National Treasure: Book of Secrets

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Dakota P @DaCinephile Sep 13, 2026 National Treasure 2 cashes in on the trust earned by the first film. It’s still an enjoyable ride, but attempts to “raise the stakes” come across as disingenuous instead. I’m fine with the occasional “hack the mainframe” moment, but the gang possesses an endless supply of skills tailored perfectly to each situation. Too many interactions unfold exactly as they need to for the plan to survive. Gates says himself, “I get lucky a lot,” and the creators of Book of Secrets took that line to heart. I’m still a fan of the films, and I’d like a third one. I only hope the execution comes back to reality rather than escalating into even more implausible schemes. One or two stretches are part of the fun; casually moving through the most secure spaces in the country and manipulating some of the most protected people in the world is a reach too far. I hereby petition for Benjamin Franklin Gates to be brought slightly back to earth in National Treasure 3. See more Jerod S @jeroduptown Aug 28, 2026 Couldn't track with Cage and the John Wilkes Booth inspired plot. See more Mitchell S @Mitchstur Jul 19, 2026 I like the first one a little better. Mainly I just hate how this one tries to redeem the bad guy at the last minute. But it is just as fun and intriguing as the first one. See more diogo13 T @Tua_mera Jul 12, 2026 If the first film was merely a pleasant adventure, this sequel loses its way even further and settles for mediocrity. The plot attempts to be bigger and more absurd—with Ben Gates kidnapping the U.S. President just to read a secret book—but the story ultimately feels repetitive and forced. The cast remains charismatic and shares good chemistry, featuring entertaining action sequences in Paris and London, but the formula of deciphering historical riddles no longer surprises. See more Harry H @Movies10 Jul 9, 2026 Remember Borders book stores? Me too See more Paul S @PManRager Jun 9, 2026 The second time around, the National Treasure series still falters the same as the first time, and I found this one to be even more outlandish with its plot compared to the first one. Despite its faults, this movie was still full of thrills and incredibly fun to watch, with amazing action sequences and a captivating mystery. I definitely recommend this for action, adventure, mystery, and history fans! See more Read all reviews

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