Ben Stiller is back as Larry Daley in “Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian”, as the night guard who struggled with keeping peace between the breathing museum exhibits from dusk till dawn. Larry has found a name for himself through his own money making inventions known as Daley Devices, causing his schedule to become so hectic that his museum visits are diminished. When he happens to make a pop in return he finds the museum has boxed up many of its artifacts. Larry learns the museum is undertaking renovations to a new modern level, one where the artifacts will no longer be needed. All have been boxed and are ready to be shipped to the Smithsonian. Larry is discouraged by this, but tells his friends he will do what he can to bring them home. When Teddy Roosevelt (Robin Williams) informs Larry the tablet will be left behind and his friends will no longer wander the nights his guilt begins to set in.

Following Larry’s museum visit he receives a phone call from Jedediah Smith (Owen Wilson), he informs Larry the battle is on at the Smithsonian. Apparently the monkey stole the tablet and now the largest historic museum is coming to life. Larry rushes to his friend’s aid and runs into many troubles along the way. We are introduces to a variety of new characters from Ivan the Terrible to Al Capone. One particular new character stands out, Amelia Earhart (Amy Adams), who brings some life to the museum with her freewill attitude and courageous antics. With the help of the lovely Ms. Earhart and his loyal friends can Larry restore the museum to its peaceful nights before all hell breaks out?

“Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian” certainly upstaged its predecessor. It offered tons of adventure and thrills that the whole family will enjoy. Amy Adams has a charming performance as Amelia Earhart and has fiery chemistry with Ben Stiller. Bill Hader added a jolt of energy to the film that was lacking from the original. “Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian” is much busier and louder than the first, but what director Shawn Levy has to offer is everything the kids will love.

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