Ask anything you want to know, or answer other peoples questions. Benjamin gates must follow a clue left in john wilkes booths diary to prove his ancestors innocence in the assassination of abraham lincoln. The action in this fastpaced adventure sequel is loud and sometimes tense car chases, near falls from high ledges in a dark cave, etc. Book of secrets stars nicolas cage as benjamin gates, the treasure hunting historian. The book of secrets represents the stolen diary of a british colonial administrator. Grounded in history, imbued with myth and mystery, disneys national treasure. Its thoroughly setup that the content on page 47 concerns area 51. My fan theory is based upon the thought why did the president trust nicholas cages character in national treasure 2. Get ebooks the book of secrets 2 on pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi and audiobook for free. Book of secrets on dvd 786936735390 from disney buena vista. What is on page 47 of the presidents book of secrets in.
Book of secrets is a brilliantly depicted story of the history of a nation told by treasure hunter benjamin gates, whose family spent generations searching for cibola, the lost city of gold. The film cast is pretty good, in fact, it includes includes three oscar winners. Shooting of the film in london in the book, ben finds a picture of the missing plank from the desk and an entry by president coolidge, who found the plank in 1924, had it destroyed, and commissioned gutzon borglum to carve mount rushmore to erase the maps landmarks in order to protect the treasure. I felt like the first movie had a lot of clever clues that are simple enough to figure out as long as you have the clues.
Vassanji books of secrets, compilations of technical and medicinal recipes and magic formulae, published in the 16th18th centuries. Shortly following the release of national treasure. Hd\hqmovie screencaps gallery all updates galleries navigation home login album list last uploads last comments most viewed top rated my favorites searchall updates galleries navigation home login album list last uploads last comments most viewed top rated. Driving orchestral score teamed with heavy handed sound design, create an audio palate that is intertwined to highlight interactive voiceover. Dec 21, 2007 the hyperactive sequel national treasure. Click continue reading for all of the special features. Book of secrets sends its archaeologist hero on a globetrotting quest that might have been devised after a long night of wikipedia surfing. Book of secrets, which is opening in an estimated 3,500 theaters on friday, december 21. In book 2 of the national treasure, ben gates wanted to prove innocence of his greatgreat grandfather for being the grand architect of the lincoln assassination. Book of secrets is a 2007 american adventure film directed by jon turteltaub and produced by jerry bruckheimer. National treasure 2 book of secrets by jon turteltaub jon.
Last time we saw benjamin franklin gates, the cunning, impassioned lead character of walt disney pictures national treasure, he had succeeded in evading shady characters, fulfilling his familys destiny, and discovering an unimaginable trove of treasures beneath manhattans oldest church. There are more than 1 million books that have been enjoyed by people from all over the world. Book of secrets, 2007 film directed by jon turteltaub. Ben gates nicolas cage said at the end of national treasure 2 that page 47 is lifealtering that promises a lot for national treasure 3. Apr 01, 1994 the book of secrets is a spellbinding novel of generations and the sweep of history that begins in 1988 in dar es salaam, when the 19 diary of a british colonial officer is found in a shopkeepers back room.
Book of secrets takes you on a globetrotting quest full of adrenalinepumping twists and turns all leading to the final clue in a mysterious and highly guarded book containing centuries of secrets. Sefer harazim the book of secrets, a jewish mystical. Book of secrets builds to an unforgettable, heart pounding climax. I am now impatient to know more about this third national treasure movie. Book of secrets has without a doubt the most absurd and fevered plot since, oh, say, national treasure 2004. Graced with some extra star wattage courtesy of helen mirren and. See all 14 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. As hidden clues and long buried mysteries emerge, national treasure 2. It was directed by jon turteltaub and produced by jerry bruckheimer. Sep 17, 2009 3 responses to the book of secrets, by m. The book of mysteries, also known as the book of secrets, an ancient essene text found in fragmentary form among the dead sea scrolls the book of secrets novel, 1994 novel by m. It is a sequel to the 2004 film national treasure and is the second part of the national treasure film series. Staring nicolas cage, justin bartha, diane kruger and helen mirren. Book of secrets takes you on a globetrotting quest full of adrenalinepumping twists and turns all leading to the.
