This is the sequel to “National
Treasure”. It's on the same level as the first movie, which means more light
Indiana Jones-type entertainment with a slight whiff of conspiracy theory and
alt-history. The fictitious book “The Templar Treasure” in the film may be
based on the very real “The Templar Revelation” by Lynn Picknett and Clive
Prince. Or it might not, since hundreds of such books exist, speculating about
the role Masons and other secret societies played in American (and
pre-American) history.
One problem with “National Treasure: Book of Secrets”
is that the plot is too obvious – I figured it out after something like five
minutes! The rest of the film is pretty much business as usual, with the good
guys being chased by the bad guys (and perhaps the Feds), but there are a few
unexpected twists, as well. I was somewhat surprised by the reconciliation
between Union and Confederacy at the very end. I was also surprised that the
gold prices didn't plummet! Nicolas Cage and Ed Harris are unmistakable, but I
didn't recognize Helen Mirren due to all the make up. According to rumor, Jon
Voight supports Trump these days.
The ending implies that Cage's character, the weirdly
named Benjamin Franklin, will reappear on a special mission for the President
of the United States (no less!), but as of this date, a third film in the saga
has not been released…
Still, thanx for the entertainment!
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