Field Trip to the Smithsonian

Ben Stiller comes back as Larry Daley, the maladroit security guard from the original Night at the Museum (2006). Now the action takes place in the world-renowned Smithsonian in an adventure that will truly make history come alive.

The former night guard finds himself beckoned into his biggest, most imagination-boggling adventure yet. As Larry races to save his formerly inanimate friends from what could be their last stand amid the wonders of the world’s largest museum, all of his surroundings, from the famous paintings on the walls to the rocket ships in the halls, suddenly have a mind of their own. Larry enlists the help of new friends Amelia Earhart, Albert Einstein and Abraham Lincoln, along with old buddies Teddy Roosevelt and Sacajawea, to foil the megalomaniacal plans of Egyptian ruler Kah Mun Rah.

I must say this is one of those movies that I took a chance in going to see. Not one of the first on the radar but nonetheless a movie I would see.

Think of this movie like a virtual history lesson, because that's what it felt like. Going back into time to save the Smithsonian from the evil ones. Just think we saw everyone from Teddy Roosevelt, to Napolean, to Honest Abraham Lincoln, the famous Thinking statue, Amelia Earhart, Tuskegee Airmen, General Custer, and even Al Capone. And probably the star of the film would be that of Amelia Earhart she is so sweet, and lovable and full of courage and "moxie".

This is a movie that to me seemed like a fun roller coaster ride. Waiting in line and all the characters that you see, and then once you get your seat, the initial steady rise to the top. And as you keep rising and rising we anxiously await that first drop. With this movie the same thing happens. Larry must travel to DC to the Smithsonian and save his fellow compadre' artifacts from their "extinction". Definitely take your kids to see this they will get a kick out of all the historical figures. it just might make them want to get an "A" in their History class....just maybe...lol.

Now many may feel this was an unexcitable movie but I think it was worth the ride. Although an average ride, still an entertaining one nonetheless.

Grade: C+