With nicolas cage, diane kruger, justin bartha, jon voight. Book of secrets, at the end and in between, the president asks ben a favor, something which was mentioned in page 47 in the presidents book of secrets. When a film does very well at the box office it is only natural that a sequel will quickly get the green light for production. Book of secrets 2007 when a longmissing page from the diary of assassin john wilkes booth suddenly resurfaces, it implicates the. The book of mysteries, also known as the book of secrets, an ancient essene text found in fragmentary form among the dead sea scrolls. But theres only one way to find it ben gates must kidnap the. Hd\hqmovie screencaps gallery all updates galleries navigation home login album list last uploads last comments most viewed top rated my favorites searchall updates galleries navigation home login album list last uploads last comments most viewed top rated my favorites search.
Ben and his father, patrick, learn that their ancestor, thomas gates, may have been involved in the assassination of abraham lincoln. The film stars nicolas cage, diane kruger, justin bartha, jon voight, harvey keitel, ed. The book of secrets represents the stolen diary of a british colonial administrator, sir alfred corbin, who arrived in mombasa in 19. Always update books hourly, if not looking, search in the book search column. Nicolas cage, diane kruger, ed harris, harvey keitel, helen mirren, jon voight, justin bartha, bruce. While this sequel falls a little short of the original, which is not saying much, it does hold together and does what it sets out to do. The presidents book of secrets holds documents, for presidents eyes only, of all the nations secrets. National treasure 2 book of secrets by jon turteltaub. Book of secrets stars nicolas cage as benjamin gates, the treasurehunting historian. In this follow up to the boxoffice hit national treasure, treasure hunter ben gates nicolas cage once again sets out on an exhilarating.
Sep 17, 2014 grounded in history, imbued with myth and mystery, disneys national treasure. Dec 21, 2007 a similar view is expressed early on by nicolas cages character, benjamin gates, in national treasure. National childrens book and literacy alliance naum prifti neal ascherson neal. Book of secrets nicolas cage jon voight harvey keitel 2007 a page from the diary of john wilkes booth implicates ben gates nicolas cage greatgreat grandfather as a major conspirator in the assassination of. Rushmore was carved only in order to erase landmarks pointing to a fabled city of gold built inside the mountain. Ive not read this book, but i have his new one the assassins song in my reading queue thanks to the lovely people at canongate. Book of secrets released on home video as national treasure 2. Book of secrets, the sequel to the most successful movie cage has ever made. Books of secrets, compilations of technical and medicinal recipes and magic formulae, published in the 16th18th centuries. Book of secrets is a pretty typical blockbuster sequel, focused intently on appeasing what it thinks the audience wants, and missing out on what it takes to make a truly good movie.
In order to prove that his greatgreat grandfather was innocence, gates must find the treasure that existed with national treasure 2. The second one was very funny and good as well, but the first one was waaaaay more clever. There is an actual book of secrets buried in national treasure. Book of secrets is a 2007 sequel in which nicolas cage plays a treasure hunter in search of the city of gold. Book of secrets, and its not nearly as musty as the script.
Lets hope that jon turteltaub and nicolas cage will bring some incredible surprise from the page 47 of the book of secrets. Many years later the diary is found in the dirty backroom of an old shop and shown to pius fernandes, a retired goan schoolteacher. A similar view is expressed early on by nicolas cages character, benjamin gates, in national treasure. A product of the asian settlements in east africa from kenya to south africa, vassanji is not only telling a story but recalling a way of. Perhaps, on page 47, is a message from nicholas cages character, predicting that nicholas cages character would ask the president for access to the book of secrets and also providing some clue to the next quest. Whoever comes the closest to predicting the films opening 3day weekend box office friday to sunday, without going over, will win a copy of halloween unrated directors cut. This is my treasure, my only treasure, my bank, my money. In a novel that won canadas distinguished giller prize, east africanborn vassanji no new land, p.
When bens request to see the book is denied, he says he must kidnap the president. Nicolas cage, diane kruger, justin bartha, jon voight, helen mirren and ed harris. It is a sequel to the 2004 film national treasure and is the second part of the national treasure franchise. National treasure 2 book of secrets available in bluray, dvd ship this item qualifies for free shipping buy online, pick up in store is currently unavailable. Aug 27, 2008 shortly following the release of national treasure. Book of secrets is a pretty typical blockbuster sequel, focused intently on appeasing what it thinks the audience wants, and missing out. The book of secrets is a spellbinding novel of generations and the sweep of history that begins in 1988 in dar es salaam, when the 19 diary of a british colonial officer is found in a shopkeepers back room. National treasures book of secrets on display at the.
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