{"id":10386,"date":"2014-12-21T19:02:57","date_gmt":"2014-12-22T03:02:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/moviesharkdeblore.com\/site\/?p=10386"},"modified":"2014-12-21T19:02:57","modified_gmt":"2014-12-22T03:02:57","slug":"night-at-the-museum-secret-of-the-tomb","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/behindthelensonline.net\/site\/reviews\/night-at-the-museum-secret-of-the-tomb\/","title":{"rendered":"NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM: SECRET OF THE TOMB"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>One of the lucky few press who, several months ago, was treated to some early clips of NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM: SECRET OF THE TOMB, my appetite for more was quickly whetted on seeing just brief glimpses of Sir Ben Kingsley and Rami Malek in all their royal glory, Ben Stiller as history\u2019s best friend Larry Daley, and that pee-happy Capuchin Dexter (aka Crystal the Monkey).\u00a0 Now having seen the film in its entirety, I can honestly say that my enthusiasm and delight for NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM: SECRET OF THE TOMB is even more exuberant.\u00a0 Unfortunately, there is also a bittersweet poignancy not only for the film itself and some of its iconic actors, but for what is reportedly the last film of the three-picture franchise.\u00a0 Oh, say it isn\u2019t so, Shawn Levy!\u00a0 What Levy and company has done yet again is pure magic, making NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM: SECRET OF THE TOMB the best night ever.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/behindthelensonline.net\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/NATM-1.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-LU1CaOSY\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-10387\" src=\"http:\/\/behindthelensonline.net\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/NATM-1-400x225.jpg\" alt=\"NATM - 1\" width=\"400\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/behindthelensonline.net\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/NATM-1-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/behindthelensonline.net\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/NATM-1-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/behindthelensonline.net\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/NATM-1.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>We are first introduced to SECRET OF THE TOMB via a 1938 archaeologic expedition in Egypt. Paying homage to the patented imagery and styling of both Harrison Ford&#8217;s Indiana Jones and Brendan Fraser&#8217;s turn in \u201cThe Mummy\u201d, we are immediately given a story and historical point of reference for the Tablet of Ahkmenrah, the magical golden tablet we have watched in the prior two NATM films bring history to life in both the American Museum of Natural History in New York and at the Smithsonian.\u00a0 But the tablet has always been a mystery; a mystery which we are now going to uncover starting with its very origins.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/behindthelensonline.net\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/NATM-4.png\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-LU1CaOSY\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-10388\" src=\"http:\/\/behindthelensonline.net\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/NATM-4-400x216.png\" alt=\"NATM - 4\" width=\"400\" height=\"216\" srcset=\"https:\/\/behindthelensonline.net\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/NATM-4-400x216.png 400w, https:\/\/behindthelensonline.net\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/NATM-4-300x162.png 300w, https:\/\/behindthelensonline.net\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/NATM-4.png 917w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Fast forward to present day, one time night guard turned anonymous benefactor and now head of the Museum of Natural History\u2019s renowned night program, Larry Daley is readying the museum and all of the exhibits for a show to end all show.\u00a0 Celebrating the grand re-opening of the Hayden Planetarium, Daley and all of the figures of history we have come to know and love &#8211; Teddy Roosevelt, Attila the Hun, Octavius, Jedediah the cowboy, Sacajawea, Ahkmenrah, and of course, Rexxie the T-Rex and Dexter the monkey &#8211; have prepared a show for a glitterati audience that will move heaven and earth.\u00a0 But just before showtime, strange things start happening as historical figures lose their life force and start have momentary freezes.\u00a0 Ahkmenrah is concerned something is amiss as the golden tablet is tarnishing and he has no explanation why.\u00a0 Dismissing the \u201cglitches\u201d and the tarnished tablet for the moment, Larry starts the show.\u00a0 The dazzling night sky comes to life with the constellations streaking across the planetarium heavens, themselves now coming to life thanks to the magic of the tablet.\u00a0\u00a0 Suddenly, as the distinguished guests below are oohing and aahing at the magic of the museum\u2019s \u201canimatronics\u201d and light show, madness and mayhem take hold as a somewhat drunkenly behaving motley crew of &#8220;animatronics&#8221; go berserk.