fast paced intrigue.

Rating: 7/10 (28 February 2008)

DId you like the first one? If so...then you'll love the sequel. I didn't WANT to like the first film.. like many movie goers I expected lots of cheese and little please but was pleasantly surprised with the original. It was good fun. I gave the first film a 6. The sequel is better. It doesn't need the character development of the first since we know the characters.. although it does add some fresh faces with two new roles played by powerhouses Ed Harris and Helen MIrren. I found 'book of Secrets' to be more of what made the original a good popcorn flick. Don't expect dramatic roles....don't expect a controversial ending... expect what you got the first time around only a bit better... If you were split on the first one give this a view. If you hated it, don't. Pretty straight forward recommendation. Not great...but good. 64/100