There is a scene where they all meet up on the steps of the presidential trail, then supposedly climb to the top of mt rushmore, where behind the carvings they find a lake. While national treasure has stayed put on netflix for the last few months, its sequel, national treasure. For all its looseness, book of secrets does feel a bit more consciously puttogether than national treasure, like the filmmakers wanted to make certain that everything from the first goround was in place again, and this leads to some clunkiness where you can almost see the mechanics of the script grinding together. This movie and guide are ideal to use with a curriculum that covers abraham lincoln and the civil war, the battle of little bighorn, presidential assassinations, and american symbols. It was stated in the first films commentary that there. The original national treasure film centers on the gates family legend of a fantastic treasure trove of artifacts and gold, hidden by the founding fathers of the united states, and the attempts by the scion of the family, benjamin franklin gates, to find the treasure before his exfriend, ian howe, steals the declaration of independence national treasure. Fun indiana jones rip off, an improvement on its predecessor with better character moments. The scene near the unexpected end where they had to balanced the steel. Like the first film, book of secrets blends real history with conspiracy theories and outright fiction, presenting a series of clues that lead nicolas cages ben gates on a treasure. If its another deadend, however, itll add another chapter to national treasure 3s long. National treasure 3 may be stuck in development hell, but there are quite a few stories that could be on page 47 of the presidents book of secrets. Unlike the first national treasure movie, which concluded without much set up for the next installment, national treasure.
Book of secrets ever expected to find themselves picking up oscars, globes and baftas come the gong season. Benjamin gates et le livre des secrets musique national treasure theme ending song duration. Book of secrets is a worthy enough successor to the first national treasure movie, and continues its tradition of well, just having a helluva lot of fun with american history. Book of secrets in order to clear the name of his ancestor, ben gate must solve a series of puzzles to find a hidden city of gold in america.
Its unlikely anybody involved with national treasure. Nicolas cage and his rapidly receding hairline return in the form of the worlds oldest, most enthusiastic eagle scout in the enjoyably preposterous adventure sequel national treasure. The riproaring success of the first national treasure movie and naturally the rippingerroaringer success of the da vinci code has inspired a sequel for its star nicolas cage and director jon. Ben gates is a historian and adventurer, the greatgreatgrandson of thomas gates, a hero who sacrificed his life to prevent john wilkes booth from. Whoever comes the closest to predicting the films opening 3day weekend box office friday to sunday, without going over, will win a copy of halloween. Book of secrets starring nicolas cage in this movies anywhere on directv. Book of secrets diane kruger, justin bartha, and nicolas cage navigate. Ben and his father, patrick, learn that their ancestor, thomas gates, may have been involved in the assassination of abraham lincoln. Book of secrets 2007 after the templar treasure find, ben and his father are wellrespected historians making rounds at various universities and lectures. Book of secrets story and ending firmly hinted at not only national treasure 3 happening but also what the movies story would be about at least, what its impetus would be. Its thoroughly setup that the content on page 47 concerns area 51. Premium hot packs case breakers series 2 player breaks duration. Display as images display as list make and model make and year year category importancerole date added new ones first episode appearance ep.
But just as ben leaves the preservation room, ian and his men burst through a door at the end of the hallway. Mt rushmore is in the 2nd one, national treasure, book of secrets. Book of secrets is the walt disney studios cartoon about goofy and his arduous antics to assemble a highdefinition television set within the confines of his modest home. Book of secrets desktop wallpaper picture 800 x 600 pixels. These issues have no connection to this new story, but are briefly mentioned a couple of times in connection with a conspiracytheory book riley has written called the templar treasure. To use this picture as your desktop wallpaper, rightclick on it with your mouse and then select set as windows wallpaper or set as background, or whatever similar option your particular browser provides in the rightclick popup menu. The enjoyably silly sequel to national treasure crazily mixes up filming locations. I love history, specifically american history, and it had clever references and facts about american history that lead to finding the treasure in a way that is not predictable. Book of secrets 2007, plus mistakes, quotes, trivia and more. Avishai cohen mixes acidpsych, ambiance, and smoky jazz on big vicious. The story is developed in high pace, with likable characters and funny situations. This time ben gates is on a quest to find the lost city of gold in order to prove that his great grandfather wasnt a.
Apparently national treasure 3 is back on track cinemablend. Prime members enjoy free twoday delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, tv shows, original audio series, and kindle books. Rushmore was carved only in order to erase landmarks pointing to a fabled city of gold built inside the mountain. Book of secrets, millions of moviegoers might have left theaters around the world believing that the library of congress, the worlds largest library, was home to a book that holds all of the u. Actionpacked treasure hunt sequel has peril, violence. National treasure 2 book of secrets funny part duration. 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 centuries of secrets. We have an idea of what national treasure 3 s story could be about. Book of secrets dvd, 2008, 2disc set at the best online prices at ebay. The rest of the story leads to a linked list clue methodology that takes them across many patriotic landmarks and of course finding the treasure to end all treasures. Book of secrets 2007 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Book of secrets, which is opening in an estimated 3,500 theaters on friday, december 21.
