National Treasure 2 - Book Of Secrets [2007]

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Parental Guidance

Walt Disney

Release date: Monday 2nd of June 2008

Starring:
Nicolas Cage, Jon Voight, Helen Mirren, Diane Kruger, Harvey Keitel,

Director(s):

Format: PAL,
Region code: 2
Running time: 119 minutes
Language: English (Unknown)
Language: English (Original Language)

RRP: £17.99
Editorial
Amazon.co.uk Review

Less engrossing than its 2004 predecessor National Treasure, Jon Turteltaub’s busy sequel National Treasure 2: Book of Secrets is nevertheless a colourful and witty adventure, another race against overwhelming odds for the answer to a historical riddle. Ben Gates (Nicolas Cage), the treasure hunter who feverishly sought, in the first film, the whereabouts of a war chest hidden by America’s forefathers, is now charged with protecting family honour. When a rival (Ed Harris) offers alleged proof that Gates’ ancestor, Thomas Gates, was not a Civil War-era hero but a participant in the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, Ben and his father (Jon Voight) and crew (Justin Bartha, Diane Kruger) hopscotch through Paris, London, Washington DC, and South Dakota to gather evidence refuting the claim.

The film is most fun when the hunt, as in National Treasure, squeezes Ben into such impossible situations as examining twin desks in the queen’s chambers in Buckingham Palace and the White House’s Oval Office, or kidnapping an American president (Bruce Greenwood) for a few minutes of frank talk. Helen Mirren, the previous year's Oscar winner for Best Actress, wisely joins the cast of a likely hit film as Ben’s archaeologist mother, long-estranged from Voight’s character but as feisty as the rest of the family. Returning director Turteltaub takes excellent advantage of his colorful backdrops in European capitals and the always-eerie Mount Rushmore, and oversees some wildly imaginative sets for this dramedy’s feverish third act in an audacious and completely unexpected, legendary setting. If National Treasure 2: Book of Secrets doesn’t feel quite as crisp and unique as its predecessor, it is still ingenious and wry enough to laugh a bit at itself. --Tom Keogh

not really a good film
Review date: 2008-11-17 Rating: 4 out of 10

The main problem with this film is that if you've seen the first then you've seen this one. There is no originality in the script at all which is a shame, because I would say that this film has just killed the franchise.

Again Nicholas Cage takes the lead role of Ben Gates in this Tomb Raider type film. Once again Ben and his trusty sidekick Riley Poole (Justin Bartha) and girlfriend Abigail Chase (Diane Kruger) are once again attempting to clear the name of his great grandfather - just like they did in the first film. In this one he (briefly) kidnaps the President rather than the Declaration of Independence, but once again they end up being chased around by the bad guys, while looking for the treasure that will prove his relatives innocence. I told you it was very similar.

One shock to me was to see how ill the great Ed Harris looked, but that is the only shock involved.

Sadly, this film fails to live upto even the first film, I gave it two stars for the entertainment value it will have for those who haven't already seen the first.

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All round family fun
Review date: 2008-08-28 Rating: 10 out of 10

National Treasure: Book of Secrets is everything a big budget adventure sequel should be. A bigger story and better action help make Book of Secrets a surprising crowd pleaser.

Setting out to clear his ancestor's name, Ben Gates is back in treasure-hunting action to unequivocally prove that his family had nothing to do with the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. With his usual cohorts Riley, Abigail and his father, Patrick Gates, the trio must race against the clock to stop a new enemy, Mitch Wilkinson, from uncovering an ancient treasure before they can, or forever risk the Gates name being associated with the death of one of America's greatest presidents. Book of Secrets is crammed packed with puzzles, car chases and exciting action sequences to help keep the film filled with riveting adventure from opening to closing frame.

Granted the movie is on the ridiculous/unbelievable side, but it's worth a watch. After all, this is a Disney family film so you know they will find the treasure and all will be well with the world. It won't win any Oscars but it'll keep the kids entertained for a couple of hours at least.

who green lit this film?
Review date: 2008-08-21 Rating: 2 out of 10

while the first national treasure was what i would describe as a bank holiday film,the ones that you carnt be bothered to switch over because you have had too much pie, this travesty of a film only engages you on the level that you keep watching to see if it could be anymore worse which it does in spades. i am glad i never bought it only rented, but then again i wish i could have my rental fee. The real shame of the film is that it has an inpressive list of actors who should sack their agents immediatly for signing them up to this bag of dingo's droppings

NATIONAL TREASURE 2 BOOK OF SECRETS - TRANSLATION SHOULD BE WORST FILM EVER MADE A COMPLETE WASTE OF TIME
Review date: 2008-07-28 Rating: 2 out of 10

This is the worst film ever I have had the misfortune to watch. The first film was good abit long but got there in the end so worth a watch, but this one was dreadful a complete waste of time and money! I seriously could never watch this film again it was that bad hence this review to warn others.

Decent family entertainment and good fun.
Review date: 2008-07-06 Rating: 8 out of 10

I like this sort of adventure film. There are far too few made, if you ask me. I guess most film makers think they will inevitably be compared to Indiana Jones, which is a shame.

So how does this compare to Indiana Jones? Not as good, a bit far-fetched, though I cant say why without giving bits of the plot away, but nonetheless a very entertaining romp.

Its the kind of film that eats your time away. There aren't any real dull moments, and its a shame when it has to finish.

I won't give it five stars, because it could be better, but it definately deserves 4.

Product Details/Specifications

Actor(s):
Nicolas Cage
Jon Voight
Helen Mirren
Diane Kruger
Harvey Keitel

Creators:
Nicolas Cage (Primary Contributor)
Diane Kruger (Primary Contributor)

Director(s):

Recording label: Walt Disney
Manufacturer: Walt Disney
EAN: 8717418157319
Binding: DVD
Number of items: 1
Format: PAL,
Release date: 2008-06-02
Aspect ratio: 2.40:1
Audience rating: Parental Guidance
Region code: 2
Running time: 119 minutes
Theatrical release date: 2007
Language: English (Unknown)
Language: English (Original Language)

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