Talks begin for national treasure 3 national treasure was never intended to be a franchise. Book of secrets pictures and movie photo gallery check out just released national treasure. Rotten tomatoes national treasure movie quote facebook. National treasure 3 in the works with chris bremner. Superhero films with terrible rotten tomatoes scores that. Youll notice we replaced the 5star fan ratings with the rotten tomatoes audience score to help you choose a movie to watch. Critics might have panned both the first film which earned a 46 percent on rotten tomatoes and its sequel, national treasure.
National treasure film series sonicwbii wiki fandom. 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. It is a sequel to the 2004 film national treasure and is part of the national treasure franchise. Book of secrets on the dvdbluray disc release is a 2007 adventure film. Jan 29, 2018 critics might have panned both the first film which earned a 46 percent on rotten tomatoes and its sequel, national treasure. Cage reprises his role as ben gates, who now must defend his greatgreatgrandfathers reputation, kidnap the president, find a city of gold, and uncover the titular tome. Nov 19, 2014 so its no wonder national treasure was such a hit when it premiered 10 years ago on nov. Apr 06, 2020 again, read more about all these shows over on rotten tomatoes. Tom henry golding seems too good to be true when he walks into her life and starts to see through so many of kates barriers. Mar 27, 2018 this was enough for the movie to earn a sequel, national treasure. To make the choice broader, here are nicolas cage movies ranked under 50% on rotten tomatoes. So its no wonder national treasure was such a hit when it premiered 10 years ago on nov.
The film stars nicolas cage, diane kruger, justin bartha, jon voight, harvey keitel, ed harris, bruce. In this outing, gates learns of his own familys implication in the assassination of abraham lincoln by john wilkes booth. Sworn by his grandfather to guard the treasure in the spirit of his forbears, gates is a selfdescribed treasure protector. Book of secrets which pulled in an unjust 36 percent rating, but. The action in this fastpaced adventure sequel is loud and sometimes tense car chases, near falls from high ledges in a dark cave, etc.
It is a sequel to the 2004 film national treasure and is the second part of the national treasure film series. Justin bartha plays riley poole, the tech expert sidekick to nic cage s historian adventurer. National treasure was released worldwide on november 19, 2004. Here are 30 feelgood movies to make you smile during. Why national treasure 3 is taking so long, according to. Superhero films with terrible rotten tomatoes scores that you should watch anyway by trent moore sept. National treasure is a series of political theatrical adventure mystery films produced by jerry bruckheimer and starring nicolas cage as benjamin gates, a treasure hunter who, with the help of his father, patrick henry gates jon voight, his girlfriend, abigail chase diane kruger and his loyal sidekick, riley poole justin bartha, uncovers hidden troves and secrets from u. Movies that scored big at the box office despite terrible rotten tomatoes scores by julia bianco sept. Fifteen years later, national treasure is still a delight that well watch. Nicolas cage jon voight harvey keitel 2007 a page from the diary of john wilkes booth implicates ben gates.
Book of secrets, which is eerily similar to the first film. A muchloved tv star faces an accusation of historical sexual offenses in this drama series. Despite its meager rating of 46%, national treasure was a box office hit that inspired a sequel. National treasure film series wikipedia republished wiki 2. In this adventurefilled sequel to the 2004 blockbuster national treasure, nicolas cage reprises his role as artifact hunter and archaeologist extraordinaire ben. Sadly, there was no ottendorf cipher that led to an intricate map that helped conclude the trilogy when lemon juice was squirted on it. It was directed by jon turteltaub and produced by jerry bruckheimer. This was enough for the movie to earn a sequel, national treasure. Book of secrets has without a doubt the most absurd and fevered plot since, oh, say, national treasure 2004. Grounded in history, imbued with myth and mystery, disneys national treasure. National treasure is a series of historical theatrical adventure action mystery films produced by jerry bruckheimer and starring nicolas cage as benjamin gates, a treasure hunter who, with the help of his father, patrick henry gates, his girlfriend, abigail chase diane kruger and his loyal sidekick, riley poole justin bartha, uncovers hidden troves and secrets from u. Audiences just cant get enough of globehopping treasure hunters, can they. As london transforms into the most wonderful time of the year. The sites critical consensus reads, a talented cast goes to waste in the improbable national treasure.
