Night at the Museum...animated

Night at the Museum is fun, creative, and corny all rolled up into one. Set in New York City, it is a story of divorced man, Larry Daley, played by Ben Stiller, whose life seems to be falling apart. He is unemployed and on the verge of losing yet another apartment, as a result putting his joint custody status with his son, Nick, at risk. On top of everything, Larry is beginning to feel his son slowly slipping away, as he is bonding more & more with his geeky, yet successful stepfather. At the end of his rope, and desperate to regain his son's love & respect, Larry takes the only job immediately available.

He is to replace three mischievous old timers, (Dick Van Dyke, Mickey Rooney & Billy Cobbs) as the graveyard shift security guard at a promient museum, similar to The Museum of Natural History. On his first night he is quickly overwhelmed by the chaos, as each exhibit inexplicably comes to life. Everything from dinosours, to Teddy Roosevelt, played by Robin Williams, to lions, elephants, miniture gladiators & cowboys, Attila the Hun, Sacajawea, and cavemen are alive, well and reeking havoc. It is up to Larry to keep things in order, and he has no other choice but to become a quick study in the ways of the museum. Not so surprising, Larry has a tough time convincing anyone of this phenomenon, including his son, until he brings Nick to work one night. It is an animated & imaginative spectical that will inspire most to want to visit their local history museum. GO SEE Night at the Museum, it has something for everyone, and is especially a welcomed treat for the young one. (108 minutes, PG)