I actually enjoyed National Treasure. I still cling to the hope that Nic Cage will make his comeback after these last few flops, but it was his personality in National Treasure that made the movie pretty fun. We already heard news that there might be a sequel, and it looks like a lot of people are clinging to the ball they got rolling.
Today comes word from mega-producer Jerry Bruckheimer that A) NT2 would begin shooting in January, and B) the plot has a lot to do with Abe Lincoln, John Wilkes Booth and the 18 pages that are missing from the beloved President’s personal diary. Beyond that, we don’t know a whole lot.
Early word does indicate that pretty much the entire cast is returning for the sequel, which is generally a good thing. Especially if your cast includes the likes of Harvey Keitel, Jon Voight, and (mmmmm) Diane Kruger.
I second the “mmmmmm” on Diane Kruger (ok, I improvised an extra m there.. sue me) and its always a good thing to bring about all the original cast. Except maybe with JarJar.
National Treasure has a lot of things going for it. As the title would imply, their Indiana Jones antics revolve around beloved artifacts of American History. Americans love anything that pays tribute to their history and their national pride. Who wouldnt?
It has Nic Cage! I know Wickerman was a stinker, and people are hating on him for being in Ghost Rider, but really this guy once listed as my fav actor, and could do no wrong. Ok, so he isnt perfect, but I still like him.
And just as Hollywood is known for, these missing pages of Abe Lincoln’s Diary are likely to shine some insight on the stern president’s life that will change history.
I for one, am looking forward to this sequel.
