"Book of Secrets" is enjoyable but had me rolling my eyes throughout. For some reason I am able to suspend my disbelief when a 200-ft. tall radioactive dinosaur tramples the streets of Tokyo but am not for this movie. Nicolas Cage's character Ben Gates solves puzzles and deciphers codes at break neck speed. He could probably size up a Rubik's Cube in about 10 milliseconds. Somehow Gates manages to break into the Oval Office and escape from the White House swipe artifacts from the Queen's study in Buckingham Palace and kidnap the President of the United States all while eluding capture while strolling around on top of Mount Rushmore. Incredibly I still managed to like this movie. Most likely because of the fun I had trying to figure out how historical events and locations were distorted during it's runtime.

This movie was about everything that you would expect if you saw the first one: unrealistic plot, a wooden Nicholas Cage (is he the same character in every movie?) and a plot that moves along at 100 mph. All in all, it wasn't awful - it does keep you interested but there are several times where you just shake your head at the storyline. follow me at https://IHateBadMovies.com or on facebook at IHateBadMovies

What a great sequel as the story line is perfect. The second film jumps in a bit too quick but however having it follow the gates family history is great, as the 1st one left the audience wanting to know more about them. As they found the treasure in the first one, the second one brings in a great bad guy to try to tear down their legacy all while on a hunt for another treasure. This one had some more comedy in it which added some more ambience.

It's more of the same as the first but not quite as good. Hopefully we do get a third sometime.

Love these films, can't wait for the supposed third.