I was dead tired but went to see this movie and I'm so glad I did. Okay, Nicolas Cage isn't my favorite actor, unless we're talking Raising Arizona and Leaving Las Vegas... but this was a fun movie. I say, fun because it wasn't a super great movie and it wasn't a really bad movie, it's in that grey area inbetween. That place where you're not expecting that much and are suprised that you enjoyed it since you weren't in the mood to feel really excited even if you wanted to be.
Needless to say, Nicolas plays the youngest son in the Gates family whose legacy has been chasing the mystery of this great treasure. His father spent 20 years of his life looking for it and gave up the dream but Cage just knows it really exists and lives for each clue that brings him closer to finding the treasure. He has a young side kick tech guy and picks up a beautiful art afficianado ( a geek after his own heart) and they try to find the treasure before the bad guys do. There are some interesting action scenes and witty lines but Cage figures out every clue too neatly and the ending is too mediocre for us to care. But it was entertaining. So, ask yourself if dreams are worth pursuing till you die. I suppose if you ask anyone, depends on the dream. I say, why the hell not. No one should take your dreams away from you.
Worth the money rating: $$$ 1/2
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