Movies about treasures and treasures: a list of the best

The thirst for adventure is a key aspect of many movies. To embark on a dangerous journey in order to find the ancient treasures - it is interesting doubly. In this article we will examine why the treasure films are very popular.

My wealth is my impressions

Any search for a treasure is accompanied by new sensations that the viewer receives along with the main characters. Such paintings, isolated in an independent theme, contain elements of history, without which, as a rule, not do. The mysteries of the past are beckoning to researchers. Quite often, films of treasure and treasure are supplemented by competition for the right to possess the wanted one. More often - fantastic elements that make viewing more interesting and entertaining.

Modern cinema knows many bright examples. Movies about the treasure are interesting not only to the growing audience, but also to the older generation. Agree, both of them at least once watched the dangerous adventures of Jack Sparrow or Indiana Jones, ready to descend into any dungeon, if necessary. And today the cinema offers other, no less significant stories.

Everyone wants to find treasure

Those who are new to Soviet cinema will be surprised to learn that it was in the USSR that the first picture of this subject was shot (films about treasures). Based on Robert Lewis Stevenson's novel The Treasure Island, a 1988 film, he described the hidden treasure of the legendary Captain Flint, who is about to be discovered by a schooner plowing the sea. Meanwhile, the robbers arrange a real conspiracy on the ship. It is noteworthy that the picture fell into foreign rental, having passed censorship: all musical episodes were cut out, and the duration of the film was reduced by 34 minutes.

Two years later, an American-English version comes out, narrating about a troika of brave sailors who have to face a gang of pirates searching for riches. She received the same name - "Treasure Island". The film won the audience's attention thanks to the maximum reproduction of the sea era of the XVIII century, including costumes, interiors of a pirate ship and other details. It is noteworthy that the picture was played by a young Christian Bale.

"Treasure Island": other options

In order to attract the audience, the companies practically do not change the names of the films related to the treasure hunt. Movies about the treasure are represented by many countries. So, the Hungarian-French version of the same name came out in 2007. Comedy adventures were unsuccessful. The audience complained about the complete re-adaptation of the plot, the distortion of explicit historical facts and the presentation of new characters, different from those in the original novel. The free version is rightly considered the worst of all screen versions.

In 2011, Ireland hurried with its response to the research topic. The plot unfolds around Jim Hawkins, who is opposed by the well-known John Silver, who dreams to reap the wealth of Captain Flint. The role of the young sailor was performed by Elijah Wood.

From plans to action!

The film "Hunters for Treasures" introduces us to the American Michael Romano, hurrying to Moscow to solve the riddles of the ancient book inherited. To reveal all the secrets he is helped by a hero named Wolf, performed by Alexander Nevsky.

Mankind is threatened by the second world deluge. After global warming and raising the water level of the world ocean, most of the US cities are flooded. The two brothers, together with their father, are engaged in the appropriation of a stranger. On instructions from the Vatican, they need to find Sopek's scepter, which can return the Earth, which is in a deplorable state, to an antediluvian appearance. In the 2008 film, Hollywood veteran James Brolin and the star of The Vampire Diaries Ian Somerhalder played.

Hollywood movie "Treasure hunters" in 2014 can rightly be called the most famous and successful. The narrative will take you back to the times of World War II, during which a group of art historians tries to save the great works that have not yet been destroyed. George Clooney wrote the script, produced and directed the film, and also starred.

Secular secrets

In 2004, with a budget of 100 million dollars, American film studios released a new adventure story. And they hardly expected what success would be. The film "The Treasure of the Nation" brought an impressive profit, gathered positive feedback from viewers and critics.

The legend that the founding fathers of the United States hid untold wealth, inspires the protagonist in the performance of Nicolas Cage. He and his comrades are to steal the Declaration of Independence and wage war against those who want easy money. And to unravel the many mysteries that open before them.

The film "The Treasure of the Nation" takes a leading place in the category of paintings of treasures and riches. The success of the first part gave the creators an idea to withdraw the continuation of the picture. The "Book of Secrets", which appeared in 2007, proved to be even more successful. The studio plans to release a trilogy. About the timing and details of the plot of the third part so far nothing is known.

Other films about the treasure

The paintings are only a small part of the list of the best films about the search for wealth. In 2005, the "Sahara" was released, the plot of which is based on the novel of the same name of 1992. The picture tells of Dirk Pete, who can not live without adventures. Together with a friend, they travel to West Africa to unravel the secrets of the treasures hidden in the Nile. It is noteworthy that the scenario of the film was prepared for several years, because of which many attached actors refused to act. In the end, the main roles were Steve Zahn, Penelope Cruz and Matthew McConaughey.

The latter appeared in another film - "Gold of Fools". Together with Kate Hudson, they made up a kind of comic screen duet. Former spouses, disillusioned with themselves, stumble upon the trail leading to the real treasure. They will have a difficult test of the strength of the senses to find it.

Movies about treasure and treasure will never go out of fashion. And although the pictures of this subject do not appear so often, it still remains in demand. So, script writers are able to come up with new stories, invariably associated with intrigue and adventure.

List of the best films about the treasure

In conclusion - the list of the most interesting films of this subject:

• Series "Pirates of the Caribbean"
• Indiana Jones Adventure Series
• "Treasure of the Nation"
• "Treasure hunters"
• "Treasure Island"
• "Sahara"
• "Gold of Fools"
• "Lara Croft: Tomb Raider"
• "Bloody Diamond"
• "Treasure of the Amazon."