A TREASURE WORTH THE HUNT!

Rating: 7/10 (23 November 2004)

Let me start of this review by saying that before I attended the screening of National Treasure I really had no expectations or any real wanting to see this film. Nicholas Cage isn't one of my favorite actors, Jon Tutletaub is not one of my favorite directors, This Adventure treasure hunting genre isn't on the top of my list and the trailer just made it seem a little boring.Diane Krueger of the wonderfully underrated Wicker park and Mediocre but entertaining Troy was the only exception. However, I'm ready to eat my words. Everyone associated with the film seems to do more than an admirable job of making the film highly entertaining and laced with thinking man's clues. Nicholas Cage stars as the descendant of of the Gates family notorious to the historical community for pursuing a make believe treasure that doesn't exist. He finds a clue leading himt o the declaration of independence which he steals so that he can read an invisible treasure map on the back. The film tours many other historical locations. Setting up countless, breathtaking and exciting action sequences. Now don't get me wrong the stunts aren't so incredible but their all underplayed so that they hit home and seem more respectable. I must say it's not the best film out there but it's a pretty darn entertaining movie. The story and the clues to unwrap the plot are very interesting and the film is populated by many likable performances making it one of Bruckheimer's more likable efforts. Cage also make s a welcome come back to the action genre. So people if your thinking about going to see it. Do it this Treasure is actually worth the hunt! 7/10