Night at the Museum

Fun and whimsical, Night at the Museum takes us back through history to help inspire a younger generation that the past can be cool and that museums can be enjoyable. The movies is about a man with dreams who can't keep a job getting a chance at employment at a museum. Each night, because of a golden Egyptian tablet, the museum comes to life. Comedy ensues as the amateur night watchman tries desperately to keep the exhibits under control.

Ben Stiller does a great job at providing the slap-stick and comic dialogue going through the movie. I personally think he upstaged Robin Williams in the film which is no small task. The highlight of the film though is definitely not its real characters, but the special effects that brings the other characters to life. Along with the superb special effects, the jokes and dialogue were well written. Overall, the story was weak.

So to wrap up my thoughts on the movie. It was well-paced, great family-fun but lacked depth, story, and substance. But the eye candy and comedic moments more than made up for its short-comings.


Rating: 7 out of 10