20 for 20 Years of National Treasure

Today marks the 20th anniversary of the theatrical debut of a movie that is among my favorites: National Treasure.

To celebrate, here is a list of 20 aspects of National Treasure I like.

This list reveals parts of the plot, so if you haven't seen the movie and want to keep it unspoiled, please feel free to continue reading this post after you've watched it.

1. The epic panoramas of Washington, DC, Philadelphia, and New York City

2. When Ben's grandfather John shows him the eye on the back of the 1-dollar bill

3. When Ben's grandfather John knights Ben

4. Ben's determined remark about stopping Ian

5. The collection of George Washington's campaign medals

6. When Abigail states that she's seen the back of the Declaration of Independence, and what she says is there is true, it's not a Hollywood fabrication.  Then Ben reveals it's an invisible map.

7. The scene in the rotunda of the National Archives after Ben and Riley talk with Abigail in her office, and Ben makes a profound remark about a phase in the Declaration.

8. The views of the west end of the Mall as Ben and Riley talk at the Lincoln Memorial

9. Researching in the Library of Congress

10. The background music at the gala

11. The decoy Declaration of Independence that successfully fools Ian

12. The hot breath that reveals the hidden script

13. The $100 bills inside Common Sense

14. The Silence Dogood letters display

15. The profound words that arose when Abigail and Ben were inside Urban Outfitters before Riley arrived

16. When Riley notes that there was no Daylight Savings Time until after 1776.

17. The visit to Independence Hall, with the view of the Centennial Bell and especially when they're in the Assembly Room

18. Heere at the Wall

19. The soundtrack is fantastic music and I play it all the time as background music.

20. It's the only movie I can think of that stars the Declaration of Independence.

Huzzah!