In this day and age, it is not too often that something fun, light-hearted, and adventure-filled comes along, but that is exactly what “National Treasure” is. No, some may call it campy and silly and not a good film, but it is these things that make the movie enjoyable. In the same league as the “Indiana Jones” series, “National Treasure” gives you a bad guy you love to hate, a geeky good guy to root for and a wacky side-kick you just can’t help but love.

“National Treasure” looks at the possibility that the founding fathers left behind a treasure for us to find, leaving clues for us throughout America in historical items, like the Liberty Bell and the Declaration of Independence, many of them being Masonic in nature. The treasure is described as too great for any one man or country, and it is the legacy of the Gates family to find it.

This movie is a winner, because it has something for everyone to enjoy. You want action? It’s there. You want adventure? You got it! Comedy? Yes, that too is in the film. There is even a dash of romance. This film may not be as good as its granddaddy, “Indiana Jones,” but it follows in the same spirit and is just as fun.

Another cool point about this ovie is it is sprinkled with just enough historical fact and myth, that it makes you think “what if” and could it be true. The only thing you need for this film is a light knowledge of American history; otherwise some of the references to the Knights Templar and the Free Masons could be lost on you, as might some of the other historical references. The only real downfall to this movie is that they solved some of the riddles too quickly and a few parts are predictable. Other than that, it is a very fun film that will leave you filled with a feeling of adventure when you leave the theater.