Adds Pride to knowing history

Rating: 7/10 (9 December 2004)

Cage is a renaissance actor, he can play just about anything which is something to be said in the modern world of film. Sean Bean is one of the most underrated actors of the present day, he is wicked as the supporting role in this movie, as is Keitel and Voight. The movie is fast paced all the way through. There are plenty of twists and turns that keep the viewer interested through the films 2 hour running time. I'll admit I am a bit bias, seeing as how i major in history. This movie also a bit bias to the American view of history, but by living in Canada, I am used to it.
The movie borrows elements from Raiders of the Lost Ark, however it is more human oriented, and their is no diabolical plot, which is all too common in treasure movies of the last twenty years. The cast and crew was very well suited for the jobs they were assigned. I applaud the director and production team for their effort to display just how important history is. Aside from the academics, there is allot of Hollywood technique within the plot and action sequences which are unrealistic, but who goes to the movies to watch the real world anyways? great appetizer for history and great entertainment for those who wanna view it.