Shooting of the film in london in the book, ben finds a picture of the missing plank from the desk and an entry by president coolidge, who found the plank in 1924, had it destroyed, and commissioned gutzon borglum to carve mount rushmore to erase the maps landmarks in order to protect the treasure. Gates has to kidnap the president and find out where the secret book is located to clear his family name. Sharpleshall street, primrose hill, london nw1 having to plod home on foot, riley finds ben waiting on the doorstep. Book of secrets is a sequel that works because its more interesting and more entertaining than the original. In treasure 2, its nearly forgotten were tagging along, with showy plot specifics and imaginative historical fiction being of more concern. Disney press published an official novelization of the screenplay titled national treasure 2. Like its predecessor, this outing functions as kind of a lowrent variation on the indiana jones films, and bears the distinct highgloss production stamp of jerry bruckheimer. Book of secrets script is here for all you fans of the nic cage and diane kruger movie. Book of secrets takes you on a globetrotting quest full of adrenalinepumping twists and turns all leading to the final clue in a mysterious and highly guarded book containing. His townhouse, supposedly 3431 westwood terrace, dc is actually in london s primrose hill, at 3 sharpleshall street, chalk farm, nw1. This is a costume worn by riley poole justin bartha in the 2007 sequal national treasure 2 book of secrets. This is the cinematic equivalent of cotton candy, and gives us virtually nothing substantial. With nicolas cage, diane kruger, justin bartha, jon voight.
Book of secrets is a 2007 film in which benjamin gates must follow a clue left in john wilkes booth s diary to prove his ancestor s innocence in the assassination of abraham lincoln. Book of secrets he is brought into the search for cibola. It leads to mount rushmore which to rileys surprise was built as a cover up. The analysis of system constraints in national treasure 2. He is first shown in a bookstore, advertising his new book, the templar treasure, a book about treasure hunting and myths. May 11, 2008 justin bartha as riley poole diane kruger as abigail chase. Riley later wrote a book, called the templar treasure, about treasure hunting and myths. Nov 16, 2008 who is the girl that riley meets at the end of national treasure 2 book of secrets that asks for his autograph. Same basic characters as nt1 but a whole new story. Enlisting the help of riley justin bartha and abigail diane kruger, they set out to redeem the family name. Heres a snippet of the sequels plot, from the back of the dvd. After narrowly being killed by several complex traps, they are awed when they reach cibola, with riley comically taking several solid gold bricks, making him one of the.
This puppy is a transcript that was painstakingly transcribed using the screenplay andor viewings of the movie to get the dialogue. A team of editors takes feedback from our visitors to keep trivia as up to date and as accurate as possible. Directed by 1 writing credits 10 cast 168 produced by 10 music by 1 cinematography by 2 film editing by 2 casting by 1 production design by 1 art direction by 2 set decoration by 1 costume design by 1 makeup department 26 production management second unit. Treasure hunter, ben gates, once again sets out on an exhilarating, action packed. National treasure 2 book of secrets twodisc collectors edition. To do so, they have to find the ancient indian city of gold. Samuel gates and his brother, william, travel to the americas and the newly organized jamestown, hoping to find a fortune and rescue their family name. 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. Actionpacked treasure hunt sequel has peril, violence. Riley pooles justin bartha grey suit costume prop store. Of course there are rival treasure hunter on the same quest. He is shocked when it is not a best seller and people keep confusing him for ben. Book of secrets the junior novel on november 6, 2007. Thats especially true in the first 90 minutes, which remind us what made the first film.
Ben gates reads this page in riley pooles book the. Book of secrets after the events of the previous movie, riley enjoys life with his ferrari. In treasure, we were along for the ride as participant. Grounded in history, imbued with myth and mystery, disneys national treasure 2. Book of secrets 2007 after the templar treasure find, ben and his father are wellrespected historians making rounds at various universities and lectures. This film takes you on a globetrotting quest full of adrenalinepumping twists and turns all leading to the final club in a mysterious and highly guarded book containing centuries of secrets. National treasure 2 rileys templar treasure book one of rileys justin bartha books from the 2007 action adventure national treasure 2.
After narrowly being killed by several complex traps, they are awed when they reach cibola, with riley. He believes that charlotte is a ship that sank in the arctic ocean. In the movie, after the blonde girl had left, a busty brunette stands before riley, looks at the book title and him oh, my gosh, are you ben gates. Thats especially true in the first 90 minutes, which remind us what made the first film stand out. As an adult, ben is determined to find the treasure. Nicolas cage, justin bartha, diane kruger, jon voight, helen mirren.
This is my replica page from riley pooles book the templar treasure. The irs repossessed his ferrari because of back taxes at the beginning of national treasure. The georgia guidestones put ben, abigail, and riley on a new mission. It is riley who figures out that the symbol of the two pieces of wood are the book of secrets and that leads to the kidnapping by ben of the president of the united states.
This is a costume worn by riley poole justin bartha in the 2007 sequal national treasure 2. Another da vinci codelike blend of facts and fictions. This is the second installment of the benjamin franklin gates story. This and other prop books can be spotted early in the movie at rileys rather unsuccessful book signing at borders a tale of how he and his swarthy assistants discovered the templars treasure in the first movie.
