National Treasure * FIRST TIME WATCHING * reaction & commentary * Millennial Movie Monday

[@dtfanatic247]

All the crimes they committed, including stealing the declaration of independence, and Ashleigh says "I could never do that I am a rule follower" when they step over a rope that says employees only 🤣🤣

[@user-rk3yb6nd1n]

There wasn't a sign saying "Do not steal the Declaration of Independence" so her rule-following instincts weren't tripped.

[@grumpyboomer61]

Ashleigh, being constantly shocked that Ian is about to do something terrible, is adorable. Now, for Book of Secrets.

[@manufran02]

Yes ,can't wait for her reaction to his parents

[@jacob4920]

You know what shocks me?? The fact that Sean Bean's character DOESN'T DIE in this movie!!!!! That's like... one of FIVE examples in history of a character played by Bean NOT dying!! That's historic!!!

[@wiccalady9948]

@@jacob4920 Maybe he dies in prison...😀

[@tomasmuller2381]

​@@jacob4920😂

[@curtistalbot6735]

You know who Boromir is!

[@jvondd]

The guy who looks familiar and you couldn't place him is Sean Bean. You saw him as Boromir in The Fellowship of the Ring (he was the guy who got shot over and over with arrows) and as Odysseus in Troy (the king who had the idea of sneaking into the city in the giant wooden horse). Oddly enough, Diane Kruger (the main female character in this movie) was also in Troy. She was Helen.

[@snorpenbass4196]

This is also one of the few movies in which Sean Bean plays a character that survives to the end (and past the end).

[@jvondd]

@@snorpenbass4196 The only other movies I can think of where he makes it to the end are Troy and Silent Hill.

[@meteerbil2078]

...and Game of thrones!!

[@jvondd]

@@meteerbil2078 Yeah, he was on that show, but since GOT hasn't been covered on Ashleigh's channel, I don't know if she's seen the show or not.

[@mikegoodwin2386]

I did a quick search and didn't find THE MARTIAN. Has she not reacted to that? Maybe she's already seen it? If not we need to get her on to that one.

[@prltqdf9]

This is one of those rare perfect movies. Everything clicks in National Treasure: the cast, the story, the pacing, the humour, the character chemistries... I watch this one at the least once a year.

[@sirgnome]

I love this movie to death! National Treasure and Night at the Museum came out at just the right time in my life as a kid and were a strong influence in my decision to become a history major. What a domino effect!

[@lucas.2.3.9.4]

both solid movie franchises 👍

[@darlaemanuelson1456]

This is one of those movies that’s very re-watchable - it’s just so much fun! I, too, am a big fan of Riley and love the sarcasm.

[@TheHomerowKeys]

Lol he was one of my earlier crushes growing up hahah

[@neils123]

I, for one, love that you are "cheating" on hubbin with all of us! Would love to see some sort of Awkward Ashleigh/GirlsPlay team-up...

[@anthonyford9017]

😂

[@jeffking887]

Sucks to be Blake!😉❤️

[@dbluwlf3596]

Bro! Ashleigh on a "Don't Oh or Aw," challenge with Girls Play is not something I thought I needed but *now* most definitely need it. It's critical. Lol

[@dallesamllhals9161]

Watching The Abyss DC with Hubbin update?

[@jculver1674]

The sequel is quite good, too. You should put that one on your watch list as well.

[@prltqdf9]

Meh... it's mediocre at best.

[@laraq07]

Not as good as this one. I didn't care for the back and forth between Nicholas and his ex girlfriend.

[@Dragnmastralex]

@@prltqdf9 it had its moments and it did have a better twist.

[@JessicaLynn10]

I liked that there was more american iconic landmark monuments in it for sure!

[@ArtByDesign80]

3:58 “Let me tell you where you would never catch me…in an attic in general! Couldn’t be me” says the person who filmed scary movie reactions IN AN ATTIC with the lights off! 🤣😂🤣

[@gregsteele806]

Which is why you'll never catch her in an attic again. :)

[@kateorgera5907]

This film is so quotable, and such great timing! Some quotes not covered in the reaction that I hope you loved: "Do you know what the preservation room is for, Riley?" "Delicious jams and jellies?" "When do we get there? I'm hungry. This car smells weird." (just Riley being Ben and Abigail's child) "He tied me up.... and he stole my car" "Someone's got to go to prison, Ben" "Why does that never happen to me?"

