National Treasure

lumi · 11-24-2004, 01:36 PM

I've heard a couple people I know give good reviews on that movie, and said it reminded them of Indiana Jones. I love Indiana Jones, so I'm thinking about seeing this movie. Has anyone here seen it and agree on the comparison?

11-24-2004, 04:17 PM

i have'nt seen it ither, but heard the same..i'll probibly see it this saturday, that or the new spungbob movie, it's sad but true

Catbert · 11-24-2004, 06:07 PM

http://www.haro-online.com/movies/na..._treasure.html

Kinda like I think, the story has a great premise but is wasted on action action action. Even Indiana Jones (my personal favourite of those 80s Lucas productions) could cram an intelligent, coherent and somewhere-going story.

Terabin · 11-24-2004, 10:07 PM

The movie hasn't gotten great reviews from critics I trust, so I'm kind of wary about seeing it. I'm not really a fan of Nicholas Cage either. Maybe I'll see it on video with some friends at some point.

Zygomaticus · 11-25-2004, 09:06 AM

I may see it today; and I'll tell you how it is.

SamandMax · 11-25-2004, 02:22 PM

Nicholas Cage's character's name in the movie is Benjamin Franklin Gates. Now that name is just plain goofy.

Zygomaticus · 11-25-2004, 05:11 PM

Well, I just saw it, and here I am, still alive. It wasn't as terrible as some of the reviews claim it is, but it seems to me like it's a cross between Indiana Jones and The Davinci Code. One clue, another clue, another clue, etc.

There were quite a few logical inconsistencies (illogical actions on the part of the characters) but I, personally, never have trouble overlooking them. I can suspend my disbelief, as it were. A few sniggers here and there, but overall, I thought it was a pretty mediocre movie. I'd wait to rent it for 4 bucks as opposed to spend 8 on the movie theatre, personally.

remixor · 11-26-2004, 01:48 AM

I've seen a bunch of trailers for this and honestly it's hard for me to believe it's not totally retarded.

(Exploder... Rated 'R' for 'retarded')

ConcreteRancor · 12-01-2004, 10:16 PM

Haven't seen the movie, but it just reeks of "We couldn't get the rights to The DaVinci Code so we set it in the States and gave it a different title."

By the way, Tom Hanks has apparently been cast as the lead in the DaVinci Code movie. It's an unusual choice, but you can't really go wrong with Hanks, so I'll take it.

Legolas813 · 12-02-2004, 09:10 AM

the movie got bad reviews, but it was actually surprisingly good......i think AG's would like the whole puzzle aspect of the movie

11-24-2004, 01:36 PM	#1
lumi Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Washington, USA Posts: 2,120	National Treasure I've heard a couple people I know give good reviews on that movie, and said it reminded them of Indiana Jones. I love Indiana Jones, so I'm thinking about seeing this movie. Has anyone here seen it and agree on the comparison? Share Share this post on Twitter

11-24-2004, 04:17 PM	#2
guybrush_guy Guest Posts: n/a	i have'nt seen it ither, but heard the same..i'll probibly see it this saturday, that or the new spungbob movie, it's sad but true Share Share this post on Twitter

11-24-2004, 06:07 PM	#3
Catbert DAVE Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 1,326	http://www.haro-online.com/movies/na..._treasure.html Kinda like I think, the story has a great premise but is wasted on action action action. Even Indiana Jones (my personal favourite of those 80s Lucas productions) could cram an intelligent, coherent and somewhere-going story. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ IS THAT DAVE?

11-24-2004, 10:07 PM	#4
Terabin Tell me This is It Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Twin Cities, MN Posts: 538	The movie hasn't gotten great reviews from critics I trust, so I'm kind of wary about seeing it. I'm not really a fan of Nicholas Cage either. Maybe I'll see it on video with some friends at some point. Share Share this post on Twitter

11-25-2004, 09:06 AM	#5
Zygomaticus Liver of Life Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,317	I may see it today; and I'll tell you how it is. Share Share this post on Twitter

11-25-2004, 02:22 PM	#6
SamandMax A Slice of Fried Gold Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 1,024	Nicholas Cage's character's name in the movie is Benjamin Franklin Gates. Now that name is just plain goofy. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ SamandMax's Recommended Songs Bruce Springsteen - Wrecking Ball They Might Be Giants - Dog Walker The Kinks - Money Talks Gorillaz - DoYaThing

11-25-2004, 05:11 PM	#7
Zygomaticus Liver of Life Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,317	Well, I just saw it, and here I am, still alive. It wasn't as terrible as some of the reviews claim it is, but it seems to me like it's a cross between Indiana Jones and The Davinci Code. One clue, another clue, another clue, etc. There were quite a few logical inconsistencies (illogical actions on the part of the characters) but I, personally, never have trouble overlooking them. I can suspend my disbelief, as it were. A few sniggers here and there, but overall, I thought it was a pretty mediocre movie. I'd wait to rent it for 4 bucks as opposed to spend 8 on the movie theatre, personally. Share Share this post on Twitter

11-26-2004, 01:48 AM	#8
remixor A search for a crazy man! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 3,987	I've seen a bunch of trailers for this and honestly it's hard for me to believe it's not totally retarded. (Exploder... Rated 'R' for 'retarded') Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Chris "News Editor" Remo Some sort of Writer or Editor or Something, Idle Thumbs "Some comparisons are a little less obvious. I always think of Grim Fandango as Casablanca on acid." - Will Wright

12-01-2004, 10:16 PM	#9
ConcreteRancor No justice. Only me. Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Hanover, NH Posts: 1,370	Haven't seen the movie, but it just reeks of "We couldn't get the rights to The DaVinci Code so we set it in the States and gave it a different title." By the way, Tom Hanks has apparently been cast as the lead in the DaVinci Code movie. It's an unusual choice, but you can't really go wrong with Hanks, so I'll take it. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Fabricati Diem, Pvnc Currently playing: Shadow of the Colossus, Prince of Persia: Warrior Within, Guitar Hero

12-02-2004, 09:10 AM	#10
Legolas813 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 1,783	the movie got bad reviews, but it was actually surprisingly good......i think AG's would like the whole puzzle aspect of the movie Share Share this post on Twitter

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