National Treasure Review

Educational value: Some reference to U.S. presidents which may be not be entirely accurate. References to Freemasons and historical monuments built by masons. The Declaration of Independence is given a prominent role.

Messages: Though the "good guys" are trying to prevent the Declaration of Independence from being stolen, they break laws and engage in reckless behavior in order to protect it.

Role models: Ben Gates shows that he is an intelligent, curious fellow who is as passionate about history as he is about his family legacy. But he does lie to people to achieve his goals.

Violence and scariness: Brief sword fighting, two images of faces of frozen corpses, explosions, moderately frequent gun play. Perilous car chases. A character falls to his death from a great height. No blood.

Sexy stuff: Men ogle Dr. Chase's physique. Main characters kiss. Characters change clothes behind changing room doors.

Language: "God" as an exclamation, and a German form of "damn."

Consumerism: Cadillac emblem on car is featured and a character calls the car a "sweet ride." A stop at Urban Outfitters features actors going on a shopping spree and having a conversation as they try on clothes. Spoils of treasure include a Ferrari.

Drinking, drugs and smoking: Ben is shown throwing back a glass of champagne at a party, as if to drink to give himself courage before a heist. Characters drink socially at a party.