Title: National Treasure
Debut: 2004
Rating: PG
Starring: Nicolas Cage, Diane Kruger
Directed by: John Turteltaub
Summary: A treasure hunter is in hot pursuit of a mythical treasure that has been passed down for centuries, while his employer turned enemy is onto the same path that he’s on.
What we fondly remember: This is another one that’s not quite old enough to qualify, but worth making an exception for. Think Da Vinci Code lite, with just enough conspiracy to keep things spicy. I remember watching this one in the theater back when my kids were too young for it, and enjoyed it as much then as I did this time around.
What was refreshing: If your kids love action-adventure, and are ready for something a bit more sophisticated than what I call the SpyKids Genre (but maybe not quite ready for the violence and complication of Indiana Jones), National Treasure is a great place to start. Plus, there’s quite a few American history lessons weaved in.
Red flags: There’s minor violence, and a smattering of language, but nothing alarming.
Kids’ Review: Everyone liked this one, including Toby (who mostly followed it). There’s enough humor (and again, it’s sophisticated humor, which is appreciated) to keep everyone entertained, and the boys really enjoyed the amount of action (and the fact that the love story is minor…what a relief!).
Want more after the credits roll? Catch up on past reviews here!
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I remember watching this movie and although I am not a Nicolas Cage fan, I found the premise entertaining. We can’t wait to watch it with our daughter.
Rudri Bhatt Patel @ Being Rudri recently posted..I Will Hold Your Hand
A favorite and before long a classic as well…good addition even if it doesn’t yet qualify! Happy Weekend!
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It’s light romance, light comedy, light PG action violence, and a light romp through American history. But that’s all it set out to be.
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Movies are one of the best things family want and even friends as well.. We love National Treasure especially my dad..
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I love watching different genres of movies. Thanks for this movie information. I will definitely watch this movie. It seems it is very interesting to watch.
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