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National Treasure 2 - Book Of Secrets [2007]

starring: Nicolas Cage, Diane Kruger, Jon Voight, Helen Mirren, Harvey Keitel
directed by: Jon Turteltaub

June 02, 2008
National Treasure: Book of Secrets is everything a big budget adventure sequel should be. A bigger story and better action help make Book of Secrets a surprising crowd pleaser.

Setting out to clear his ancestor's name, Ben Gates is back in treasure-hunting action to unequivocally prove that his family had nothing to do with the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. With his usual cohorts Riley, Abigail and his father, Patrick Gates, the trio must race against the clock to stop a new enemy, Mitch Wilkinson, from uncovering an ancient treasure before they can, or forever risk the Gates name being associated with the death of one of America's greatest presidents. Book of Secrets is crammed packed with puzzles, car chases and exciting ... Read More:

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Captain Corelli's Mandolin [2001]

starring: Penélope Cruz, Nicolas Cage, John Hurt, Christian Bale, Irene Papas
directed by: John Madden

March 25, 2002
I will try not to be too negative.
I found it painful to watch this movie , I mad ethe incredible mistake of reading the book 2 years before I saw the movie and I was slighty worried about the cast but my cocerns turned into nightmares as the caracterisation was totally woeful , john Hurt can be saved with a mildly credible accent and some decent acting.

Kefallonia is a beatifil Island with glorious sunsets and multiple colours to make any cinematographis enterprise shine but the director ( whoever he/ she was ) missed every single oportinity.
The sexual tension between the main actors is non existant and the plot has been "sexed-up" to make suitable to American audiences.

2 generous stars

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National Treasure [2004]

starring: Nicolas Cage, Diane Kruger, Justin Bartha, Sean Bean, Jon Voight
directed by: Jon Turteltaub

April 25, 2005
Although I enjoyed the film on a very basic, escapist level, the cynical American nationalism on show was quite replellent. As the film bowls along we are given endless panoramic views of American landmarks, cities, and - what a shock - an aircraft carrier brimming over with fighter planes. The theme throughout appears to be "Gee, aint the good ole USA amazing!" with a flimsy adventure almost tacked on. Also, in the company of Harvey Keitel and Sean Bean (what were they thinking?) Nicolas Cage proves once again that he can't act; I suppose that's what nepotism is all about - if Uncle Francis Ford Coppola couldn't give his nephew a hand up, who could? He did it with his daughter in Godfather 3, after all. Oh, and the villains are the Brits ... Read More:

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City Of Angels [1998]

starring: Nicolas Cage, Meg Ryan, Andre Braugher, Dennis Franz, Colm Feore
directed by: Brad Silberling

February 08, 1999
I can scarcely believe that anyone took this movie seriously, principally because of Nicolas Cage's (par-for-the-course) appalling acting.. It is quite pitiful to watch him attempt to present a noble mien as the angelic character, cocking his head on one side; standing on a skyscraper in his long slouch coat, looking with compassion at the teeming millions below; speaking... very... slowly... to indicate that he is troubled by the torment of emotions which we poor humans have to endure. Really he is HYSTERICAL.
What is even worse is his transformation into a 'human' - soulful, puppy-eyed looks at Meg Ryan accompanied by speech of a normal speed, just in case we missed the finer points of his change in characterisation. This movie is a total ... Read More:

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National Treasure/National Treasure 2 - Book Of Secrets [2004]

starring: Justin Bartha, Helen Mirren, Ed Harris, Diane Kruger, Harvey Keitel
directed by: Jon Turteltaub

June 02, 2008
i have seen many films most are acceptable a few which are boring and some i couldn't stand. but this has started a new league of it's own i found that the films were mind griping exciting and almost had me glued to my chair. if any one is unsure wheater or not to buy these films my advice to you would be rent them first and see if you enjoy it i done that my self and adored these movies. i highly recommend this and i'm sure you will enjoy it to.

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The Rock (2 Disc Collector's Edition) [1996]

starring: Sean Connery, Nicolas Cage, Ed Harris, John Spencer, David Morse
directed by: Michael Bay

June 24, 2002
This is cracking stuff. Plenty of stunts, good one liners, car chases, gunfights - in fact it's pretty much perfect action cinema. A guaranteed good evening's TV.

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Gone In 60 Seconds - Director's Cut [2000]

starring: Nicolas Cage, Angelina Jolie, Robert Duvall, Christopher Eccleston, Delroy Lindo
directed by: Dominic Sena

August 01, 2005
Ive seen the original and ive watched this one countless times and what can i say but the remake is so much better! The cars, the story, the cast are all phenominal. Nick cage plays a blinder as a retired car theif brought out from retirement to aid his dimwitted brother secure cars for a pre doctor who cristopher ecclestons british baddie!

The chase scenes are great to watch the cars are good to look at angelina jolie is just the cherry on the cake! even vinne jones plays a lovable character!

This film is all about speed and fast cars, its a great film that can be enjoyed over and over again!

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Con Air - Extended Cut [1997]

starring: Nicolas Cage, John Malkovich, Monica Potter, John Cusack, Steve Buscemi
directed by: Simon West

November 06, 2006
This is one for the boy's...the action sequences, chase scenes and fight scenes between inmates all make for a typical lad's film.
Being a girl, I really enjoyed this film - Cage and Malkovich are a great pair and Cusack is very entertaining in his role.
The film is well cut and the after effects for the time - particularly in the final sequence are impressive!
The action is never-ending and the fight isn't over til the very end.
Overall, a highly recommended film.

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Moonstruck [1987]

starring: Cher, Nicolas Cage, Vincent Gardenia, Olympia Dukakis, Danny Aiello
directed by: Norman Jewison

April 24, 2000
Moonstruck is perfection. The ultimate love story of a woman who settles for love with the wrong man and then meets his brother and falls for him instead! Great escapism with the ugly duckling makeover, humour and lovely views of New York. All the cast are fab and add their own elements to the story. Cher deserved her oscar for this role. My all-time favourite film.

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The Rock [Blu-ray] [1996]

starring: Sean Connery, Brendan Kelly, Vanessa Marcil, John C. McGinley, Nicolas Cage
directed by: Michael Bay

July 02, 2007

The Rock has to rate as one of my all-time favourite films so I just had to watch it in High Definition. With almost non-stop action and some great one-liners you have got to put this on your rental list. **********(10 stars)