The physical action is so fast at times, with lots of high speed editing, that there is no danger that the audience will be required to do any thinking. National treasure tour george washingtons mount vernon. In the first movie two of the main characters bought a house together. Books similar to the premise of the movie national treasure. Book of secrets, is twice as ridiculous and half as fun. Ben was born on july 1, 1964, to patrick henry gates and his wife, emily. National treasure is a series of historical theatrical adventure action mystery films produced by. National treasure 3 in the works with bad boys for life. 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. National treasure ben gates from national treasure starts out as a little kid with his grandfather telling him about the. 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.
So i was at a thrift store with my friend, and she pulled changing tides out from between two books and showed it to me. If it gets people to also look at history differently and pick up a book about the founding fathers, thats great. Determined to prove his ancestors innocence, ben follows an international chain of clues that takes him on a chase from paris to london and ultimately back to america. Dec 21, 2007 the hyperactive sequel national treasure. Book of secrets at mount vernon, hear stories about the filming, and learn how the locations were used during washingtons time. Its based on a flimsy premise, and then that flimsy premise is abused and twisted to the point that you wonder how anyone involved could possibly have thought what they were doing was coherent. Book of secrets story and ending firmly hinted at not only national treasure 3. Disney and jerry bruckheimer are moving ahead with a third national treasure movie with bad boys for life screenwriter chris bremner tapped to write the script. 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 on a globetrotting quest that might have been devised after a long night of wikipedia surfing. Actually, for the theatrical release, the film was called national treasure. Being a national book challenge winner becomes a memory to treasure for a lifetime. National treasure is a disney production that was cowritten by numerous screenwriters, including jim kouf, marianne and cormac wibberley, oren aviv, charles segars, ted elliott, and terry rossio. On rotten tomatoes the film has an approval rating of 36% based on 128. Book of secrets released on home video as national treasure. So we get a stupid movie about a shark, but not third national treasure. National treasure 2004 frequently asked questions imdb. Benjamin franklin gates is an american treasure hunter and cryptologist, famous for finding the templar treasure. 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. Book of secrets is the walt disney studios cartoon about goofy and his arduous antics to assemble a highdefinition television set within the confines of his modest home. Even though national treasure 3 hasnt happened yet, and perhaps never will, disney actually had the movie in active development until fairly recently. Book of secrets, but for the dvd release, the title was changed to national treasure 2.
Some of the areas where fact meets imaginative fiction in national treasure. I am a huge fan of the movies anxiously awaiting the outcome of national treasure 3, followed by the potential national treasure. However, each clue is based on something that happened in us history and the treasure hunters must visit a number of historic locations in boston to solve the various riddles. Unlike the first national treasure movie, which concluded without much set up for the next installment, national treasure. The family myth is that the founding fathers of the united states hid a treasure that was gathered over the course of thousands of years and protected by the knights templar although sympathetic in this story. Jan 15, 2018 national treasure was a very entertaining movie, and it helped spark the love of history in a great number of people. Ever so often i get the movies out to watch them again as i love them so much. National treasure 2 behind the scenes 1 hd youtube. To use this picture as your desktop wallpaper, rightclick on it with your mouse and then select set as windows wallpaper or set as background, or whatever similar option your particular browser provides in the rightclick popup menu. The real history behind the adventure of national treasure. Which is great for me to find books at a great price that my son will actually read. Book of secrets, his family name is threatened by mitch wilkinson, and he finds himself hunting for. Soon however, his duties as postrider began to immesh him in a daring hunt for a treasure, one that could help a nation fight for its indpendence.
Benjamin franklin gates national treasure wiki fandom. Producer jerry bruckheimer and director jon turteltaub wanted the clues that drive the adventure of national treasure to be based on reallife mysteries, treasure hunts and fascinating personalities of american and world history. 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 is a 2007 american adventure film directed by jon turteltaub and produced by jerry bruckheimer. National treasure 3 is really happening over at disney. Ann lloyd benjamin franklin gates looks to discover the truth behind the assassination of abraham. Hes been hoping to escape the image of treasure hunting fools that his family has been casting, and wants no part in the family obbsession. Book of secrets, and claims that the presidents of the united states have passed down a book from washington to obama, in which some or all have added facts and histories earthshattering in scope and implications, and that this book s location is only known to the president, and the national. It was written by jim kouf and the wibberleys, produced by jerry bruckheimer and directed by jon turteltaub. Book of secrets is a pretty typical blockbuster sequel, focused intently on appeasing what it thinks the audience wants, and missing out on what it takes to make a truly good movie. National treasure 3 may be stuck in development hell, but there are quite a few stories that could be on page 47 of the presidents book of secrets. There is a young adult book series of historical novels based on the gates family, but those are based on the movie, not viceversa. National treasure, too, reminds of how much can be done in a limitedepisode format, tackling an impossibly tricky subject within a tight frame. Theres only one national book challenge in the entire world.
James renner is on a quest to discover the others, and he invites you to join the hunt. Book of secrets, helen mirren was forced to turn down an invitation to visit queen elizabeth ii. Book of secrets takes you on a globetrotting quest full of adrenalinepumping twists and turns all leading to the final clue in a mysterious and highly guarded book containing centuries of secrets. That film, which found ben trying to clear his familys name after his.
