It’s never as good as the properties it apes (some of which are copied copiously and brazenly; it struggles with a unique identity), but it’s still routinely funny and entertaining.

| Original Score: 6/10 | Feb 6, 2025

Fire up the grill and enjoy a little Cage madness mashed together with some over-the-top Jerry Bruckheimer action!

| Original Score: 7/10 | Jul 4, 2022

Directed by Jon Turteltaub, National Treasure is nothing but a series of silly stunts and chases that just rush by.

| Original Score: D | Nov 18, 2019

While not the greatest film of the year, it is definitely one with a considerable amount of intrigue and action, not to mention some actual history lessons...

| Nov 13, 2019

It is a definitely guilty pleasure, and 90 percent of the reason why can be summed up in two words: Nicolas Cage.

| Original Score: 3/4 | Jul 4, 2019

National Treasure is certainly no Indiana Jones but it's still fun a ride.

| Original Score: 4/5 | Jul 2, 2019

A serviceable actioner, with a playful comic tone and a series of reasonably thrilling set pieces.

| Original Score: 3/5 | Apr 23, 2019

There might be too many inaccuracies in the plot, the mix of the past and the present is naive and at times downright silly but makes for fun viewing if you don't put your thinking caps on. The film has enough to keep you involved.

| Original Score: 2/4 | Jan 8, 2019

National Treasure is so ridiculous, but I love it. I love it so much.

| Aug 9, 2018

The film's infectious enthusiasm for American history-never mind that it's an incredibly fanciful version of that history-is a welcome respite from the hyper-self-conscious civic pride Hollywood usually displays.

| Feb 6, 2018

It is ... for all its moments a quintessential Bruckheimer project: a big movie that at its core is just too small.

| Feb 3, 2018

Historical adventure is a fun romp for tweens and up.

| Original Score: 2/5 | Dec 26, 2010

Though Turtletaub's direction is inspired, everything else from acting, to plot, and dialogue falls flat...

| Apr 29, 2009

| Original Score: 2/5 | Nov 20, 2008

| Original Score: 1/4 | Oct 18, 2008

Not only safe for Junior and Grandma but also pretty entertaining.

| Original Score: B | Aug 25, 2008

| Original Score: 4/5 | Aug 7, 2008

Turteltaub manages to stitch it all together well enough so that the ludicrous nature of the characters' quest doesn't hit you until the final credits roll.

| Jul 23, 2008

If you can see the film through the eyes of a child -- one who thinks a cheesy thriller is the ideal way to pick up new facts about history -- then this isn't that bad a yarn.

Full Review | Original Score: 2/4 | Sep 27, 2006

A mild holiday caper, for the wettest of afternoons.

| Jun 24, 2006