Excellent Family Fare

Rating: 10/10 (9 May 2005)

My kids and I thoroughly enjoyed this film! The action is exciting and the mystery was interesting and understandable for ages 7 through 45.
The plot is very reminiscent of the "DaVinci Code" in style, but without the religious controversy. Nicholas Cage was convincing as Benjamin Franklin Gates, a history-geek on a mission. Justin Bartha was very entertaining as the 'not quite as smart as his mentor' tech-whiz sidekick Riley Poole. And Sean Bean is the perfect villain as Ian Howe.
National Treasure is highly engaging family fun without any profanities, bloodshed, nudity, or inappropriate sensuality. Why can't Hollywood make more movies like this one?!?