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Summary: The Motherload of Fun!
Review: When it comes to movie genres, horror is in my top five,probably after science fiction. However, the remake of the Mummy isnot a horror in the traditional sense. Most people associate modern horror with gore-laden special effects, forgetting that true fear comes from the unknown and urgency developed from carefully built up suspense. The 1999 remake of the Mummy isn't a horror film, unlike perhaps the Sixth Sense-which I wouldn't show my nieces or nephews, but the Mummy is just good clean fun. We are treated to a great ensemble of actors, breath taking sets and funky special effects, thanks to Industrial Light and Magic. The film also doesn't take itself at all seriously, making you laugh just as surely as you will thrill to the action sequences. The film opens with a stunning view of Thebes-city of the Seti the First where we see the sphinx under construction (okay, so they missed by a few hundred miles on that one!). Anck-su-namun, the Pharaoh's untouchable mistress is continuing her affair with Imhotep (Arnold Vosloo)-a priest of probably Anubis. Getting caught in the act by Seti, they kill him just as the Medjai (who were actually the Egyptian police force) break down the doors. Anck-su-namun then kills herself as Imhotep escapes after promising to resurrect her. He and his priests steal Anck-su-namun's body and take it to Hamunaptra where he attempts to do that, but all is lost when the Medjai storm the sarneche where her body was being prepared. Imhotep is mummified alive for his crimes-cursed to spend an eternity undead locked within a sarcophagus, being eaten by nasty little scarab beetles. Brendan Fraser stars as Rick O'Connell, a down on his luck Legionaire who led his garrison to the legendary city of Hamunaptra-the city of the dead in 1923 (Note: the city didn't really exist and is based possibly on the Necropolis of Egypt). They find the city, oh yes, but they also find hundreds a Tuareg warriors bent on killing everyone to prevent them from find the evil that dwells beneath the sand. O'Connell escapes after being chased too close to the statue of Anubis where Imhotep is buried and a small sand storm that whips up around the statue that frightens off his attackers, allowing O'Connell to escape with his life. The next time we see him it's three years later and he's about to be hanged for having a very good time. It is in Cairo where we meet Evelyn Carnahan (Rachel Weisz), a beautiful and befuddled librarian desperate to prove herself an archaeologist to the sexist old-boy network in England. Rachel delivers a beautiful performance of the slightly nerdy expert of Egyptology. We also meet her lush brother, Jonathan Carnahan (John Hannah), who has stolen a puzzle box key from O'Connell that has a map to the fabled city of Hamunaptra. The two rush to find Rick after Evelyn's boss 'accidentally' burns the map in a candle flame. They find him at the Cairo Prison where Evelyn must bargain with sleazy warden for O'Connell's life by promising him 25% of the riches they find in the fabled city. From there the adventure of a life time comes to life as O'Connell reluctantly agrees to lead Evelyn and her brother, and the sleazy warden, across the desert sands to the ancient city. They also have a run in with the 'bloody Americans', who are out to plunder Hamunaptra's riches, and the two groups must work together in order to survive-first by an attack by the Medjai, then after finding the Book of the Dead, Evelyn incants a spell that kind of...sort of...brings Imhotep back to life, whose sarcophagus they found earlier that day. The Americans steal Anck-su-namun's canopic jars-the vessels that stored her organs after they were removed. As the mummy comes back to life, it becomes a race to escape back to Cairo, followed by Imhotep who begins to kill the American thieves one at a time for their crime, using their life essence to rejuvenate himself in the process. Imhotep also develops a crush on Evelyn, who he plans to sacrifice so that Anck-su-namun many live again. The Mummy, start to finish, is a wild romp that doesn't take itself too seriously. Thanks mostly to the interplay between the main characters who play off each other magically. It doesn't set out solely to scare, but does offer up some genuinely creepy moments. With exemplary production values-be they sets, effects or costumes, The Mummy delivers heaps of action, laughs and adventure of a type akin to Raiders of the Lost Ark, a fine pedigree to follow. But the Mummy also harkens back to a time when movies were made with a certain eye to quality-there is nothing in the film that made me lose my suspension of disbelief, because it is a solidly written yarn. It has unforgettable moments, be it O'Connell's back stabbing friend Beni as he runs through a collection of holy symbols and prayers in attempt to stave off the advancing mummy. Or Rick and Evelyn's budding romance and the interplay that captures these pleasantly goofy characters wonderfully. The Mummy stands out as my favorite action film of 1999-beating out the Phantom Menace and the Matrix by a fair margin. The other bit of good news, besides this gem of a movie, is that they are making a sequel, and one can only hope that it is every bit as good as the first. This is an excellent film and can easily take a place next to some of the best action films of all time-like Raiders of the Lost Ark, Die Hard, The Terminator, Big Trouble in Little China, and Aliens. It delivers at every turn-excitement, adventure, a few scares, and romance. Great fun and I highly recommend the letter boxed version over the pan-and-scan so that viewers can see everything. END
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Summary: A MUMMYTASTIC MOVIE!
