Thomas gates solves the puzzle, a clue to a treasure map, and realizes the men are still loyal to the confederate cause and have a sinister. The treasure is stashed somewhere in the country and the clue leading to the treasure chest is cyphered and scattered all over the country. Book of secrets stars nicolas cage as benjamin gates, the treasure hunting historian. If youve seen national treasure, you will know what to expect out of national treasure 2. Nov 18, 2004 diane kruger has a foreign accent even though she is the national archivist, so that our eyes can mist at the thought that in the land of opportunity, even a person with a foreign accent can become the national archivist. Gates must then locate an elusive diary, not only to clear his familys name, but to unearth and connect several secrets, buried within the book, that point to a massive, global conspiracy.
Though it requires complete suspension of disbelief and some leeway in having its busy, loopy plot accepted, such actions are rewarded with an entertaining and very fun ride. National treasure 2 book of secrets by jon turteltaub. 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. Soon ben finds himself on a different kind of hunt. Ben and his father, patrick, learn that their ancestor, thomas gates, may have been involved in the assassination of abraham lincoln. Book of secrets full english full movie online national treasure. Whoever can steal the declaration and decode it first will find the greatest treasure in history. Mar 27, 2018 this was enough for the movie to earn a sequel, national treasure. While ben gates is presenting new information about john wilkes booth and the 18 pages missing from booths diary, a man by the name of mitch wilkinson stands up and presents a missing page of john wilkes booths diary. Like its predecessor, this outing functions as kind of a lowrent variation on the indiana jones films, and bears the distinct highgloss production stamp of jerry bruckheimer.
Nov 19, 2014 but with a movie that relies on history to provide clues to a hidden treasure, you have to wonder, how much of national treasure is real. National treasure is so silly that the monty python version could use the same screenplay, line for line. In this outing, gates learns of his own familys implication in the assassination of abraham lincoln by john wilkes booth. This time ben gates is on a quest to find the lost city of gold in order to prove that his great grandfather wasnt a. In 1865, john wilkes booth and michael olaughlen, both members of the knights of the golden circle, enter a tavern and approach thomas. Book of secrets is nevertheless a colorful and witty adventure, another race against overwhelming odds for the answer to a historical riddle. National treasure book of secrets full movie english. National treasure film series wikipedia republished. It was written by jim kouf, ted elliott, terry rossio, and the wibberleys, produced by jerry bruckheimer, and directed by jon turteltaub.
In order to prove that his greatgreat grandfather was innocence, gates must find the treasure that existed with national treasure 2. Book of secrets released on home video as national treasure 2. Now, another treasure hunter named mitch wilkinson ed harris has found what is a missing page of the diary of john wilkes booth, which contains clues to the location of a lost city of gold, ben must compete against mitch to find the lost city, he goes to france and great britain. He witnessed his fathers murder on april 14, 1865, and recounted the story to his grandson, patrick gates, who used this information to help figure out the location of a treasure. Book of secrets by ann lloyd why did you decide to read this book i always wondered if this was a book, as i love the movies. Book of secrets, at the end and in between, the president asks ben a favor, something which was mentioned in page 47 in the presidents book of secrets. Book of secrets, and its not nearly as musty as the script. Aug 11, 2018 the big short 6 jared vennetts pitch to front point partners jenga blocks scene duration. It is the first film in the national treasure franchise and stars nicolas. It is the first film in the national treasure franchise and stars nicolas cage, harvey keitel, jon voight, diane kruger, sean bean, justin bartha, and. Book of secrets, his family name is threatened by mitch.
Charles carroll gates charles carroll gates is the son of thomas gates. There is an actual book of secrets buried in national treasure. Abigail chase reteam with riley poole and, now armed with a stack of longlost pages from john wilkes booth s diary, ben must follow a clue left there to prove his ancestors innocence in the assassination of abraham lincoln. The original national treasure film centers on the gates family legend of a fantastic treasure trove of artifacts and gold, hidden by the founding fathers of the united states, and the attempts by the scion of the family, benjamin franklin gates, to find the treasure before his exfriend, ian howe, steals the declaration of independence national treasure. Book of secrets ratchets up the crazy by a factor of 10. During one of their lectures, mitch wilkinson ed harris shows up with a missing page from john wilkes booths diary that implicates their ancestor thomas gates being. Over 140 years later, ben gates is telling his greatgreat. It is a sequel to the 2004 film national treasure and is the second part of the national treasure film series. Book of secrets sends its archaeologist hero, ben franklin gates nicolas cage, flexing his deadpan, on a globetrotting quest that might have been. Book of secrets is a 2007 mystery adventure film directed by jon turteltaub and produced by jerry bruckheimer. National treasure was released worldwide on november 19, 2004. By creating an account, you verify that you are at least years of age, and have read and agree to the terms.
That being said, i felt something was missing in national treasure. I love history, specifically american history, and it had clever references and facts about american history that lead to finding the treasure in a way that is not predictable. Benjamin gates nicolas cage and his father patrick jon voight have lobbied to get their ancestor thomas gates, the man who was entrusted with the secret of the templars treasure. Book of secrets 2 discs bluraydvd 2007 at best buy. Along with his friends, riley and abigail, he will have to travel from the streets of paris to the middle of the united states to find a book that could revealone of americas greatest secrets and treasures. The film stars nicolas cage, diane kruger, justin bartha, jon voight, harvey keitel, ed harris, bruce. Book of secrets full film online watch national treasure. In 1832, thomas was given by charles carrol a clue in the form of a note that read, the secret lies with charlotte. Joel gretsch national treasure 2 thomas jefferson gates is the ancestor of patrick henry gates and his son benjamin franklin gates. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events.
