Book of secrets has without a doubt the most absurd and fevered plot since, oh, say, national treasure 2004. National treasure book of secrets complete score soundtrack trevor rabin 2007. Published in 1899, the story of the treasure seekers by e nesbit was her first childrens novel. May 25, 2016 why national treasure 3 is taking so long, according to nicolas cage. Benjamin gates and his friends, riley poole and abigail chase, search for a treasure that was believed to be too great for any one man to possess. Escape from monticello the virginia mysteries book 8 steven k. The pictures that go with story i have found very good as well, and i think they have gotten better as the books have progressed. I love this quote for many reasons, but most of all because it implies that people were working on a script for national treasure 3 for the entirety of barack obamas presidency and couldnt. For several generations, a clan has been searching for a clue to discover where the socalled national treasure is hidden, until they have given up. National treasure is a series of historical theatrical adventure action mystery films produced by jerry bruckheimer and starring nicolas cage as benjamin gates, a treasure hunter who, with the help of his father, patrick henry gates, his girlfriend, abigail chase diane kruger and his loyal sidekick, riley poole justin bartha, uncovers hidden troves and secrets from u. National treasure by jon turteltaub jon turteltaub. The book of secrets in question is a hushhush read thats passed down from president to president, for their.
Write a paragraph synopsis of the story 68 sentences. National treasure 3 still isnt here and its not okay. A mystery series based off of the national treasure movies starring nicholas cage. While ben is convinced by the story, his skeptical father, patrick, dismisses it as nonsense. There has been speculation about national treasure 3 ever since book of secrets clocked up its impressive box office total. Book of secrets opened in first place on the sales chart and had the second best opening for the year with 3. Book of secrets by ann lloyd why did you decide to read this book i always wondered if this was a book, as i love the movies. National treasure is a very readable highly entertaining book. Book of secrets released on home video as national.
National treasure is a 2004 american adventure film released by walt disney pictures. What if leverage consulting and associates was hired to steal the declaration of independence. Book of secrets stars nicolas cage, jon voight, harvey keitel, ed harris the pg movie has a runtime of about 2 hr 10 min, and received a score of. Mystery on church hill the virginia mysteries book 2 steven k. In the film, ben is able to manipulate the president into separating him from his birthday party at mount vernon washingtons home in virginia and taking him down into a secret network of tunnels only indicated on an older map of the estate. When suddenly bens father interrupted them saying that i was a stupid myth and it just leads to more and more clues never actually leading them to the treasure. Feb 07, 2008 national treasure 3 goes to atlantis feb. Thomass greatgreatgrandson ben gates delivers a lecture on the story at a civilian. Upset and penniless samuel and his brother william head off to the new world to get jobs and make. It consisted of three documents and the second was deciphered and shown to state what was reportedly contained in the treasure. Book of secrets is a 2007 sequel in which nicolas cage plays a treasure hunter in search of the city of gold. The commonality is two ancient and valuable swords that move through history, their possession affecting their owners in many ways. At the beginning of book of secrets, when his car is being towed away, its a ferrari f430 spider.
This should read like a blurb on the back of a book. All his life, gates has been searching for a treasure no one believed existed. No word yet about the plot, but since pirates of the caribbean 4 will be about the fountain of youth, i guess that the story national treasure 3 will revolve around something else. It has had an immense influence on childrens literature and was reputedly jk rowlings favorite childrens book. British filming locations for the movie national treasure 2. When suddenly bens father interrupted them saying that i was a stupid myth and it just leads to more and more clues never actually leading them to. The fact and fiction of national treasure on its 10th. 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.
Book of secrets established that the president had a fascination and love of americas first president, george washington. In 2008, director jon turteltaub said that the filmmaking team would take its time on another national treasure sequel. Book of secrets is a 2007 american adventure film directed by jon turteltaub and produced by jerry bruckheimer. Like a good whodunnit, a treasurehunt story can be the ultimate. It is a sequel to the 2004 film national treasure and is the second part of the national treasure film series. For nicolas cage, star of the film, national treasure opening nationwide on november 19, 2004, codebreaking involves stealing the declaration of independence from the national archives in washington, dc and sleuthing in the bell tower atop independence hall in philadelphia. With nicolas cage, diane kruger, justin bartha, jon voight. With the money the second one made, theres little doubt that. National treasure film sparks adventure in philadelphia. Staring nicolas cage, justin bartha, diane kruger and helen mirren. Shortly following the release of national treasure.
Join nicolas cage on a heartpounding adventure that will have you on the edge of your seat in a race to find the lost city of gold. Its the perfect film for young boys to dig their teeth into. There are rumors that 18 templar ships went missing that contained a huge wealth. Itd turn out just like that movie with nic cage that one time and everyone would be making jokes about. The story of the treasure seekers by edith nesbit free. Season 1 nov 26, 2017 very interesting look into the topic of sexual abuse, and how it affects everyone involved, guilty or not. Bruckheimer and jon turteltaub and directed by turteltaub, the story. Johns craggy finger points to the unfinished pyramid and allseeing eye on the back. Maybe one day itll turn up and well finally get the lost library of. 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. With nicolas cage, diane kruger, justin bartha, sean bean. Bill bryson shelved 1 time as nationaltreasure avg rating 3. This is a fun upbeat adventure story, with lots of silly plot twists, broad acting, and big special effects.
