Nachts im Museum 2

I’m not going to hide the fact that in this movie I was most excited about Amy Adams. Her role as Amelia Earhart was absolutely amazing and her tight pants with hugging her great bottom were out of this world. Everybody who wants a fun relationship and who likes action would love to have a girl like that at home. I don’t get how the ansemble of actors could have got anything done. I doubt they didn’t notice. They turned Night at the Museum 2 into a beautiful sexist experience which men will appreciate to watch even a couple of times. Well, and since Amy Adams stole the entire film for herself I expected that my rating would be quite high. But a series of lame and boring scenes eventually forced me to knock it down a notch to a very decent three-star review. However, once it comes up on TV, I will gladly watch it again. It would be a pity to miss out on that. (29.04.2017)

Almost painfully bad at times. Everything that was effective in the first one is either gone for good (how much I missed the serious and "normal" villain Dick Van Dyke), or ruined by unbearable repetition and a farcical script that must seem stupid even to small kids. I’m giving it two stars only out of good will, and mainly for Stiller and the attractive Amy Adams. 45% (09.03.2014)

Night at the Museum was a film that captivated audiences with one simple idea: all the exhibits in the museum come to life after midnight. Why does this happen? Well, it’s explained nicely in the film. However, that’s not really the point. The fact that the exhibits come to life is interesting enough to create a movie that is at least somewhat engaging, and if nothing else, offers a nice visual spectacle. That’s actually what happened. Additionally, Ben Stiller and the other actors contributed their sense of humor. It wasn't a masterpiece, but certainly a film that none of the creators had to be too ashamed of. When something is successful—the first film attracted enough viewers to movie theaters, and the idea was appealing—it would be foolish not to make a sequel. The story can beautifully evolve, as there are still many directions it can take. Well, as it turned out, there aren't that many. Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian does nothing more than capitalize on the first film, repeating interesting moments, and the only new things it brings are animated paintings and one large octopus, which is nothing more than the skeleton of the Tyrannosaurus Rex from the first film, and even the skeleton makes an appearance. Likewise, President "Teddy" Roosevelt, played by Robin Williams, and the little cowboy Jedediah, played by Owen Wilson, return. The film again plays on moral lessons, suggesting that we should preserve old things because they are beautiful, but we should also not reject new things. In the end, a certain compromise can be reached so that all sides are satisfied. It’s sad that some scenes have to be copied directly to brighten the film with humor. It’s incredible to see how little innovation there sometimes is in American films, especially in comedies. Isn’t it said that a repeated joke isn’t funny? Such a simple rule that comedies and their sequels refuse to accept. (03.03.2013)

I am certainly not the target audience because it is a significantly infantile matter that relies on a flood of digital special effects and the popularity of Ben Stiller. On the other hand, if I compare Levy's film to Sommers' G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra, which I recently watched, this one is money better invested and the better part of similar productions. Overall impression: 50%. (29.12.2009)