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If you're expecting bandaged-wrapped corpses and a lurching Boris Karloff-type 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 of The Mummy is 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 old-fashioned eye-candy kind of fun, The Mummy ranks as one of choicest flicks of 1999. --Jenny Brown
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4.0 out of 5 stars
I want my Mummy,
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This review is from: The Mummy (Two-Disc Deluxe Edition) (DVD)
Yep, this is one of those other misnamed films like the "Godzilla" (1998), which could have been called "Lissardus" has no relationship to "Godzilla, King of the Monsters". We could call this movie, "Mummy Dearest" no wait, that title is taken, how about "Mr. Sandman" which has no relation to, "The Mummy" (1932). Do not try to tell me that Boris Karloff and Brendan Fraser are doppelgangers.A reviewer once asked why people keep doing dumb things. Part of the fun is saying, "stay in the car" or in this case "don't read that!" Just because this is not my favorite type of movie does not mean it was not done well for the type. There is always those that want it scarier, better graphics, and with some sort of script. I swear some one would even have Imhotep change his name to Freddie. I would like to say something negative about this movie. But then why do I keep watching it? I think that once you get past the name thing, this is a fun movie.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great story, special effects,
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This review is from: The Mummy (Widescreen) (DVD)
Great movie. Loved the story line and the special effects were awesome. Very interesting characters, with comic relief throughtout the movie. Also, bought the next in the series.
5.0 out of 5 stars
action,adventure,danger and humour (4.5/5),
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This review is from: The Mummy (Widescreen) (DVD)
this a very entertaining and funny "Indian Jones" type of movie.it'salso very fast paced with some great visual effects.the acting is not half bad either.this movie is no Academy Award winner, but for sheer entertainment value,it ranks pretty high.theres'not a lot to dislike about this movie.sure it's not realistic,but who cares,it's not supposed to be.i liked the sword fights a lot.i thought they were exciting and well done.there's some funny lines as well and some great sexual tension and chemistry between the two lead characters Rick O'Connell(Brendan Frasier) and Evie Carnahan(Rachel Weisz).also John Hannah is very funny as Evie's lazy,cowardly brother Johnathon.all in all,a very entertaining experience."The Mummy" gets a 4.5/5 from me
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