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National Treasure: Book of Secrets (2007)

Director: Jon Turteltaub

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As Nicolas Cage grows ever closer, in terms of subtlety, to his Fu Manchu from Grindhouse, you begin to wonder if this bug-eyed actor isn’t perfect for a poorer man’s The Da Vinci Code. For this go-around, he’s even cribbed Tom Hanks’s receding hairline. As with the 2004 original, plot and reason are quickly jettisoned for an insulting, noisome adventure, this time involving Mount Rushmore, a presidential tome and hidden Native American gold (aren’t we done stealing from these people?). Amazingly, Helen Mirren shows up as Cage’s mom.

Author: Joshua Rothkopf 2008-01-03 00:10:15

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National Treasure: Book of Secrets

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Director: Jon Turteltaub

Cast: Nicolas Cage, Justin Bartha, Diane Krüger, Jon Voight, Helen Mirren, Ed Harris, Harvey Keitel, Bruce Greenwood, Brent Briscoe full cast

Duration: 124 mins

US Release: Dec 21 2007


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