Title:
National Treasures: Book of Secrets

Release Date:
US (wide): December 21, 2007
UK: February 8, 2008

Produced By:
Jerry Bruckheimer, Jon Turteltaub

Directed By:
Jon Turteltaub

Cast:
Diane Kruger, Ed Harris, Harvey Keitel, Jon Voight, Justin Bartha, Nicolas Cage

Genre:
Action

Other Genres:
Adventure, Thriller

Studio:
Walt Disney Pictures

Distributors:
Jerry Bruckheimer Films

U.S. Box Office:
$45,500,000

Official Website:
http://worldsbiggesttreasurehunt.movies.go.com/

Synopsis:
When a missing page from the diary of John Wilkes Booth surfaces, Ben's great-great grandfather is suddenly implicated as a key conspirator in Abraham Lincoln's death. Determined to prove his ancestor's innocence, Ben follows an international chain of clues that takes him on a chase from Paris to London and ultimately back to America. This journey leads Ben and his crew not only to surprising revelations--but to the trail of the world's most treasured secrets.

Strengths
* Highly adventurous and entertaining
* Stunning terrific special effects
* Mind-blowing star cast
* Fun-loving
* A perfect holiday movie for the family
* Great witty dialogues
* A great relaxation from the stressful routine
* Splendid visuals
* Nicolas Cage- a delicious treat for his fans
* Good action

Flaws
* Very predictable ending
* Relationships lacking the intensity and depth
* Nicolas Cage- the saving grace of the movie
* Hard to be digested incidents like kidnapping the US president? Or a high-speed car chase in such a congested London?
* Its just another sequel- nothing so special of its own
* A weak script which needs to be overhauled
* Injustice to such talented actors

Why should you go for this movie?
As it is a light-hearted movie relaxing the stressed minds. Good direction with great visuals and dialogues and yes, with a great sense of adventure.

Overall, it is a wholesome entertaining package.

Critic Reviews
* "...wears out its welcome pretty quickly." Los Angeles Times
- Kevin Crust
* "...a family-appropriate adventure saga that just wants to entertain, not break new ground." USA Today
- Claudia Puig
* "...generally less stimulating than yesterday's Sudoku." Variety
- Justin Chang