Monday, January 14, 2008

National Treasure: Book of Secrets

I just saw the latest National Treasure movie and absolutely loved it.
In comparing it to the first one, though, I can't decide which I like best.
In the first one, Benjamin Franklin Gates (Nicholas Cage) is searching for the Templar's Treasure. The story goes that one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence, Charles Carroll, shared the secret of the Templar's Treasure with Thomas Gates. The clue given to Gates was "The Secret lies with Charlotte." From the time of Thomas Gates on down through history to Ben Gates, the family has searched for this treasure to no avail. However, Ben Gates proves resourceful and determined. There is a great deal of history woven into the fabric of this story and the viewers are taken on an incredible adventure filled with action which ultimately leads them into the greater adventure of discovering history.

The Book of Treasure sends Gates and his friends on an adventure to clearing the family's good name. More particularly, Ben's great-grandfather's good name. Since this movie is still in theatres,I won't give any more details than this. However, I will add that it, too, has history woven into the fabric of its story which again will ultimately lead its viewers into the greater adventure of discovering history.

I highly recommend both of these movies to anyone.

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