\u00a0 It can only mean one thing.\u00a0 The tablet of Ahkmenrah is losing its magic.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/behindthelensonline.net\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/NATM-8.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-LU1CaOSY\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-10396\" src=\"http:\/\/behindthelensonline.net\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/NATM-8-400x221.jpg\" alt=\"NATM - 8\" width=\"400\" height=\"221\" srcset=\"https:\/\/behindthelensonline.net\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/NATM-8-400x221.jpg 400w, https:\/\/behindthelensonline.net\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/NATM-8-300x166.jpg 300w, https:\/\/behindthelensonline.net\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/NATM-8.jpg 630w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Needing answers not only for the museum figures, but for himself and the now fired museum director Dr. McPhee, Larry hits on a plan.\u00a0 According to Ahkmenrah, the one person who may have an explanation for the turning tablet and the fading magic is his father, Merenkahre.\u00a0 Problem is, he\u2019s safely tucked away on display at the British Museum.\u00a0 Well, we know what that means.\u00a0 Road trip!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/behindthelensonline.net\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/NATM-10.png\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-LU1CaOSY\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-10389\" src=\"http:\/\/behindthelensonline.net\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/NATM-10-400x165.png\" alt=\"NATM - 10\" width=\"400\" height=\"165\" srcset=\"https:\/\/behindthelensonline.net\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/NATM-10-400x165.png 400w, https:\/\/behindthelensonline.net\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/NATM-10-300x124.png 300w, https:\/\/behindthelensonline.net\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/NATM-10.png 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>With all hand on deck, and even Dr. McPhee lending a hand, Larry and the gang head across The Pond with hopefully enough magic left in the tablet to bring Merenkahre to life.\u00a0 Of course, not only will Merenkahre come to life, so will the rest of the museum &#8211; for the first time ever.\u00a0 And you thought there was hilarity and hijinks these past nine years in New York and at the Smithsonian!\u00a0 You ain\u2019t seen nuthin\u2019 yet; especially when Sir Lancelot faces off against Hugh Jackman as they fight for what Lancelot believes is the Holy Grail &#8211; the tablet.\u00a0 Hugh Jackman?\u00a0 Yep.\u00a0 But will Merenkahre divulge the secret of the tablet?\u00a0 And what will happen to the British Museum and its figures and exhibits after a taste of the night life?\u00a0 And what\u2019s next for Dexter, Attila, Teddy, Sacajawea, Octavius and Jedediah?<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/behindthelensonline.net\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/NATM-3.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-LU1CaOSY\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-10390\" src=\"http:\/\/behindthelensonline.net\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/NATM-3-400x297.jpg\" alt=\"NATM - 3\" width=\"400\" height=\"297\" srcset=\"https:\/\/behindthelensonline.net\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/NATM-3-400x297.jpg 400w, https:\/\/behindthelensonline.net\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/NATM-3-1024x760.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/behindthelensonline.net\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/NATM-3.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/behindthelensonline.net\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/NATM-3-300x222.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>On crossing the pond to the British Museum, director Shawn Levy and screenwriters David Guion, Michael Handelman and Mark Friedman re-energize the film and the characters &#8211; and as I was so thrilled to see in the initial early clips &#8211; introduces new characters from the impressive and regal Sir Ben Kingsley as Pharaoh Merenkahre and a wonderfully light maternal touch from Anjali Jay as Shepseheret to the tongue-in-cheek hilarity and hunkiness of Dan Stevens&#8217; Sir Lancelot.\u00a0 But at its core is the heart and soul of the NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM franchise &#8211; Robin Williams as Teddy Roosevelt.\u00a0\u00a0 Still the voice of reason, the teller of history, the wise elegiac who has steered Ben Stiller\u2019s Larry into the man he was supposed to and did become.\u00a0 Not knowing this would be Williams\u2019 final performance, the writers embrace the finality of the franchise and the construct of the story plot, letting Williams up the emotional ante, something which is now even moreso.\u00a0 Given how life has played out in the past year with the passing of not only Williams, but Mickey Rooney, there is a bittersweetness that cloaks the film and the characters with a loving touch that will touch each of us who see the film.