National treasure 2 opens, library gets 10 minutes of fame. Book of secrets is nevertheless a colorful and witty adventure, another race against overwhelming odds for the answer to a historical riddle. That the holders of this information involved john wilkes booth and a. As ben gates, terminally patriotic and perversely smitten with u. Ben and his father, patrick, learn that their ancestor, thomas gates, may have been involved in the assassination of abraham lincoln. Book of secrets released on home video as national treasure 2.
In this edition of presenting the facts, we explore the 2004 blockbuster national treasure. Murphy, alicia coppola, armando riesco, albert hall, joel gretsch, christian camargo, brent briscoe, billy unger, michael manuel, brad rowe, jon turteltaub, based on characters created by jim kouf. Book of secrets, which ended with the promise of a sequel when ben gates. Book of secrets is a pretty typical blockbuster sequel, focused intently on appeasing what it thinks the audience wants, and missing out on what it takes to make a truly good movie. National treasure 2 book of secrets by jon turteltaub. Book of secrets stars nicolas cage as benjamin gates, the treasurehunting historian.
National treasure book of secrets is full of mystery, puzzles and staying true to history is totally believable. The most common is the presidents book of secrets, from the 2007 movie, national treasure. With nicolas cage, diane kruger, justin bartha, jon voight. Book of secrets has without a doubt the most absurd and fevered plot since, oh, say, national treasure 2004. Ben gates nicolas cage, the treasure hunter who feverishly sought, in the first film, the whereabouts of a war. The movie runs on the premise that there is a secret treasure map on the back of the document, and that it will lead whoever has it to a secret templar treasure hidden somewhere in the united states.
Oh, and i do hope the point of the assignment is to sort out the real history and in that movie, the sensational is fiction, the real facts are mundane from the fiction. When suddenly bens father interrupted them saying that i was a stupid myth and it just leads to more and more clues never actually leading them to the treasure. But with a movie that relies on history to provide clues to a hidden treasure, you have to. And you dont even need ben franklins multicolor lens glasses. Movies about conspiracy theories are always intriguing because they challenge viewers to think creatively and solve clues. It is a sequel to the 2004 film national treasure and is the second part of the national treasure film series.
The truth behind national treasure book of secrets, estevenico. So its no wonder national treasure was such a hit when it premiered 10 years ago on nov. I was excited to see that the new national treasure movie is partly based on the facts and information provided in our. Book of secrets, the book is a fictional invention for the plot of the movie. Book of secrets is a 2007 american adventure film directed by jon turteltaub and produced by jerry bruckheimer. In book 2 of the national treasure, ben gates wanted to prove innocence of his greatgreat grandfather for being the grand architect of the lincoln assassination.
It is a sequel to the 2004 movie, national treasure. With an outrageous plot, national treasure seems like a film that is mostly. Rushmore was carved only in order to erase landmarks pointing to a fabled city of gold built inside the mountain. The fact that his most gonzo moment here the moment when he. I was excited to see that the new national treasure movie is based on the facts and information found in the first installment of our multi series of documentarys, secrets of the stone tablets, in search of montezumas treasure. Abigail chase reteam with riley poole and, now armed with a stack of longlost pages from john wilkes booths diary, ben must follow a clue left there to prove his ancestors innocence in the assassination of abraham. Thats already more than a decade between movies and, anytime theres a gap that big, it gets risky. Ever so often i get the movies out to watch them again as i love them so much. Such a departure from the traditional national treasure mainstream historical content must be giving pause to its writers and executives. Parents need to know that this action movie has a handful of explosions and some gunshots being fired at characters and into crowds.
In this follow up to the boxoffice hit national treasure, treasure hunter ben gates nicolas cage once again sets out on an exhilarating. This category is for questions and answers related to national treasure. Book of secrets hit theaters, but cage is still optimistic fans of the series could see another installment. Book of secrets makes no attempt to disguise its sources. Even though the movie is chockfull of fiction, there is also a lot of fact.
The most commonly requested example is the presidents book of secrets. Book of secrets 2007 includes a dossier of documents collected by presidents, for presidents eyes only. Mar 06, 2018 5 amazing facts for people who like amazing facts. At the end of national treasure 1, riley has a ferrari 360 spider. Many scenes of historic locations were filmed on location, including the scenes. Book of secrets, and claims that the presidents of the united states have passed down a book from washington to obama, in which some or all have added facts and histories earthshattering in scope and implications, and that this books location is only known to the president, and the national librarian of congress. Nicolas cage, justin bartha, diane kruger, jon voight, helen mirren, ed harris, harvey keitel, bruce greenwood, ty burrell, michael maize, timothy v. We could weave a fanciful story much like the movie does based on myth and imagination. When suddenly bens father interrupted them saying that i was a stupid myth and it just leads to more and more clues never actually leading them to. At the end of the movie, he is given back a 360 spider. The fact and fiction of national treasure on its 10th. But moviegoers are apparently drawn to the plot line. The success of national treasure, book of secrets, can only help to promote our dvd and at the same time allow us to educate and expound upon all the detail left out of the fictional film in regards to estevenico and the lost city of gold.
National treasure ben gates from national treasure starts out as a little kid with his grandfather telling him about the temples treasure. I was excited to see that the new national treasure movie is partly based on the facts and information provided in our documentary, secrets of the stone tablets, in search of montezumas treasure. The last entry was back in 2007 with national treasure. National treasure movie trailer and videos tv guide. Obviously, there are real secrets that presidents are made aware of during their terms of office, mostly relating to military matters and national.
