I really loved this movie i think that the idea the that museum coming to life seems really cool. for my end of the year field trip we saw the secend
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Night at the Museum
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Not age appropriate for kids under 5, age appropriate for kids over 7; suggested age 7. -
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Common Sense says
Stiller dodges CGI creations in cute adventure.
Themes in this movie include: family relationships
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 7 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About Night at the Museum
Parents need to know that kids will definitely want to see this much-hyped, effects-heavy adventure. The effects are good (the dinosaur skeleton is especially fun), but the plot is uneven and the action hectic, with some point-of-view camerawork that could potentially startle younger viewers. The movie features spastic, cartoonish violence by the museum exhibits that come to life. This includes shooting (Civil War soldiers), explosions (miniature cowboys and miners), poison dart-shooting (miniature Mayans), chasing and hunting (dinosaur skeleton, lions), fighting, and car-crashing. Weapons include arrows, swords, guns, catapults, spears, axes. There's a repeated joke about Attila the Hun's preference for ripping off victims' limbs. Larry has an antagonistic relationship with a monkey and repeatedly disappoints his son (who acts sad) -- until the end, when he's impressed by his father's quick decision-making.
Read our full review by Cynthia Fuchs
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the message behind all of the fancy effects. Why is it the important to pursue your dreams -- and to learn, read books, and discuss ideas as you do so?
- How is Larry inspired by his new friends to go after his dreams?
- Does Larry's relationship with his son seem realistic to you? Who seems more grown-up of the two? Does that change over the course of the movie?
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- I rate this title on for age 7 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
A really smart Movie
- I rate this title on for age 3 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Educational
- Good role models
great comedy
great comedy for all ages makes u laugh hard and has great role models and messages. also teaches a little of history
- I rate this title on for age 7 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
A pretty funny movie!!!
This movie is a pretty funny movie. There is comic action,and brief language. There are mostly insults,but there is only one bad word in this movie. This movie is appropriate for all kids ages 7-8+. I recommend this movie to kids who like family comedies, history movies, and Ben Stiller and his funny movies.
- I rate this title on for age 6 and give it
I love it so much!
Loved it! :)
- I rate this title off for age 6 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
- Negative role models
- My highlights are:
- Educational
e.g. Perfect for older kids, but not for tweens
I did not at all approve of the main character slapping the monkey.
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| 36% | of parents say it's too violent |
| 27% | of parents say it has language their kids can't use |
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