Rating: 
Summary: Better than the first, but....
Review: I really liked this movie, but I found the fight scene at the end between the Rock and Brendan was drawn-out and the graphics/CGI was horrible. They did a GREAT job on Imhotep on the first movie and with this one as well, but what the hell happened with The Rock's/Scorpion King's CGI? It came out horribly. I've seen better graphics on Ultima IX Ascension/NOX... What was the director thinking with that scene? Oh well, it was hilarious regardless.
Rating: 
Summary: Extremely Disappointing
Review: THE MUMMY was a surprise hit in 1999. It at all of the elements of the great INDIANA JONES films with a lot of originality. Plus the characters were all likeable and the dialogue was extremely witty. Now, we are presented with THE MUMMY RETURNS, a highly disappointing sequel that is loud, noisy and impersonal. The movie opens with background information on The Scorpion King. This is handled well and this movie could have been just about him. Then, without ever getting a title credit, we move to Egypt of 1933. We already see our heroes stumbling upon relics that relate to The Scorpion King. They find an artifact and take it with them, but unknowingly start a trap. Needless to say, they escape back to London with their son, who places the artifact on his wrist and has 7 days to find The Scorpion Kings lair before he dies. This is an interesting movie itself, but no, we forgot about The Mummy. Well, an Anck-Su-Namun look-a-like and others try to resurrect The Mummy so that he can kill The Scorpion King and be "more powerful." Confused? I sure was. The plot to THE MUMMY RETURNS is simply a mess. It has too much going on and doesn't stop to let you relate and enjoy the characters. They give you just enough plot to put action sequences around them. The dialogue, while clever at times, is delivered horribly to even attempt to be witty or interesting. Sure, they are saying something but we really don't care, because if it isn't a Mummy soldier chasing them, it is little pigmy skeletons pulling everyone down under the grass similar to the raptor scene in JURASSIC PARK II. The things that made the first one so good (fun characters, good acting) are abandoned for non-stop and numbing action sequences. And on top of that, the movie isn't scary at all. At least the first film had its tense moments. And when the story tries to be tender and serious, you can't help but think, "It'll be OK." The special effects are also a problem. It seems as if the filmmakers want to show the effects to you so quickly that they abandon all tension or horror that the first film tried. You can help but think of the droid army in THE PHANTOM MENANCE when you see the "dog" army in the desert. How many times do we need to see a mummy or another creature stretch their mouth open wide? It was done a lot in the first film. Seeing it now didn't make it more interesting. And when we finally see The Scorpion King, we are just so overwhelmed that we just want it to be over. It was fun seeing the characters again and how they changed. O'Connell didn't change much. He was given some parental instincts, but the script made them seem forced. Evelyn is much more physical than she was before. She isn't afraid to make a fist and fight and some of this leads to her interesting past. Jonathan is back but he is given the worst dialogue, so it makes him look even more idiotic. The rest of the cast does a good job but is given little to do, including The Mummy himself. I just can't help but feel disappointed and bored with THE MUMMY RETURNS. If they had taken the time to stop and let us enjoy the characters rather than the effects, this could have been a better film.
Rating: 
Summary: Great... if you didn't see the first one
Review: Having enjoyed THE MUMMY for it's humour and S-FX, I eagerly awaited this followup, only to be somewhat disappointed. You will probably find that this movie will hold more for you if you didn't see the first one. It is still entertainment, it's not bad, but the replication of jokes and scenarios from the first movie wears a little thin - been there done that. However, on the plus side, the addition of 'The Rock' as The Scorpion King is a good one (if only minor), the development of Patricia Velasquez's character is interesting, and Rachel Weisz and Brendan Fraser are terrific (although a bit awkward as a married couple). It is definitely a Sunday afternoon veg-out movie.
Rating: 
Summary: Excellent
Review: This movie is a must see and a must buy. This is definitely a collector item buy so that your children or grand children can watch it 30-40 years from now so they can actually see one of the best movie of all time. And for those of you that doesn't like this movie...just try and appreciate it...everything from the actors to the sfx its not an easy movie to make. Oh yeah i'm selling my collector edition of the mummy and mummy returns to go buy the ultimate edition!
Rating:
Summary: amazing
Review: this was an amazing sequeal to the first movie. the special effects were breath taking and you never left the edge of your seat.
Rating:
Summary: Even Better
Review: The action, romance and story line are even better than the orginal. You connect with the characters even more and there is more of a plot than just SFX. True, the ending scorpion king is a little off, but that doesn't take away from a truly good action film. Definately check this dvd out!
Rating:
Summary: 110% Fun
Review: Folks, if you say bad things about a movie like this, you need to get a life. This is what we call a "popcorn movie". It's in theaters in the summer, when most people are off from school and are on vacation. That means they want to have FUN.
F.....U.....N
And that's EXACTLY what this movie does. It's thrilling, it's exciting, funny, scary, and fun. It's bigger, better, and louder.
And the best part: the kid is NOT annoying!! Like anyone, I hate when a movie is ruined by a kid actor (SW: Phantom Menace), but this kid is an exception. HE should've been in the last SW. If you like The Mummy, you'll LOVE The Mummy Returns. If not, get a life and stop being so critical. It's a MOVIE, not a political statement.
Rating:
Summary: Excellent Movie, Great Action, Great Characters
Review: Like the other reviewer said, this Movie is not supposed to be an epic tale like Star Wars and the Godfather. Mummy Returns is supposed to be a great action/adventure flick, and it succeds. It had the right amount of plot that these movies are supposed to have, good story but not so complicated that it distracts you from the rest of the movie. I loved that they brought back all the original characters, played by the same actors. If you liked the first one, you'll love Mummy Returns!!
Rating:
Summary: A great movie at the top of it's genre
Review: You know, this movie delivers EXACTLY what it's supposed to - pure fun. Constant action, beautiful girls, handsome men, comedy, more action, great special effects... What more could you want? With eye candy like Oded Fehr, Brendan Fraser, THE ROCK... come on guys, what's with all the bad ratings??? This movie does not set out to be an oscar winner, it sets out to entertain. Buy it, rent it... whatever you choose to do, you won't be disappointed after viewing it unless you go into watching it with hopes that can't be met by a movie of this genre. I'll say it again -- it delivers pure unadulterated entertainment.
Rating:
Summary: Good Movie!
Review: Okay, so this wasn't the best movie of all time, but I think it was great! My friends and I went to see it at the movie theaters in May, and it was rather exciting! "The Mummy Returns" has lots of action and humor. I don't understand why half of the people who wrote these reviews didn't like this movie! I understand that you have your own opinions, though, so it's your opinion. But in my opinion, it's great! Buy it if you like action!
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