National Treasure: Book of Secrets Review |
by Jerry Saravia |
I love pulp adventure, especially the escapist variety, both literary
and cinematic. Alan Quatermain, Indiana Jones, and well, even Conan
the Barbarian come to mind. I especially love the sight of intrepid
heroes in caves carrying torches, looking for...more |
National Treasure: Book of Secrets Review |
by Jonathan Moya |
National treasure: Book of Secrets at least gets the history right before
its treasure turns out to be a watered-down piece of booty. The same cast
from the first movie plus the addition of Helen Mirren as Benjamin Gates mom
(Nicholas Cage returns...more |
National Treasure: Book of Secrets Review |
by Homer Yen |
Nicolas Cage, in his previous film ("Next"), had
a persona that was dreary. Nicolas Cage, in his
previous-previous film ("Ghost Rider"), had a
persona that was dreary. And the same could be
said for 95% of his performances dating back to
when he won...more |
National Treasure: Book of Secrets Review |
by Steve Rhodes |
Sometimes all a movie wants is just to entertain us without any Oscar
ambitions or big messages to deliver. NATIONAL TREASURE: BOOK OF SECRETS,
the sequel to 2004's NATIONAL TREASURE, is one such film. An unabashed
popcorn flick, it even comes in a...more |