The Mummy / The Mummy Returns / The Scorpion King (DVD)

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Horror - Director: Stephen Sommers, Charles Russell - Original Language: English - Classification: 15 years and over - Starring: Brendan Fraser, Rachel Weisz, John Hannah, Arnold Vosloo, Jonathan Hyde, The Rock, Michael Clarke Duncan, Kelly Hu, Bernard Hill, Freddie Boath, Oded Fehr, Tim Murdock more

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Three features. 'The Mummy' is set in Thebes in Egypt in 1719 BC where a priest has an affair with the Pharoah's mistress, who later takes her own life. As punishment the priest is...
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The Mummy: Deep in the Egyptian desert a handful of people searching for a long-lost ... more
treasure have just unearthed a 3 000 year old
legacy of terror...  Combining the thrills of a
rousing adventure with the suspense of Universal's
legendary 1932 horror classic  The Mummy  starring
Brendan Fraser  is a true nonstop action epic 
filled with dazzling visual effects  top-notch
talent and superb storytelling.  The Mummy
Returns: Set in 1933  ten years after the events
in the first film  Rick O'Connell (Brendan Fraser)
is married to Evelyn (Rachel Weisz) and the couple
has settled in London raising their 9-year-old son
Alex (Freddie Boath).   When a chain of events
finds the corpse of Imhotep (Arnold Vosloo)
resurrected in the British Museum  Imhotep walks
the earth determined to fulfill his quest for
immortality. But another force has also been set
loose  one born of the darkest rituals of ancient
Egyptian mysticism and even more powerful than
Imhotep. When these forces clash  the fate of the
world will hang in the balance  sending the
O'Connell's on a mission to save the world and
their son before it is too late...  The Scorpion
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Memnon's power. Mathayus's plan  however  is to
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he takes her deep into the desert badlands as his
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The Mummy/The Mummy Returns/The Scorpion King [HD DVD] [1998] The Mummy/The Mummy Returns/The Scorpion King [HD DVD] [1998]
The MummyIf you're expecting bandaged-wrapped corpses and a lurching Boris Karloff-type ... more
villain, then you've come to the wrong movie. But
if outrageous effects, a hunky hero, and some
hearty laughs are what you're looking for, the
1999 version ofThe Mummyis spectacularly good fun.
Yes, the critics called it "hokey," "cheesy," and
"pallid." Well, the critics are unjust. Granted,
the plot tends to stray, the acting is a bit of a
stretch, and the characters occasionally slip into
cliché, but who cares? When that action gets
going, hold tight--those two hours just fly by.The
premise of the movie isn't that far off from the
original. Egyptologist and general mess Evelyn
(Rachel Weisz) discovers a map to the lost city of
Hamunaptra, and so she hires rogue Rick O'Connell
(Brendan Fraser) to lead her there. Once there,
Evelyn accidentally unlocks the tomb of Imhotep
(Arnold Vosloo), a man who had been buried alive a
couple of millennia ago with flesh-eating bugs as
punishment for sleeping with the pharaoh's
girlfriend. The ancient mummy is revived, and he
is determined to bring his old love back to life,
which of course means much mayhem (including the
unleashing of the 10 plagues) and human sacrifice.
Despite the rather gory premise, this movie is
fairly tame in terms of violence; most of the
magic and surprise come from the special effects,
which are glorious to watch, although Imhotep,
before being fully reconstituted, is, as one
explorer puts it, rather "juicy." Keep in mind
this film is as much comedy as it is
adventure--those looking for a straightforward
horror pic will be disappointed. But for those who
want good old-fashioned eye-candy kind of fun,The
Mummyranks as one of choicest flicks of 1999.
--Jenny BrownThe Mummy ReturnsProving that bigger
is rarely better,The Mummy Returnsserves up so
much action and so many computer-generated effects
that it quickly grows exhausting. In his zeal to
establish a lucrative franchise, writer-director
Stephen Sommers dispenses with such trivial
matters as character development and plot logic,
and charges headlong into an almost random buffet
of minimum story and maximum mayhem, beginning
with a prologue establishing the ominous fate of
the Scorpion King (played by World Wrestling
Federation star the Rock, in a cameo teaser for
his later starring role in--you guessed it--The
Scorpion King). Dormant for 5,000 years, under
control of the Egyptian god Anubis, the Scorpion
King will rise again in 1933, which is where we
findThe Mummy'sreturning heroes Brendan Fraser and
Rachel Weisz, now married and scouring Egyptian
ruins with their 8-year-old son, Alex (Freddie
Boath).John Hannah (as Weisz's brother) and Oded
Fehr (as mystical warrior Ardeth Bay) also return
fromThe Mummy, and trouble begins when Alex dons
the Scorpion King's ancient bracelet, coveted by
the evil mummy Imhotep (Arnold Vosloo), who's been
revived by... oh, but does any of this matter?
With a plot so disposable that it's impossible to
care about anything that happens,The Mummy
Returnsis best enjoyed as an intermittently
amusing and physically impressive monument of
Hollywood machinery, with gorgeous sets that
scream for a better showcase, and digital trickery
that tops its predecessor in ambition, if not in
payoff. By the time our heroes encounter a hoard
of ravenous pygmy mummies, you'll probably enjoy
this movie in spite of itself. --Jeff ShannonThe
Scorpion KingThere's nothing original inThe
Scorpion King, but this derivative action
franchise gets off to a rousing start by cleverly
