If you're going to tell a wildly implausible tale of fortune hunting and unlikely heroes, you could do worse than "National Treasure." [...] with a script decked out with fascinating historical tidbits from the American Revolution and Masonic lore, set pieces in and around numerous East Coast monuments and historical buildings and a tongue thrust firmly in cheek, "National Treasure" is an above-average popcorn movie. Starring Nicolas Cage and directed by Jon Turteltaub with more of an eye toward comedy and character byplay than is usual for a Jerry Bruckheimer production, the movie relies less on action than mystery and suspense.

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