National Treasure
PG, 2004, Walt Disney Pictures
Director:
Jon Turteltaub
Starring:
Nicolas Cage, Sean Bean, Justin Bartha, Harvey Keitel, Diane Kruger, Jon Voight
Plot:
Benjamin Franklin Gates has always been obsessed with finding the legendary Knights Templar Treasure, the greatest fortune known to man. Dogged by a ruthless enemy, Gates tries to find and decipher ancient riddles which lead him to steal...the Declaration of Independence!
1
Grandfather tells grandson vital family secret
Themes: Determination, False Hope, Family Heritage, Grandparents, Mystery, Treasure
3
Men try unsuccessfully to warn authorities
Themes: Confidence, Doubt, Humility, Mystery, Warning
4
Sidekick enjoys knowing more than experts
Themes: Believing in Yourself, Helping Others, Mystery, Pride, Solve, Underestimate