stealing from a lot of better movies. Capitalising
on his brief cameo inThe Mummy Returns, Dwayne
Johnson (a.k.a. World Wrestling Federation star
the Rock) stars as Mathayus, an Akkadian assassin
in the age preceding Egyptian pharaohs, who vows
to avenge his brother's murder by an undefeated
warlord (Steven Brand) prophesied to become the
desert-ruling Scorpion King. Their battle for
supremacy comprises most of the film's brisk
95-minute running time, punctuated by comic relief
from Mathayus's obligatory sidekick (Grant
Heslov), romance with a beautiful sorceress (Kelly
Hu), and alliance with a massive Nubian (Michael
Clarke Duncan) on the eve of their climactic
showdown. There's no rhyme or reason to the film's
depiction of ancient civilisation (the costuming
is particularly ludicrous), but the Rock
demonstrates adequate action-star potential, and
director Chuck Russell (The Mask) wraps it all in
a slick, professional package. --Jeff Shannon
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The Mummy/The Mummy Returns/The Scorpion King [HD DVD] [1998] The Mummy/The Mummy Returns/The Scorpion King [HD DVD] [1998]
The MummyIf you're expecting bandaged-wrapped corpses and a lurching Boris Karloff-type ... more
villain, then you've come to the wrong movie. But
if outrageous effects, a hunky hero, and some
hearty laughs are what you're looking for, the
1999 version ofThe Mummyis spectacularly good fun.
Yes, the critics called it "hokey," "cheesy," and
"pallid." Well, the critics are unjust. Granted,
the plot tends to stray, the acting is a bit of a
stretch, and the characters occasionally slip into
cliché, but who cares? When that action gets
going, hold tight--those two hours just fly by.The
premise of the movie isn't that far off from the
original. Egyptologist and general mess Evelyn
(Rachel Weisz) discovers a map to the lost city of
Hamunaptra, and so she hires rogue Rick O'Connell
(Brendan Fraser) to lead her there. Once there,
Evelyn accidentally unlocks the tomb of Imhotep
(Arnold Vosloo), a man who had been buried alive a
couple of millennia ago with flesh-eating bugs as
punishment for sleeping with the pharaoh's
girlfriend. The ancient mummy is revived, and he
is determined to bring his old love back to life,
which of course means much mayhem (including the
unleashing of the 10 plagues) and human sacrifice.
Despite the rather gory premise, this movie is
fairly tame in terms of violence; most of the
magic and surprise come from the special effects,
which are glorious to watch, although Imhotep,
before being fully reconstituted, is, as one
explorer puts it, rather "juicy." Keep in mind
this film is as much comedy as it is
adventure--those looking for a straightforward
horror pic will be disappointed. But for those who
want good old-fashioned eye-candy kind of fun,The
Mummyranks as one of choicest flicks of 1999.
--Jenny BrownThe Mummy ReturnsProving that bigger
is rarely better,The Mummy Returnsserves up so
much action and so many computer-generated effects
that it quickly grows exhausting. In his zeal to
establish a lucrative franchise, writer-director
Stephen Sommers dispenses with such trivial
matters as character development and plot logic,
and charges headlong into an almost random buffet
of minimum story and maximum mayhem, beginning
with a prologue establishing the ominous fate of
the Scorpion King (played by World Wrestling
Federation star the Rock, in a cameo teaser for
his later starring role in--you guessed it--The
Scorpion King). Dormant for 5,000 years, under
control of the Egyptian god Anubis, the Scorpion
King will rise again in 1933, which is where we
findThe Mummy'sreturning heroes Brendan Fraser and
Rachel Weisz, now married and scouring Egyptian
ruins with their 8-year-old son, Alex (Freddie
Boath).John Hannah (as Weisz's brother) and Oded
Fehr (as mystical warrior Ardeth Bay) also return
fromThe Mummy, and trouble begins when Alex dons
the Scorpion King's ancient bracelet, coveted by
the evil mummy Imhotep (Arnold Vosloo), who's been
revived by... oh, but does any of this matter?
With a plot so disposable that it's impossible to
care about anything that happens,The Mummy
Returnsis best enjoyed as an intermittently
amusing and physically impressive monument of
Hollywood machinery, with gorgeous sets that
scream for a better showcase, and digital trickery
that tops its predecessor in ambition, if not in
payoff. By the time our heroes encounter a hoard
of ravenous pygmy mummies, you'll probably enjoy
this movie in spite of itself. --Jeff ShannonThe
Scorpion KingThere's nothing original inThe
Scorpion King, but this derivative action
franchise gets off to a rousing start by cleverly
stealing from a lot of better movies. Capitalising
on his brief cameo inThe Mummy Returns, Dwayne
Johnson (a.k.a. World Wrestling Federation star
the Rock) stars as Mathayus, an Akkadian assassin
in the age preceding Egyptian pharaohs, who vows
to avenge his brother's murder by an undefeated
warlord (Steven Brand) prophesied to become the
desert-ruling Scorpion King. Their battle for
supremacy comprises most of the film's brisk
95-minute running time, punctuated by comic relief
from Mathayus's obligatory sidekick (Grant
Heslov), romance with a beautiful sorceress (Kelly
Hu), and alliance with a massive Nubian (Michael
Clarke Duncan) on the eve of their climactic
showdown. There's no rhyme or reason to the film's
depiction of ancient civilisation (the costuming
is particularly ludicrous), but the Rock
demonstrates adequate action-star potential, and
director Chuck Russell (The Mask) wraps it all in
a slick, professional package. --Jeff Shannon
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A review by WayWizard on The Mummy / The Mummy Returns / The Scorpion King (DVD)
April 15th, 2007


