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Summary: Encino Man II: The Mummy
Review: I don't know about the rest of America, but I'm just not ready to accept Brendan Fraser as an action movie star. I'm just not. Brendan Fraser and the word "Action" just don't go hand in hand. Brendan Fraser and the word "Flop" go hand in hand. Try as we may, it's just not possible to forget movies like Bedazzled, or Monkeybone.
This movie tries to hard to take itself seriously. Which is part of what it makes it kind of fun. You can just tell that everyone worked very hard to make this movie as serious as possible. Unfortunatly, they didn't succeed. However, there are still elements of this movie that are very well done. The CGI (For what it's worth.) is top notch. I wish I could say the same for the Mummy Returns, but that's a different review all together.
So if you can live through the 90 or so minutes of Brendan looking like someone's holding stewed cabbage under his nose, then this movie might be worth a peep.
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Summary: This movie rocks!!!
Review: Something legendary, though not good in a way, happened 3000 years ago in Egypt. A man who was deeply in love with a woman was made into a mummy. Three thousand years later, a group of expeditioners, led by Brendan Fraser, are hungry for the gold and riches of a place that can supposedly be found. But not all the people are hungry for the worthiness of becoming rich. Also joining the expedition is Evelyn (Rachel Weisz), who is a very intelligent scholar when it comes to reading and understanding various languages. There are also other travelers who want to find this legendary place, but that's not the 'good people's' main enemy. They don't know it yet, but a certain mummy didn't quite decay enough and now it's not even human, and not even a dead human at that! I don't know about them, but if it was me, I would probably pass on waking it up after a 3000 year sleep! "The Mummy" in my opinion, is a spectacular movie. I haven't ever saw the original 1932 version, so I can't really compare it to that one, but when compared to the other great movies of last millenium....er...1999, "The Mummy" is right there at the top. It has great acting, a better than interesting story, and SPECTACULAR special effects. Whether it's the wars that break out upon the different sides or the mummy himself, the special effects are something to keep an eye on. But don't get me wrong, this isn't a movie that is good just because of its special effects....everything else about it is just as great!
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Summary: Collector's Edition VS. Ultimate Edition
Review: I have been collecting DVDs since nearly the beginning and have gone through my share of buying films twice in this format because of "Special Editions" coming out later on. But I can't help but feel a little cheated when a studio releases a film on DVD as a "Collector's Edition", then six or so months later, re-releases the same movie as an "Ultimate Edition" with more extras added. In The Mummy's case, the added extras include 2 more audio commentaries, one with star Brendan Fraser, who goes on and on about promising to tell us more about The Mummy Returns later on, then never does so, and the other commentary by Kevin J. O'Connor, Oded Fehr & Arnold Vosloo which is quite entertaining all around. Other added extras include Storyboard to Final Film Camparison, Pharaoh Lineage, Photograph Montage & some highlights from Mummy Returns as well as its trailer (the DVD-ROM extras are slightly different as well). Add DTS sound and your choice of a Widescreen Version on Disc 1 or a Full Frame Version on Disc 2 and thats what you get on the Ultimate Edition that you wouldn't get on the Collector's Edition. One thing also worth mentioning: The Collector's Edition of The Mummy included 2 Theatrical Trailers for the film, but the Ultimate Edition only bothers to include just one of them...why? As far as the movie is concerned I think it's a lot of fun and a nice throwback to the swashbuckling films of the 30s and 40s. A nice balance of action, humor and plot development which always propells the film forward. The special effects are still amazing and, I'm sure, will hold up for many years to come. So, as someone who has taken the time to collect all of Universal's Collector's Editions on DVD (Dante's Peak was the very first released in this format) and has also praised Universal Pictures for the fine work they have done, this whole "Ultimate Edition" stuff just feels like a slap in the face. And as I see more and more of them being released it makes me consider waiting on Mummy Returns and The Grinch to see if Ultimate Editions come out a few months after the Collector's Editions are released. I just don't see why studios feel the need to bleed the consumer dry, after all the support we've given into making this format flourish. Just be careful when choosing. If you're a collector like I am, you'll want all the extras, and it's beginning to get rather expensive with studios pulling this crap. In other words.... "We are in serious trouble".-Brendan Fraser as Rick O'Connoll 5 Stars for the movie
3 Stars for the Ultimate Edition
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Summary: Fun for the family
Review: No, this is not art and this is not a dark forboding tale, it is an action adventure in the Indian Jones type genre. If you take it in that light, it is entertaining and great for a family night.