To use this picture as your desktop wallpaper, rightclick on it with your mouse and then select set as windows. Overly long, illogical, and a bit too boring, national treasure is a harmless family film remembered simply because nicolas cage is illuminati. Dont waste your time unless you and the family need. It is not yet confirmed if the page 47 of the book of secrets, which benjamin gates nicolas cage described as lifealtering, will be part of this new national treasure movie. Director jon turteltaub even hinted that it could actually be the premise of national treasure 4. Jul 15, 2014 the 1982 treasure hunt book, the secret, has clues to 12 hidden gems. With an outrageous plot, national treasure seems like a film that is.
Its assumed they were married by this point, but in the sequel you find out that they werent. 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. Ben gates nicholas cage comes from a long line of treasure hunters who have been been chasing a legendary treasure for generations. There is a young adult book series of historical novels based on the gates family, but those are based. We have an idea of what national treasure 3 s story could be about. Nov 19, 2004 national treasure is a thriller that was obviously targeted for young audiences. National treasure is a very readable highly entertaining book. National treasure 3 release date 2020 trailer, cast. Learn national treasure with free interactive flashcards. The book of secrets was a good followup movie to the first movie, but left me a little disappointed in places. The 1982 treasure hunt book, the secret, has clues to 12 hidden gems.
National treasure 3s release date might be getting pushed back a bit, as franchise director jon turtletaub is in talks to direct the movie meg, which is about a really big great white shark. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. National treasure was released worldwide on november 19, 2004. National treasure isnt exactly citizen kane, so an easier read from an author like dan brown seems like an appropriate analogue. On books and literature, a gamefaqs message board topic titled books similar to national treasure movies or maybe 39 clues, but for adults. National treasure 3 is currently in development with no release date known. Since the clues are based on the creators obsessive knowledge of 1980s trivia. Go behindthescenes of the blockbuster movie national treasure. Its thoroughly setup that the content on page 47 concerns area 51. Mar 27, 2018 this was enough for the movie to earn a sequel, national treasure. But unfortunately, it was rife with historical inaccuracies in order to make its plotline work. Book of secrets released, director jon turtletaub confirmed that they were working on national treasure 3, but also that they would take their time making the sequel.
Thomas looks down and sees that carrolls handkerchief is stained with blood. 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 jon voight, his girlfriend, abigail chase diane kruger and his loyal sidekick, riley poole justin bartha. Its a highly visual movie, with lots of eyepopping outdoor color images. Obviously, one has never been found, but based on the amount of power the templar knights had, it is safe to assume they were sitting on a load of valuables. Jan 17, 2020 the first national treasure, which hit theaters in late 2004, centered on cages character leading an undertheradar search for a treasure hinted at by a map on the back of the.
The first national treasure starring nicolas cage was a big hit for disney when it came out back in 2004. Nov 12, 2009 read this music and movies essay and over 89,000 other research documents. National treasure is a 2004 american adventure film released by walt disney pictures. Book of secrets were crowdpleasing hits for the house of mouse, despite not exactly. The author weaves and interesting tale of intrigue and conspiracy from medieval japan to modern times. Whats on page 47 in the presidents book of secrets. Book of secrets takes you on a globetrotting quest full of adrenalinepumping twists and turns. Grounded in history, imbued with myth and mystery, disneys national treasure 2. National treasure 3 is in the works with bad boys for life writer chris bremner attached to the screenplay, according to the hollywood reporter. Book of secrets released on home video as national treasure 2. National treasure 2004 ben gates nicolas cage is the latest in a long line of the treasure hunter gates family.
The quest to find 12 hidden treasures from a 1982 treasure. But moviegoers are apparently drawn to the plot line. A mystery series based off of the national treasure movies starring nicholas cage. No, national treasure is based on an original screenplay by jim kouf, oren aviv, and charles segars. Released in 2004, national treasure was a promising movie with an inviting. Choose from 87 different sets of national treasure flashcards on quizlet. This was enough for the movie to earn a sequel, national treasure. John turtletaub, its director, has created a film that will resonate with those audiences because of the great ride and the adventure it depicts. Books similar to national treasure movies or maybe 39.
Ann lloyd benjamin franklin gates looks to discover the truth behind the assassination of abraham lincoln since one of the conspirators might have been a member of his family. 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. This theory was used in the film national treasure 2. I think i remember squealing, probably looking something like this. In 1974, ben was told by his grandfather, john gates, about a treasure. Jan 05, 2009 no, national treasure is based on an original screenplay by jim kouf, oren aviv, and charles segars.
Whoever can steal the declaration and decode it first will find the greatest treasure in history. That film, which found ben trying to clear his familys name after his ancestor is. 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. And with the revolutionary war brewing, hes more concerned for the future and not treasure. Originally planned for a summer 2000 release, national treasure based on a concept by disney marketing head oren aviv and dreamworks television executive charles segarshad a byzantine plot. Its a childs book, youre going to have treasure plots but i thought it was a fun book. The top 10 treasure hunts in fiction books the guardian. Legend says the treasure was smuggled out of europe and transported across the atlantic to be hidden on an island off the coast of nova scotia, canada. This journey leads ben and his crew not only to surprising revelations, but to the trail of the worlds most treasured secrets.
Im an avid book reader, i like mysteries and treasure hunting, and i adored this noval. John raleigh gates is a postrider living during the time of the revolutionary war. Mar 07, 2016 i appreciate movies so much more after watching this please share and subscribe. When a missing page from the diary of john wilkes booth surfaces, bens greatgreat grandfather is suddenly implicated as a key conspirator in abraham lincolns. Grounded in history, imbued with myth and mystery, disneys national treasure.
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