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The Mummy Returns (Widescreen Collector's Edition)

The Mummy Returns (Widescreen Collector's Edition)

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Rating: 2 stars
Summary: Disappointing-wait for the video
Review: Extremely long--and you will feel the length of this movie! It's rather boring for the first two hours and then picks up slighty for the remainder. Don't be fooled by the preview if you're a fan of the "Rock". His part is less than ten minutes long, most of it isn't even him--it's computer animation and he has one line that isn't even in English. Apparently, though, this is enough to spawn a third Mummy movie centering around him. The Mummy Returns has none of the charm, wit, or tongue in cheek humor that made the first Mummy so worthwhile. The special effects aren't moving at all--nothing like the original, in fact they have an obvious 'didn't they do that in the first one?' feel to them. Overall, despite anticipating the sequel for quite some time, it was quite disappointing. My suggestion is to wait for the video; you won't feel so much like you wasted your money.

Rating: 3 stars
Summary: A bit too much of everything
Review: Consider this a side note, rather than a full review, which other people have already provided.

While this film indeed was an enjoyable thrill ride all the way through, I noticed that the film producers were running out of time and money. Had the money been spread less thin, over fewer special effects and action sequences, they would have worked better. Now many of the CGI scenes seemed blaringly unfinished. And frankly, I'd rather see fewer well made bits, than a large amount of hastily made ones.

I also found there was a bit too much Star Wars Episode One in this one. Some bits seemed more appropriate for a fairy tale than a humorous Indiana Jones style adventure. And while all the characters indeed had their backgrounds and stories to tell, they didn't really get to interact much while running away from whatever peril was facing them at the moment.

There seemed to be a bit too much action. There's nothing wrong with action, sure, but the directors were having a hard time trying to follow a full intensity action scene up with something that felt even more intense - the intensity curve must drop once in a while, so that it could climb up again. There was almost no suspense to pace the action into tasty bits, and after a while, the viewer just sort of gets numb to all the action. The romantic / dramatic moments here and there, that were meant to drop the intensity, didn't work very well, because they slipped to the realm of syrupy romance or melodrama. Just like another reviewer said, it was all cheese and no crackers.

Nevertheless, the film had its hilarious moments, and I enjoyed it. Just like a roller coaster ride.

Rating: 1 stars
Summary: Mummy returns
Review: Let's hope the Mummy doesn't return again. Predictable plot and dialoge makes this an entertaining film for fifth graders. If you saw Raiders of the Lost Ark, you've seen this one. There was no character development. Some minimal humor made the film a bit bearable. The ending was a bit too unbelievable. See it as a rerun on TV.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: It rox!
Review: I believe people went into the theatre with a pessimistic view and these are the ones who didn't like it. People who went in with an optimistic view were pleasantly surprised. Anyone with a sense of humour would have enjoyed the film. Not seeing the first film didn't make the sequel any worse, but it helped to understand a few of the jokes. Personally, I think you should decide for yourself, and not let others.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: THE MUMMY RETURNS
Review: The Mummy Returns Was Awesome. It Was One Of The Best Movies I've Seen! My Friend & I Both Liked It. I Love Action Movies & This One Fit My Category! Imhotep Couldn't Stand A Chance Against Scorpion King And That's Why He Kept Saying, "I Am Your Srvant." Scorpion King Was My Favorite Character Even Though He Was A Bad Guy. It Was Hilarious When The 2 Pygmy Mummies Fought Over The Stick Of Dynamite! That Was My Review. See Ya Later. Bye.

Rating: 3 stars
Summary: The mummy returns good.
Review: This had good action scenes and ok acting but was way too mushy. Rachel weiz's charecter was to much of change from how ditzy she was in the first one. brendon frasher after each fighting scene would say"Oh i love you so much. I never want to lose you" There son had his funny moments when he was on his own but when he was with his parents the movie was just stupid. The mummy was too good. Isnt he supposed to be the bad guy in this movie? And the rock was only in the begging. i would wait for video if i were you!

Rating: 1 stars
Summary: Cognitivily Flat Roller Coaster
Review: I paid (price) to go and see the sequel to the Mummy with Brendan Fraser Sunday afternoon, and I guess that is a pretty good price for a ride in a roller coaster. However, when the roller coaster repeatedly goes up and down in a predicable pattern it becomes boring. The film Mummy Returns has a very predicable pattern, which exhaust the viewer in during the first half hour. There was no room for reflection of the theme, plots, or story. But then again, the story is thinner than air in vacuum. Therefore, I get the feeling that the director Stephen Sommers gives a feeble attempt to save the film with FX and creatures. I really liked the first film but the sequel bit the big one for me. In short, this roller coaster descends with a steady pace and ends with a soft crash.

Rating: 3 stars
Summary: Effects, effects, effects....
Review: Story is ok. It's very much the same as the first one.

BUT, the visual effects are awesomes.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: The Mummy Returns - You must see this on the big screen...
Review: This was a great movie. It was better than the first, which I did not think they could do. I can't wait for the next installment. I do hope that they will bring The Mummy Returns cast back for another sequel [of course, Oded Fehr who plays Ardeth Bay will have to grow his hair back]. This is one of those rare movies that you will regret not seeing it on the big screen. I can't wait for the DVD to come out.........

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: The Mummy Returns
Review: What a great film. This movie was exciting, and for me, who usually dislikes this sort of film, that's a plus. My youngest son took me for my Mother's Day gift. I enjoyed myself, and only asked him to take me home once. This scene was a touch scarey, but also captivated me to want to see more, and more. The only downfall was that The Rock, played such a small part. Otherwise it might have been a 5-star rating from this viewer. I did come home and recommend that my husband take his son to see this exciting, adventurous saga.I may even buy the movie for my Christmas gifts. It's that damn good!


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