This is Bruckheimer’s niche. Don’t ever expect him to adapt a Nicholas Sparks book into a film any time soon.
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12/27/04
National Treasure (2004)
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Reviews Counted:166
Fresh:72
Rotten:94
Average Rating:5.3/10
Consensus: National Treasure is no treasure, but it's a fun ride for those who can forgive its highly improbable plot.
Runtime: 2 hrs 11 mins
Genre: Action/Adventure
Synopsis: A secret from our nation's past will lead to the greatest adventure in history. Producer Jerry Bruckheimer ("Pirates of the Caribbean,""The Rock," and "Armageddon") and director Jon Turteltaub... [More]
Starring: Nicolas Cage, Justin Bartha, Sean Bean, Diane Kruger
Director: Jon Turteltaub
Reviews for National Treasure
Few can argue that the movie is totally unbelievable, but if one is able to leave all sense of logic at the door, it's very hard not to have a darn good time in the process.
12/21/04
Stealing the Declaration of Indepenence is easy - making an interesting film is tough!
12/17/04
... a semi-historical mystery-thriller... too many chases and clichés keep this good movie from being great.
12/14/04
All of this could have been lots of fun. If only Harrison Ford, or someone just as good, had played Ben.
12/08/04
Works fairly well as slick, enjoyable hooey… in its general approach if not all particulars, this could represent a promising new approach in family entertainment.
12/08/04
... a mock-epic assault on the conventional wisdom of American history.
12/08/04
It is harmless fun, but it could have been done a lot better.
12/07/04
a passably enjoyable adventure romp
12/05/04
[Cage] ust cannot cut it playing an intellectual, and his Ben is convincing only in the scenes where he is evading bullets or hanging by one hand over an abyss.
12/03/04
That the movie manages to maintain interest and gain occasional involvement is somewhat of a feat considering, although not enough of a feat for it to succeed.
12/02/04
As realism, Turtletaub's movie flops. As escapism, though, grab the popcorn, kick your feet up, and have a blast.
12/02/04
Strangely, I...found myself liking this movie.
11/28/04
It's fun and occasionally amusing and it didn't give me a headache. That's not the sort of endorsement that gets you quoted in the ads, but it's the best I can muster.
11/27/04
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11/25/04
This movie is a fortune wasted.
11/24/04
What’s the secret to turning a clever treasure adventure into a humdrum theme-park ride? Here’s a clue: Jerry Bruckheimer.
11/24/04
Instead of another Raiders of the Lost Ark, we get to watch plunderers of a lost art.
11/24/04
Imagine eating your favorite sub sandwich; you know exactly what it will taste like, but it's just what you wanted: simple, tasty and satisfying.
11/23/04
Who knew the Founding Fathers were cultish Masons hording gold under Wall Street? Perhaps the craziest film ever made by Jerry Bruckheimer.
11/23/04
Latest News for National Treasure
September 25, 2008:
Nic Cage Officially Hunting for More National Treasure 
To no one's surprise, Disney is officially moving forward with "National Treasure 3," as announced yesterday by Nicolas Cage, Jerry Bruckheimer, and studio executive Dick Cook. More...
December 20, 2007:
Box Office Guru Preview: Five New Films Fight For Holiday Cheer
Moviegoers are in for a feast as studios will unleash a wide menu of new options on Friday trying to reach holiday patrons on the weekend before Santa comes to town. With so... More...
December 17, 2007:
Talks Begin for National Treasure 3
National Treasure was never intended to be a franchise. When the first installment did well, the filmmakers started from scratch to come up with a sequel. This time, though,... More...
October 01, 2007:
National Treasure 2 Poster Online!
We've seen stills and a pair of trailers for National Treasure: Book of Secrets, due December 21. How's about a poster? More...
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