Step aside Indiana Jones

Rating: 9/10 (10 November 2004)

Nick Cage has hit a home run in this one. He has created a character that is interesting, a bit puzzling, and a joy to watch. The cast that surrounds him is also impeccably in place...from Justin Bartha and Diane Kruger to Sean Bean and Jon Voight, they are all perfect in their respective roles.
Though the plot line centers around the mysterious nature of the Free Masons and our founding fathers relationships within that organization, this is definitely a movie for serious history buffs...but don't fret if your recollection of Paul Revere and Sam Adams is sketchy, it doesn't go over the heads of the lay-person in the audience (the film uses Riley's character to explain and set up some of the history lessons that it uses to move the plot line along).
The action is non-stop, so I seriously recommend going to the bathroom and getting your popcorn before the movie starts because once you see the opening scene set in the Arctic, it's a roller-coaster ride from there to the end credits. And a fun ride it is at that!