[@RedRoseSeptember22]

lol yep :D

[@Jessica_Jones]

Lol "delicious jams and jellies?" I always forget about that one until he's saying it haha

[@claytonhess5512]

"Look......stairs...🥹" 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@naomirg8273]

I love this movie so much !! My son would get out of going to bed on time my asking me “ Mom do you want to snuggle and watch the Treasure movie?” Worked every time . Now he is an adult and doesn’t need to snuggle with his mom, still love this movie.

[@auntyfluffy]

That's so sweet! I love it!😍😍😍

[@ejtappan1802]

As a fellow mom of a grown son, this is just so precious!!

[@RedRoseSeptember22]

That's adorable ♥

[@bigtip8371]

This was a surprisingly good movie- better than I thought it would be. It's in the adventure movie vein of Indiana Jones and The Mummy with a little bit of Davinci Code puzzle solving..

[@UltimateGamerCC]

yeah, i was surprised the first time i saw it as well. very reminiscent of Indy and The Davinci Code, just without the Nazi killing.

[@rhonafenwick5643]

Honestly, it was the spiritual successor to Indy that I never knew I needed. I'm such a big nerd for it that on my first visit to New York, I had to take a selfie standing under the road signs at Wall Street and Broadway

[@nt78stonewobble]

@@rhonafenwick5643 Definitely would have taken National Treasure 3 over Indy 4 and 5.

[@bigtip8371]

@@nt78stonewobble I quite enjoyed 5.

[@claytonhess5512]

Didn't Da Vinci Code debut in the same year?

[@ashleydickerson1905]

This movie genre can get a little goofy, but they pulled this off so well! Everything from the storyline to the music score to the chemistry between all the actors, (which is the most believable part to said story😂) they just crushed it. 10/10 every time.

[@AllanTidgwell]

National Treasure is an instant classic. A movie doesn't have to be old to be a classic. All it needs to be is Timeless

[@WRam-fo2sc]

Nicholas Cage's real last name is Coppola. He had a brief scene in "Fast Times at Ridgemont High" credited under his real name. His uncle is famed director Francis Ford Coppola ("The Godfather"). I am not a fan of Nic Cage's monotone acting. However, he was in one of the greatest action movies, one which, aside from "Die Hard," I never get tired of watching. That movie is "Face/Off" co-starring John Travolta. I can't recommend it enough.

[@jasonthayer1309]

Nicholas Cage chose his stage name as a tribute to Marvel Comics character Luke Cage. He came up with it because he wanted to succeed on his own terms, not because he was related to Francis Ford Coppola.

[@RileyShaw-ry7xz]

Fun fact he actually won an Oscar for “Leaving Las Vegas”

[@m0ckingb1rd_flxsh]

He’s related to Francis Ford Coppola who directed my favorite movie The Outsiders, omg

[@GeryonM]

Of his movies I enjoy Family Man the most.

[@ThreadBomb]

I think "monotone" is probably not exactly the word you meant to use, considering that Cage is famous for going over-the-top in his roles.

[@RyoHazuki224]

This movie is always a blast. Well paced, so even at the length of the movie it goes by real quick, the story is fun, history is a blast, and the characters are great!

[@adamantyr]

The bad guy is played by Sean Bean, who was Boromir in Fellowship of the Ring. He's been in a LOT of stuff, he's particularly well known for dying a lot in movies. He's not a fan of that. :) He's also the lead in the BBC produced TV series "Sharpe".

[@jakubfabisiak9810]

Sharpe, now that's soldierin'

[@badplay156]

Don't forget Stark in GoT

[@gregsteele806]

"One does not simply walk into Washington DC and steal the Declaration of Independence." ~Sean Bean, probably.

[@christianemden7637]

And Sharpe was essentially could not be killed.

[@TerryYelmene]

Ashleigh's sarcastic sense of humor is a treasure that has been met by 'National Treasure.' So excited by the all-time great classics you mentioned that are coming in the channel - Thanks Ashleigh!

[@kevinhooper3003]

The history nerd in me has always loved this movie and it’s sequel. Great reaction as always.

[@Shyknit]

I really wish they'd do a third one but like others have pointed out having a conspiracy movie now would probably not be the best lol, people would actually believe it was real no matter how outlandish

[@Zack_410]

​@@ShyknitYeah cause too many shitheads have had their brains rotted by the internet.

