National Treasure on DVD (2004)

Drivel

A customer from London, England , 23/06/2005

Maybe I am not in the best position to write a review on this movie as I don't know anybody that has watched it for more than 40 minutes without switching it off.

I only lasted 30 by which time I was either going to switch the DVD off or throw it out of the window.

If you are into rubbish American movies with ridiculous story-lines, more corn than a corned beef sandwich then this could be for you.

If you are a normal rational non-American human being, then stay well clear.

Judging by the number of people that have given this a good review, I think the soap opera mentality of this country has finally turned a lot of peoples brains to jelly.

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Fools Gold

bananajim from Surrey , 01/07/2005

A slow, grinding "adventure" seeking treasure left by American Revolutionary leaders. Dull to extreme, Cage follows a series of ever more ridiculous clues to an utterly predicable and contrived ending.

Unreservedly unoriginal the film even boasts a pointless blonde love interest and a British bad guy, Sean Bean.

For ages 8-10.

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Da Vinci code meets Indiana Jones

Colin10 from Herts , 29/04/2005

...but not quite as good as either.

The plot has enough holes to make a Swiss cheese jealous, but the pace is good, and the action fun to watch. Question: on these "must solve a string of clues to reach the treasure" plots, why is it there is always such a flying hurry to solve each clue? Why do they never go home, think about it, and do a bit of research?

Anyhow, the film is well shot, and Nicholas Cage brings his usual unorthodox charisma to the role (although perhaps not ideal casting for a highbrow academic character). Diane Kruger (damn, she is good looking) is allowed to talk more in this film than she was in her role as Helen in "Troy", but suffers from a bit of the Schwarzaneggers (Germanic accent interrupts dialogue). Sean Bean fills the menacing (if enigmatic) bad guy role well.

Certainly an enjoyable Saturday night's entertainment, but probably not one you will rent twice.

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Great film

Stuart from Birmingham , 22/07/2005

This film is an urban indiana jones style film, but played better by Nicolas Cage.

Nicolas cage is a very adaptable actor and always plays the characters well, as with this one. The story line is good and for a change original. A definate for lovers of action films and nicolas cage fans.

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Airplane movie

Andybe from Richmond [Highly rated reviewer] , 23/07/2005

I watched this on an airplane, where one is typically more open to mediocre entertainment. National Treasure was, in fact, mediocre.

I'm not a Nicolas Cage fan, so I'm undoubtedly biased. The story, though it had potential, suffered from the blahs.

Decent enough to pass a couple hours in flight--I'm glad I didn't use one of my selections here for this...

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dull

ATfilmcritic from London , 22/05/2005

Cartoonish in simplicity and bland in execution, this dim follow-the-clues adventure rarely picks up speed, more content to wallow through a quagmire of clichés- everything from Indiana Jones to the Da Vinci Code pillaged here- than to come up with anything of its own.

At times almost a computer-game in structure, and with shallow characters and daft dialogue to match, this is Jerry Bruckheimer at his worst- catering to the kids. Poor guy, he only managed to fit one explosion in.

Even the talented cast flounder- Cage is watchable, but Sean Bean looks dead-bored as staple Brit villain #578, while Harvey Keitel plays an FBI chief. Again. Seems to be all he does these days.

A similar lack of energy runs through the whole thing.

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