MOVIE REVIEW - Night At The Museum: Secret Of The Tomb

Ben Stiller is back in the next installment of the Night At The Museum franchise just in time for the holidays.

Hey, I know that in many ways this is the same old thing as the first couple. Many of the same characters, same premise, the museum exhibits come to life after dark. But in this episode, we are going to learn how this happens, and wonder if this activity can continue.

There's really not more to say in terms of plot, but it is interesting to see where this franchise stands after this.  I know national critics has been tough on this, and yes there are some ridiculous moments we have to relive over and over.   But this is a family movie - period!  As much as they would like, all movies can't be superhero movies, or animated musicals. 

This is a nice family movie that has virtually no content this isn't safe for about 100% of the population. They can't all be Oscar winner either. My gosh, lighten up, and look past the 7th grade humor in some of this, then remember...it's for 7th graders!  I get a bit tired of hearing there's nothing for the family, then they trash one that is.

I generally applaud family movies.  There simply are not enough of them that aren't animated.  This franchise has been wildly successful so far. Ben Stiller, the late Robin Williams and the rest of the cast have done well, and made a ton off these. So where does this go from here.

What we do know is that Williams as passed on, and clearly Stiller is exiting this series as the main character.  But is seems that the lead could be taken over by Rebel Wilson as she has been introduced and has an open storyline. Ben Kingsley is new, and so are a few others.  My gut feeling is that if this is a huge hit, the series goes on and Wilson is the new curator. If not successful, it's been fun and we move on.

Yeah, it's a lot of the same, and yes there is some new blood, and a few angles.  True too, it does look like Stiller mailed some of this in, but so what? This is not designed to change cinematic history.  It's for young families to go and have a nice laugh and eat popcorn for an afternoon.  Those who go, will love this.

Night At The Museum: Secret Of the Tomb.  Good holiday fun. Rent the DVD's then take the whole family. - Nana too!