If you liked the first, then you will like the second

Rating: 10/10 (29 December 2007)

A lot of people gave this film horrible reviews and negative comments. The problem is that they didn't like the first one.
National Treasure two is faster paced, has more locations, more plot twists, bigger cast, and better one liners. This film isn't going to win any Oscars but it will keep you smiling until the end. =) Some of the scenes honestly kept me on the edge of my seat. Even the history in the film was great. I honestly learned some very interesting facts.
SLIGHT SPOILER!!!!!!!!!!!! (BEWARE) The Book of Secrets is the book that has all the answers. It contains information about all of the United State's greatest mysteries, like the Kennedy assassinations, and area 51! Obviously Nicholas Cage needs it. Finding the book and then using the book's information is basically the film in a nut shell, (although that hardly gives it justice) In the mean time while this is going on you have Ed Harris tracking them down and basically playing the Ian of the first film. You also have the sub plot of Cage's divourced parents. They are hysterical in their insults towards each other and are basically comic relief.
The acting was also great. Nicholas Cage looks a little older but is still the Ben Gates we love. Justin Bartha is by far much better in this film, with snappier lines and delivery. His character even develops! (Gasp) Diana Kruger is basically used a sex object in the film. John Voight is also better in this film and is in it much more. Helen Mirren's character was a bit cheesy but she played her brilliantly. Ed Harris did a lovely job as the villain. Sadly Harvey Keitel was not needed. He was great once again and i believe he should have been more involved. The surprise of the movie Bruce Greenwood playing the president. He was superb.
(SPOILER ALERT) *DANGER PERIL* By far the best scene is John Voight swingin' on the vine with Helen Mirren! (he he he) Riley's best line was "Wait, there's more than one statue of liberty?"
All in all this film was every bit more far fetched than the first one but I think that's why I love it even more. I loved and i would highly recommend you watching it!