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/behindthelensonline.net\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/NATM-7.png\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-LU1CaOSY\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-10395\" src=\"http:\/\/behindthelensonline.net\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/NATM-7-400x191.png\" alt=\"NATM - 7\" width=\"400\" height=\"191\" srcset=\"https:\/\/behindthelensonline.net\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/NATM-7-400x191.png 400w, https:\/\/behindthelensonline.net\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/NATM-7.png 993w, https:\/\/behindthelensonline.net\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/NATM-7-300x143.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Once again expanding the story and adventures to another famous museum keeps the franchise and the film fresh and engaging &#8211; and historically plausible.\u00a0 As has been consistent with NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM, history truly does come alive, sparking creativity and interest in young and old alike.\u00a0 Taking it to the next technical level, the introduction of the constellations and the night skies is breathtaking.\u00a0 The visual effects of the opening gala and the midnight blue texture of sky with sparkling twinkling stars coming to life is pure magic and I guarantee will spark some young mind into the field of astronomy.\u00a0 On every level, Levy and company ups the ante, excelling with visual, story and character expansiveness, endearing each to our hearts even more.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/behindthelensonline.net\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/NATM-2.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-LU1CaOSY\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-10391\" src=\"http:\/\/behindthelensonline.net\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/NATM-2-400x219.jpg\" alt=\"NATM - 2\" width=\"400\" height=\"219\" srcset=\"https:\/\/behindthelensonline.net\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/NATM-2-400x219.jpg 400w, https:\/\/behindthelensonline.net\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/NATM-2-300x164.jpg 300w, https:\/\/behindthelensonline.net\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/NATM-2.jpg 770w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Celebrating the CGI dependent visual effects, from the Parthenon Marbles to the Ming vases to a multi-headed Thai serpent, the visuals are wide-eyed, jaw-dropping entertainment which is marvelously melded with live action.\u00a0 This is truly some flawlessly funny CGI effects.\u00a0 Mind-blowing is a sequence involving the M.C. Escher \u201cRelativity\u201d which lends itself to one of the most visually complex scenes in the film.\u00a0 The entire sequence is a stunner as Larry, Teddy and Lancelot become part of &#8220;Relativity.&#8221;\u00a0 Use of black &amp; white punched with just a tinge of gold from the tablet is extremely well designed and executed.<\/p>\n<p>Without a doubt, this is not only the best story of the three NATM films, but the one with the highest production values.\u00a0 Cinematographer Guillermo Navarro soars at creating mood with lighting and framing, particularly with a saturated moonlight blue London.\u00a0 A visual delight that really adds a dreamlike fantasy layer.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/behindthelensonline.net\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/NATM-9.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-LU1CaOSY\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-10392\" src=\"http:\/\/behindthelensonline.net\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/NATM-9-400x225.jpg\" alt=\"NATM - 9\" width=\"400\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/behindthelensonline.net\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/NATM-9-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/behindthelensonline.net\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/NATM-9-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/behindthelensonline.net\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/NATM-9.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Levy keeps the film moving at a relatively fast pace, never allowing the audience to become tired or feel as if &#8220;been there, done that&#8221;.\u00a0 Capitalizing on visual sight gags, and the short-listed Oscar work of VFX supervisor Erik Nash, live action and technology are a seamless meld, providing non-stop flow of story, action, laughter and tears; particularly when it comes time for the finale.\u00a0 It\u2019s the party of the century with some nice little twists and surprises.<\/p>\n<p>Watching NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM: SECRET OF THE TOMB is like seeing old friends, as Ben Stiller, Robin Williams, Patrick Gallagher, Mizuo Peck and Rami Malek return as Larry, Teddy,\u00a0 Attila, Sacajawea and Ahkmenrah, respectively, with Owen Wilson\u2019s Jedediah and Steve Coogan\u2019s Octavius touching the heart and delivering on of the best buddy pairings in film history.\u00a0\u00a0 Few but for Coogan and Wilson could really create tension &#8211; and comedy &#8211; while running from Mt. Vesuvius in a lava-laden Pompeii!