Author's product rating:   

Did you enjoy it? Loved it 
Story Good 
Characters / Performances Good 
Special Effects Outstanding 
How does it compare to similar films? Good 

Advantages: The lovely Rachel Weisz
Disadvantages: Only appears in the last two

Recommend to potential buyers: yes 

Full review

The Mummy was first on the scene, in this epic trilogy set in 1920's Egyptian that follows the exploits of a group of archaeologists led by adventurer Rick O'Connell (Brendan Fraser) that discovers the mummified body of Imhotep, an Egyptian priest who was cursed for falling in love with the Pharoah's mistress. Naturally they accidentally resurrect him thus ensuring a rocket ride battle for their survival in a bid to halt the mummy to reclaim his long-lost love. It's all here: ancient curses, an embalmed high priest, two rival parties searching for archaeological treasure and dashing legionnaire Brendan Fraser romancing prim librarian Rachel Weisz.

Although a dark comedy, the balance between the horror and the comedy is so well placed that it's a fun ride for anyone who watches it. Fun performances from Fraser and Rachel Weisz add to the tongue-in-cheek Saturday matinee appeal boosted by modern special effects can only improve on the Raiders of the lost Arch genre. . Screenwriter/director Stephen Sommers has taken license on this format and extended belief with flesh-eating beetles and battling zombie slaves along with more traditional hurdles that one might expect in such a cheeky romp.

Fraser does his goofy macho best as an Indiana Jones clone, tackling every scene with endearing enthusiasm, egged on by Raquel Weisz suitably atired in period clothing that enhances her better attributes. A jolly good romp whoes special effects put shame to the likes of Jason & the Arganouts but managed to retain its sense of adventure. If you are a fan of adventure romps, then this will not disapoint and the fact that a sequel was made, confirms its box-office returns.

The Mummy Returns is a fast-paced sequel that surpasses the 1999 original, also directed by Stephen Sommers. The success of the original, ensures that virtually the entire cast has come back for another exciting go-round. This time the heroic couple, (now happily married ) must try to prevent Imhotep (Arnold Vosloo) from gaining control of the Bracelet of Anubis and taking on the Scorpion King (the Rock) for control of the world. Set now in 1933, the film follows in the same format combining a high speed movie, terrific special effects, sword and sorcery, comic capers and marvelous locations (Morocco, Jordan, London).

