Review of National Treasure: Book of Secrets (2007) by Toh H — 25 Apr 2011

Sequel to National Treasure is an entertaining sequel to National Treasure. I enjoyed this film and I view both films as a toned downed, Disney version of Indiana Jones. The film despite the characters perils is never really threatening and you know that because it was made by a family oriented film company, the violence will be toned down.

Book Of Secrets is a fine film that really the whole family can enjoy. Yes, the film goes against History, and as a History buff myself, I couldn't help but shake my head many of it's inaccuracies.

But in the end, its a film designed to entertain, and if you're a History Scholar, you're of course going to hate both films and all of it's Historical inaccuracies. But the film wasn't made for them.

The film was made for the common filmgoer who likes to be entertained. At times, I don't focus on accuracy when it comes to films, and for both the National Treasure films, I threw it out the window despite noticing quite a bit of it.

It's only a film after all. This sequel is very enjoyable, entertaining and fun. Nicholas Cage is an average talent, and he can either make a good film or a bad one, and in the case of the second installment, it's very much the case.

If you can overcome its silliness, you'll enjoy this film. This is really a fun family oriented action adventure, and in the end; people should give it a chance because I've seen so much worse.

I honestly enjoyed both films, and both deliver great thrills and action despite them being somewhat a ripoff of Indiana Jones. A terrific, fun ride for people of all ages.