National Treasure movies in order National Treasure Marathon
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National Treasure: Book of Secrets - 2007
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(6.5)National Treasure movies in order
Grab some popcorn, throw on your favorite hoodie, and get ready for an evening filled with secret codes, lost treasures, and Nicolas Cage at his best. Fans of action, mystery, and American history will love the National Treasure franchise. It's the ultimate comfort food. If you're planning a National Treasure movie marathon, you'll want to know the best viewing order. Don't worry, we've got you covered with the perfect lineup, complete with context, trivia, and reasons why you won't want to miss a moment. So, you're either a pro at hunting for treasures or you're just getting into the whole Ben Gates thing. Either way, this guide's got you covered. It'll take you on a wild ride full of secrets, suspense, and, of course, those sneaky traps.
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National Treasure Movie 131 min. 2004Modern treasure hunters, led by archaeologist Ben Gates, search for a chest of riches rumored to have been stashed away by George Washington, Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin during the Revolutionary War. The chest's whereabouts may lie in secret clues embedded in the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence, and Gates is in a race to find the gold before his enemies do.USER SCORE 7 -
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National Treasure: Book of Secrets Movie 124 min. 2007Benjamin Franklin Gates and Abigail Chase re-team with Riley Poole and, now armed with a stack of long-lost pages from John Wilkes Booth's diary, Ben must follow a clue left there to prove his ancestor's innocence in the assassination of Abraham Lincoln.USER SCORE 6
National Treasure (2004)
Kick off your marathon with the original film, directed by Jon Turteltaub and produced by Jerry Bruckheimer for Walt Disney Pictures. This adventure grabs you right away with a legendary Declaration of Independence heist. This is Benjamin Gates. He's a brilliant historian and treasure hunter. He's also a bit obsessive about his work. In the film, he teams up with Riley Poole, who's a tech expert, and Abigail Chase, who's an archivist. Together, they set out to find a treasure that's linked to his family's history. It dates back to the Knights Templar and the Freemasons.
What makes this film so binge-worthy? It's got escape room-worthy puzzles, hidden symbols in American landmarks like the National Archives and Independence Hall, and a vibe that makes you wonder, "Can this really happen?" Add a great cast, with Sean Bean as the unforgettable bad guy Ian Howe and Jon Voight as Ben's father Patrick Gates, and you've got an instant classic. You'll quickly learn the dynamics between the main characters, including Riley's delightful sarcasm, and get a glimpse of the deeper lore that extends far beyond this one treasure.
National Treasure: Book of Secrets (2007)
Time for the next chapter. National Treasure: Book of Secrets picks up where the first film left off, but it's even more mysterious and impressive. When a page from John Wilkes Booth's diary shows up with the name "Thomas Gates," Ben's great-grandfather, the Gates family is under suspicion for their possible involvement in Abraham Lincoln's assassination. It's time for a new adventure, and this time it's global! There's even more treasure buried in Mount Rushmore, based on Olmec and Native American legends.
This follow-up to National Treasure is made even better by the expansion of the universe. Helen Mirren really brings the Gates family dynamics to life as Ben's mom, Emily Appleton. And Ed Harris is great as Mitch Wilkinson, a character with his own agenda that you can't help but feel a bit for. The film also brings in the mythical President's Secret Book, a legendary document that's said to grant access to the deepest secrets of the American government. From George Washington's Mount Vernon to the Library of Congress, this is a historical conspiracy thriller that's non-stop and connects to the first part. It also makes you wonder what else might be hidden in American history.