(2007)
Alexis says:
3 STARS
I liked this movie so much I watched it twice three days. OK, really there were circumstances that involved me watching this movie twice in three days but this movie was decent enough to watch over again and I think that seeing it the second time changed it from 3 to 3.5 stars, so it was worth it I suppose.
All of the same characters are back and facing more problems, this time trying to save Benjamin Gates (Cage) family name by uncovering the meaning behind a John Wilkes Booth journal entry. The story is overall catching and good, though I could have done without Diane Kruger's return and all of that romantic lovers quarrel stuff, but it sufficed.
There was hinting to making this a trilogy at the end of this film and I could live with that if all involved can make it at least as good as this one.
Todd says:
3.5 STARS
Look out Indiana Jones! Alright, maybe not, but this is a darn fine sequel. The worst thing that I have to say about it is that it was written with the exact same formula as the first one. But hey, it works.
So don't expect any great change in style here. What you get is a fast paced, well played, action movie riddled with historical intrigue and American folklore. Sure you have to be ready to check your sense of realism at the door, but that's O.K. if that's what you paid for (Am I right Die Hard fans?).
As a matter of fact, the action is faster this time around. The stunts are bolder. Anyone can steal the Declaration of Independence, but what about kidnapping the President. Sorry if that was a spoiler. The short answer here is that you should enjoy this movie, unless you're one of those uptight artsy-types who enjoyed Lars and the Real Girl.
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