects extravaganza. This time, the ancient Egyptian tablet (the one that brings all the exhibits at New York's Museum of Natural History to life at night) is being shipped off to the Smithsonian in Washington, D.C.--which, as the movie diligently tells us, is the largest museum in the world. Naturally, former museum guard Larry Daley (Ben Stiller) heads down to rescue it (and, by extension, keep his magical museum friends alive). He ends up fighting with a nasty pharaoh who talks like Boris Karloff (Hank Azaria, The Simpsons) and falling in love with Amelia Earhart (Amy Adams, Enchanted). All the old gang are along for the ride, including Dexter the monkey; much face-slapping and special effects ensue. There aren't many surprises, but Battle of the Smithsonian is cheerful enough to entertain everyone who enjoyed the first movie. The great supporting cast from the first movie returns, including Owen Wilson, Steve Coogan, and Robin Williams. --Bret Fetzer
An irresistible concept meets computer-generated wonders in Night at the Museum, inspired by a 1993 children's book by Milan Trenc. Ben Stiller stars as Larry Daley, an underachieving inventor waiting for his ship to come in while getting evicted from one apartment after another for lack of funds. Larry's son needs some stability, so the well-meaning ne'er-do-well takes a job as night watchman at New York City's Museum of Natural History. What the soon-to-retire guards (Dick Van Dyke, Mickey Rooney, Bill Cobbs) don't tell him is that an ancient pharaoh's tablet in the museum causes everything on display to come to life at night. Thus, Larry meets representations of Teddy Roosevelt, Attila the Hun, fire-worshipping cavemen, and Roman Empire soldiers, and learns to cope with an excitable T-Rex and man-eating, ancient animals. The film might have left things at that, but an added story element gives Night at the Museum some extra urgency and excitement, especially for kids: Larry becomes responsible for keeping this nightly miracle going and preventing anything in the museum from dying due to exposure to sunrise. Computer effects, as well as wildly imaginative costumes and makeup, help make the film appeal to the 8-year-old in everyone. Director Shawn Levy (The Pink Panther) works with a hugely talented cast, including Robin Williams, Owen Wilson, Ricky Gervais, Carla Gugino, and Steve Coogan. --Tom Keogh
Night at the Museum 2
Ben Stiller wrestles with extinct beasts, historical figures, and meddling monkeys in Night at the Museum 2, the sequel to the popular 2006 special-effects extravaganza. This time, the ancient Egyptian tablet (the one that brings all the exhibits at New York's Museum of Natural History to life at night) is being shipped off to the Smithsonian in Washington, D.C.--which, as the movie diligently tells us, is the largest museum in the world. Naturally, former museum guard Larry Daley (Ben Stiller) heads down to rescue it (and, by extension, keep his magical museum friends alive). He ends up fighting with a nasty pharaoh who talks like Boris Karloff (Hank Azaria, The Simpsons) and falling in love with Amelia Earhart (Amy Adams, Enchanted). All the old gang are along for the ride, including Dexter the monkey; much face-slapping and special effects ensue. There aren't many surprises, but Battle of the Smithsonian is cheerful enough to entertain everyone who enjoyed the first movie. The great supporting cast from the first movie returns, including Owen Wilson, Steve Coogan, and Robin Williams. --Bret Fetzer
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Languages: English, German
Subtitles: English for the Hearing Impaired, German
Subtitles: English for the Hearing Impaired, German
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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I love both these movies and think they are great family fun. Ben Stiller has only ever really disappointed me with one film and these are true to his form, amazing. the idea of museum artifacts coming to life is not a unique concept but the way this film has been made makes real characters out of the creatures, skeletons and statues at the museum. every character has a story to tell, knows the history of the person they are portraying or the culture they represent. this film is loosely based around fact which creates an interest in history for younger viewers and to an extent adults alike and creates a magic around learning about it.
i would recommend this film to anyone and have loved watching both films over and over again. good clean family fun, a good cast, robin williams and amy adams are brilliant in the second film and I would go as far as to say one of my top 10 fav films.9/10
i would recommend this film to anyone and have loved watching both films over and over again. good clean family fun, a good cast, robin williams and amy adams are brilliant in the second film and I would go as far as to say one of my top 10 fav films.9/10
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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I bought this for my son, who is nearly six. He thinks both films are hilarious. Ben Stiller and Robin Williams are well cast and, as usual, play very humourous roles. The graphics when the exhibits come alive are very believable and you begin to feel like you are really there in the museum with them.
Both are great films to sit down and watch together as a family, so make some popcorn, dim the lights and enjoy!
Both are great films to sit down and watch together as a family, so make some popcorn, dim the lights and enjoy!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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I enjoyed these films though I am bound to say that they were not all that they are cracked up to be. Enjoyable, yes, but not the greatest films ever. You have to be careful for some language in both films. There is a section in the second where the word 'God' is used profanely several times which this reviewer finds offensive. There really is no need, the context does not require it. There are a lot of hidden jokes in the form of quotations (I think), some historical, others from the entertainment world. If you're looking for romance at all, you'll find it in the 2nd film. Whilst enjoyable and incorporating homour, I would not say they were hilarious - mildly funny. Some historical information is available along the way which gives added interest.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Night at the museum duo
Must have films, not only enjoyed by children but by the whole family. It has laughs galore, excitement, sappy moments. Not often I say this but they are well rounded films.
Published 19 days ago by Cat
Another masterpiece from Ben Stiller
Saw these both these films on DVD and decided to buy them as they are funny and a nice simple film to watch if you dont want anything to taxing to view. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Ma Boswell
brilliant films just made it better on blu ray
i am currently updating my old dvd's to blu ray. this is one of good all round film. great entertainment. films has great laughs, and robin williams is just brilliant. Read more
Published 6 months ago by markster
two great nights!
These two films together are a great bargain.They are fun for both children and adults, and the special effects are mesmerising. Read more
Published 7 months ago by DianaGreece
Very Enjoyable
A great gift that has been enjoyed by young and old alike. Both are good films although the first is certainly the strongest of the two.
Published 21 months ago by Mr. J. Driver
Entertaining double dvd set
I really enjoyed the original 'Night at the museum'.
I got the 2 dvd boxset for a really good price, or I would probably have just bought the sequel alone. Read more
I got the 2 dvd boxset for a really good price, or I would probably have just bought the sequel alone. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Dodster
2 in 1 dvd
Christmas present for someone else but i have watched both films preferred the first but a good deal for both films on one case.
Published on 19 Feb 2010 by topcat
Night at the Museum
Really pleased with quick delivery for my daughters birthday so we have not watched it yet. She will be given it next week. Read more
Published on 16 Feb 2010 by Oscar
good family entertainment
A family of a 4 y.o., 7 y.o., 9 y.o. 20 y.o. and a dad all enjoyed these, especially the first.
Published on 11 Feb 2010 by DS fan's dad
DVD
The DVD didn't work on my machines but the service was great, returned & got another one straight away & when that didn't work either got a refund straight away. Read more
Published on 1 Feb 2010 by Ms. L. Arfuso
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