With nicolas cage, diane kruger, justin bartha, jon voight. Why national treasure 3 is taking so long, according to. Want to keep up to date with everything going on in. See more ideas about nicolas cage, cage and nicholas cage face. Ben gates nicholas cage comes from a long line of treasure hunters who have been been chasing a legendary treasure for generations. Book of secrets 2007 starring nicolas cage and justin bartha on dvd and bluray. This script is a transcript that was painstakingly transcribed using the screenplay andor viewings of national treasure. National treasure 2 is one of the rare sequels that improves on the original, which i liked a lot. Book of secrets takes you on a globetrotting quest full of adrenalinepumping twists and turns all leading to the final clue in a. It is the first film in the national treasure film series and stars nicolas cage, harvey keitel, jon voight, diane kruger, sean bean, justin bartha and christopher plummer. Book of secrets is the 2007 sequel to 2004s national treasure.
During his discussion with ew, nicolas cage admitted that national treasure 3 has been in development for so long because of all the research thats been involved in trying to get the script. National treasure script transcript from the screenplay. National treasure 2 book of secrets the greatest adventure in history. National treasure is a 2004 movie from walt disney pictures and written by jim kouf, cormac wibberley and marianne wibberley, produced by jerry bruckheimer, and directed by jon turteltaub. National treasure 2 book of secrets dvd movie nicolas cage. A mystery series based off of the national treasure movies starring nicholas cage. Bourne series, matix, lord of the rings, pirates of the caribbean, oceans 11. Nicolas cage, diane kruger, harvey keitel, jon voight, ed harris, helen mirren, justin bartha, bruce greenwood.
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. National treasure is a rollicking, witty adventure mystery starring nicolas cage as a contemporary indiana jones hero hunting clues to a treasure hidden for hundreds of years. Grounded in history, imbued with myth and mystery, disneys national treasure. The premise of national treasure 2 was a little out there, in my opinion, but that doesnt spoil the excitement and intrigue of following the cluse and solving the mystery in the face of great odds. When a missing page from the diary of abraham lincolns assassin, john wilkes booth, surfaces, one of bens ancestors is implicated as a conspirator in the murder. In national treasure 2 book of secrets 2008, nicolas cage reprises his role as artefact hunter and archaeologist, ben franklin gates.
Books similar to the premise of the movie national treasure. National treasurereleased nov04is an exceptionally engaging film which combines many elements of cyrptology,archeology,symbology,legends and half truths regarding the masons and knights templar and all shaken and stirred into an indiana jones glass. Ben is determined to solve the mystery with the help of his sidekick riley justin batha and an unlikely ally played by diane kruger, who is the guardian of the declaration of independence. It stars nicolas cage, diane kruger, justin bartha, sean bean, jon voight, harvey keitel and christopher plummer. Nicolas cage, diane kruger, justin bartha, jon voight, helen mirren, ed harris, harvey keitel, bruce. Though its got nothing at all to do with the big election year coming up, it should be no secret by now that nicolas cage is going into politics sorta for his latest excellent adventure in the movie national treasure. Beyond the gif bait and easy punchline, nicolas cage continually frustrates easy categorization or understanding. So i was at a thrift store with my friend, and she pulled changing tides out from between two books and showed it to me. 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 centuries of secrets. There was no novelization of the first movie, but a novelization of the second titled national treasure 2. I am a huge fan of the movies anxiously awaiting the outcome of national treasure 3, followed by. In national treasure, pop culture writer lindsay gibb studies nicolas cages acting style and makes sense of the trajectory of his eclectic career. But theres only one way to find it ben gates must kidnap the president. Thomas looks down and sees that carrolls handkerchief is stained with blood.
It contains a good solid cast of actors and coupled with jon turteltaubs taught directing skills this film is a clear winner. Nicholas goes brittish on national treasure 2 youtube. This is a fun upbeat adventure story, with lots of silly plot twists, broad acting, and big special effects. National treasure 3 may still happen, get the latest. National treasure 3 still isnt here and its not okay.
In national treasure 2004, nicolas cage stars as benjamin franklin gates, an archaeologist from the seventh generation of a family of treasureseekers who have all shared the same quest. Image of nicolas cage as ben gates in the main reading room of the. What song did randy travis perform in national treasure 2. Book of secrets script taken from a transcript of the screenplay andor the nic cage and diane kruger movie. Hopefully plenty, because theres still fun to be had in watching nic cage do his history geek. National treasure is a series of historical theatrical adventure action mystery films produced by. Nicolas cage, justin bartha, diane kruger, jon voight, helen mirren. You are the first person who said anything at all nice about nic and his acting in.