[@chefskiss6179]

To be fair, ever since y'all did Titanic together, yer hubby is more than welcome to join you in these reaction vids, especially when it's a flick he loves a lot. What with Riley's "...is it big?" comment, I mean come on, what's not lo love about this beauty? I hope he joins you next time. And btw may I just say... the fact that Dave AT LEAST made it onto a poll, that alone made me happy. Hopefully one day you get to check it out, it's the Guarding Tess of Kevin Kline flicks. 😂 - loved this watchalong with your enthusiastic self, as usual, Ashleigh!

[@Jessica_Jones]

Oh my gosh yes! I also encouraged watching Dave and Guarding Tess! Those are two that my family would always pick up watching when they were on TV ☺️

[@chefskiss6179]

@@Jessica_Jones Agreed. There is only so much I can watch of Moonstruck and French Kiss before I need a change of pace ;) p.s. I can't recommend Audrey Tautou's Priceless (2006) enough.

[@Subjectivity13]

You're our national treasure, Ashleigh! I swear I scrolled to see if anyone else had already said that, and saw nothing. Considering how much money it costs to build a new country in a massive wilderness, I feel like any treasure the founders had would have been spent pretty quickly. I know they sold land instead of collecting taxes for a long time, which fueled our expansion, until we ran out of land and had to start taxes again, but a huge treasure would have helped a lot.

[@robeskridge7948]

You will absolutely love “National Treasure Book of Secrets”! A must for your reaction playlist!

[@js6729]

Agreed! I can't believe so many people on here don't seem to like it. I thought it was great!

[@XperimentorEES]

Ah yes, one of Cage's more casual movies XD It may not be classic in the usual sense, but it's still a blast of a film to go back to. Seriously though it's easy to see them having fun, and it's a shame more movies aren't like this!

[@kaiielle]

"Nick Cage in a SWEATER! Also I'm on the fence about whether or not I think Nicolas Cage is hot. I can't decide." Girl lmfaooooo this made me cackle for a solid five seconds. Great reaction, thank you!

[@J1ntu]

I remember going to DC in the 8th grade and my entire class went to see this. The next day, we got to go to the museums and our teachers all said "Do NOT try to do anything you saw in National Treasure" lol

[@Blutteufel]

I saw a documentary about how the Declaration is preserved and is so staggeringly fragile. It makes this movie so much more hilarious when you see how harshly it is treated...

[@billfrantz1638]

I was gonna say, if Blake wants to experience movies with you first time watching, he’ll just have to be on the channel more. Or he can watch with you for the second time. I get it, I loved everything about acting until the director told me to (do my own thing) while blocking a scene. I got so angry for a moment “I’m supposed to make some movement (blocking) while staying in character and out of the way on stage?” I didn’t like it but I got through it and wouldn’t really like to do it again. 💯

[@Mitsu2040]

Ashleigh every time Sean Bean shows up in a movie: "He looks familiar." 🤔 😆

[@ElisabethKisselstein]

So happy we get to share this one with you! Thank you to hubbin for sharing you with us, and I hope we get to share a film with you both down the road!

[@jeffjenkins7976]

Now Book of Secrets with a Hubbin guest appearance!!! I love these movies and yes you ARE Riley 😂😂😂

[@philliptucker4788]

The Declaration of Independence, Constitution, Bill of Rights and the Magna Carta are all housed at the U.S. Archives museum in D.C. Each night when the museum closes, they really do go down into a deep vault in a similar way depicted in the movie. It’s very cool. And I highly recommend visiting that museum - standing in front of those documents is an amazing experience!

[@RetiredSailor60]

I stood in front of those documents while stationed in Norfolk/Virginia Beach area from 1989-2003. My 5 times great uncle, Thomas Stone's signature has faded over time...

[@wyrmshadow4374]

Why is the Magna Carta in DC?

[@RetiredSailor60]

@@wyrmshadow4374 an official ceremony on November 28, 1939, Lord Lothian, the British Ambassador, deposited Magna Carta in the Library of Congress for safekeeping

[@davelister2961]

@@RetiredSailor60 You didn't say "the" Magna Carta. Quite right, too. Well done. Kudos.

[@donaldball3245]

There were twelve copies of Magna Carta sealed at Runnymede in June of 1215, to be given to various barons for distribution about Britain. Something like four of them survive; they are all in the UK somewhere. What was entrusted to the American National Archives was a later copy from the 1230s.

