Night at the Museum 3: Secret of the Tomb

Cast: Ben Stiller, Robin Williams, Owen Wilson, Steve Coogan, Ricky Gervais, Rebel Wilson and Skyler Gisondo.

Director: Shawn Levy

Release Date: 2014

Genre: Adventure/Fantasy

Running Time: 1hr 38 minutes

Rating: PG

Synopsis:

The Natural History Museum is receiving a new exhibit and Larry (Ben Stiller) is in charge of the presentation. However he soon realizes that the exhibits aren't working as well as they used to, he learns that the tablet is corroding. In some research Larry learns that Cecil the former night guard at the Museum (Dick Van Dyke) was at the original site where the tablet was found. Cecil was warned that if the tablet was moved all things could come to an end. Could the museum in London hold secrets to keeping the table alive with magic?

So here we are the the 3rd and final installment in the "Night at the Museum" series. Once again we are greeted with the wonderful characters from the first two films and again a few new faces too. Personally this is what the second film should always have been about. It makes a lot more sense and we see a lot more of the characters. A lot more is explained in this film too, the first film starts to make a lot more sense. I really like that they brought back the character of Cecil too. Of course we've got the wonderful Ben Stiller again back as Larry, however were introduced to a new face as Nikki, played by Sykler Gisondo and of course who could forget the amazing late Robin Williams who returns as Teddy. Ben Stiller might have more then one role in this movie too! Not too sure how I feel about Rebel Wilson though as security guard at the museum in London. I find her to be incredibly annoying, she doesn't particularly show a lot of characterisation, she's rather typecast.

Skyler Gisondo doesn't do a bad job as Nicky, I think he does a better job then the other lad did in the first two films, I also think you see into his character a lot more, which I really like, a great deal isn't explained about Nicky in the first two films. He's also grown up some what since the past two films. Nicky is now clearly in his late teens applying to University and hoping to make it big as a DJ. Ben Stiller once again offers a really great performance, again much better then the last film. The storyline certainly makes a lot more sense then the previous film. It also gets straight to the point pretty quick. This film is a lot of fun and brings back the fun from the first film, I really appreciate that. Perhaps they worked out that was what was missing from the last film?

The cinematography is pretty cool, there are some really great scenes, certainly much better then the second film. Can you tell I really didn't enjoy that one? The set design really isn't too bad, again though it's not as good as the first film. It does however look much better on screen. I do think they've managed to make this film a lot more entertaining too, it's got a very modern vibe too it, advertising the likes of mobile phones, youtube and candy crush. There are definitely some really cool scenes though especially one involving Pompeii!

The soundtrack really isn't too shabby either this time round, especially the song in the end credits, it's really bouncy and fun! If you a fan of DJ Tiesto, your very likely to reocgonise the song. I also think this was a little homage to Nicky's character seeing as he wants to be a DJ. There's some really cool moments with the characters in the end credits too, so definitely stick around to the end.

Overall this movie really isn't too bad, sadly I don't think they were ever gonna be as good as the first film. Some sequels just shouldn't be made, I have a feeling that Night at the Museum, was one of them, I honestly think they would of benefited more from just the first film. I know plenty of people have mixed thoughts on the last two films. It was terrible to hear about the passing of Robin Williams though as he sadly passed after the making of this movie. He really was a gifted man and he was fantastic in this movie.

I'd recommend this movie to family's more then anything, whatever rocks your boat really! I'd definitely recommend it over the second film that's for sure!

It was pretty good!

4/5 stars