The success of the former film ensured a big budget for this sequel and the technical wizardry of Industrial Light and Magic is portrayed in glorious CGI effects. Think big epic battle scences involving an army of dog-like Anubis warriors ,that stretches as far as the eye can see, that would put Ben Hur extras on the dole and socery that suspends belief. If this was not enough, Rachel Weisz has been unashamedly sexed up with more revealing outfits, girl-on-girl fighting and smoldering looks.

I really enjoyed the first movie and I think this one tops it simply because it is more epic in scale. It's great to see all the major characters back, and with a multitude of set-piece thrills along with the humour of the first film this adds up to a first rate sequel.

A prequel to 'The Mummy' tells the story of an alliance that is formed to overthrow the tyranical ruler called Memnon. This is perhaps the weak link in the chain, the bridge to far spured on by previous box office revenue but lacking any of the previous cast bar the Rock whoes oneliners are reminiscant of Arnie movies back in the day.

If you like the Mummy films, this adds background history on the Scorpion King character introduced in the second film but is a tenuous link at best, highlighted by the fact the other two films are also available in an earlier boxset.

Lacking in any comic overtone, this is played strictly by the numbers, with a heavy dose of CGI , and another chance for The Rock fans to see him in action. Having said that, it is not a complete waste of time, even if one lack of empathy for the main chararcter ensures an indifference to his demise and subsiquent revival in the earlier film.

All in all, these three films are a great roller-coaster of action, CGI and Egyptian folklore, that can only delight any Indiana Jones fan.


 


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Review of The Mummy/The Mummy Returns/The Scorpion King (DVD) by  Fantasyfairy

Advantages: Having all 3 films in one.
Disadvantages: 3 films in one.

...The Mummy is a good film, though it is a done before film, it is still action packed, hilourous in places, and has it's share of romance, and special effects. The acting is good, and the film is full of action to keep you on the edge of your seat. The Mummy 2 is just as good. It isn't a copy of number one either, so it makes it worth watching for the special effects. The Rock's brief apperance in this makes it worth watching. Scorpian King, was a bit of a disappoinment. Predicictable, and slow, only The Rock's acting, and pysic made it worth watching. It is a watchable film, if you have nothing else to do, but the story line is poor. But having the 3 films in one does make this a good value for money buy.... Read review

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Advantages: action packed adventure
Disadvantages: quite a weak story and short.

...for your money. ************* Best moment ************* The biggest highlight of the film is the rumble between Michael and The Rock, in which some of the moves mock and copy modern day pro-wrestling maneuvers. It's a wonderful little in-joke. ********* Bad points *********** The story line was slightly weaker than I expected after enjoying the mummy series and hearing all the hype about this film. Also the film is quite short in running time which is quite disappointing. ************** Final thoughts ************** Painful to watch, to think about, to remember, to believe you bought the DVD . Stick with the Mummy and the Mummy Returns - this Scorpion King inflicts pain on everyone he meets but none more than the audience. I thought this film was pretty weak and didn't enjoy it as much as I thought I would. It has... Read review

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The Scorpion King (DVD)

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Actor(s): Brendan Fraser, Rachel Weisz, Tim Murdock, John Hannah, Arnold Vosloo, Jonathan Hyde, The Rock, Michael Clarke Duncan, Kelly Hu, Bernard Hill, Freddie Boath, Oded Fehr

Director(s): Stephen Sommers, Charles Russell

Genre: Horror

Classification: 15 years and over

Running Time: 5 hours 36 minutes

Video Category: Feature Film

Plot: Three features. 'The Mummy' is set in Thebes in Egypt in 1719 BC where a priest has an affair with the Pharoah's mistress, who later takes her own life. As punishment the priest is destined to spend eternity mummified but undead. In the prequel 'The Scorpion King' an alliance is formed to overthrow the tyrannical ruler called Memnon. Also the sequel 'The Mummy Returns'.

DVD Description

Three features. 'The Mummy' is set in Thebes in Egypt in 1719 BC where a priest has an affair with the Pharoah's mistress, who later takes her own life. As punishment the priest is destined to spend eternity mummified but undead. In the prequel 'The Scorpion King' an alliance is formed to overthrow the tyrannical ruler called Memnon. Also the sequel 'The Mummy Returns'.

Release details

DVD Region: DVD

Studio(s): UNIVERSAL PICTURES UK; UNIVERSAL MUSIC OPERATIONS

Release date: 18/10/2004

No of Discs: 5

Catalogue No: 823 004 6

Barcode: 5050582300468

Languages

Main Language: English

Technical information

Sound: Dolby Digital 5.1

Dubbing Sound: Dolby Digital 5.1 English

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