- Film Review
- Reviewed By Karen Krizanovich
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3 out of 5
Nicolas Cage returns as Ben Gates, treasure hunter and latter-day Indiana Jones, in this star-studded sequel to 2004's National Treasure. This time the implausible plot finds him searching for a fabled lost City of Gold and trying to clear his family's name after an ancestor is implicated in the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln. Following the clues again are his father Patrick (Jon Voight), National Archive curator and now ex-girlfriend Abigail (Diane Kruger) and geeky sidekick Riley (Justin Bartha). Newcomer to the cast Helen Mirren brings an element of comedy to the proceedings as Ben's mother, a linguistics expert. With intriguing puzzles, interesting locations (including our own Buckingham Palace), and stunning set pieces, the film delivers plenty of excitement and fun - enough to make you overlook some distinctly hammy acting by Cage and Voight.
Plot Summary
Action adventure sequel starring Nicolas Cage, Diane Kruger, Jon Voight and Helen Mirren. When a stranger informs them that one of their ancestors might have been involved in the plot to assassinate President Lincoln, treasure hunter Ben Gates and his archaeologist father Patrick set out to clear the family name. Their quest takes them to Buckingham Palace and the White House, where they uncover evidence of a lost city of gold.
Cast and crew
Cast
- Ben Gates
- Nicolas Cage
- Riley Poole
- Justin Bartha
- Abigail Chase
- Diane Kruger
- Patrick Gates
- Jon Voight
- Emily Appleton
- Helen Mirren
- Mitch Wilkinson
- Ed Harris
- Sadusky
- Harvey Keitel
- The President
- Bruce Greenwood
- Agent Spellman
- Alicia Coppola
- Thomas Gates
- Joel Gretsch
- John Wilkes Booth
- Christian Camargo
- Connor
- Ty Burrell
- Dr Nichols
- Albert Hall
Crew
- Director
- Jon Turteltaub
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