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Night at the Museum
Shawn Levy
(2006)
104min
PG Certificate
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Review
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by
Stella Papamichael
Ben Stiller heads a cast of A-list comedy actors ranging from the likes of Mickey Rooney and Dick Van Dyke to Robin Williams in this raucous romp through history. Stiller plays the patsy once again as night watchman Larry Daley, who has to run for his life when an ancient curse causes the exhibits at the Museum of Natural History in New York to come to life. Stiller does a sterling job here and there's a witty use of visual effects such as when Larry is terrorised by a T-rex skeleton or when he tries to negotiate peace between a miniature Old West gunslinger (an uncredited Owen Wilson) and an equally tiny Roman general (Steve Coogan). Meanwhile, Ricky Gervais pops up as an officious museum director who's not a million miles away from David Brent. Director Shawn Levy is not always in control of his storyline as he desperately tries to string various subplots together through Larry's faltering relationship with his son (Jake Cherry). Fortunately, there are enough exciting stunts and larger-than-life performances to provide entertainment for kids and old relics alike.
Summary
A new nightwatchman at New York's Museum of Natural History discovers his job entails more than he bargained for. Once night falls, an ancient Egyptian spell brings the museum exhibits to life, entangling him in a riotous struggle to restore peace and order before the sun rises and visitors arrive. Fantasy comedy, starring Ben Stiller, Dick Van Dyke, Robin Williams, Carla Gugino and Ricky Gervais.
Cast & Crew
Larry Daley
Ben Stiller
Rebecca
Carla Gugino
Cecil
Dick Van Dyke
Gus
Mickey Rooney
Reginald
Bill Cobbs
Nick Daley
Jake Cherry
Dr McPhee
Ricky Gervais
Theodore Roosevelt
Robin Williams
Octavius
Steve Coogan
Attila the Hun
Patrick Gallagher
Erica Daley
Kim Raver
Jedidiah
Owen Wilson
Director
Shawn Levy
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Other Information
Language:
English
Colour
Theatrical distributor:
20th Century Fox
Available on:
DVD and Blu-ray
Released on:
26 Dec 2006
Comedy
Drama
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