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National Treasure And National Treasure 2 Book Of Secrets DVD

Reviews for the DVD releases of National Treasure and National Treasure 2: Book of Secrets generally describe them as fun, family-friendly, and entertaining action-adventure films. Both are often compared to the Indiana Jones series due to their treasure-hunting storylines. The second film, Book of Secrets, receives some mixed reactions compared to the first, but is still considered a worthy sequel by many.

Film-specific reviews

National Treasure (2004)

The first film introduces Benjamin Gates (Nicolas Cage), a treasure hunter seeking a war chest hidden by America’s Founding Fathers.

Positive reception

Enjoyable romp: Many reviewers and customers find the film to be an entertaining and exciting adventure.
Intriguing plot: The mystery, action, and clues hidden within American history are a major draw for audiences.
Cast chemistry: Reviewers praise the combination of Nicolas Cage, Justin Bartha as his tech-savvy sidekick Riley Poole, and Diane Kruger as archivist Abigail Chase.

Mixed or negative feedback

Far-fetched plot: Some critics note that the storyline is rather ridiculous and contains many plot holes.
Blurry video on DVD: Reviewers from the time of release note that the DVD’s video quality is significantly blurrier compared to the Blu-ray version.
Pacing issues: A few viewers found the film to be a little too long, with one or two too many action scenes.

National Treasure 2: Book of Secrets (2007)

The sequel sees Ben Gates trying to clear his ancestor’s name by searching for the lost pages of John Wilkes Booth’s diary.

Positive reception

Entertaining sequel: Despite the common critique that sequels are inferior, many viewers found Book of Secrets to be as good as, or in some cases better than, the first film.
Strong cast: Reviewers appreciated the return of the original cast, along with the addition of new talent like Helen Mirren and Ed Harris, which added to the fun.
Good stunts and humour: The movie delivers plenty of action and humour, with stunts like the London car chase being a particular highlight.
Family-friendly fun: The film is consistently recommended as a suitable, exciting adventure for the whole family.

Mixed or negative feedback

Inferior to the original: Some audience members felt the sequel’s plot was less clever and that the characters lacked some of the energy found in the first film.
Formulaic: The sequel follows the same basic formula as the original, which some reviewers found predictable.
DVD playability issues: Some customer reviews reported issues with the second disc in DVD box sets freezing or not working properly.

DVD special features

The special features on the DVD versions provide insightful behind-the-scenes content, according to reviews from the films’ release eras.

Shared features

Director’s commentary: Both films include an audio commentary track with director Jon Turteltaub, which IGN‘s review of the Book of Secrets DVD described as lively and informative.
Deleted scenes: Both DVDs feature deleted scenes with optional commentary.
Outtakes/bloopers: A blooper or “treasure” reel is included for some fun, behind-the-scenes moments.

Book of Secrets exclusive features
The two-disc collector’s edition of National Treasure 2: Book of Secrets offers more in-depth featurettes, including:

Secrets of a Sequel: A promotional but highly watchable multi-part documentary on the making of the film.
On Location: A look at the different filming locations.
Street Stunts: Goes behind the scenes of the London chase sequence.
Cover Story: Shows how the prop of the President’s book was created.
Book of History: Details the real history behind the film’s fiction.