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Since this came from Walt Disney Studios, expect a-lot of talking and virtually no body-counts. Nic Cage as the lead was a good choice and he tackled his character in a good way but, honestly speaking, he has done better roles but character-wise, this is one of his memorable. This is not a complaint or an insult but rather a comparison, that's all: Was it me or whenever Cage talked it reminded me of the "droning" riff from In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida?
Anyway, from the supporting Diane Kruger wasn't bad at all and was very convincing in her character and not just only an eye-candy extra. Justin Bartha plays one of my most favourite sidekicks Riley Poole and he did a decent job. Sean Bean as the main antagonist, Ian Howe, did a great job. In my opinion, one of the best memorable villain of quite-recent times. Probably the best performance in the film belonged to Sean Bean and he was a show-stealer from start to finish.
National Treasure won't be making into my greatest films list any-time soon but it surely is one of the best. Even the sequel wasn't bad either and I can't wait for the third film. I know I'm in the minority here but the National Treasure series is funny, fast-paced and quite-informative, just like any Dan Brown novel... come to think of it, it does feel like one!
7.5/10
