Book of secrets is a 2007 american adventure film directed by. Book of secrets sends its archaeologist hero on a globetrotting quest that might have been devised after a long night of wikipedia surfing. Things were slowing in 20, though, with producer jerry bruckheimer saying only that national treasure 3 was still in development and the script was still being. A third film felt promising by 2010 when it was reported writers carlo bernard and doug miro had been hired and a script was in development at disney. National treasure 2 book of secrets twodisc collectors edition. While the first story focused on the declaration of independence, the sequel follows ben gates as he tries to clear his ancestors name by finding the city of. Book of secrets on dvd 786936735390 from disney buena vista. Book of secrets, remained in first place on the sales chart, even after collapsing more than 70% to 941,000 units sold. Although the sequel wasnt originally planned, the first movie of the series did so well that they approved this sequel. Book of secrets bluray disc, 2008 at the best online prices at ebay. Book of secrets released on home video as national treasure 2. I f you are a fan of the original national treasure and you enjoyed the first movie, i know you will completely enjoy this second installment there is really not much that is truth in the story of national treasure. Book of secrets established that the president had a fascination and love of americas first president, george washington. In this movie, benjamin gates must follow a clue left in john wilkes booths diary to prove his ancestors innocence in the assassination of abraham lincoln.
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. In this follow up to the boxoffice hit national treasure, treasure hunter ben gates nicolas cage once again sets out on. The first time i ever got drunk was during a drinking game to the 2007 movie national treasure 2. Book of secrets is a brilliantly depicted story of the history of a nation told by treasure hunter benjamin gates, whose family spent generations searching for cibola, the lost city of gold. It is a sequel to the 2004 film national treasure and is the second part of the national treasure film series. That the holders of this information involved john wilkes booth and a. National treasure 2 book of secrets movie movie insider. It was dark, i poured some liquid into a tall glass, took a sip, and realized it was actually rum.
Lets start off by stating exactly what national treasure. With nicolas cage, diane kruger, justin bartha, jon voight. Book of secrets to your watchlist to find out when its coming back. Rushmore was carved only in order to erase landmarks pointing to a fabled city of gold built inside the mountain. Book of secrets takes you on a globetrotting quest full of adrenalinepumping twists and turns all leading to. Benjamin gates must follow a clue left in john wilkes booths diary to prove his ancestors innocence in the assassination of abraham lincoln. Dec 21, 2007 database of movie trailers, clips and other videos for national treasure. Director jon turteltaub said that the filmmaking team will take its time on another national treasure sequel, though the second film ended with the question about page 47 of the presidents book of. In this adventurefilled sequel to the 2004 blockbuster national treasure, nicolas. Parts of the story in the novel version differ slightly from what was actually filmed, owing to changes being made in the screenplay prior to and during production. At the end of national treasure 1, riley has a ferrari 360 spider. I am all for suspending some sense of realism for the sake of an exciting story line. Book of secrets, was released on december 21, 2007.
Dec 20, 2008 national treasure 2 book of secrets was released in 2007 on friday, december 21, 2007 there were 4 other movies released on the same date, including charlie wilsons war, p. I know this might be shocking because of what other people are saying but i think nicolas cage was a great actor in national treasure 1 and 2. Book of secrets, on dvd known as national treasure 2. Book of secrets on the dvdbluray release is a 2008 adventure film and is the sequel to the 2004 film national treasure. Het is een vervolg op national treasure met nicolas cage. Agent sadusky harvey keitel tells ben that a secret book has the information he needs. In the film, ben is able to manipulate the president into separating him from his birthday party at mount vernon washingtons home in virginia and taking him down into a secret network of tunnels only indicated on an older map of the estate.
On the 2disc collectors edition, on the first page of the bonus features highlight the book of secrets on location. A talented cast goes to waste in the improbable national treasure. Book of secrets is an incredibly solid sequel to the first film, both are extremely entertaining action movies that as long as you dont question every little thing, are both very fun. This is a video guide handout for, the first national treasure. At least thats the story the gates family has always believed. Nicolas cage, diane kruger, justin bartha, jon voight, helen. Book of secrets brings the hunt to dvd and bluray on may 20th feb 15, 2008. National treasure 2 book of secrets was released in 2007 on friday, december 21, 2007 there were 4 other movies released on the same date, including charlie wilsons war, p. Book of secrets, in the theatre and josh was not interested.
