Night at Night at the Museum
CSS Acadia, on display near the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic.
That's the best I can do for museum pictures in my photo archives; I am happily back from seeing "Night At The Museum", starring Ben Stiller and a host of other actors including Robin Williams, Dick Van Dyke and even Mickey Rooney. Not only did we catch the movie, but we saw it on the IMAX screen at Bayers Lake, so it was quite the experience.
There were some critics who said that the gags were a bit worn out, but one could also argue that they're basically "classic" gags anyway. The film is pure fun. It's great for kids and adults alike. It's also a lot of fun to see some very likeable actors in supporting roles -- especially Van Dyke, Rooney, and Bill Cobbs as outgoing night watchmen. Ricky Gervaise also played the museum curator, like an academic version of his character on The Office, exuding similar mannerisms and anxieties.Overall, "fun" is the best word for it. Besides the entertaining cast, the plot is simple to digest, hopeful and not too deep, and the premise is every kid's dream (and some adults, I admit.) Who hasn't wished they could party in the same room as twelth-century Huns alongside Christopher Columbus and dinosaurs? The hero triumphs both through diplomacy and self-taught historical education. If I ever have kids, those are the top two talents I would ever hope to instill.
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It's a really good movie, I also enjoyed it. I am happy about Dick Van Dyke who was seen after a long time, love him.
6:13 PM
There have been a few movies lately that have brought back favourite old faces. It's nice to see them and it's probably a good strategy for Hollywood to remind us of those good ol' days. I don't care if a movie isn't "Oscar worthy" but sometimes I just like to see a nice, positive story together with actors that have a light and relaxed chemistry.
The three security guards in this one were probably my favourite part. We just about fell over laughing every time Mickey Rooney shouted a line. :)
1:35 AM
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