I felt like the first movie had a lot of clever clues that are simple enough to figure out as long as you have the clues. National treasure was released worldwide on november 19, 2004. Mar 27, 2018 this was enough for the movie to earn a sequel, national treasure. The second one was very funny and good as well, but the first one was waaaaay more clever. Benjamin franklin gates, a pedigree of the treasure hunter family who learns about a national treasure from his grandfather. Join nicolas cage on a heartpounding adventure that will have you on the edge of your seat in a race to find the lost city of gold. Book of secrets is a pretty typical blockbuster sequel, focused intently on appeasing what it thinks the audience wants, and missing out on what it takes to make a truly good. With nicolas cage, diane kruger, justin bartha, jon voight. The real declaration of independence is protected by a secret society and is just one among hundreds of treasures and secrets hidden in.
Nicolas cage, diane kruger, justin bartha, jon voight, helen mirren and ed harris. Treasure hunter benjamin franklin gates looks to discover the truth behind the assassination of abraham lincoln, by uncovering the mystery within the 18. The story is developed in high pace, with likable characters and funny situations. There are many clues in national treasure and national treasure. Smollett is a real professional, taking his job seriously and displaying significant skill as a negotiator. Certainly the most memorable costume diane kruger wears in national treasure 2004 is a luscious silk evening dress. Presidents from washington to the present day, too outrageous to ever be made public.
Probably going to need a good nic cage break after ghost rider and now this. In order to find the the lost city of gold, ben gates and his team must weave their way to the final clue in a. You and your team sneak into the gatekeepers room while hes out receiving new. Join ben again in high definition as he is eventually led to the mysterious and highly guarded book of secrets if he kidnaps the president. Nov 19, 2014 movies about conspiracy theories are always intriguing because they challenge viewers to think creatively and solve clues. Captain smollett is savvy and is rightly suspicious of the crew trelawney has hired. From blow drying the declaration of independence to searching an ancient cavern for freemason gold, she.
He and abigail have broken up, but are reunited during the treasure hunt. So its no wonder national treasure was such a hit when it premiered 10. Book of secrets was released on dvd, umd, and bluray disc on may 20, 2008 june 2, 2008 in the uk. Macmillanmcgrawhill animal families animal moms and dads helping out little red hen where animals live a prairie dog home sing and dance the fun kids band. Book of secrets 2007 including maps, screenshots, and other nearby film locations. Benjamin gates must follow a clue left in john wilkes booths diary to prove his ancestors innocence in the assassination of abraham lincoln. There is a young adult book series of historical novels based on the gates family, but those are based on the movie, not viceversa. In 2008, director jon turteltaub said that the filmmaking team would take its time on another national treasure sequel.
Paul finchley is one half of a popular comedy doubleact with a successful career spanning several decades. Charlotte meerschaum pipe the legend writ, the stain affected, the key in silence undetected, fiftyfive in iron pen, mr. It is the first film in the national treasure film series and stars nicolas cage, harvey keitel, jon voight, diane kruger, sean bean, justin bartha and christopher plummer. Shortly following the release of national treasure. National treasure is a 2004 american adventure film released by walt disney pictures. This movies plot doesnt play tennis without a net, but also without a ball and a racket. Nicolas cage, diane kruger, ed harris, harvey keitel, helen mirren, jon voight, justin bartha, bruce. Rushmore was carved only in order to erase landmarks pointing to a fabled city of gold built inside the mountain. The book that doesnt officially exist, 222 pages of the secret musings, confessions, and accusations of u.
Book of secrets expecting logic and plausibility is on a fools mission. Ben is determined to solve the mystery with the help of his sidekick riley justin batha and an unlikely ally played by diane kruger, who is the guardian of the declaration of independence. Book of secrets is an entertaining and full of action adventure that follows the style of indiana jones combined with da vinci code. Book of secrets, millions of moviegoers might have left theaters around the world believing. Book of secrets is a 2007 american adventure film directed by jon turteltaub and produced by jerry bruckheimer. National treasure 3 in the works with bad boys for life. Positive elements young ben shares a sweet friendship with his grandfather that proceeds to shape his lifes pursuits. Book of secrets script is here for all you fans of the nic cage and diane kruger movie. That film, which found ben trying to clear his familys name after his ancestor is. Mar 25, 2015 in 1979, this book sparked a national craze for armchair treasure hunting. Book of secrets 2007 the first movie on the list is the sequel to national treasure so this ones a no brainer. Ian finances a trip to the canadian arctic, specifically the lost ship charlotte, where benjamin franklin gates says. As a team of historians, you learn that the original document which established the new world is not located at the national archives museum and is just a cover up. The plot is a bit confusing, but it has all the same elements that made the original so much fun, so it is definitely worth a watch.