Review: What a surprise this was, I thought it was going to be some slick eye candy movie with little else, but thankfully I was wrong, what a thoroughly enjoyable film. The characters were funny and varied with lovable quirks, the Action and special effects were top notch, (I LOVED THOSE CAT SCENES! ), and Imhotep is such a suave Mummy, you cant help but admire him, his honeylove, sorry cant remember her name, is of course impossibly beautiful, with her fashion sense Im surprised anyone could remember her name! Our bumbling Good looking Heropeoples were a riot, kept me cackling throughout the movie. Now Ive read a few of the reviews, and was surprised at the comments about people finding so many historical flaws in this movie, I cant quite understand why they would bother, I mean this film is fictional! , no actual walking talking living dead creature exists, (well maybe a few models! ) no skies raining balls of fire (unless you count a meteor shower or New Years eve! ) no swarming insect hordes that eat you alive (Okay so theres mosquitos and sandflies etc...) and no fanatical secret organisations plotting our doom (Political, Religious, Children toy manufactures not withstanding!) Okay so maybe it is real, WHO CARES! this movie rocks, it kept me entertained and I didnt mind the ticket or video price when I had to get a copy. If your expecting a historical doco-drama then dont even pick it up, but if you want to try an action comedy adventure then this is for you (if it helps that O'connell is Lara Croft in drag then dream away! ) ENJOY!
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Summary: Suckfest 2000
Review: Is this what movies are coming to? I learned nothing aboutancient times, or the characters, or even about kung fu! This movieis MTV blurspeed editing that adds nothing to the viewing experience but a headache. This was nonstop movement, NOT action. Add to this visual noise an over the top sountrack that tells us morons stupid enough to watch this ... how we're supposed to feel. I couldn't wait for the music to let me know the climactic ending was coming -- dunt dunt Tah DAHHHHH. But wait, that climax was just a teaser, now there's another, Tahhh DAAHHHHH, and another and another and another... I thought it would never end. So what's the plot? Who knows? I wasn't supposed to wonder about that as I was getting clubbed over the head with the BIGGEST and MOST action (movement)the ancient world has ever known!
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Summary: Imhotep! Imhotep! I love this movie!
Review: I don't care what anyone says I love this film. If you're the type of person who can just have fun this is the movie for you. If you're the type of person who likes to point out all the bad things and historical inaccuracies, then you probably won't enjoy this film. This movie is not a documentary it's a fun filled action adventure with a few horror moments added in, if you're looking for a documentary about Egypt, the rulers, Gods etc, then watch the discovery channel or something. I know some people have a problem with some stereotypes of Egyptians or Arabs in the film, but people fail to notice that the pretty librarian(forgot her name) and love interest of Rick(Brenden Fraser), is half egyptian and so is her brother(forgot his name too) they were't "smelly" or "stupid" they were great characters and very funny! The sexy Arab guy (played by Oded Farh) was very good and HOT! no he was not protrayed as "smelly" etc. only one character in the movie was. Some people called the movie stupid and cliche filled, but the hero summed the whole movie up when he said "save the damsel in distress, kill the bad guy and save the world" duh, if you're looking for anything other than that you're mistaken. Speaking of a "bad" guy. Imhotep (played by Arnold Vosloo) was SEXY! and so good! I loved that fact he spoke Ancient Egyptian in the movie and not gibbrish or worst... English. This South African wonder will send your hearts racing and make you wish you were the love of his life! In the end you will root for Imhotep. I can't wait until Mummy 2 comes out and I hope Arnold Vosloo gets a bigger role than in Mummy one, we need to see more of him....with is clothes off mostly *hee hee* Benny was great and very funny! although he is bad you can't help but to love him. Get this movie NOW!
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Summary: Worth many replays!
Review: What is it? Its an action-adventure/horror-comedy and one of the most masterful pieces of entertainment I have ever seen. The lead character Oconnel is more fun than Indiana Jones, the English woman and her brother are a riot, as is the little nemeses and pathological worm "Benny". This film drips with 3 dimensional characters - lots of them and they are all acting their butts off! Brilliant dialog! Hilarious double takes and one liners. This is top talent! The director is one very talented man to have both written and directed. Why can't more filmmakers create this kind of magical warmth with actors? The movie is worth repeat viewings just to visit with all the "friends" you will make while viewing it. A fantastic plot, brilliant characters, top directing, amazing ambience, and fun, fun, fun! Bravo to the whole crew!
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Summary: Pretty wild
Review: This is not what I expected at all....it was so much better. Brendan Fraser is hilarious, as always and the other actors round out a great, and entertaining, cast. This movie was over before I knew it and I enjoyed every second of it. Although it may scare little kids at parts, its a great watch for anyone else.
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Summary: MORE PLEASE
Review: Although not as good as Star Wars, The Mummy and Star Wars have some things in common... Both have a REALLY cute (and I mean REALYY cute) guy (as in Ewan {obiwan} and Brendan {the american cute guy}). Both have cool plots. Both are good movies. Does that about sum up why U and i mean U shuld buy both The MUmmuy and Star Wars? I hope so! From Obi-Wan's faithful Jedi wife! Bye Bye
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Summary: Awesome effects!
Review: I loved the movie!The effects were great and the plot was pretty good.I saw it twice and expected it to be scarier because it looked that way but i guess it was fine even if it wasn't scary.all in all it was DA BOMB!
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Summary: Wow! Good movie.
Review: Ok it's not great acting and not a spectacular story but it has good special effects and lots of action and action is what I want I'm waiting for The Mummy 2 I hope they make a good movie a better story with the same good quality effects.
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Summary: Good Clean Fun
Review: Great special effects,fast action,good clean fun.
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