MERCERVILLE, NJ – Hundreds gathered last Saturday for a highly anticipated outdoor screening of Disney's 'National Treasure,' only to leave the event empty-handed and, in some cases, visibly deflated. The community event, held under the stars in Mercer County Park, promised adventure, but delivered only the film itself.

“I really thought, with all the clues and the historical significance, that there’d be at least some kind of scavenger hunt,” remarked Brenda Finch, 47, clutching a half-eaten hot dog. “Maybe a map hidden under my seat? A cryptic message on the back of the ticket? Nothing. Just grass and other people’s discarded snack wrappers.”

Organizers defended the event, stating that the 'treasure' was intended to be the shared community experience. “We provided a 40-foot inflatable screen and a perfectly adequate sound system,” explained park director Gary Henderson. “The movie itself is the adventure. We never explicitly promised a chest full of doubloons or a secret Declaration of Independence replica buried near the duck pond.”

However, many attendees felt the implicit promise of the film's title, combined with the outdoor setting, suggested a more interactive experience. “Nicolas Cage was practically screaming about secret tunnels and ancient codes, and all I could find was a lost car key and a slightly damp blanket,” lamented 12-year-old Kevin Chen, who arrived with a trowel and a compass. “This is false advertising, Mr. Henderson.”

Local law enforcement confirmed no significant historical artifacts or large sums of cash were reported found during or after the screening, though one officer did confiscate a suspicious-looking stick from a particularly enthusiastic 8-year-old. The park is now considering showing 'Pirates of the Caribbean' next, but only after issuing a stern disclaimer about the lack of actual pirate ships or buried gold.