It contains a good solid cast of actors and coupled with jon turteltaubs taught directing. Aimed at a mass audience with a pg rating, its also a familyfriendly movie with a strong fascination and reverence for american history, especially the achievements. Mar 4, 2020 a board solely for nicholas cage jokes. Nicolas cage has a new movie coming out, and judging by its first trailer, released today, its yet another installment in the national treasure franchise. 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. Meanwhile bens former colleague and financial backer, ian sean bean. Book of secrets was released, but thus far rumor is all that its ever turned out to be. National treasure, too, reminds of how much can be done in a limitedepisode format, tackling an impossibly tricky subject within a tight frame. The action in this fastpaced adventure sequel is loud and sometimes tense car chases, near falls from high ledges in a dark cave, etc. In this adventurefilled sequel to the 2004 blockbuster national treasure, nicolas cage reprises his role as artifact hunter and archaeologist extraordinaire ben franklin gates. National treasure 2 book of secrets twodisc collectors edition. The cancellation reaper is stalking all the latest cancellation and renewal updates, so keep this page to hand to track national treasure season 2 status and release date news national treasure canceled or. Grounded in history, imbued with myth and mystery, disneys national treasure 2. In may 2016, nicolas cage confirmed that the script was still being sorted out.
Join nicolas cage on a heartpounding adventure that will have you on the edge of your seat in. The primary draw in the national treasures is nic cage, odd and spasmodic, undeniably charismatic. Published on mar 23, 2012 national treasure 2 book of secrets funny part where ben gates nicholas cage gives his hand up to the noble bird in the rock. Finally, the national treasure script is here for all you quotes spouting fans of the movie starring nicolas cage, diane kruger, john voight, harvey keitel, yadda yadda. Dont hold your breath for national treasure 3 moviefone. Book of secrets, his family name is threatened by mitch wilkinson, and he finds himself. Book of secrets official youtube home of the worlds biggest and best movie magazine and website. It was written by jim kouf and the wibberleys, produced by jerry bruckheimer and directed by jon turteltaub. Book of secrets is a 2007 sequel in which nicolas cage plays a treasure hunter in search of the city of gold. In the process, gibb debunks the common claim that cage makes bad choices. There have been rumors of a third film in the series since shortly after national treasure 2. When a longmissing page from the diary of assassin john wilkes booth suddenly resurfaces, it implicates the greatgreat grandfather of treasure hunter ben gates nicolas cage as a conspirator in lincolns death.
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 an adventure even more rousing and powerful on disney bluray. The film cast is pretty good, in fact, it includes includes three oscar winners. Here is a movie about a fabled ancient treasure from the middle east, protected through the ages by the knights templar and the masons, and hidden for centuries until a modern investigator follows a series of baffling clues that lead him first to a priceless work in a national gallery, and then to a hiding place beneath an ancient church. It seems these days the movie franchises come in threes. Book of secrets the junior novel was released on november 6, 2007. Jon turteltaub returns as director and diane kruger, justin bartha, and jon voight. Book of secrets released on home video as national treasure 2. The traps leading to the city of gold include a huge platform teetering back and forth, and it seems impossible to get past, leading to the best action of the film. That it leaves you wanting more is only one of its. I think i remember squealing, probably looking something like this. National treasure 2 book of secrets funny part youtube. National treasure 2 book of secrets dvd movie nicolas.
In december 2007, before the second film was released, nicolas cage showed interest in doing a third film. Benjamin gates must follow a clue left in john wilkes booths diary to prove his ancestors innocence in the assassination of abraham lincoln. In this outing, gates learns of his own familys implication in the assassination of abraham lincoln by john wilkes booth. Nic cages playful action puzzler national treasure gets a more elaborate, slightly less fun sequel in national treasure. Book of secrets, in the scene where ben gates nicholas cage approaches the presidents birthday party at mt. When a longmissing page from the diary of assassin john wilkes booth suddenly resurfaces, it implicates the greatgreat grandfather of treasure hunter ben gates nicolas cage as a conspirator in. Bens globetrotting quest to prove his ancestors innocence leads him to a closely guarded book containing the nations deepest secrets.
Books you dont want to finish, books that have plot holes big enough to drive a train through, cringey young adult books about an 18 year old marry suechosen one, books where the main character pisses you off and youre cheering for the bad guys by the end. Its the perfect film for young boys to dig their teeth into. National treasure 2 opens, library gets 10 minutes of fame. Nicolas cage on national treasure 2 empire magazine. Nicolas cage returns as benjamin franklin gates, who finds himself having to prove the innocence of his greatgreatgrandfather thomas, who is newly discovered to be a conspirator in assassination of president abraham lincoln. In order to find the the lost city of gold, ben gates and his team must weave their way to the final clue in a mysterious and highly guarded book containing centuries of secrets. The sequel gives more information about the characters and. National treasure tv show cancelled or season 2 renewed.
Nicolas cage is a national treasure the daily beast. Book of secrets is a 2007 american adventure film directed by jon turteltaub and produced by jerry bruckheimer. It is a sequel to the 2004 film national treasure and is the second part of the national treasure film series. So, if you were holding your breath for the next installment of the charming, puzzlefilled national treasure series the last film, national treasure. 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. National treasure is a 2004 american adventure film released by walt disney pictures.