[@adaddinsane]

As a Brit I was so pleased with myself, the first time I saw this, realising the password was Valley Forge ... but I knew it only because of the SF film Silent Running 😆 This is a fun very re-watchable movie.

[@promiscuous675]

Silent Running is excellent.

[@LordVolkov]

The theme song of Silent Running by Mike & The Machines is fantastic.

[@babababuck]

@@LordVolkov The song Silent Running by Mike and the Mechanics has nothing to do with the movie Silent Running.

[@THOMMGB]

@@LordVolkov As I recall, Joan Baez does some of the music. And I love Huey, Louie and Dewey - gave George Lucas the idea for R2 D2, I've heard.

[@DarwinsChihuahua]

National Treasure is a classic. Don't let anyone tell you different.

[@theironherder]

A little story: This evening as I was sitting in my recliner, I nodded off after I had made a queue of YT videos. Only to be awakened by Ashleigh's laughter. Ashleigh, who has been my adorable guide through many movies. Her laughter instantly made me very happy because it recalled that long association. I enjoyed her being my adorable guide for the rest of National Treasure. Thank you for that, and for all of the joy of our long association.

[@davidwalter2002]

Thanks for letting me know which movie I should watch tonight! I love National Treasure! Also, that scene in Independence Hall, where Ben says, "The last time this was here, it was being signed" really hits home for me. My wife and I toured Independence Hall, and I swear, I've never felt the weight of history from a place so strong as I felt it in that room. It really is an awe-inspiring place. Happy birthday, America!

[@jamesalexander5623]

Been there often. I live just 60 miles North in Allentown, where they hid the Liberty Bell from the British. There is a Liberty Bell Shrine with an exact Replica in the basement of Zion Church where the Bell was hidden!

[@Jessica_Jones]

Love that. Looking forward to finally visiting sometime and feeling the awesome weight of our country's inception.

[@the_nikster1]

I LOVE this movie! the fact that most of it was filmed in my hometown gives it a special place in my heart. also, your camaraderie with Riley was my favorite part of this reaction haha ❤

[@RedRoseSeptember22]

I love Riley he's so sarcastic and funny XD my kind of humor for sure!!!

[@kitcrucigera6516]

I like how she becomes more Southern as she gets more excited. XD

[@Do0msday]

This movie is the definition of FUN. It's an absolute blast. Adventure, humor, history. I love it. I also think the casting decisions were great as well. I'm so glad you were able to see this and perfect for right before the Fourth. I also cannot wait for The Sandlot. It's one of my all-time favorite movies since I was a kid.

[@Eeyoreandmore]

The patriot would have had you in TEARS for like 80% of the movie. This was a more cheerful lighthearted choice 💙❤️😂

[@RabidNemo]

As much as I adore that movie the historical inaccuracies for the sake of drama really tick me off

[@FutureBoy85]

Thank you for saving all your first watches for us Ashleigh!!! ❤❤❤

[@someamericanfanofQE2]

You being Riley is cracking me up. 😂❤

[@resonantstorm771]

Great family adventure series! I do enjoy finishing a film feeling thoroughly entertained then realizing... "Hey that wasn't graphic, gory or vulgar at all!" It's always refreshing when that happens 😂

[@timcarder2170]

I've always been disappointed that Christopher Plummer (the grandfather) didn't have more of a role in this movie. The man was/is a legend, and he's one of my favorite classic Canadian actors (along with Donald Sutherland). He's a multi-award winning theater, film and television star, who's been in many big big shows (like *The Sound Of Music, Malcom X, The Inside Man,* the Pixar film *UP,* and many many MANY more.) **edit** Almost forgot, he was also in *"Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country."*

[@mycroft16]

This is a movie I consider perfect. Even with any and all flaws because it is just a damn fun ride and you don't care. It embraces its silliness and just goes hard into the world it creates.

[@Jessica_Jones]

Haha so well said I feel exactly the same way

[@elizabitty213]

I am super happy about this! Such a great movie and part 2 of this is awesome! I cannot wait for The Sandlot also. You’re gonna love that one I think! ❤

[@RedRoseSeptember22]

For sure, that one is classic fun :D

[@johnkelly90]

It was humbling, once, when my aunt informed me that the table we were sitting at, in a restaurant, matched the location on a painting that depicted the clandestine meeting to draft the DoI.

[@chastitykolb9643]

I love this movie. Went to see it on a whim when it first came out and it was SO FUN. The whole theater cheered at the end.

