Having just watched the second in a line of the National Treasure franchise, I thought a review would be timely. To put it simply: it was fun. It was worth the time and the ticket. Nicholas Cage, Jon Voight, Harvey Keitel, et al, reprise their roles with twists that reveals another aspect of each character. Being a self-confessed Helen Mirren-phile, I think she was a wonderful addition to the cast in this sequel, playing Ben Gates' (Cage) mother. Her strained relationship with Patrick Gates (Voight) just adds another line to the overall story. There was plenty of action with the sharp, witty dialogue we saw in the first movie. And, as in the first, one must suspend belief in measure, but this is Hollywood entertainment, not a History Channel documentary. I, for one, look forward to seeing it again--after I buy the DVD.