Whether by innate character, the oath you took to defend the constitution, or the weight. It is a sequel to the 2004 film national treasure and is the second part of the national treasure franchise. May 21, 2019 carroll told gates about a fabulous treasure that had existed throughout history, collected by pharaohs and emperors for hundreds of years before being discovered by a group called the knights. Fun indiana jones rip off, an improvement on its predecessor with better character moments.
Later in 1865, he was shot by a friend of john wilkes booth, his last words. Sep 06, 2016 if youve seen national treasure, you will know what to expect out of national treasure 2. National treasure is a 2004 american adventure heist film produced and released by walt disney pictures. Book of secrets less engrossing than its 2004 predecessor national treasure, jon turteltaub s busy sequel national treasure. 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. It was directed by jon turteltaub and produced by jerry bruckheimer. National treasure 2 book of secrets funny part youtube.
Along with his friends, riley and abigail, he will have to travel from the streets of paris to the middle of the united states to find a book that could revealone of americas greatest secretsand treasures. Dec 20, 2007 there is an actual book of secrets buried in national treasure. National treasure 2 book of secrets funny part where ben gates nicholas cage gives his hand up to the noble bird in the rock. 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.
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. Book of secrets is a film overloaded with silly moments but it always works because of its globetrotting ferocity. Book of secrets is a 2007 american adventure film directed by jon turteltaub and produced by jerry bruckheimer. Book of secrets with exclusive news, pictures, videos and more at. It was the final words thomas gates said to his son charles. Book of secrets has without a doubt the most absurd and fevered plot since, oh, say, national treasure 2004. That the holders of this information involved john wilkes booth and a. Book of secrets is the 2007 sequel to the 2004 film national treasure. Ever so often i get the movies out to watch them again as i love them so much. Several years since benjamin franklin gates nicolas cage found the knights templar and became rich and famous. Book of secrets is a 2007 sequel in which nicolas cage plays a treasure hunter in search of the city of gold. Charles carroll gates is the only son of thomas gates, and was there the night he was shot. Dec 21, 2007 the hyperactive sequel national treasure. National treasure wiki is a fandom movies community.
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. Book of secrets proves to be a fairly organic and original sequel. Book of secrets on the dvdbluray release is a 2007 adventure film and is the sequel to the 2004 film, national treasure. Benjamin franklin gates, a pedigree of the treasure hunter family who learns about a national treasure from his grandfather. Book of secrets trailer benjamin franklin gates and dr. Treasure hunter benjamin franklin gates looks to discover the truth behind the assassination of abraham lincoln, by. What makes this work as a sequel is that it keeps what was great from the first film and puts it into a new story. Book of secrets 2007 cast and crew credits, including actors. The action in this fastpaced adventure sequel is loud and sometimes tense car chases, near falls from high ledges in a dark cave, etc.
A coded map on the back of the declaration of independence points to the location of the national treasure, but gates is not alone in his quest. His last words to charles are the debt that all men pay. Rushmore was carved only in order to erase landmarks pointing to a fabled city of gold built inside the mountain. National treasure the secret lies with charlotte deleted. National treasure is a 2004 adventure film from walt disney pictures written by jim kouf, ted elliott, terry rossio, cormac wibberley, and marianne wibberley, produced by jerry bruckheimer, and directed by jon turteltaub.
That film, which found ben trying to clear his familys name after his ancestor is. Book of secrets 2007 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Meet the cast and learn more about the stars of national treasure. Nicolas cage benjamin franklin gates jon voight patrick henry gates diane kruger ab. In book 2 of the national treasure, ben gates wanted to prove innocence of his greatgreat grandfather for being the grand architect of the lincoln assassination. Friendly, fun, witty, and loaded with nicolas cage. Nicolas cage, diane kruger, justin bartha, jon voight, helen mirren, ed harris, harvey keitel, bruce. Book of secrets makes no attempt to disguise its sources. National treasure national treasure 2 book of secrets. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. Book of secrets released on home video as national.
Benjamin gates must follow a clue left in john wilkes booths diary to prove his ancestors innocence in the assassination of abraham lincoln. It is the first film in the national treasure franchise and stars nicolas cage, diane kruger, justin bartha, sean bean, jon voight, harvey keitel, and christopher plummer. The film was nominated for best movie at the 2008 mtv movie awards. First of all, national treasure, the first one, is one of my favorite movie ever. National treasure is a series of political theatrical adventure 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 jon voight, his girlfriend, abigail chase diane kruger and his loyal sidekick, riley poole justin bartha, uncovers hidden troves and secrets from u. Sequel to the 2004 film national treasure with nicolas cages ben gates following a clue left in john wilkes booths diary in order to prove the innocence of his ancestor in relation to the assassination of abraham lincoln. Book of secrets 2007 after the templar treasure find, ben and his father are wellrespected historians making rounds at various universities and lectures. Thomas jefferson gates is the ancestor of patrick henry gates and his son benjamin franklin gates. Book of secrets netflix cage plays benjamin franklin gates, a historian and amateur cryptologist searching for a lost treasure of precious metals, jewelry, artwork and other artifacts that was accumulated into a huge stockpile and eventually hidden by american freemasons during the american revolutionary war. Graced with some extra star wattage courtesy of helen mirren and. It is a sequel to the 2004 movie, national treasure.
935 488 1301 490 1034 587 1462 1307 1200 960 171 1114 469 439 830 831 457 78 107 117 1074 159 1127 126 506 639 1073 1332 1002 1455 558 1435 1369 1173 504 149 763 59 1284 129 204 398 997 894 1232 968 72 632 1466