Book of secrets is a 2007 american adventure film directed by jon turteltaub and produced by jerry bruckheimer. Book of secrets mentions the mysterious page 47 of the presidents secret book, which could be whatever they decide it should be in national treasure 3. National treasure 2004 rotten tomatoes benjamin franklin gates is a third generation treasure hunter. Book of secrets 2007, was met with just as many snubs from critics, landing it an even more dismal 36% on rotten tomatoes. Talks of a third film have been on and off since 2008. The sequel is all about the american civil war, who was a traitor to abraham lincoln and a book in the possession of all presidents containing all the secrets throughout american history. Click right here to check out the very first teaser trailer for jon turteltaubs national treasure. Rushmore was carved only in order to erase landmarks pointing to a fabled city of gold built inside the mountain. Historical adventure is a fun romp for tweens and up. Hulus 68 best shows to watch in lockdown, according to.
Nic cages tech expert talks to us about the sequel. Book of secrets, which brings back a lot of old faces nicolas cage, harvey keitel, jon voight, the goofy guy, and the hot gal in. Sep, 2017 movies that scored big at the box office despite terrible rotten tomatoes scores by julia bianco sept. When the first installment did well, the filmmakers started from scratch to come up with a sequel. The critical consensus on rotten tomatoes calls it fun but criticizes the plot. Pick up my new scifi novel herokiller, and read my first series, the earthborn. National treasure was never intended to be a franchise. Join nicolas cage on a heartpounding adventure that will have you on the edge of your seat in a race to find the lost city of gold. All his life, gates has been searching for a treasure no one believed existed. Nicolas cage, alex wolff to star in michael sarnoskis pig jerry bruckheimer, who produced the first two. Book of secrets synopsis treasure hunter benjamin franklin gates looks to discover the truth behind the assassination of abraham lincoln. That film, which found ben trying to clear his familys name after his ancestor is.
National treasure is a series of political theatrical adventure mystery films produced by jerry bruckheimer and starring nicolas cage as benjamin gates, a treasure hunter who, with the help of his father, patrick henry gates, his girlfriend, abigail chase diane kruger and his loyal sidekick, riley poole justin bartha, uncovers hidden troves and secrets from u. National treasure offers a unique perspective on celebrity crime through the eyes of its perpetrator and gripping performances from a strong ensemble cast. Nicolas cage has made some great movies in his lifetime, but a lot of his movies have been critically panned. Book of secrets is the 2007 sequel to the 2004 film national treasure. National treasure 3 in the works, chris bremner attached to. Book of secrets 2007 rotten tomatoes in this adventurefilled sequel to the 2004 blockbuster national treasure, nicolas cage reprises his role as artifact hunter and. Kate emilia clarke harumphs around london, a bundle of bad decisions accompanied by the jangle of bells on her shoes, another irritating consequence from her job as an elf in a yearround christmas shop. Enter benjamin franklin gates nicolas cage, great, great, great, great grandson of some carriage boy who happened upon the secret of this treasure by pure happenstance. Book of secrets pics, images, clips, trailers, production photos and more from.
Thomas looks down and sees that carrolls handkerchief is stained with blood. Book of secrets is a 2007 sequel in which nicolas cage plays a treasure hunter in search of the city of gold. This time, though, they built in a potential part three. Book of secrets mentions the mysterious page 47 of the. In this adventurefilled sequel to the 2004 blockbuster national treasure, nicolas cage reprises his role as artifact hunter and archaeologist extraordinaire ben franklin gates. Book of secrets takes you on a globetrotting quest full of adrenalinepumping twists and turns all leading to the final clue in a mysterious and highly guarded book containing. But with a movie that relies on history to provide clues to a hidden treasure, you have to. Benjamin franklin gates is a third generation treasure hunter.