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The Mummy (1999) [HD DVD]

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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.

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.

this a very entertaining and funny "Indian Jones" type of movie.it's
also 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

The Mummy is full of action and adventure as well as good acting. Usually I find when films are shot in the desert the plot gets old and boring (ex. Hidalgo) but not this film. This has a little Indiana Jones and a little bit of Alien mixed in. It is a really good popcorn movie. One thing I have to say is that I think they could've got a better actor for the lead role instead of Brenden Frazier. The british girl played a good role. The special effects were awesome and the story really grabs you. See this or rent it. I highly reccomend it.

1999's The Mummy is the equivalent of a B movie produced on an epic scale. It's only real aim is to entertain, and it certainly does that. The campy nature of the dialogue works because the filmmakers have no shame: what, you say we've already used up our quota of clichés and really cheesy jokes? Well, find more of them. And get me some stereotypical Egyptians - we're not making this movie without some stereotypical Egyptian comic relief. If you're going to go, go for broke, I always say. The special effects also make things interesting. Some of them are quite good, but every so often you will see something that just looks rather silly - but that's okay. Hey, they already dropped a ton of money on special effects; you can't expect everything to be perfect. Those of us fascinated by ancient Egypt pretty much will ourselves to be drawn into the story: after all, this thing starts out as a mission to find the legendary city of Hamunaptra, aka the City of the Dead, complete with nifty little codices, hieroglyphics, and ancient books. Then of course you have the mummy; this guy is not content to just sneak around and say Boo in an effort to frighten everyone he meets; no, good old Imhotep has the plagues of Egypt as his calling card, and he possesses supernatural powers that make him all but invulnerable.

I know this story raises questions in the mind of the viewer. Take, for example, the whole curse thing inflicted upon Imhotep. I have to admit he had it coming; messing around with the Pharaoh's mistress, even when she is as attractive as Anck Su Namun, is a bad idea; murdering the pharaoh himself probably crosses the line into the land of major boo-boo. What do you do to a high priest who has committed such sins? Chop off his tongue - okay, I'm with you on that one; wrap him in mummy bandages and throw him in a sarcophagus - right, that will work; throw a bucket full of scarabs on him that will consume his flesh, then bury him alive - that does sound like a good plan. But there's a catch; if he ever happens to be reanimated, he'll have super-powers. That is when you have to start questioning ancient Egyptian judgment. I would have just chopped the guy into pieces and made sure he could not have made it to an afterlife.

Well, adventurer Rick O'Connell (Brendan Fraser) and the sister-brother team of Evelyn the librarian of ancient Egyptian history and Jonathon the alcoholic find and open Imhotep's sarcophagus. Evelyn then proceeds to read aloud from the Book of the Dead she just "borrowed" from a trio of American treasure hunters and brings Imhotep back to life. Much chasing, fighting, killing, and general mayhem ensue. All poor Imhotep wants to do is to reanimate the corpse of his beloved Anck Su Namun; most men can't even remember their wife's birthday, but this guy, after 3000 years, still thinks only of his special lady. Doesn't that just make you feel warm all over?

Don't expect to learn anything about Egypt in this film; The Mummy plays fast and loose with internal logic, so it certainly isn't out to recreate ancient Egypt in a realistic fashion. Just sit back, laugh when you're supposed to, and let The Mummy entertain you. Personally, I'm fascinated with actress Rachel Weisz. She just has a rare, hypnotic radiance to her that grows and grows as the movie progresses.

Before there was ''The Scorpion King'', or ''The Mummy Returns'', there was the Mummy.

The Mummy by Universal Pictures, is probably the best remake of an original horror film I have seen. It's not just a remake, but it's a completely new story that is scary, entertaining, fun and suspenseful. Now this great movie has been released on a DVD and it comes with a couple of nice features and presents this film in great form.

The movie stars Brendan Frasier as a French soldier fighting in the Middle East who is captured and about to be executed by enemy forces.

Rachel Weis plays Evelyn Carnahan, an archelogist who accidently saves Frasier from
execution. Evelyn loves studying and learning about Mummy Tombs, pharoas and Egyptian people. Eventually Evelyn learns of a special book called the Book of The Dead, which is all about mummies, resurrection andthe afterlife.

Evelyn and a group of other explorers,start digging into the tomb and treasures
of Imhotep (Arnold Vosloo), an evil and vicious king who is killed with his
mistress in Hamunaptra, the city of the Dead.

