When was the last time you wondered what the pyramid on the one dollar bill symbolized,

Rating: Null/10 (20 November 2004)

National treasure is what it is. It's to remind us of the treasures we already have and remind us all of our history and of our forefathers. I think the story was great, the only weak point are the characters who were a bit shallow with little background. Sure it's in the same genre as Goonies and Indiana Jones, but all adventure movies share some of the same qualities, to group them together or call one movie the same as another movie is to be shortsighted. I think that most people who actually paid attention in history class will find the movie enjoyable. The movie is meant to play on our imagination, and say 'wouldn't that be cool if it were true' and I'd bet money that the number of searches for the pyramid, liberty bell, freemasons, Silence Dogood letters and many other film related items will be way up. The Movie helps us to remember that the founders of our country were real and not just characters in stories, one of the best examples of this is when Gates says that the last time the Declaration of Independent was in Independents hall was when it was signed, (which would be a great theme for our Tricentennial celebration in 2076).
All in all I would give the Movie 3 1/2 maybe 4 stars out of 5
in regards to the pyramid, The most accurate explanation of a pyramid on the Great Seal is that it symbolizes strength and durability. The unfinished pyramid means that the United States will always grow, improve and build. In addition, the "All-Seeing Eye" located above the pyramid suggests the importance of divine guidance in favor of the American cause. [source]The Treasury Department