"Sir, please dismount the banister"

Rating: 7/10 (26 May 2008)

A couple years ago I saw that little movie we called National Treasure, sorta like the new Indiana Jones wanna-be, I didn't get into the film. But the sequel National Treasure: Book of Secrets came last year and I had again no interest in seeing the movie, but my mom bought the film and wanted to watch it together, so I figured to just sit through it, it actually wasn't as bad as I was expecting. But I actually not only thought it wasn't bad, it was actually a really good movie, I was impressed. I think the reason why I disliked the first National Treasure was due to the fact that it was too deep with history in order for it to be a family film and could be confusing at times. But National Treasure: Book of Secrets explains itself well and has more exciting action sequences and just a great story.
Ben Gates is back, this time his life isn't looking so good, his girlfriend, Abigal, threw him out, his friend, Riley isn't the best seller on his new book, then his great great grandfather is accused of helping John Wilkes Booth kill President Lincoln. But Ben is determined to clear the family name, but Mitch Wilkinson wants his family name to remain sacred and plans to drag Ben's family down and claim all the fortune for himself.
National Treasure: Book of Secrets is an exciting adventure film, one of the better I've seen in a while. Nicolas Cage is my only little complaint, now I love this actor, he was great throughout the film, but when he had his little "joke" putting his arm into the rock where everyone thinks it's a trap and he kids them with it, for some reason this guy cannot do comedy. I know that's a silly complaint, but sometimes he just seems so out of place in a film, especially with his recent movies. But National Treasure: Book of Secrets otherwise is a decent family film that is enjoyable and exciting, I'd recommend it if you're looking for a fun film.
7/10