Book of secrets takes you on a globetrotting quest full of twists and turns. But youll get a great rate and the type of hotel you want. The national treasure franchise consists of american historical fiction actionadventures, including two released theatrical films and a prequel book series, while future installments are in development. Ever so often i get the movies out to watch them again as i love them so much. At the end of national treasure 1, riley has a ferrari 360 spider. Book of secrets is the 2007 sequel to the 2004 film national treasure. Nicolas cage as benjamin franklin ben gates justin bartha as riley poole, bens best friend diane kruger. November 6, 2007 1612 the epilogue from changing tides is included at the back of the national treasure book.
After the events of the previous movie, riley enjoys life with his ferrari. Book of secrets 2 disc gold collectors edition is rated pg for some violence and action. And they have to enlist the help of bens mother emily helen mirren, who hasnt spoken to patrick in 32 years. In spite of the convoluted storyline and farfetched scenarios, book of secrets does a fine job of keeping one entertained. 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. Parts of the story in the novel version differ slightly from what was actually filmed, owing to changes being made in the screenplay prior to and during production. Book of secrets is a 2007 sequel in which nicolas cage plays a treasure hunter in search of the city of gold. Ben gates reads this page in riley pooles book the templar treasure after he discovers the plank missing from the second. Book of secrets is a 2007 american actionadventure film directed by jon turteltaub and produced by jerry bruckheimer. Come solve the mysteries of presidential books, lost cities of gold, and nicolas cages hairpiece. A copy of riley pooles justin bartha the templar treasure book from jon turteltaubs 2007 adventure sequel national treasure. Dec 27, 2007 is the book riley poole wrote in national treasure 2 a real book.
Riley can be seen wearing this threepiece costume suit throughout the beginning of the film when he is at his book signing, and later when he arrives home to find ben gates nicolas cage waiting for him, who then makes him break into abigails diane kruger house. Book of secrets established that the president had a fascination and love of americas first president, george washington. It was directed by jon turteltaub and produced by jerry bruckheimer. The plot centers around a family of treasure hunters, named the gates, who search for the preservation of lost valuables from the history of the usa. And they have to enlist the help of ben s mother emily helen mirren, who hasnt spoken to patrick in 32 years. Book of secrets appears in an aspect ratio of approximately 2. At the beginning of book of secrets, when his car is being towed away, its a ferrari f430 spider. He is shocked when it is not a bestseller and people keep confusing him for ben. National treasure 2 rileys templar treasure book the.
For longer stays or when you need a bit more from your room than just the basics, you cant go wrong with an apartment hotel in las vegas. Well tell you the name of your hotel after you book. The 3 of them go the the library of congress where the book is found. The action in this fastpaced adventure sequel is loud and sometimes tense car chases, near falls from high ledges in a dark cave, etc. Riley poole is the tritagonist of the national treasure films. National treasure 2 book of secrets by jon turteltaub. Book of secrets adventure when a longmissing page from the diary of assassin john wilkes booth suddenly resurfaces, it implicates the greatgreat grandfather of treasure hunter ben gates nicolas cage as a conspirator in lincolns death. Book of secrets makes no attempt to disguise its sources. Benjamin gates must follow a clue left in john wilkes booth s diary to prove his ancestor s innocence in the assassination of abraham lincoln. 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. Since my top seven riley scenes of national treasure 1 got more than 1.
At the end of the movie, he is given back a 360 spider. Eight minutes into the film, we get a wide shot of a scene thats clearly set in a bookstore not a library. During one of their lectures, mitch wilkinson ed harris shows up with a missing page from john wilkes booths diary that implicates their ancestor thomas gates being involved with the government conspiracy to kill abraham lincoln. It is riley who figures out that the symbol of the two pieces of wood are the book of secrets and that leads to the kidnapping by. Page 2 this category is for questions and answers and fun facts related to national treasure. Benjamin gates must follow a clue left in john wilkes booths diary to prove his ancestors innocence in the assassination of abraham lincoln. Book of secrets released on home video as national treasure 2.
Book of secrets takes place a year or so after the first one left off no specific amount of time is actually given and if it was, i certainly missed it as we find riley justin bartha, ben nicholas cage and abigail diane kruger basking in the glow of becoming pseudoheroes. Riley pooles justin bartha blue suit costume prop store. National treasure 2 book of secrets by jon turteltaub, jon. The secret of abrahams assassination is also in there and any conspirators that might have taken part in the assassination of abraham lincoln. Riley can be seen wearing this costume suit as he and ben nicolas cage travel to the london to to look at a very unique desk located at the buckingham palace. Book of secrets on the dvdbluray release is a 2007 adventure film and is the sequel to the 2004 film, national treasure. Directed by 1 writing credits 10 cast 168 produced by 10 music by 1 cinematography by 2. I thought the first flick showed fairly mediocre visuals. Apr 24, 2008 other than fattening the wallets of nicolas cage, jon voight, helen mirren, and ed harris, the most significant byproduct of national treasure.
Who is the girl that riley meets at the end of national. Book of secrets is a pretty typical blockbuster sequel, focused intently on appeasing what it thinks the audience wants, and missing out on what it takes to make a truly good movie. It is a sequel to the 2004 film national treasure and is the second film of the national treasure film series. Ross macdonald, the head designer and creator of the movie props for the film. The film is the sequel to the 2004 film national treasure.
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