not too bad... not bad at all!

Rating: 5/10 (19 November 2004)

Okay, so we've got Indiana Jones (the greatest action trilogy ever), we've got Tomb Raider (like, one of the worst, hopefully WANNABE trilogies, ever), and now we've got National Treasure.
Jerry Bruckheimer teams up with Nick Cage again, 'bout time actually. Or maybe, Nic Cage teams up with Jerry again, go figure. Anyways, you probably know what you're getting when you're going to see a Jerry Bruckheimer movie. Occasionally it is really bad (think this summer's stinking King Arthur), mostly ,however, it is pretty decent summer entertainment (think "Pirates of the Caribbean", "Enemy of the State" etc). Though silly and naive, "National Treasure" is one of them winning Jerry Bruckheimer flicks - an energetic score, sexy cast, nice cinematography, some pretty spectacular action, spiced with wit - all elements of the formula got right.
Now one thing - this ISN'T Indiana Jones. Do not go, if you hope to see Indiana Jones IV. When it comes to the action factor, "National Treasure" does not, ummm, exactly overwhelm you. However, after two Tomb Raider "masterpieces" and this year's real stinker "Van Helsing", this actually is a good action movie, perhaps, precisely because it doesn't go over the top. Another pleasant surprise: "National Treasure" is as much about the treasure seeking as it is about a bunch of handsome actors simply having fun, and hoping that you do too.
I did. 7/10.
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