Despite its upping the extravagance this time around, Battle of the Smithsonian feels limp and uninspired. Much of the huge budget is spent on bringing the exhibits to realistic-as-possible life and on the action scenes in which they inhibit, but it's all in vein when the novelty of seeing these things come to life wore off at the end of the first movie. There are a lot of talented comedic performers who make appearances throughout the movie, most of them stepping into the shoes of a famous historical figure, and a few hugely enjoyable scenes here and there. It's a silly film that will only appeal to the kids in the audience while the adults only get the occasional chuckle when they recognise an actor from another movie. Ultimately, Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian does little to persuade you to make a trip to the a theatre instead of just renting the original, and annoyingly it just seems to have been made with dollar signs in mind.

Article Author: Ross Miller

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