Better than the first, and that's saying a lot

Rating: 8/10 (28 March 2010)

I really like the first National Treasure, it was fun, exiting, and entertaining. But most sequels don't live up to the hype, but this is one that did. This sequel is entertaining, action, funny, and even a little educational.
Nick Cage plays Ben Gates, a treasure hunter who's ancestor has been accused of killing President Lincoln. Not being able to believe it, he enlist the help of his friend Riley Poole, played by Justin Bartha. By the end his ex-girlfriend Abigal chase, and even his parents. It leads to all sorts of locations, like Bunckingham palace, the oval office, and Mount Rushmore.
All the acting is top-notch, Justin Bartha is hilarious. Nick Cage is funny and a good action star. So why do a lot of people not like this. It has a very low rating on Rotten Tomatoes, and the basic consensus is "A talented cast goes to waste in the improbable National Treasure: Book of Secrets, which is eerily similar to the first film." Oh sure, its improbable, yeah because critically acclaimed films like Avatar, Harry Potter, District 9, The Dark Knight, and Jaws are all incredibly realistic. So, it's a treasure hunting movie, just throw reality out the window and enjoy it.