[@RedRoseSeptember22]

That's amazing, I wish I had seen it in theatres.

[@GeminiWolfstarGaming]

Finally after all this time, National Treasure 3 is now in the works! I loved the first two movies and I'm really excited for the third one!

[@RedRoseSeptember22]

Yeah but none of the original cast will be in it (from what I heard) and some stupid woman is taking over because feminism. Hopefully that isn't true though! I'm so sick of that rhetoric.

[@GeminiWolfstarGaming]

@@RedRoseSeptember22 I have not heard about that. If is true, I'll just take that in stride.

[@robertlombardo8437]

​@@RedRoseSeptember22 The National Treasure stream show on Disney+ already went the feminist, anti-white route. If they're planning on making National Treasure 3 and not including Nick Cage or any of the originals, then I have to imagine it's because they're doing the same.

[@continuallyblessed44]

I love this movie and the sequel. They are just really fun movies!

[@agenttheater5]

10:40 The actress's name is Diane Kruger - she's from Germany, she went to England to become a ballet dancer but had a bad leg injury. She ended up going to France to become a model and now she's an actress, she speaks English, French and German (of course) fluently. Her training as a dancer makes sense once you see her arms, very thin but very strong. I saw her dance in another movie once and there's still something about the way she moves her arms that says that she had training.

[@LordToddtastic666]

Dave is awesome! You should do more films with Kevin Kline. You've seen A Fish Called Wanda, now you should do the sequel, Fierce Creatures. Then add to your watch list In & Out, Silverado, A Prarie Home Companion, January Man, Grand Canyon, Pirates of Penzance, Midsummer Nights Dream, Emperors Club, The Big Chill... so many to chose from! Also, he voices Mr. Fischoeder in Bob's Burgers, so there's that.

[@donjackson5522]

Kevin Kline is sorely underrated. Silverado is one that I have been begging for. No spoilers about who for Ashleigh’s sake. But such an amazing all star cast!

[@Taylorswiftfan13308]

I was so excited when you picked out Riley as your type of people right from go. I knew you were going to love him!

[@lisaspikes4291]

You know, Hubben would be perfectly welcome to be on these reactions with you sometimes. I think it would be fun!

[@scottboswell6406]

Hubbins and Ash do one for Valentines or their anniversary!

[@chris...9497]

Some of my personal Nick Cage fav films (in no particular order): -"Guarding Tess" -"Raising Arizona" -"Leaving Las Vegas" -"Moonstruck" -"Peggy Sue Got Married" -"City of Angels" -"The Sorcerer's Apprentice" and the film I so want to see now is "Renfield"! Nick Cage as a Bela Lugosi Vampire is too good to miss! So, that all being said, watching Ashleigh keeping pace with Riley and vice versa was so much fun! I love when she's doing a film that so much tickles her fancy! Since you like playing with conspiracy theory mystery films, you'd probably enjoy "The DaVinci Code". It stars Tom Hanks...

[@scottboswell6406]

Raising Arizona was one of her 1st reactions! She really liked it! Moonstruck was a great reaction too.

[@Impromac]

This movie was shown in many American History classes in the early 2000's. There is also a part 2 that you could do as well.

[@prltqdf9]

The sequel sucks, though.

[@keithdean9149]

We watched "Patton." Much better movie and actually based on history.

[@RedRoseSeptember22]

@@prltqdf9 It's actually pretty good :)

[@dallesamllhals9161]

Really? ...guess I know why Donald T, then 😞

[@nessamaine]

Right?! 🤦🏻‍♀️ It wasn’t shown by any teachers who know & understand ACTUAL history.

[@oIRONITEo]

I legitimately love this movie and the second one. It mixes conspiracy and history perfectly while being big and grand.

[@mjwaldrep]

Glad you liked this fun movie! I'm looking forward to the movies you have coming up this month!

[@RMBittner]

I absolutely love this movie! Can’t tell you how many times I’ve watched it.

[@TheEmery223]

OMG. Wifey and I LITERALLY watched this the other night (at her request, since she’s never seen it from beginning to end). One of a handful of films I enjoyed as a child that my Millennial adult self still enjoys and has also aged surprisingly well. Honestly, it’s better to me than its sequel, Book of Secrets. Book of Secrets was too focused on spectacle instead of intrigue, and isn’t paced as well, despite being effectively the exact same length, +/- 5 minutes or so. Also, trivia I just recently learned: Nicholas Cage is not (exactly) his birth name, and he is of German, Polish, and Italian descent, which explains quite a bit!

