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Summary: This is Why Sequels Shouldn't Be Made
Review: While 1999's remake of "The Mummy" was an enjoyable enough film, with interesting characters, something happened along the way to the word processor while drafting the script for the sequel. The charm that the characters had in the first film (the smart but snappy librarian, the witty, urbane, but ne'er-do-well brother, and the American adventurer) just disappeared and the characters bear little resemblance to their namesakes in the first film. Even worse, there are too many special effects in this film. Some day, Hollywood will learn that special effects do not make a film. Endless computer-generated armies, computer generated mummies that move en masse across the scene, and so on. This film is so formulaic with its supporting characters (and of course, don't forget the special effects with the most high-powered dirigible the world has ever seen. Who knew a dirigibile could fly at warp speed????) It's all a tiresome bore. And the biggest logic flaw in the film---no cats! If they learned in the first film that mummies are afraid of cats, why wouldn't they stop at a pet store and pick up as many kitty-cats as they could while heading to the accursed cave? and if that's not all, the background music is too loud throughout the film. If this film doesn't leave you with a throbbing headache, then you better check yourself carefully. You may have become a mummy. Or, you'll just realize you wasted 2 hours and ten minutes on a film that seems to have been written in the same amount of time.
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Summary: The best mummy movie
Review: this is one of the best movies i have ever seen. I have watched this movie over 100 times and each time i watch it i enjoy every moment of it.Its a great family movie that everyone will enjoy. I rate this movie a 5 star.
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Summary: Everything for the Mummy Fan
Review: I greatly enjoyed "The Mummy" when it was resurrected several few years ago. I can recall many late hours spent watching Zacherlee and Shock Theater, entranced by the antics of a whole slew of monsters, with The Mummy being one of the most memorable. In those days movies still had to have plots and spooky atmospherics to do what we do with special effects and a truckload of gore today. What made the new "Mummy" fun was not just the updated effects. It also had just the right tongue-in-cheek attitude. Let's face it, mummy movies are high camp. Abbott and Costello figured it out first, but it took decades before Universal Pictures discovered the same secret. Now, as in the original film series, we are offered a sequel, once again called "The Mummy Returns." Set 10 years later than the time of the first movie, Rick O'Connell (Brendan Fraser) and Evelyn Carnahan (Rachel Weisz) have married and have an 8-year-old son, Alex (Freddy Boath). They have returned to Egypt seeking the Bracelet of Anubis, an ancient artifact associated with the legendary Scorpion King of Egypt's fabled past. In doing so they trigger an adventure that will have them chasing all over the Egyptian map. For, not far from the O'Connell dig, a group of nefarious cultists are once again resurrecting the mummy of the evil Imhotep (Arnold Vosloo), the real star of the first movie. Imhotep's has plans for the Scorpion King (The Rock) and his minions which require the bracelet. He would also like to even the score with the O'Connells, who foiled his first return. When Alex inadvertently puts on the Bracelet of Anubis, and is kidnapped, he triggers a chase scene that stretches from England to Abyssinia. Imhotep and his beloved Ankh-so-namun (Patricia Velasquez) use every dirty trick in the book in their plan to conquer the world. Before Alex (and life as we know it) is rescued, our doughty heroes will be treated to every kind of adventure and mishap, including reincarnation, dirigible rides, pigmy zombies, and the Scorpion King himself. The actors are perfectly in character, capturing the thrill and fun without any sense of overacting. The effects are gorgeous. The DVD does a wonderful job of capturing the film, modifying it to fit the television screen without excess or glaring distortion. As on would expect, there is a host of bonus features, including interviews, outtakes and countless explanations of the effects. Several games and the required screen savers and wallpaper are all provided. Great fun for all.
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Summary: i have seen better 3rd grade plays
Review: I thought this was going to be a good movie, WRONG!! I want 2 hours of my life back. The acting was bad, the story was terrible, and the visual effects were even worse.
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Summary: I Want My Mummy.....
