Night at the Museum (2006)

Director: Shawn Levy

Cast: Ben Stiller as Larry Daley, Carla Gugino as Rebecca Hutman, Dick Van Dyke as Cecil Fredericks, Mickey Rooney as Gus, Bill Cobbs as Reginald, Jake Cherry as Nick Daley, Ricky Gervais as Dr. McPhee, Robin Williams as Teddy Roosevelt, Kim Raver as Erica Daley, Patrick Gallagher as Attila The Hun, Rami Malek as Ahkmenrah, Pierfrancesco Favino as Christopher Columbus, Charles Q. Murphy as Taxi Driver (as Charlie Murphy), Steve Coogan as Octavius, Mizuo Peck as Sacajawea

What a cast! Ben Stiller, Owen Wilson, Robin Williams, Dick VanDyke,
Mickey Roney, Bill Cobbs...

I'm not a Stiller fan, but in this one he was really great, he steps
out of his usual shtick to really anchor this movie. For once he
doesn't seem to be trying too hard and avoids overdoing it.

This is one of Robin Williams' better modern roles, he's toned down but
still quintessentially Williams. It was nice to see him in a role that
he can both take seriously *and* have some fun with it.

Owen Wilson is still awesome, basically reprising his Shanghai Noon
character, but with a cute, rather unexpected twist.

Dick Van Dyke, Mickey Rooney and Bill Cobbs are classic, they haven't
lost a step. Rooney is still the little bantam rooster with the
attitude! Van Dyke clearly anchors the trio. Cobbs wasn't given much to
work with for his character, but his quality shines through. These
veteran comedic actors bring a bit of class and legitimacy to the film.

The movie is well paced, jumping almost directly into the action, with
plenty of laughs. From Rexie's puppy-dog antics to the war between Old
West Cowboys and Roman Centurians, there is something around every
corner.

The only stinker in this film is the kid. He's totally under-utilized
for the storyline, they could have improved the storyline by either
leaving the kid out of the movie entirely, or by giving him something
to do. The pseudo-love-interest, too, should have either been played up
or left out.

This is an entirely enjoyable family film. My 87 year old
grandmother-in-law loved it, as did my 9 year old daughter and my
teenage sons! Truly something for everyone.