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Summary: "The Mummy" Returns
Review: "The Mummy" returns to DVD with this exclusive ultimate edition which includes commentaries, facts, cast and crew bios, games, links, subtitles and interactive menus. This remake of the 1959 classic is brilliant with the special effects and the realistic points of the plot. Brendan Fraser ("George of The Jungle", "Gods and Monsters", "Dudley Do Right", "Blast From the Past") ignites the screen leading an all-star cast including Rachel Weisz ("Enemy At The Gates"), Arnold Vosloo ("Darkman"), John Hannah ("Sliding Doors"), Oded Fehr and Patricia Velasquez. This DVD is a must because of the many special features and the brilliance of the movie. The plot is great which combines Hebrew past with legend and tales. Stephen Sommers had really done it with this all-out-fun, special effects extravaganza. This is a great movie and the release is perfect because of the upcoming sequel "The Mummy Returns" which opens May 4th. Believe me, "The Mummy" returns to your DVD player!
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Summary: #1 Movie Of All Time!
Review: For all you Brendan Fraser fans out there, like myself, THE MUMMY will be one of your favorites! The acting in this great dvd is excellent and the visual effects are spectacular!!! There's a feature commentary by the film editor Bob Ducsay and the director Stephen Sommers that is very interesting. I would recommend this dvd to everyone who is into action packed movies with a great looking cast, and a nice amount of romance and comedy!
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Summary: Couldn't say anthing wrong with this movie!
Review: ... I love everything about this movie! it's my favorite movie of all time! I love the acting, the visual effects were spectacular, and the story was brilliant! I loved brendan fraser, he's a great actor and played a good role in this movie! Five stars is what it really deserves!
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Summary: This is a really good movie! Best watched at night!
Review: I thought this movie was going to be boring when I first bought the DVD. Man, was I wrong! This is the most exciting movie I seen in a while. The actors were really good, especially Oded Fehr who portrays Ardeth Bay(this guy is going to go places!). I told my older brother, who never likes some of the movies that I do to watch The Mummy. I had to buy my own copy of the movie that I bought cause my brother took it for himself! He likes the movie alot and thinks it's great to watch at night. We are anxiously awaiting the release of The Mummy Returns on DVD so we can both watch the first movie together and then put into the DVD player the second one. Both movies are worth your time to watch. You will be watching the two movies one after another. My brother and I give this movie five stars.
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Summary: It can't be over already!
Review: The Mummy is an excellent movie for many reasons. One reason is that it is funny! There are some really great lines in this movie and we often laughed throughout. Also, there is a lot of action in this movie, so it moves quickly and before you know it the movie is over! (AAAWWW Shucks!) There are some really terrific special effects that will keep you intrigued, as well as some suspense to keep you on the edge of your seat! I saw this movie at home, but really enjoyed it, even on the small screen. I recommend this movie if you are looking for a fun action packed movie with humor and good looking people!
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Summary: A must see Indiana Jones type movie!!!!
Review: I just rented this movie a few days ago and watched it. I thought it was dynamic! Brendan Raser plays Rick O'Connell, an adventurer who knows where the 'city of the dead', Hamunaptra, is. A librarian Evelyn (Rachel Weisz) and her brother, Jonathan, convince Rick to lead them there: Jonathan so he can find the treasure of the pharoahs and Evelyn to find archaeological artifacts. Only when they get there, trouble immediately starts. Rick, Evelyn, and Jonathan carelessly resurrects the mummy of Imhotep when Evelyn reads from 'the book of the dead'. And not only has he become alive, he has the power to unleash the '10 plagues' and all the power of the gods. Rick, Evelyn, and Jonathan have to stop him, amidst fighting against undead warrior priests, flesh eating scarabs, and more! It has all the characteristics of an Indiana Jones type movie, adventure, humor, and action. Except that "The Mummy" has something much more: Suspense. It wasn't just the horror that scared me, it was the suspense that got you. Almost half the time, I was watching "The Mummy" behind my pillow! Almost the whole movie they didn't really show anything, it was left up to your imagination. And I have a good imagination... Don't get me wrong, it WAS scary and suspenseful, yet there were plenty of funny parts which I was laughing so hard I was crying! I was actually impressed by Brendan Fraser's acting, too. I've seen him play in some really dumb movies like "Dudley Do-Right" and "George of the Jungle" so I didn't know what to expect from him playing in an adventure movie. And he did a great job! This is a good movie to watch while eating popcorn at night with the lights turned off at home. I really want to try to get this DVD. Also want to see what the sequel is like, "The Mummy Returns"...
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