National Treasure. Is it?

Raisinette, Dr. Actually and Mrs. Actually joined me a few weeks ago for a trip to the theater. We went and saw the #1 box office smash "National Treasure" (which has now pulled in over $110 million). Word on the street was that the movie was ho-hum at best, filled with little edge of your seat action or suspense. Many of my fellow co-workers looked down upon the film (snubbed it even) but I resisted their negative talk and happily paid my $6.50. And I have to say that I was not disappointed. I do not feel like it was a waste of money or time. In fact, I was very happy to see the movie. Even its campy or silly moments were not all that bad. As a whole it was entertaining, which is really all I ask of such a film. Surely it had no Oscar-caliber acting or directing, but it was a good story told at a fast pace with a good cast. For anyone who is a lover of antiquities and history, this movie is especially appealing. The use of history and historical documents (including the Declaration of Independence) was part of what I liked about the film. Call me nerdy, but that was my favorite part. I am a fan of Nicholas Cage and would not think negatively of him at all because of this film. It was a simple, fun, and entertaining jaunt that offered up exactly what it promised: a good time.

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