Night at the Museum: Kahmunrah Rises Again
Museum exhibits stir once more in thrilling sequel
About Night at the Museum: Kahmunrah Rises Again
Released: 2022
Platform: Disney+
Rating: PG
Run time: 1h 20m
Cast
Joshua Bassett, Jamie Demetriou, Joseph Kamal, Thomas Lennon, Zachary Levi, Akmal Saleh
About Night at the Museum: Kahmunrah Rises Again
"Night at the Museum: Kahmunrah Rises Again" is an animated adventure movie based on the popular film franchise. The film takes viewers to the American Museum of Natural History, where high school student Nick Daley works as a night watchman. Continuing his father's legacy, Nick finds himself in a world where historic exhibits spring to life after sunset due to the powerful ancient tablet housed inside the museum. When the evil ruler Kahmunrah escapes with the intention to unleash the Army of the Dead from the Egyptian underworld, Nick must gather his old friends to stop him and save the museum.
Making / Production
The movie is a product of a beautiful union of art and technology. A dedicated team of animators and technicians worked tirelessly to ensure that the characters, museum, and storyline were brought to life in a fun and immersive way. The story was developed carefully, building on the rich history of the previous films and introducing new elements to keep viewers engaged.
Actors
- Nick Daley: brought to life with a perfect blend of mischief and kindness, giving a performance that accurately portrays a high school student caught in an extraordinary situation.
- Kahmunrah: performs with menace, making for a truly ghastly villain that audiences will love to hate.
- Teddy: gives a performance full of wisdom and bravery, illustrating the character's role as an ever-reliable protector and friend.
- Sacagawea: Radiates humility and stoicism, perfectly showcasing the character's guiding spirit role.
- Rexy: Provides touches of humour with his colossal presence and antics.
Trivia / Interesting Facts
- This is the first film in the series to be animated.
- The concept of the Army of the Dead was introduced for the first time in the series.
- The movie continues to feature the magic tablet, a central element introduced in the original movie.
Music, Soundtrack
- The soundtrack beautifully complements the animation and drives the movie's narrative, enhancing the story's excitement and suspense.
- It incorporates ethnic tunes giving aural cues to the Ancient Egyptian aspects of the plot.
Quotes
- "Preserving history is not for the faint of heart."
- "Every night is a new adventure."
- "The museum comes alive, and so do we."
About Night at the Museum: Kahmunrah Rises Again
In Night at the Museum: Kahmunrah Rises Again, Larry Daley battles ancient Egyptian king Kahmunrah, navigating lively museum exhibits.