Review: The Mummy Returns is practically on the heels of the first movie and is as good as the first one. The producers were smart and made this film with the first one still fresh in memory. For those waiting for another Indiana Jones movie, The Mummy and The Mummy Returns are just the ticket. Locations, scenery, and special effects are top notch, and the casting is excellent. The movie takes place a few years after the first one. Richard 'Rick' O'Connell (Brendan Fraser) Evelyn 'Evie' Carnahan-O'Connell (Rachel Weisz) are married and have a young son, Alex(Freddie Boath). They are on another expedition in the Egyption desert ruins where, of course, they get involved with re-releasing the curse of the Mummy,Lord Imhotep (Arnold Vosloo). We get to see the origin of some of the characters and introduced to a new menace, the Scorpion King, played by wrestler "The Roc". From there, pandemonium is let loose and the adventure and mayhem begin. The audience is then inundated with great action sequences, escapes, monsters and some of the best digital effects. Sometimes in movies like this, the characters may get lost behind all the effects, but it's done well here. Great supporting cast with the return of John Hannah as Jonathan Carnahan and Ardeth Bay as Oded Fehr. Freddie Boath's character of Alex is done well in this movie. Most movies would take a child character and make them annoying. They have this child character as smart and not a smart-ass. Brendan Fraser once again shows his versatility and he and Rachel Weisz have very good chemistry as with the rest of the actors. Very entertaining escape, popcorn film. A good time is had at the movies!
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Summary: A pretty boring ride.
Review: Don't bother with this lousy sequel, because unless you're five years old the poorly written characters, dialogue and The Rock just don't impress. CGI's alone can't make a good movie and unfortunately that's all that seems to sell in Hollywood anymore. Also check out the awful CGI of the Rock towards the end of the movie, does it get any more fake?
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Summary: SO BORING!
Review: I rented this movie and watched it with my family and i was seriously having trouble staying awake. THe only thing keeping me awake was the bag of peanut butter cups I ate. It's your basic fight a bunch of monsters kind of movie, all they did was run around fighting dogs with swords (hahaha) and other corny mythical creatures, and solving stupid corny mysteries. It wasn't exciting at all. The storyline was so stupid. The special effects were a pathetic attempt to make the movie look cool. The Rock is a TERRIBLE actor, good thing he wasn't much of a main character and the animation of "The Scorpion King" at the end was pretty funny. (Are they trying to make it look scary looking or something?) Well, Don't buy this movie. Don't rent it, and don't watch it on TV if it's ever on. What kills me is, they're planning on making another sequel.
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Summary: ##2
Review: Well if you liked the first movie you will like the second. Imhotep woman is trying to bring him back and the whole world is in risk of being destroyed by evil. Throw in the Rock as the Scorpion King. (A soon to be released move, but it has little to do with mummies) and you get a great action flick. The CGI on the Scorpion King was well less than perfect, to be honest it stunk!! Well worth adding to you collection!
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Summary: Enough good action to go around.......
Review: Good action flick. Again, as in the first film, they give Brendan Fraser too many corny lines. But, he was much better this time around. I will not tell the story other than to say that the bad guy is back along with a bunch of his friends. The action goes from the desert to the streets of London back to the desert... There will be a follow up film later this year to expand on "The Scorpion King" that was introduced here. That should be quite good. The special effects are great! The creatures! Wow! The scenery... Wow! The sound went well with the film. I had the volume relatively high. The sub-woofer was really felt during the action sequences.
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Summary: DIS-AP-POINT-ING
Review: Critics complained a lot about THE MUMMY. They said it was too corny, that the historical facts were inacturate (sp?), and that there were many plot holes. Well, I said "tough beans" to them because I enjoyed THE MUMMY a lot. Now THE MUMMY RETURNS, that's where I agree with the critics. I was so disappointed with this sequel because the plotline was so vague and so disposable (sp?) that it makes THE MUMMY'S plotline seem solid. It has something to do with some magical braclet that supposed to bring back some Scorpian King...ah, who cares?! I really hope they don't make a third sequel.
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