Books similar to national treasure movies or maybe 39. But i dnt think it would have anything to do with the atlantis or area 51. 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. Will we finally learn whats on page 47 in national treasure 3. Discover unique things to do, places to eat, and sights to see in the best destinations around the world with bring me. He gets help from his pals riley poole justin bartha and abigail chase diane kruger, while his parents patrick gates jon voight and professor emily appleton helen mirren aid in the quest. Changing tides tells the story of samuel thomas gates, and his journey from england to jamestown in 1611. National treasure is a 2004 film that follows benjamin franklin gates, a man whose family has a history of searching for a nearlimitless treasure, one his father and just about everyone else believes is a mystery. This was the name of an island to the south of roanoke. Page 47 production talks have begun for installment 3 of the movie franchise national treasure, based on the president asking ben gates whats on page 47. Whats on page 47 of the presidents book in the movie.
It was written by jim kouf and the wibberleys, produced by jerry bruckheimer and directed by jon turteltaub. It was directed by jon turteltaub and produced by jerry bruckheimer. Thus national treasure, part of the ideology of nationalism, is. From the plot to the casting to its complete the da vinci code meets indiana jones ripoff nature, the flick places nic cage in one ludicrous scenario after another and does it in such a lighthearted tone that you cant help but get sucked in by this slick and schlocky hollywood product. In this outing, gates learns of his own familys implication in the assassination of abraham lincoln by john wilkes booth. Ive heard the 39 clues series is pretty similar or kind or similar, but its meant for a younger audience. Book of secrets, we learn that when the president takes office, he inherits a book full of secret information. 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.
Book of secrets is the 2007 sequel to the 2004 film national treasure. Book of secrets, millions of moviegoers might have left theaters around the world believing that the library of congress, the worlds largest library, was home to a book that holds all of the u. On the specified tree were the carved letters c r o. Book of secrets ended with the characters looking into page 47 of a secret book owned by the president. Rileys introduction of the book of secrets builds towards his assertion that it. However, fbi agent sadusky tracks ben to the library, and the three narrowly. Book of secrets nicolas cage jon voight harvey keitel 2007 a page from the diary of john wilkes booth implicates ben gates nicolas cage greatgreat grandfather as a major conspirator in the assassination of. Benjamin gates must follow a clue left in john wilkes booths diary to prove his ancestors innocence in the assassination of abraham lincoln. This is a mouth agape movie, during which your mouth hangs open in astonishment at one preposterous event after another. Somehow the president cannot be directly tied to whatever is on page 47 of a book that has been explained as a book by presidents for presidents. National treasure is a 2004 american adventure film released by walt disney pictures. I recommend you look up the books chronologically and go for the middle books.
Aimed at a mass audience with a pg rating, its also a familyfriendly movie with a strong fascination and reverence for american history, especially the achievements. It is a sequel to the 2004 movie, national treasure. Book of secrets brief information national treasure. The film stars nicolas cage, diane kruger, justin bartha, jon voight, harvey keitel, ed. When he finally discovers a real clue, he must protect it, the treasure, and a precious national document from his former partner. Book of secrets ann llyod have you ever gotten accused of doing something that you didnt do. National treasure 3 in december 2007, before the second film was released, nicolas cage showed interest in doing a third film, believing it should be more international. Book of secrets expecting logic and plausibility is on a fools mission. My fan theory is based upon the thought why did the president trust nicholas cages character in national treasure 2. Shortly following the release of national treasure. The idea of national treasure, like national epics and national anthems, is part of the language of romantic nationalism, which arose in the late 18th century and 19th centuries.
One of the desks is used by the president of the united states at the oval office in. Book of secrets released on home video as national treasure 2. I wonder if it has something to do with something riley stumbled into. Book of secrets released on home video as national. It happens to be a collection of documents for presidents, by presidents, and for presidents eyes only. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Book of secrets about the presidents book of secrets passed down from george washington to george bush. National treasure is a rollicking, witty adventure mystery starring nicolas cage as a contemporary indiana jones hero hunting clues to a treasure hidden for hundreds of years. National treasure 3 was originally going to be about the fountain of youth. National treasure the survivalist book 10 kindle edition by bradley, arthur.
As gates tries to find and decipher ancient riddles that will lead him to it, hes dogged by a ruthless enemy who wants the riches for himself. It is a sequel to the 2004 film national treasure and is the second part of the national treasure franchise. Im looking for some booksnovels similar to the national treasure movies. Book of secrets, was released in 2007 and improved on the first films box office return. After finding out the location of the presidents book of secrets, the president asks ben gates nicolas cage to take a look at page 47, to see if. To read from page 47 in the presidents book would be life altering. Book of secrets is a 2007 american adventure film directed by jon turteltaub and produced by jerry bruckheimer. Perhaps, on page 47, is a message from nicholas cages character, predicting that nicholas cages character would ask the president for access to the book of secrets and also providing some clue to the next quest.
Im not just talking about the jfk assasination here, guys. If it is the case that national treasure 3 is all about around area 51, then we. The president of the united states asks ben to read page 47 in the book of secrets after the. Nationalism is an ideology which supports the nation as the fundamental unit of human social life, which includes shared language, values and culture. With the money the second one made, theres little doubt that. Fun indiana jones rip off, an improvement on its predecessor with better character moments. Ill probably still pick the first one up and try it out, but i was wondering if there was anything else out there that is similar. Johns craggy finger points to the unfinished pyramid and allseeing eye on the back. From the dialogue and from the movie we can assess a few things. Gates must then locate an elusive diary, not only to clear his familys name, but to unearth.
It is the first film in the national treasure film series and stars nicolas cage, harvey keitel, jon voight, diane kruger, sean bean, justin bartha and christopher plummer. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading national treasure the survivalist book 10. National treasure 3 in the works with bad boys for life writer. A mystery series based off of the national treasure movies starring nicholas cage. National treasure 3 in 2010 nicolas cage is back as benjamin gates it is reported that nicolas cage really appreciated to hang out of the usa for national treasure 2, so one may bet that he will travel again in national treasure 3. Dirk pitt books are adventures, but nearly always rooted in a past event, with treasure hunts. National treasure ever since he was a boy, gates has been obsessed with finding the legendary knights templar treasure, the greatest fortune known to man. He was also following a script established by the books about ancient rome that he and his contemporaries had read as youths, and. With its famous dome celebrating its 150th anniversary in december 20, the united states capitol is a treasuretrove of civic art.
In the second installment of national treasure, benjamin franklin gates played by nicolas cage embarks on another treasurehunting adventure. Rediscovering the art of constantino brumidi gives a detailed history of renowned italianborn artist constantino brumidis masterful work in making beautiful the walls and ceilings of the united states. Why disney refuses to release national treasure 3 youtube. This movies plot doesnt play tennis without a net, but also without a ball and a racket. On the surface, riley is known as ben gates sidekick to all his treasure hunts. In this adventurefilled sequel to the 2004 blockbuster national treasure, nicolas cage reprises his role as artifact hunter and archaeologist extraordinaire ben franklin gates. Books similar to the premise of the movie national treasure. National treasure by jon turteltaub jon turteltaub. Samuels father had lost his familys money in a scheme that promised gold and riches from the new world. This led white to a site where he expected to find the treasure.
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