Freemasons, fact, and fiction with an outrageous plot, national treasure seems like a film that is mostly for entertainment with a sprinkling of historical fact. Book of secrets movie synopsis, view the movie trailer, get cast and crew information, see movie photos, and more on movies. Book of secrets takes you on a globetrotting quest full of adrenalinepumping twists and turns all leading to the final clue in a mysterious and highly guarded book containing. Book of secrets 2007 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Grounded in history, imbued with myth and mystery, disneys national treasure 2. Aug 20, 2016 opening to national treasure 2 book of secrets 2008 dvd duration. In memory of shaw ian howe is a treasure hunter who is after the templar treasure and does not care who he has to kill or what he has to destroy to do so. Benjamin gates must follow a clue left in john wilkes booths diary to. All his life, gates has been searching for a treasure no one believed existed. Ben gates nicholas cage comes from a long line of treasure hunters who have been been chasing a legendary treasure for generations. It is a sequel to the 2004 film national treasure and is the second film of the national treasure film series. Book of secrets released on home video as national treasure 2. It was written by jim kouf and the wibberleys, produced by jerry bruckheimer and directed by jon turteltaub. Watch national treasure streaming online hulu free trial.
With nicolas cage, diane kruger, justin bartha, sean bean. Benjamin franklin gates is a third generation treasure hunter. Like livesey, smollett is too competent and reliable to be an inspirational figure for jims teenage mind. National treasure is a series of historical theatrical adventure action mystery films produced by jerry bruckheimer and starring nicolas cage as benjamin gates, a treasure hunter who, with the help of his father, patrick henry gates, his girlfriend, abigail chase diane kruger and his loyal sidekick, riley poole justin bartha, uncovers hidden troves and secrets from u. The top 10 treasure hunts in fiction books the guardian. National treasures book of secrets on display at the library of. The real declaration of independence is protected by a secret society and is just one among hundreds of treasures and secrets hidden in their chambers. But this version, like the book, is a tribute to the wit, honour and resourcefulness of. During one of their lectures, mitch wilkinson ed harris shows up with a missing page from john wilkes booths diary that implicates their ancestor thomas gates being. Movies about conspiracy theories are always intriguing because they challenge viewers to think creatively and solve clues. This is a mouth agape movie, during which your mouth hangs open in astonishment at one preposterous event after another. National treasure is an entertaining actionmystery that baits the audience clue by clue and chase by chase, and may even inspire young fans to pay more attention in history class. Book of secrets hd 3d regarder en francais english subtitles, national treasure.
A historian races to find the legendary templar treasure before a team of mercenaries. That the holders of this information involved john wilkes booth and a. The treasure is stashed somewhere in the country and the clue leading to the treasure chest is cyphered and scattered all over the country. In this adventurefilled sequel to the 2004 blockbuster national treasure, nicolas cage reprises his role as artifact hunter and archaeologist extraordinaire ben. Benjamin franklin gates ben and his granddad find out where it all began. Benjamin gates must race once more to find the lost city of gold and save his familys nowtainted name.
Everything wrong with national treasure book of secrets youtube. British filming locations for the movie national treasure 2. Jack hare is tasked to deliver a love token a jewelled golden hare from the moon to the sun, but loses it. Dec 21, 2007 in 2005, national treasure hit theaters, and gave audiences an enjoyable if not slightly implausible romp through our nation\s history as ben gates nicholas cage and his cohorts went on a treasure hunt looking for the infamous treasure of the templar knights. Book of secrets, his family name is threatened by mitch wilkinson, and he finds himself hunting for the legendary seven cities of gold.