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Following the success of the 1999 remake of the 1932 film The Mummy, the cast and crew teamed up again two years later to make The Mummy Returns. Director Stephen Sommers took the helm again and gave us even more action than the first film with some impressive special effects and a thumping cast.
A few years on from the events in The Mummy, Rick O'Connell (Brendan Fraser) and his wife Evelyn (Rachel Weisz) are busy raising their 8 year old son Alex when they are thrust into action once more to battle the ancient priest Imhotep (Arnold Vosloo). Imhotep is attempting to ressurect the Scorpion King's army. If he succeeds, he will take over the world, destroying everything in his path.
I found the film immensely enjoyable, even more so than the first film. The acting is more confident from the leads, and the adventure seems to have a bit more money backing it up. The bravado of Rick combines well with the relative cowardice of Evelyn's brother Jonathan, and John Hannah does excellently portraying this character.
If you want a plot with no holes, then you will find it easy to criticise here. There are a few inconsistencies but only for those looking for them or tuned in enough to spot them. Ultimately, the aim of this film is to entertain. It is of a similar ilk to an Indiana Jones film, just adventure and entertainment combining well.
The computer imagery used for the Scorpion King (Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson) towards the end of the film are out of place, and this is pretty much my only criticism of the film. It just doesn't seem very real, and it disappointed me, if I am honest. I thought the special effects and computer graphic work throughout the rest of the film had been excellent up to this character, and I cannot fathom why they allowed this to be so. It did detract from the enjoyment of the film for me, as it took away from the level of reality my imagination was allowing me.
That having been said, this is still a very good film, and one I enjoyed immensely. The DVD is available from amazon.co.uk for £3.67.
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Advantages: brilliant acting, great special effects, tonnes of special features, cheap Disadvantages: feels as if special effects are prioty over acting, storyline wasn't as good
Advantages: Not too gory. Has a bit of everything - action, adventure, comedy, historical interest and love... Disadvantages: A little disappointing with some of the special effects.
Leighsa 13.12.2008 (13.12.2008)
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