Basically this guy and his mistress committed violent crimes and eventually got the
same punishment they inflicted on their victims. Evelyn and the other nieve explorers, eventually resurrect the dead king which leads to a chain reaction of violence, death, and imminent death to anyone who comes
into his path.

The King/Mummy isn't at full strength, and so uses his magical and deadly powers, starts absorbing his victims, until he gets full power. Once he gets full power, the Mummy not only plans to resurrect his evil mistress but plans to conquer everthing in it's path.

Richard Occonel (Frasier) and the others must not only find a way to stay alive but find a way to kill the mummy before his power becomes to great
and powerful to be stop.

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Visual Effects
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Before the movie, horror films had used a couple of visual effects mixed in with

horror. ''A NightMare On Elm Street'' for example but ''The Mummy'' raises the bar for visual effects in a horror film to an all time high.

When you are not getting scared to death by the suspense and horror of the film,
you are dazzled by the amazing special effects which an all new area to the film.

For instance, the visual effects that show The Mummy metamorphorsing to it's
true form is not only scary, but fantastic!!!

Also the many scenes in the film, like the quicksand scene, and the many scenes
where the dead warriors of the mummy come to life are absolute chilling, because
they brought to life by the special effects.

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The Mummy's Success
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The Mummy released in 1999, was a great box office smash which had horror fans going to the movie in great numbers. The film's success lay in combing a good story, along with great effects, and graphic , suspenseful scenes that leave on the edge of youre seat.

Eventually, the creators of the Mummy would smell it's success and create a sequel
called ''The Mummy Returns''.

The Mummy Returns is a great sequel in which the Mummy is again being revived, along with a strong warrior known as ''The Scorpion King'' All these sequels, couldn't have done been done without this one. The Mummy by Steven Soderbergh is a great horror film full of great suspense and visual effects. The DVD is very well done and is highly recommended.

It comes with a featurette, commentary , interviews and a couple of deleted scenes so check out the dvd and the movie.

A great adventure movie starring Brendan Frazer and Rachael Weiss. Exceillent CGI and that famous, albeit short, scene involving supermodel Patricia Velasquez covered in little mor than gold paint.

OK, this is no masterpiece, but it does deliver the goods: action, humour, and entertainment, while not insulting the intelligence of the viewers.
An ancient curse is awoken. It is western adventurers that inadvertently brings the evil back, against the opposition from the local tribe and secret society of guardians. It is the westerners that repressent the forces of chaos, and the Egyptians the forces of good. The westerners are cruel and greedy. As they were in Egypt of that time.
The film is not scary, and the final show down is very entertaining. It has some really great one-liners:
"The whole world is going to end! You cannot leave now."
"That is not my problem. Are you coming with me?"

This is one of the best movies I have seen in a long time! It has everything you love in a movie: comdey, romance, action, adventure, special effects, hot guys (Brendan Fraser *faints*), and people with a British accent!

Summary: When Evy and her brother, Johnathan, discover the key to an ancient city, they enlist the help of a man who has actually been there, Rick. When they finally reach their destination, they accidently release a deadly mummy who was supposed to sleep forever. With only one goal in mind (to revive his dead love), the mummy will kill anyone who get in his way. Evy, Rick, and Johnathan must find a way to destory him before he kills everyone.

I loved the comedy in this movie. My favorite lines were:

Beni: Hey, O'Connell! It looks to me like I've got all the horses!
Rick: Hey, Beni! Looks to me like you're on the wrong side of the river!

Rick: *standing on a burning boat with Evy* Can you swim?
Evy: Well of course I can swim if the occasion calls for it!
Rick: Trust me! *picks up Evy* It calls for it! *throws her overboard*

I first saw this movie when I was about ten or so, and it scared me a lot! But, if you see it again when your older, thats much better. Full of laughs, fun, and adventure, this is a great movie to have!

first of all, for your information the mummy is one of my favorite films and is in my top ten.
brendan frazer stars as a young adventurer who seeks the city of the great kings with the help of evelyn (rachel weiz) and her brother jonathan (jhon hannah).
in my opinion this is brendan fraser's best movie and also stphen summers's best movie.
the screenplay is written with love like a well made cheeseburger.
this is written before van helsing comes out.
do yourselves a favor and watch it with friends or family because it's a family thing...