National Treasure Book Of Secrets uk)

The follow up to the 2004 box office surprise "National Treasure" is everything you'd expect. Thank goodness. It should come as no surprise that the conspiracy-based code-cracking mystery adventure is still just as hot as it was in the "year of "The Da Vinci Code."" There is nothing new, nothing special or unexpected about "Book of Secrets" only Ed Harris replacing Sean Bean as the rival treasure seeker. That, and the addition of Helen Mirren as Nicholas Cage's mother to strengthen the film's female roles thanks to leading lady Diane Kruger's utter mediocrity.

The film has all the same history mystery you remember, the national (and now international) landmarks, the witty inserts from Justin Bartha's character Riley, and of course the preposterous plans for Benjamin Franklin Gates to get whatever he's after. In other words, if you're looking for something different, more clever, or intellectually stimulating, read the Da Vinci Code again and don't bother with this film. If you want more quirky, ridiculous, treasure-seeking fun that picks up right where the last left off, this is your ticket.

Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)

Nicolas Cage ... Ben Gates

Justin Bartha ... Riley Poole

Diane Kruger ... Abigail Chase

Jon Voight ... Patrick Gates

Helen Mirren ... Prof. Emily Appleton

Ed Harris ... Mitch Wilkinson

Harvey Keitel ... Agent Sadusky

Bruce Greenwood ... The President

Ty Burrell ... Connor

Michael Maize ... Daniel

Timothy V. Murphy ... Seth

Alicia Coppola ... FBI Agent Spellman

Albert Hall ... Dr. Nichols

Joel Gretsch ... Thomas Gates

Christian Camargo ... John Wilkes Booth