Not so far fetched

Rating: Null/10 (20 November 2004)

As the movie opens, we learn of the legend of the Free Masons, and the connection to the Gates family. It is a good beginning, but it leaves out some detail that could give more of a background. Cage, somewhat trying to act like Indiana Jones but with a receding hair-line, is the main character, Benjamin Franklin Gates (please not the corny names of the characters). He has believed in the treasure for his entire life, and now at approximately 35 years old, he sets out to find it. Although solving the clues is a little hard to see how it was possible, we understand that Cage has been studying American Revolution era trivia and history his entire life.
This movie does not contain excessive violence, profanity, or romance, which i believe helps it to contain a fairly good plot. This movie seems, like i mentioned before, a modern transposition of Raiders of the Lost Ark. The plot of going from location to location seems very similar.
The movie, although highly unlikely to be true or even plausible, somehow makes everything make sense. It is not so much of a treasure hunt, but more of a solve the puzzle. The sets look very realistic, and the acting too. I would put this movie in a category with the 007 BOND movies, and adventure mystery. Everything falls together, and the camera shots are wonderful. They, for example, might show some symbol in the beginning that continues throughout the movie. It is very audience friendly, even though at some points there are "scary" scenes. All in all, I'd recommend this movie to any BOND or JONES lover, or for a history teacher to assign this movie as an extra credit opportunity, as many facts stay true to history. 10/10 :)