Amelia Earhart (Amy Adams) and Larry Daley (Ben Stiller) behold the wonders of exhibits that have come to life inside the Smithsonian.

Grade: B

DVD » The raucous come-to-life figurines and exhibits return in " Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian," a lively sequel. Ben Stiller returns as the former security guard, and this time he faces off against an hysterically evil Egyptian pharaoh (Hank Azaria) while falling for the charming Amelia Earhart (played with equal sweetness by Oscar nominee Amy Adams). It's dumb fun and chock full of clichés, but cast with likable and funny actors who relish going over the top.

-- Vince Horiuchi



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