was the davinci code to confusing for you? were you frustrated by the complicated plot lines? annoyed with the hype? bored by the end of the 3 hour long film? well try national treasure [book of secrets]! you didn't see the first national treasure? well that's ok. you don't really need to, at least to understand it's sequel.
i'm just poking fun. but definitely speaking the truth. ntbos was similar to the davinci code in that they both have that mystery/pseudo-thriller/thinly veiled conspiracy theory genre-thing going on.
the film is good for what it is. if you go into it expecting award-worthy performances and such, you will be disappointed. but if you go into it expecting to see an entertaining film with some high-budget eye-candy and a plot that will make you feel smart (even though the writers hold your hand through each plot turn), then you will be satisfied. hey,it held my little sister's attention for the better part of 2 hours, so that's gotta count for something, right? yes. yes, it does.
some of the acting was a little crude. some of the one-liners were funny. and some of the obstacles were a little contrived. cage, kruger and voight were somewhat under par. but mirren and bartha (yum!) saved the show. i think that ed harris would have been an asset, if they didn't limit him with such a one dimensional character. he was the bad guy, but had maybe 30 minutes combined of speaking parts.
the plot, as i said before, wasn't too complicated. some parts do make you wonder if some of these things could actually exist. this film, as with the first one (i think? i can't remember.) leaves plenty of room for a sequel. and with the success of both national treasures, i'd put money on there being a third.
the movie certainly appeals to every ones inner child, and every ones secret desire to be some modern day indiana jones.
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national treasure: book of secrets - B-
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