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National Treasure: Book of Secrets (2007)
Director: Jon Turteltaub
Movie review
From Time Out Chicago
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
Time Out Chicago
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- Deepak said...
- Posted on Aug 05 2008 13:42 There are no words to express, how cool this movie is.. The first and second part and worth competing each other. I havent coutned yet, how many times i have seen this and i really envy the master minds behind this. Congratulations, this was an amazing piece of entertainment, i have ever seen and i am so happy to have both movies with me, so that i can see it over and agin.
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Posted on Feb 13 2008 09:52
This is a fantastic adventure that will hook you into the story, for all the family to sit back and enjoy. Though this is a sequel, you needn’t see the first movie just to enjoy this as this is a completely new adventure for Ben, Riley and Abigail. This escapade is based on one character; Ben, and his ambition to, try and clear his name from the murder of a president, and to find the city of gold.
It starts of in 1865, 5 days after the end of the civil war where Ben Gates’ great grand father is accused of killing Abraham Lincoln. He himself gets shot but gets enough time to tell his son a secret code. This code then gets passed down through the family until it reaches Ben. Then, a lost remnant fell into the hands of Ben’s archenemy Mitch Wilkinson. They end up travelling the world looking for clues and getting closer and closer every second. At one point they go through all the trouble of getting into the presidents office to find that their last clue isn’t there. It’s in the book of secrets. Only the president knows where the book is. Will they find the book of secrets? Will they get caught? But most importantly, will they find the city of gold? After seeing this movie you’ll want to go exploring yourself and get involved in a real adventure. - Report as inappropriate
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- Coolers said...
- Posted on Jan 06 2008 12:41 I thought that tis movie is sooo cool!
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- Chinyoo said...
- Posted on Dec 29 2007 21:20 I am a nerd and i loved but hated this movie!! i am going to cry it was so good!
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- nerdherd said...
- Posted on Dec 29 2007 21:17 all you people saying it sucked and were just kidding am sry 2 say r not funny. but the movie was good but predictable
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- priscilla said...
- Posted on Dec 28 2007 15:42 i love anything with my man nicholas!!!! the movie is awesome even though i havent seen it yet!!!
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- anthony martinez said...
- Posted on Dec 22 2007 16:49 go see this movie it really sucked,only joking it was cool
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- crazy banana said...
- Posted on Dec 22 2007 14:12 This movie sucked. It hated it... Just kidding i loved the movie. Thought that it was one of the best movies ev!
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- aa said...
- Posted on Dec 22 2007 14:10 i love it. Better than the first!
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Cast & crew
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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