I hadn't seen this one in a few years and decided to watch it again last night. And boy, 11 years later, that cast list has turned out to be something out of this world. The rate at which huge names show up is comparable to an Avengers movie.The best part is that almost every single one the big names in this movie has the chops to play very serious roles, but at Shawn Levy's direction, the whole film is incredibly over the top. I had so much fun watching it last night that I figured I'd highlight some of the roles I liked the most. I'll also list out the others so you can take a glance at how seriously impressive the cast is.Amy Adams as Amelia Earhart - This movie prominently features Adams's moxie, and I just can't understand how anyone wouldn't fall in love with Amelia Earhart as Adams plays her. She's got this blend of romance and adventurous independence that never lets you forget that the movie wants you (and your kids) to have fun.Hank Azaria as Kahmunrah - When I talk about hammy performances in this movie, Azaria's lisp is the shining star of them all. The lisp and his patronizing lilt manage to make any line pretty much magic. "You did all three!" In fact, Azaria plays three characters, also voicing the meathead Thinker and Abe Lincoln.Jonah Hill as Brandon the Security Guard - Battle of the Smithsonian was smack in the middle of Superbad and Moneyball for Jonah Hill, and his one scene as "It's Brundon" is a hilarious moment in time. For whatever reason, this role and several others went uncredited.Robin Williams as Teddy Roosevelt - "I bet he'd let his horse lick it, too."Bill Hader as George Armstrong Custer - Not that you'd typically describe Hader as holding much back, he really lets loose on this yellow-bellied portrayal.Ben Stiller as Larry DaleyOwen Wilson as JedediahSteve Coogan as OctaviusChristopher Guest as Ivan the TerribleEugene Levy as Albert EinsteinEd Helms as Larry's assistantCraig Robinson and Keith Powell as Tuskegee AirmenMindy Kaling as a docent/museum guideThomas Lennon and Robert Ben Garant as Wilbur and Orville WrightJon Bernthal as Al Capone - Another over-the-top performance to remember.Rami Malek as AhkmenrahJay Baruchel as Joey MotorolaClint Howard as Mission Control TechnicianGeorge Foreman as himselfRicky Gervais as Dr. McPheeBrad Garrett as the Easter Island headCarroll Spinney as Oscar the GrouchShawn Levy cameos as an infomercial actor running into tables in the darkThe motherfucking Jonas Brothers as fountain cherubsAll told, this cast has 17 Oscar nominations and a pair of wins, including an amazing 10 nominations and Malek's win since the film's release. That talent shines in way the cast was having fun with this movie; any one of these performances makes the movie worth a watch. More than anything, I'd say that Battle of the Smithsonian is a perfect family movie. It's got great action, humor, and a message for adults and kids alike. via /r/movies https://ift.tt/3gLTSHx
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