Synopsis:

Treasure hunter Benjamin Franklin Gates (Nicolas Cage) looks to discover the truth behind the assassination of Abraham Lincoln and clear his grandfather's name, by uncovering the mystery within the 18 pages missing from assassin John Wilkes Booth's diary.  Alongside his usual cohorts, Gates attempts to unravel knowledge contained in the Presidential book of secrets.  Nicolas Cage, Jon Voight and Ed Harris star in the latest from Disney's National Treasure franchise.

The Freak's Rating: C- : If you had told me a month ago that the latest Indiana Jones would be just two notches above the latest National Treasure, I would have said you were crazy.  A week ago I was convinced that with 19 years of development, the treasure hunting genre would be reborn.  I feel the latest Indy provided brain-dead entertainment, but nothing more.  Don't misread me as insulting though.  Brain-dead entertainment lovers aren't a lower ring of movie goers.  In fact, they are the upper epsilon as far as studio heads are concerned.  I have had some films I've loved that are in this category, but for the most part I require a story.  Some people don't, and for those they will love these movies.

Indy fans, I have bad news for you.  Once the greatest franchise in cinema, your latest film is nearly on par with the National Treasure franchise.  National Treasure is as formulaic as they come, containing a mixture of comic relief, action sequences, bad guy sneers and a hero who knows the answer to everything.  A semi-intriguing mystery and a couple unexpected cameos are tossed in, as they usually are this far into a franchise, and you will completely get what you think you will out of this one.

Acting is sub par by everyone involved, with stereotypical tone to every character incredibly overstated.  Nicolas Cage is still unable to convince me he is a leading man and the comic relief by the assistant is ridiculous.  Scenery and CGI are done quite well, with the treasure hunt truly feeling like one instead of a simple navigation through cobwebs and skulls (cough cough...Indy).  Sets are well crafted and visually National Treasure is a treat.  That can't overpower the typical Jerry Bruckheimer overpowering score and sweeping shots trying to inject adventure at moments where the script and acting can't do so on their own.  National Treasure is a mediocre movie, seemingly fitting the mold of the genre as of late.

Sebastian's Rating: B+ : now hang on a second i think that this movie wasnt so bad. I really enjoyed it the storyline wasnt too bad and it was great to see a sequel to the first one. there was only one thing i didnt like and that was how easily they just went from one city. As for getting into the presidents desk ect thta was just pure entertainment and i enjoyed this film and i dont believe it deserves a lousy C-

Robin's Rating: C : I liked it.  It had me on the edge.  It was a safe film that you knew you wouldn't encounter horrible gore and violence and the plot was good. 

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