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Summary: A good way to keep the story alive
Review: At first, i loved the first one so much, i was wishing this one wouldnt be that bad. But after the first few minutes i was a little iffy. The beginning was sorta dumb. It's 5 minutes into the movie and theirs already people finding lost treasures. So yeah. The beginning and the middle is just a little bit of plot. Dont look for a mind boggling plot or nothin. It's mainly great special effects and action. The action is 1000000 times better than the first. I thought the first was pretty action packed, this one will leave you smothered in destruction. The rock does a good job for a major role. Although he's only seen in person the first 2 minutes. and the last 10. But yeah, all the characters beside's the dead ones return in this one that were in the first one. The dark desert type dude from the first one is pretty kewl in this one. He has a better part than before. He's in almost the whole movie. If u want a movie that is more action packed, and has better special effects, and more stuff involved (more action scenes, places, characters, everything), then try this on for size sometime.
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Summary: A great film that will put a smile on your face.
Review: I don't know what is wrong with some of you wet blankets but I thought this film was great. One of the best sequels I have ever seen, and it gives the goods ten fold. Action, Special Effects, and good clean fun. With a year of extremely bad films, this was one of few exceptions. If you want to cry and morn about how it did not move the earth of film making then that is your loss. If you lighten up and get a life, you would see what this film is truly about. A great, fun, and exciting film that really puts a smile on your face.
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Summary: If only Hollywood...
Review: Could stop making horrible movies such as this, then there'd be a chance for something good to come out more than usual. I can't begin to say how bad it was. The SFX weren't nearly as good as the first, the acting was worse (though I didn't think that'd be possible), and the worst part about the movie was The Rock's head superimposed on a scorpion's body! Ye gods, that was pathetic. I was going into the movie expecting a massive 3-man brawl b/w the Mummy, Fraser, and The Rock. That would've made the movie more enjoyable, but alas, Hollywood couldn't be that interesting. So, if you're looking for an enjoyable action flick, look elsewhere. Go buy "Predator" and see what Hollywood used to put out as an action flick. Don't waste your money on this trash.
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Summary: Memo to people complaing about Ultimate Edition DVDs
Review: In the before time, in the long long ago (pre-DVD), movies came out for rent on VHS and we had to wait three months to a year for a widescreen or special edition VHS copy to be released at sell through prices. This was a way for home video distributors to make money and be able to offer good versions of films for the home video market. Then DVD came along. In an effort to help it become the standard format, they started offering DVDs at sell through prices right away. But how do they continue to make money. Maybe if they offered versions of films on DVD at first, then later, released better versions, they might be able to stay in business.That being said, as a consumer, I hope that they continue to give us movies on DVD right away. I hate renting a movie that I know I'm going to buy eventually. But I also really enjoy all of the extras that are offered on DVD. Does it seem devious to release a movie on DVD twice? Yes. But it's clearly nothing new for home video companies. George Lucas is releasing Episode I on DVD now that he's been assured that everyone who will buy the VHS, has bought it. But we have to remain grateful for the fact that they are offering these movies in this wonderful format with extras that offer greater insight into the film. If you told me ten years ago, that I would be able to get pretty much any movie I wanted in the widescreen format, I'd have thought you were crazy. But here we are, and I while I don't like the fact that I'm waiting for the Ultimate Edition of The Mummy Returns, I'm still going to love it when it gets here.
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Summary: Wish the Mummy hadn't Returned!
Review: I'm pretty tolerant of sequels but this was one of the worst I've ever seen. If you are expecting it to have the humor, solid storyline and the same characters, you'll be as disappointed as I was; even the special effect weren't as good as The Mummy. This could have been a really good movie if someone had put some effort into developing a story for it. The timeframe is in the mid-1930's but somehow we get to see a turbo charged dirigible! And since when would an ancient Egyptian site be guarded by mummy-zombie-pygmies?!? The most humorous part of the DVD was the outtakes; don't expect to see things like Rick O'Connell screaming at mummified guards or Evie getting drunk and passing out in Rick's lap. Even Johnathan wasn't very funny in this movie and I usually enjoy John Hannah in anything he's in. For anyone who saw The Mummy and was looking forward to the sequel, you'll still have to see it no matter what I write about it...I'm the same way. Just try not to be too disappointed.
