Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb
Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb

Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb

2014Movie98 minEnglish

When the magic powers of The Tablet of Ahkmenrah begin to die out, Larry Daley spans the globe, uniting favorite and new characters while embarking on an epic quest to save the magic before it is gone forever.

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IMDb6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes51%
Metacritic47/100
Google Users68%
Director: Shawn LevyGenres: Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy

Plot Summary

Larry Daley and his museum exhibits must travel to London to uncover the truth behind a mysterious ancient Egyptian artifact, the Tablet of Akhmen-Ra. They discover that the tablet is losing its magic, causing the exhibits to behave erratically. To save their home and their existence, Larry and his companions embark on a race against time to find a way to restore the tablet's power before it's too late.

Critical Reception

The film received generally mixed to negative reviews from critics, although it was a box office success. Many critics found the plot predictable and the humor repetitive, though some praised the performances of the cast and the nostalgic element of seeing beloved characters one last time.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its nostalgic farewell to beloved characters and the performances of its cast, particularly Ben Stiller.
  • Criticized for a formulaic plot and a lack of fresh comedic ideas.
  • Seen as an entertaining, if uninspired, finale to the trilogy.

Google audience: Audiences generally found the film to be a fun and entertaining family movie, appreciating the continuation of the series and the humor. Some viewers felt it was a fitting conclusion, while others noted it was similar to the previous installments.

Fun Fact

Robin Williams filmed his scenes for the movie shortly before his death, and the film is dedicated to his memory.

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4 reviews
CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

It took five years to reassemble the cast for this third outing for the exhibits that magically come to life in their museum at night. This time, though, their days seem numbered. The tablet of "Ahkmenrah" (Rami Malek) is starting to lose i...
John Chard

John Chard

Night at the Museum: The Closure. Part 3 - and expected last instalment - of the poplar NATM series pitches Larry Daley (Ben Stiller) on a mission to save the magic stone that brings his exhibit friends to life. So off he goes to London ...
Alba11_Rose27

Alba11_Rose27

Is very very funny!!! I like the movie...
Reno

Reno

So the final movie in the trilogy. That's what I'm hoping for. Because when the first movie came I thought it was a nice idea and then its sequel was so bad without any further innovative ideas to add up. I was not expecting the third movie...