Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb

The most poignant moment is the farewell to Roosevelt, played one final time by Robin Williams. Otherwise, Night At The Museum: Secret Of The Tomb is an instance of an idea stretched far beyond its potential.

The appearances of Robin Williams and Mickey Rooney (who have both since died) adds extra poignance to a film that pretty much follows the contours of its predecessors.

Larry and his crew head for London and more slightly laboured mayhem, with slapstick gags that seem designed for younger viewers.

It's all dumb, but fun.

Somewhere amid the rictus grins of this cynical seasonal offering there lurks the spectre of the old-school variety show in which tradition demands that you applaud a string of famous people for simply turning up, rather than actually being any good.

"Secret of the Tomb" is pure fun with more than its share of surprises and action set-pieces...

At least, for now, the museum seems to have closed its doors.

Much like the first two movies, this Night at the Museum is good for some laughs and is fun for the whole family.

It feels old hat and despite the nostalgic rush of seeing the late Mickey Rooney and Robin Williams on the big screen, it's less exciting to see Sir Ben Kingsley as Ahkmenrah's father delivering bad double entendres like, "I am a pharaoh. Kiss my staff."

On every level, [Shawn] Levy and company up the ante, excelling with visual, story, and character expansiveness, endearing each to our hearts even more.