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Summary: The Mummy Returns
Review: hey enerybody i got this video its cool it even shows a cool war in it I think Its a Must See Movie.
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Summary: Plays like it was adapted from a video game.
Review: If you like non-stop action, care nothing for story or character, and enjoy watching digitized monsters die in a variety of ways, this is the film for you. Otherwise skip it. Brendan Frazier's son has been kidnapped by a powerful, ancient being. In order to save the boy, Frazier must take on countless hoardes of bad guys in a variety of locations. He mowes through them like a superhero from a video game, and despite the non-stop action I found this film almost as dull as watching someone else play Quake for two hours.
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Summary: a disapointment... again
Review: just like with his original sequel to The Mummy, the director, Stephen Sommers, makes a critical error in my opinion which competely detracts from the enjoyment and hurts our ability to immerse ourselves in the fun of the movie-- he throws in far too much humor, most of it not funny... what he doesnt understand is that we WANT to lose ourselves in the movie, we want to, for a couple hours, throw away the cynicism and believe in the world that he often effectively creates... but this is impossible when you have a child who is as bad as any sitcom creation, running around throwing out implausible wisecracks even when threatened with death (which I just about wished upon him later in the movie)... when Brandon Fraser's wife is kidnapped, even that doesn't stop the idiotic parade of humor--how can you believe in the situations when the remarks keep reminding you that it's just a movie?... note to Sommers--watch Indiana Jones for the 10th time and this time, take note that it's balance of humor to action/suspense was far more believable--when the Ark of the Covenenant cover came off that was no laughing matter--characters were scared, (and so were we, because we bought into it) without a stupid wisecrack in sight...
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Summary: Big win for WWF fanatics -- Cheesy AND Predictable
Review: I liked the first movie "The Mummy", but would not recommend "The Mummy Returns" to anyone, sober. Really weak plot and dialogue. Be prepared for *hammy* acting and poor character development. Painful at times. Special effects OK, but not as dramatic as 1st movie. Certain creature near the end was really fake looking. ...like producers ran-out of time and just said, "good enough". Nearly everything was predictable -- only one or two surprises. Very disappointed.
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Summary: Great Action and Adventure Tale on Widescreen DVD!!!!!
Review: Thats right! This movie is a great action tale in the spirit of the distant departed Indiana Jones Eygptian epics. This mummy sequel is better than the Original Mummy (which established the characters & theme). All of the ensemble cast returns. The established characters roles are expanded, action packed, great dual love story (immortal vs mortal), unbelievable special effects. Like Indiana Jones movies you buy into the story and question nothing about the physical or mental capabilities of the characters or plot.
In summary: Our hero's are a family unit. We find out the destinies of 2 plots. Good (True Love) vs Evil (Symbolic Love) and all that goes with it. Indiana Jones was basically a single (loner) macho scientific action hero who defied and conquered all a trilogy we all loved. The Mummy Series provides a team of individuals with unique talents when established and thrown together form an unbeatable team.
Indiana Jones remained single where as Rick O'Connell marries Evie and have a Son. This trio actively and cooperatively solve riddles, battle and succeed together.
This DVD is Widescreen and Digitally Enhanced to provide the best picture, period. If you are a PROGRESSIVE SCAN, COMPONENT VIDEO, HDTV/16:9 WIDESCREEN OWNER, with a DIGITAL THEATRE SYSTEM OWNER stand by for one of the greatest cinematic rides ever.
Like Indiana Jones, Rick & Evie capture our hearts and lead us on a great 1930's Eygptian Adventure.
P.S. - Wait to you find out the O'Connells real destinies. That is the real story which unfolds!!!!!
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