Book of secrets is a 2007 sequel in which nicolas cage plays a treasure hunter in search of the city of gold. On the 2 disc collectors edition, on the first page of the bonus features highlight the book of secrets on location. Plans for national treasure 3 were put into motion after book of secrets release. Nicolas cage, justin bartha, diane kruger, jon voight, helen mirren, ed harris, harvey keitel, bruce greenwood, ty burrell, michael maize, jon turteltaub. Murphy, alicia coppola, armando riesco, albert hall, joel gretsch, christian camargo, brent briscoe, billy unger, michael manuel, brad rowe, jon turteltaub, based. Directed by jon turteltaub, the film features a cast that includes nicolas cage, diane kruger, jon voight and justin bartha. Book of secrets trailer 2007 when a missing page from the diary of john wilkes booth surfaces, bens greatgreat grandfather is suddenly implicated as a key conspirator in abraham lincolns death. Shop national treasure 2 book of secrets bluray 2007. Book of secrets the junior novel on november 6, 2007. Book of secrets the 2007 movie, trailers, videos and more at yidio.
Book of secrets 2007 after the templar treasure find, ben and his father are wellrespected historians making rounds at various universities and lectures. While benjamin gates nicolas cage is presenting new information about john wilkes booth and the eighteen pages. Book of secrets has without a doubt the most absurd and fevered plot since, oh, say, national treasure 2004. Staring justin bartha, diane kruger, helen mirren and bruce greenwood. 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. Book of secrets manages to deliver a fun and solidly entertaining adventure. Mar 16, 2018 the same influence was true of national treasure and its 2007 sequel, both of which apparently contributed to an uptick in attendance at the national archives in washington, d.
National treasure 2 is tekstboekvoorbeeld van een en toen. Book of secrets, the sequel to the most successful movie cage has ever made. Disney press published an official novelization of the screenplay titled national treasure 2. Book of secrets 2007 plot summary 4 benjamin gates must follow a clue left in john wilkes booths diary to prove his ancestors innocence in the assassination of abraham lincoln.
The action in this fastpaced adventure sequel is loud and sometimes tense car chases, near falls from high ledges in a dark cave, etc. The sequel achieved more popularity than the original, outselling it. The rest of the story leads to a linked list clue methodology that takes them across many patriotic landmarks and of course finding the treasure to end all treasures. Parts of the story in the novel version differ slightly from what was actually filmed, owing to. Grounded in history, imbued with myth and mystery, disneys national treasure.
Book of secrets takes you on a globetrotting quest full of. On the page is proof that thomas gates was in on the assassination. Press the right arrow button, then the up arrow button twice on the remote and a small figurehead appear on the lower right hand side of the doorway. Book of secrets 2007 when a longmissing page from the diary of assassin john wilkes booth suddenly resurfaces, it implicates the greatgreat grandfather of treasure hunter. Staring nicolas cage, justin bartha, diane kruger and helen mirren. Dec 21, 2007 a similar view is expressed early on by nicolas cages character, benjamin gates, in national treasure. While benjamin gates nicolas cage is presenting new information about john wilkes. Check if it is available to stream online via where to watch.
British filming locations for the movie national treasure 2. Book of secrets sends its archaeologist hero, ben franklin gates nicolas cage, flexing his deadpan, on. Nicolas cage, justin bartha, diane kruger, jon voight, helen mirren, ed harris, harvey keitel, bruce greenwood, ty burrell, michael maize, timothy v. Book of secrets 2007 plot summary 4 benjamin gates must follow a clue left in john wilkes booth s diary to prove his ancestors innocence in the assassination of abraham lincoln. Suddenly, mitch wilkinson ed harris has come forward with one of those missing pages. It is a sequel to the 2004 film national treasure and is part of the national treasure franchise. The rock 1996 the guy whose range rover british equivalent of the humvee is commandeered by ed harris in national treasure 2 2007 is the same man whos humvee is commandeered by sean connery in the rocks 1996 san francisco chase scene the man is hans georg struhar, and these are his only two acting roles. Jul 03, 2016 grounded in history, imbued with myth and mystery, disneys national treasure. Book of secrets 2007 including maps, screenshots, and other nearby film locations. Dec 21, 2007 the hyperactive sequel national treasure. National treasure 2 book of secrets movie guide questions. At the beginning of book of secrets, when his car is being towed away, its a ferrari f430 spider. The presidents book of secrets holds documents, for presidents eyes only, of all the nations secrets.
Nicolas cage, diane kruger, justin bartha, jon voight, helen mirren and ed harris. To cite this story for mla citation guidance see easybib or owl. Book of secrets is a 2007 film and the sequel to the popular original national treasure. Book of secrets on the dvdbluray disc release is a 2007 adventure film. Book of secrets, although the writers have managed to have fun with many accounts we are familiar with in american history, such as the lincoln assassination plot. Book of secrets 2007 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Im a sucker for actionadventure movies andthe national treasure franchise is a pleaser. The popular sequel will be available in onedisc, twodisc and bluray editions. Book of secrets is a 2007 american adventure film directed by jon turteltaub and produced by jerry bruckheimer. Nicolas cage is telling his greatgreatgrandfathers story at a civilian heroes conference. Nicolas cage, diane kruger, justin bartha, jon voight.
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