Hey look, another movie! Another instance to "tune out" and immerse oneself in a realm of fantasy and imagination. The latest Gordonian installment? Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian.The trailer:
A fun fantasy. A fun movie. It helps to be a Washington, DC nerd and a Smithsonian "contributing member" to just imagine the possibilities that this film suggests (and to nitpick and say "Hey, it's quite a hike from Air & Space to the Lincoln Memorial, there's no WAY they could make it in time!"). Ben Stiller has been away from the New York Museum of Natural History and his previous job as night guard in favor of his newfound success as infomercial gadget inventor. His visits overnight to the artifacts have become sparse. In the meantime, new "high tech" interactive exhibits are ordered to replace the ones currently in house. So, the relics and artifacts are set to be shipped to Washington, DC and the "federal archives". Boxed up and stored away in the basement. The Egyptian tablet that causes the displays to come to life at night is stowed away by that rascally monkey from the first film and hilarity ensues in the bowels of all the Smithsonian's museums as exhibits come to life. The new kids on the block are under siege by a lesser Egyptian king bent on ruling the world. The "battle of the Smithsonian" begins and takes you on a fantasy trip that leaves a huge smile on your face. Besides, how can a film that showcases Darth Vader and Oscar the Grouch side-by-side onscreen as "evil-doers" go wrong?
Fun fun fun. Saw it actually late at night at, GASP! a 9:00pm showing and the extra cost was worth it. A fun ride. Full Price easy...my Owen Wilson man-crush notwithstanding.
Besides, Amelia Earhart has a sweet ass that deserves plenty of gawking.
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