\u00a0 And of course, Dexter!\u00a0 Who doesn\u2019t love Crystal the Monkey as Dexter.\u00a0\u00a0 And I have to say, the pee jokes with Dexter do not get old.\u00a0 Kids love \u2018em.\u00a0 I love \u2018em.\u00a0 They\u2019re funny.\u00a0 How can you not laugh at Dexter peeing to stop a lava flow! And although not as successful as some of the other routines and gags in the film, it\u2019s welcome to see Stiller stretch a bit as his own Neanderthal ancestor, Laaa.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/behindthelensonline.net\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/NATM-5.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-LU1CaOSY\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-10393\" src=\"http:\/\/behindthelensonline.net\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/NATM-5-400x215.jpg\" alt=\"NATM - 5\" width=\"400\" height=\"215\" srcset=\"https:\/\/behindthelensonline.net\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/NATM-5-400x215.jpg 400w, https:\/\/behindthelensonline.net\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/NATM-5-1024x552.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/behindthelensonline.net\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/NATM-5-300x161.jpg 300w, https:\/\/behindthelensonline.net\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/NATM-5.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>At first blush I was unimpressed with Rebel Wilson&#8217;s Mindy, security guard at the British Museum, due largely to the flat &#8220;jokes&#8221; she was telling.\u00a0 But as the film progressed and once she had a Neanderthal to play off, she was a welcome addition.\u00a0 And then we get cameos from Hugh Jackman and Andrea Martin!\u00a0 A highlight are scenes between Jackman (on the West End as King Arthur in a \u201cCamelot\u201d revival) and the hottest knight of the round table we\u2019ve seen in a while, Dan Stevens as Lancelot.\u00a0 Hunks, hotness and hilarity.\u00a0 What\u2019s not to enjoy?\u00a0 And what about Ricky Gervais as Dr. McPhee?\u00a0 So glad we saw the arc of his character come to fruition and end on a note of wonderment, kindness and fun.<\/p>\n<p>But beware.\u00a0 Many of you, like myself, may find your eyes a little wet and your cheeks a bit moist as we see the comedy triumvirate of talent with Dick Van Dyke, Bill Cobbs and Mickey Rooney, the brilliance of Robin Williams and an end credit dedication to break the heart.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/behindthelensonline.net\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/NATM-6.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-LU1CaOSY\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-10394\" src=\"http:\/\/behindthelensonline.net\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/NATM-6-400x200.jpg\" alt=\"NATM - 6\" width=\"400\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/behindthelensonline.net\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/NATM-6-400x200.jpg 400w, https:\/\/behindthelensonline.net\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/NATM-6-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/behindthelensonline.net\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/NATM-6.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nWhile Levy gives us a glimmer of hope for a continuation of the franchise, let me add my voice now and say, this is a franchise we shouldn\u2019t see end.\u00a0 History really does come to life thanks to NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM, sparking creativity and imagination, not to mention inspiring kids to learn a little something.\u00a0 What Shawn Levy has done, and particularly with NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM: SECRET OF THE TOMB is pure magic.\u00a0 This is entertainment.<\/p>\n<p>Directed by Shawn Levy<br \/>\nWritten by David Guion, Michael Handelman and Mark Friedman<br \/>\nCast:\u00a0\u00a0 Ben Stiller, Robin Williams, Patrick Gallagher, Mizuo Peck, Rami Malek, Owen Wilson, Steve Coogan, Sir Ben Kingsley, Dan Stevens, Crystal the Monkey<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>One of the lucky few press who, several months ago, was treated to some early clips of NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM: SECRET OF THE TOMB, my appetite for more was quickly whetted on seeing just brief glimpses of Sir Ben Kingsley and Rami Malek in all their royal glory, Ben Stiller as history\u2019s best friend [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":10388,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[36,9],"tags":[1867,1878,1877,1876,340,1868,1872,1866,1874,1871,1873,1869,1870,1196,1875],"class_list":["post-10386","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-movies","category-reviews","tag-ben-stiller","tag-british-museum-of-natural-history","tag-crystal-the-monkey","tag-dan-stevens","tag-dick-van-dyke","tag-mickey-rooney","tag-mizuo-peck","tag-night-at-the-museum-secret-of-the-tomb","tag-owen-wilson","tag-patrick-gallagher","tag-rami-malek","tag-robin-williams","tag-shawn-levy","tag-sir-ben-kingsley","tag-steve-coogan"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.5 (Yoast SEO v27.5) - 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