Product Description: Treasure seekers find map on Declaration of Independence.
Amazon.com: Like a Hardy Boys mystery on steroids, National Treasure offers popcorn thrills and enough boyish charm to overcome its rampant silliness. Although it was roundly criticized as a poor man's rip-off of Raiders of the Lost Ark and The Da Vinci Code, it's entertaining on its own ludicrous terms, and Nicolas Cage proves once again that one actor's infectious enthusiasm can compensate for a multitude of movie sins. The contrived plot involves Cage's present-day quest for the ancient treasure of the Knights Templar, kept secret through the ages by Freemasons past and present. Finding the treasure requires the theft of the Declaration of Independence (there are crucial treasure clues on the back, of course!), so you can add "caper comedy" to this Jerry Bruckheimer production's multi-genre appeal. Nobody will ever accuse director Jon Turtletaub of artistic ambition, but you've got to admit he serves up an enjoyable dose of PG-rated entertainment, full of musty clues, skeletons, deep tunnels, and harmless adventure in the old-school tradition. It's a load of hokum, but it's fun hokum, and that makes all the difference. --Jeff Shannon
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1 Audience Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested) Binding: DVD Brand: Buena Vista Home Video EAN: 0786936242928 Format: AC-3, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, DVD, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC Item Dimensions:25 Label: Buena Vista Home Entertainment Languages:EnglishOriginal LanguageDolby Digital 5.1SpanishSubtitledFrenchSubtitledFrenchDubbedUnknown Manufacturer: Buena Vista Home Entertainment MPN: 786936242928 Number Of Items: 1 Publisher: Buena Vista Home Entertainment Region Code: 1 Release Date: May 03, 2005 Running Time: 131 minutes Studio: Buena Vista Home Entertainment Theatrical Release Date: November 19, 2004
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I enjoyed everything about this film from the myth, techology, adventure and humor. The skill used in making this film was exceptional. The detail to the research, cast, locations, directing and editing produced a most enjoyable film to view. I was there in the film. Watched it the second time with commentary. I also appreciate the special features.