The action in this fastpaced adventure sequel is loud and sometimes tense car chases, near falls from high ledges in a dark cave, etc. Book of secrets 2007 including maps, screenshots, and other nearby film locations. Samuels father had lost his familys money in a scheme that promised gold and riches from the new world. Book of secrets expecting logic and plausibility is on a fools mission. Benjamin franklin gates is a third generation treasure hunter. Thomas looks down and sees that carrolls handkerchief is stained with blood. His one truly great decision was to star in director jon turteltaubs disneys the kid american history family film, national treasure. Movies about conspiracy theories are always intriguing because they challenge viewers to think creatively and solve clues.
There has been speculation about national treasure 3 ever since book of secrets clocked up. I have enjoyed series immensely, and i like the style of writing. Others like cs lewis chronicles of narnia and many other british and american writers were inspired by the story of the treasure. Feb 05, 2015 write a paragraph synopsis of the story 68 sentences. Ben gates might have found the treasure from the temple of solomon in national treasure, but there was still more treasure out there, as he. The traps leading to the city of gold include a huge platform teetering back and forth, and it seems impossible to get past, leading to the best action of the film. Book of secrets released on home video as national treasure 2. The author weaves and interesting tale of intrigue and conspiracy from medieval japan to modern times.
If so, why has no one been able to decipher the cryptic message that supposedly contains the location where the treasure is buried. 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. National treasure pop classics book 5 lindsay gibb. In this follow up to the boxoffice hit national treasure, treasure hunter. 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. 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. National treasure ben gates from national treasure starts out as a little kid with his grandfather telling him about the temples treasure.
And from the second film, when ben gates and the president talk about page 47 of the book of secrets, it will have to deal about something thats life changing. Ever so often i get the movies out to watch them again as i love them so much. National treasure is back, and this time it has, um, a subtitle. Book of secrets on dvd 786936735390 from disney buena vista. Rest of the story is about how ben, his partner riley and abigail decrypts the clues and rescues the national treasure without getting to the hands of ian. The story of the treasure seekers by edith nesbit free at. National treasure was a great read as i have been following the adventure right from the beginning. 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. The last of 2008s monster hits finally hit the home market last week, and it made quite an impact. Mystery on church hill the virginia mysteries book 2. Include a summary of the characters, setting, conflict, and theme.
I read stories from the set in the book mr instability and that was pretty cool. Why national treasure 3 is taking so long, according to nicolas cage. At the end of national treasure 1, riley has a ferrari 360 spider. It was written by jim kouf and the wibberleys, produced by jerry bruckheimer and directed by jon turteltaub. Why disney refuses to release national treasure 3 youtube. Popular national treasure books showing 110 of 10 the road to little dribbling. The top 10 treasure hunts in fiction books the guardian. Benjamin gates must follow a clue left in john wilkes booths diary to prove his ancestors innocence in the assassination of abraham lincoln. A historian races to find the legendary templar treasure before a team of mercenaries.
Ever since he was a boy, gates has been obsessed with finding the legendary knights templar treasure, the greatest fortune known to man. Here is a movie about a fabled ancient treasure from the middle east, protected through the ages by the knights templar and the masons, and hidden for centuries until a modern investigator follows a series of baffling clues that lead him first to a priceless work in a national gallery, and then to a hiding place beneath an ancient church. Nov 12, 2009 national treasure ben gates from national treasure starts out as a little kid with his grandfather telling him about the temples treasure. Book of secrets was released on dvd, umd, and bluray disc on may 20, 2008 june 2, 2008 in the uk. In 1979, this book sparked a national craze for armchair treasure hunting. Composition of book actual chase scenes or violence 30% planningpreparing, gather info, debate puzzlesmotives 50% feelings, relationships, character biodevelopment 20% timeera of movie. This movies plot doesnt play tennis without a net, but also without a ball and a racket. The play tells the story of cato the younger, a foe of julius caesar, who loves rome and its republican virtues more than all the treasure and fame that the conquering caesar can offer. With the money the second one made, theres little doubt that disney is planning a national treasure 3. Rushmore was carved only in order to erase landmarks pointing to a fabled city of gold built inside the mountain.
Describe the gift shop scene ben is trying to escape with the declaration, but the gift shop worker stops him because she thinks he has a replica declaration when he really has the real one and makes him pay for it. The film stars nicolas cage, diane kruger, justin bartha, jon voight, harvey keitel, ed. The ivory carving and the pipe stem were literally the key to the treasure, and they were found in charlotte. Changing tides tells the story of samuel thomas gates, and his journey from england to jamestown in 1611. Why national treasure 3 is taking so long, according to.
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