[@THOMMGB]

Ashleigh, This is more of a note to the editor: The movie soundtrack output is noticeably less than Ashleigh's reaction track, meaning I need to constantly adjust the sound to get some kind of reasonable balance between the two. Balancing the two so the loudness is the same between movie sound and Ashleigh should be very easy for an editor. Also, the sequel is well worth watching. Maybe your Mom knows about it and has seen it?

[@jzakary1]

Back in the good old days where you could make a conspiracy theory movie, without everyone taking it seriously. 😉

[@punklover99]

The issue is the old ones are coming true

[@mickylove76]

This is the classical conspiracy movie

[@kevinramsey417]

Conspiracies were just harmless crazy back then. Now it might lead to a mass super soaker incident, if you know what I mean.

[@punklover99]

@@kevinramsey417 ruby ridge?

[@LarryFleetwood8675]

@@kevinramsey417 They weren't crazy they were true, except they were presented as being 'fiction' when most people today hopefully realize that we're being lied to nonstop about nearly everything...

[@mmhdata]

The detective was played by Harvey Keitel, who was also the detective in Thelma and Louise. You've also seen him in From Dusk Till Dawn (the preacher) and Pulp Fiction (Winston Wolf).

[@mmhdata]

And Sister Act, I forget about Sister Act, Harvey Keitel was the bad guy.

[@worstcaseofcrabsever5510]

Great Reaction vid. Hard to go wrong with Nick Cage, Jon Voight, and Sean Bean. I think the writers deserve tons of the credit here as well as the sound and music design. Often times, movies like this are too hard to follow and understand but this one has a lot of explaining in the scenes and dialogue so we can stay on track. Here are 3 films you could look into: #1 The Iron Giant #2 George Carlin: On Campus #3 The Prophecy

[@charlie.h.4]

I've yet to meet a person who doesn't at least like this movie. From start to end it's so much fun! It is definitely a classic!

[@umbrastar]

I remember seeing this movie in theaters and I loved it so much! I raved about it for a long time.

[@EclecticSundries]

I love Independence Hall, I really feel like you can feel the history there. It’s possibly the most important building in human history.

[@AllenMS828]

I remember seeing this in the theater with my mom on the day after Thanksgiving. We didn't intend to watch it, but the movie we had gone there to see was sold out. We both loved it, and we were glad we saw it instead of the other movie. Dave is another very funny movie as well! I hope you do watch it sometime. Another presidential comedy I think you'd enjoy is My Fellow Americans. It's hilarious and has a lot of familiar faces in it. 😄

[@vly9257]

Agree with both suggestions 😊

[@125steini]

"We need more juice" - "We need more heat" I watched this movie several times and I never put this line in a sexual context... until I saw Ashleighs face right after that line. 😂

[@TinyGladiator]

maybe the real national treasure was the nicolas cage memes we made along the way.

[@slackerlitgeek]

Ashleigh: "Are the Masons and Gideons the same thing?" The Gideons (a volunteer group distributing Bibles for free): "Not at all." The Masons (a somewhat-secretive fraternal organization): "Nope." But do you want to know why you may have made that connection? Because Papa Gates in this move (Jon Voight) uttered the iconic "Gideons" line from "Mission: Impossible."

[@NateConklin]

I laughed when Ashleigh asked this! Good observations regarding the Voight connection.

[@DeeM30]

Such a great movie! You should definitely watch the second one as well!

[@LarryFleetwood8675]

The sequel is just abot the worst sequel in history, so nah don't watch it.

[@starbrand3726]

You had soooo much fun watching this movie, and I loved every minute of it. Gotta see National Treasure 2.

[@roystoyscomics1361]

Every individual that signed their name on the Declaration of Independence was putting they and their families lives in Jeopardy. It was an act of defiance against the British crown. John Hancock wanted their to be no doubt that he signed it. Written larger than anyone else as a thumb in King George's eye. Today we would call that sticking it to The Man. 😂 Ian Howe played by actor Sean Bean. You may have seen him as Boromir in Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings or as Ned Stark in Game of Thrones. 😅

[@danielwiens6471]

Glad to hear you are going to watch a film in honor of Treat Williams. That being said, I did hope you would watch a film in honor of another great actor, Julian Sands. He went missing in January and his body was recently recovered.