But remember that even indiana jones a similar type of franchise eventually ventured into extraterrestrial territory with panache. Ap photorobert zuckerman, disneythis undated photo released by disney enterprises, inc. In november 2004 a motion picture titled national treasure was released by touchstone pictures in the us. Brought to fame recently by the hollywood film, national.
Mar 07, 2019 for one, the previous movie, national treasure. Pop quiz that tests people on the history, characters, places. So its no wonder national treasure was such a hit when it premiered 10. Oct 16, 2019 the last entry was back in 2007 with national treasure. Mt rushmore is in the 2nd one, national treasure, book of secrets. When ben says he is in trouble, his father asks if the woman he has with him is pregnant.
Taking a story with very identifiable locations and very definitive historical facts and adding a touch of creative intrigue can make an audience. Freemasons, fact, and fiction with an outrageous plot, national treasure seems like a film that is mostly for entertainment with a sprinkling of historical fact. Characters are in frequent peril and some are taken hostage. Johns craggy finger points to the unfinished pyramid and allseeing eye on the back. National treasure 3 is not greenlit yet, will we ever see it. Less engrossing than its 2004 predecessor national treasure, jon turteltaub s busy sequel national treasure. Shooting of the film in london in the book, ben finds a picture of the missing plank from the desk and an entry by president coolidge, who found the plank in 1924, had it destroyed, and commissioned gutzon borglum to carve mount rushmore to erase the maps landmarks in order to protect the treasure. Nov 12, 2009 national treasure ben gates from national treasure starts out as a little kid with his grandfather telling him about the temples treasure. The story was written by jim kouf, oren aviv, and charles segars, and the screenplay was by jim kouf, cormac wibberley, and marianne wibberley. Ben gates nicolas cage, the treasure hunter who feverishly sought, in the first film, the. The historical aspect is especially interesting for conspiracy theorists and treasure hunters, if a little fuzzy when it comes to nailing down actual facts. Nov 19, 2014 movies about conspiracy theories are always intriguing because they challenge viewers to think creatively and solve clues. Most movie props are designed for shortterm use during production.
The truth behind national treasure book of secrets. Because movies and books involving freemasonry normally create questions, well try to provide some facts for you here. I am very proud to be bringing our amazing family quest for truth to the attention of the world in the. And so, in honor of national treasures big 15th birthday, weve declassified 15 of the most fascinating facts about the franchise. Book of secrets, history fanaticinveterate puzzle solver ben gates nicolas cage is making his living lecturing on his familys contributions to u. Book of secrets released on home video as national treasure. Book of secrets is a 2007 sequel in which nicolas cage plays a treasure hunter in search of the city of gold. This undated photo released by disney enterprises, inc. Like its predecessor, this outing functions as kind of a lowrent variation on the indiana jones films, and bears the distinct highgloss production stamp of jerry bruckheimer. Disney is going all out with the interactive goodies on film website. Nov 19, 2019 and so, in honor of national treasure s big 15th birthday, weve declassified 15 of the most fascinating facts about the franchise. The main landmarks that were visited during the movie national treasure. They go to the black hills to search for the lost city of cebola.
In order to prove that his greatgreat grandfather was innocence, gates must find the treasure that. National treasure book of secrets keystone forum tripadvisor. Book of secrets is a worthy enough successor to the first national treasure movie, and continues its tradition of well, just having a helluva lot of fun with american history. What are 10 historical facts found in the movie national. This theory was used in the film national treasure 2. Knott had a perfect replica of the historical landmark built back in the 1960s. A team of editors takes feedback from our visitors to keep trivia as up to date and as accurate as possible. The success of national treasure, book of secrets, can only help to promote our dvd and at the same time allow us to educate and.
As one critic wrote, a little bit of american history on the silver screen is preferable to none at all. The arrival of disneys national treasure is now just a couple of weeks away november 19. The movie was released by walt disney pictures cast. Jan 15, 2018 the movie runs on the premise that there is a secret treasure map on the back of the document, and that it will lead whoever has it to a secret templar treasure hidden somewhere in the united states. At the beginning of book of secrets, when his car is being towed away, its a ferrari f430 spider. It was directed by jon turtletaub and produced by jerry bruckheimer, who is known for other action films based in historical details, including pearl harbor.
The book of secrets, and other secret books from the. One of the most detailed and curious props in the walt disney archives is the book of secrets. A secret full of secrets the book has said to have been around since george washington was president, if so, then why has there been no proof or evidence of this, presidents book of secrets. The film stars nicolas cage, diane kruger, justin bartha, jon voight, harvey keitel, ed. Book of secrets stars nicolas cage as benjamin gates, the treasure hunting historian. Abigail chase reteam with riley poole and, now armed with a stack of longlost pages from john wilkes booths diary, ben must follow a clue left there to prove his ancestors innocence in the assassination of abraham lincoln.
Benjamin gates must follow a clue left in john wilkes booths diary to prove his ancestors innocence in the assassination of abraham lincoln. Thomas looks down and sees that carrolls handkerchief is stained with blood. There are a lot of reasons why this franchise is so popular the action and adventure, interesting historical facts, nic cages crazy eyes but. The success of national treasure, book of secrets, can only help to promote our dvd and at the. The action in this fastpaced adventure sequel is loud and sometimes tense car chases, near falls from high ledges in a dark cave, etc. Book of secrets featurette locations around the world 02. Fact and fiction blur considerably in national treasure, which uses history as a. The facts point us there now with national treasure 3. There is a scene where they all meet up on the steps of the presidential trail, then supposedly climb to the top of mt rushmore, where behind the carvings they find a lake. Loin des hommes far from men harry potter and the deathly hallows part 1 helen kalafatic producer dance academy the bfg. The movie has raised a number of questions surrounding the historical accuracy of the facts portrayed throughout the story, and its time that a.
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