Who knows who you should believe? The critics
loved Ratatouille but the box office didn't live up to the high standards of a Pixar release. Then along comes National Treasure 2 that was
panned by most critics, and yet it still holds the number one spot in the box office for the third weekend in a row.
Fortunately, I loved both of them. I really liked the original National Treasure too. Think of it as Indiana Jones in America. The movie takes historical facts, mixes them with a few conspiracy theories and a pinch of wishful thinking to make a highly entertaining film. After seeing the sequel (twice in the theaters so far), I hit the Internet when I got home to learn more about particular Confederate generals, the Statue of Liberty, and more. The casting is excellent and you get the feeling they are having as much fun as you are.
Best of all, it is family friendly (at least compared to what else is out there). Although be warned that the beginning shows the assassination of Abraham Lincoln and the murder of another character. Fortunately, both scenes are brief and not graphic at all. If you are looking for an adventure flick with plenty of humor thrown in, be sure to check out
National Treasure 2!
Oh and be sure to not be late to the show. Just like the old days, there is a cartoon short before the feature. It is a brand new Goofy cartoon about installing a home theater system. The style is the same as those old How To Ride a Horse, and Hot to Play Football cartoons from the 1950s and 1960s. This is a fantastic idea!
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