At the end of national treasure 1, riley has a ferrari 360 spider. Will we finally learn whats on page 47 in national. Released in 2004, national treasure was a promising movie with an inviting. Book of secrets by ann lloyd why did you decide to read this book i always wondered if this was a book, as i love the movies. At the beginning of book of secrets, when his car is being towed away, its a ferrari f430 spider. Rentals include 30 days to start watching this video and 3 days to finish once started. It stars nicolas cage, diane kruger, harvey keitel, and jon. Book of secrets brings the hunt to dvd and bluray on may 20th feb 15, 2008. Book of secrets starring nicolas cage was filmed far from california, in locations such as london, paris, washington dc and mount rushmore. Now, another treasure hunter named mitch wilkinson ed harris has found what is a missing page of the diary of john wilkes booth, which contains clues to the location of a lost city of gold, ben. National treasure is a 2004 adventure film from the walt disney studios. It is a sequel to the 2004 film national treasure and is part of the national treasure franchise. Charlotte meerschaum, charlotte, meerschaum, declaration of independence bifocals trinity church bostons lamps, bifocals, trinity church.
That being said, i felt something was missing in national treasure. Graced with some extra star wattage courtesy of helen mirren and. Book of secrets, a film that plays like the da vinci code as reimagined by wellmeaning but clueless highschool history teachers. Dec 21, 2007 enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing national treasure. The popular sequel will be available in onedisc, twodisc and bluray editions. Book of secrets, at the end and in between, the president asks ben a favor, something which was mentioned in page 47 in the presidents book of secrets. Cinemablend participates in affiliate programs with various.
Book of secrets is the 2007 sequel to the 2004 film national treasure. Nov 19, 2019 despite the fact that the sequelnational treasure. Ever so often i get the movies out to watch them again as i love them so much. Abigail chase who found riches and romance at the end of their first hunt for national treasure reteam with their. Book of secrets nicolas cage jon voight harvey keitel 2007 a page from the diary of john wilkes booth implicates ben gates nicolas cage greatgreat grandfather as a major conspirator in the assassination of. Book of secrets should have been subtitled books of secrets. Book of secrets has without a doubt the most absurd and fevered plot since, oh, say, national treasure 2004. There are many clues in national treasure and national treasure. Book of secrets, isnt truly a sequel to the first treasure film, but something of an unofficial remake, trucking through almost the exact same story beats and awkwardly similar locations, even presenting an overwrought climax thats set inside a very familiar cavernous, ancient chamber. This movie guide was created to accompany national treasure 2.
National treasure is everything the da vinci code wanted to be and isnt. Book of secrets sends its archaeologist hero on a globetrotting quest that might have been devised after a long night of wikipedia surfing. Dec 21, 2007 the hyperactive sequel national treasure. Jul 05, 2007 treasure hunter benjamin franklin gates looks to discover the truth behind the assassination of abraham lincoln, by uncovering the mystery within the 18 pages missing from assassin john wilkes. Staring nicolas cage, justin bartha, diane kruger and helen mirren. Book of secrets, national treasure book of secrets, 0465234, national treasure 2, national treasure 2. Book of secrets stars nicolas cage as benjamin gates, the treasure hunting historian. A treasure hunter seeks the truth behind lincolns assassanation. National treasure book of secrets keystone forum tripadvisor. National treasure 2004 ending soundtrack hd youtube.
Book of secrets released on home video as national treasure 2. Book of secrets ratchets up the crazy by a factor of 10. Everything wrong with national treasure book of secrets duration. The plot of the first national treasure turns in large measure on the subjects of the knights templar and freemasonry. 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 on dvd 786936735390 from disney buena vista. Like the first film, book of secrets blends real history with conspiracy theories and outright fiction, presenting a series of clues that lead nicolas cages ben gates on a treasure hunt tied to. Ed harris is a great bad guy as always, who shows a good side in the end. Dec 20, 2007 there is an actual book of secrets buried in national treasure. 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. 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 movie. Aug 27, 2008 shortly following the release of national treasure. Thomas looks down and sees that carrolls handkerchief is stained with blood. It was directed by jon turteltaub and produced by jerry bruckheimer. Along with his friends, riley and abigail, he will have to travel from the streets of paris to the middle of the united states to find a book that could revealone of americas greatest secrets and treasures. Why national treasure never became the next indiana jones. Book of secrets, and its not nearly as musty as the script.
Book of secrets is a 2007 american adventure film directed by jon turteltaub and produced by jerry bruckheimer. Book of secrets on the dvdbluray disc release is a 2007 adventure film. It is a sequel to the 2004 film national treasure and is the second part of the national treasure film series. Ben then mixes up a fluid that you can see under a special light, and dips a button into it. The first movie was good enough and successful enough that maybe it deserves a sequel, but how will they do it. First of all, national treasure, the first one, is one of my favorite movie ever. Book of secrets, nicolas cages character ben gates goes after the president of the united states book of secrets, an unofficial book which contains the answers for the biggest coverups in american history.
Its available to watch on tv, online, tablets, phone. Soon ben finds himself on a different kind of hunt. National treasure book of secrets soundtrack youtube. Whats on page 47 in the presidents book of secrets. Book of secrets 2007 when a longmissing page from the diary of assassin john wilkes booth suddenly resurfaces, it implicates the greatgreat grandfather of treasure hunter. National treasures book of secrets on display at the. Grounded in history, imbued with myth and mystery, disneys national treasure 2. They go to the black hills to search for the lost city of cebola. In this follow up to the boxoffice hit national treasure, treasure hunter ben gates nicolas cage once again sets out on an exhilarating. Book of secrets sends its archaeologist hero, ben franklin gates nicolas cage, flexing his deadpan, on a globetrotting quest that might have been devised after a long night of wikipedia surfing.
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