Indiana Jones for a new generation

Rating: 8/10 (26 January 2008)

When you go and see a Jerry Bruckheimer film you expect a flashy and fast paced roller-coaster ride with the emphasis on fun rather than plot and character development. This film does not disappoint. The action focuses on idealist Ben Gates who has devoted his life to hunting for the treasure that has eluded his family for generation and who follows a series of clues culminating in him hatching a plan to steal the Declaration of Independence in order to protect it (and the invisible map on the reverse) from the bad guys! Unlikely I know.
This film bears great resemblance to the Indiana Jones series. Action filled with scenes of peril and a dash of romance. The events seem unlikely at best and this film does not pretend to take itself too seriously. See this and be prepared to suspend your disbelief and have a thoroughly enjoyable couple of hours.