Director Shawn Levy and star Ben Stiller both faltered in their recent attempts at grown-up, elevating wisdom pictures (This is Where I Leave You and The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, respectively). So it's almost a relief to find them striding confidently here through the smooth, familiar terrain of entertaining wisdom-lite. Gen X avatar Stiller, having made his own way and found some peace, must now confront the fact that his son has his own plans for life and how to live it. This is, we are shown, a Good Thing, because here, our hero is also gifted with another son of sorts, one who wants to be just like him. It's not a pretty sight. Oh, and there's also a quest: the magical tablet that gives life to the exhibits at the New York's Museum of Natural History is corroding, and the gang must travel to the British Museum to unravel the mystery. A mildly good time is ultimately had by all. (2014) — Matthew Lickona
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