[@danielwiens6471]

My top pick would be... - A Room With A View (1985)

[@skinniehippie420]

This is one of my all time favourites. This was shown in my 7th grade history class for some reason lol Happy 4th of July; Happy Independence Day🇺🇸

[@tarynshaw5107]

Thanks Ashleigh I’m 18 and your videos make me laugh and after my mom just passed away I could really use a good laugh so thank you💚

[@hendrikscheepers4144]

Watch "How to train your dragon." All three of them. I watched them last week, and my goodness me, what a great bunch of movies. I'm not a huge animation fan, but these movies are really amazing. Heartwarming stuff. You may even shed a tear or two.

[@stevenbergom3415]

Fast fact: This is one of the few movies where Sean Bean does NOT die!

[@mr.jglokta191]

Ashleigh: If you know, you know Siri: Here's what I found Damn it Siri 🤣

[@beetlebob4675]

Nick Cage gave EVERYTHING to every performance, especially the low-budget roles he had to take when he owed a bunch of taxes. Didn't have to give us 100% at all, but he gave 150% every time. 😂 I love that about him. Lol

[@NewEnglandMovies]

When I first watched National Treasure I had never been to America, but after I visited many times, when I rewatch this I keep going "been there!" just like Ashleigh. I've been to Washington, the Intrepid Museum in NY, seen the Trinity Church, the North End of Boston... I just need to visit Philly next.

[@ElisaH_DarklyiShine]

Ok now I think Ashleigh would love "the da Vinci code" and "Angels and demons"

[@topherwhite370]

As a Freemason, I can attest to how much we LOVE this movie.

[@patrickbriody2980]

Amen brother!

[@tarbano5681]

Anyone who says this isn't a classic needs to reconsider their life. National Treasure is a National treasure!! Good play.

[@little-wytch]

Ash: "So, this guy looks familiar." Me: "One does not simply THINK they recognize Boromir." lol

[@josephscally6270]

I love this movie. The sequel is a lot of fun as well. I am so glad you liked it.

[@user-dz6fy6qv2l]

I love this movie. I hope you don't wait until next year to see "Dave". That's a great movie that you will love at any time of the year.

[@3DJapan]

Sadly a couple years ago someone set a fire in the basement of Independence Hall. They're working on restoring the damage now. Luckily it was mostly just smoke damage.

[@theamericanadventure]

I love when you just take a dramatic pause, and then your like "I do love a good explosion though" I giggled.

[@houdin654jeff]

We need a shirt for Ashleigh that has a picture of Riley’s face with the words “Spirit Animal” underneath it. Also, totally with you that this is a pretty light, enjoyable romp of a movie. I called it “less serious American da Vinci Code” when I first saw it, and I stand by that description. The scripting is fun, I love the sarcastic banter back and forth, I occasionally just throw it on to listen to Riley and Ben go back and forth at each other or to see the FBI guy talk about doors and prison. As unrealistic as a lot of the plot points are, it’s good times.

[@derred723]

Nick Cage in Leaving Las Vegas was a stunning and thoroughly Oscar deserving performance.

[@emmslm2827]

I love this movie so much!! It is the perfect mix of history/trivia, comedy and action. My dad is a huge history buff and I can remember going to see this with him in theatres as a kid. And as soon as I saw you were doing this I was like she will love Riley! The second one is actually good too and would I recommend it.

[@calebsanders7826]

When that agent “accidentally” revealed how the specs work, he was actually giving Ben a hint to how they work so he could reveal more of the map.

[@e.m.3081]

When a movie can suck you into the story, time disappears. Loved this for you.

[@bravo1495]

I will never get tired of "hi, yes, hello", hope my fellow Tennessean is doing well

[@CrocodilePile]

Weird note about John Hancock’s huge signature: it’s big because he was the President at the time. Not of the United States (it didn’t exist yet). Hancock was the President of the Continental Congress that sent the Declaration of Independence to England.

[@stillaboveground2470]

"National Treasure"... The epitaph to be inscribed on my tombstone.

[@CigarMick]

I would say "Patton" would be more suited for the week of Veteran's Day. "Patton" is a great movie. George C. Scott gives a great performance.

[@natalieholmes1117]

The second one is a fun time too! Would love to see it on the channel.

[@alisonrodger3360]

I cheered at Rear Window, it nothing else you are going to adore the clothes, but I do think you'll enjoy it. I've lost count of how many times I've watched it. Hair to Citizen Kane, wow that's quite the genre leap 😁