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Proving that bigger is rarely better, The Mummy Returns serves 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 find The Mummy's returning 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 from The 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 Returns is 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 Shannon
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
As good as the first,
By Natasha Kikas "tasha_k" (Bedford, UK) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Mummy Returns [DVD] (DVD)
The Mummy Returns doesn't disappoint as the sequel to the brilliant 'The Mummy', with special effects and a great script making this an absolutely brilliant film. You don't need to have seen the first film to know what's going on, but i would definately help if you want to understand the full picture. This is an absolute must see for any 'Mummy' fans!
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
A brilliant boxset at a brilliant price!,
This review is from: The Mummy / The Mummy Returns / The Scorpion King [DVD] (DVD)
Well done Amazon for offering this fantastic boxset at an awesome price! It really is a bargain. I personally haven't got round to watching the Scorpian King yet, but that's only because I love The Mummy and The Mummy Returns so much! The films beautifully encapsulate the humour of the era in which they are set, in particular John Hannah's fantastic portrayal of Johnathan, a hapless public school archaeologist. Rachel Weisz is, as ever, a pleasure to watch, playing feisty Evie. The action scenes skillfully move from comic to downright scary! All round superb acting, great storylines and great fun.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excelent movie,
By Miguel Marques (Portugal) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Mummy Returns [Blu-ray][Region Free] (Blu-ray)
excellent sound and video quality! I've already this movie in DVD but i had to buy this blu-ray version. This is one of those movies that u can watch several times! i bought the entire collection except Tomb Of The Dragon Emperor... didn't like it too much.. the rest is just awesome! Excellent story, excellent actors, funny and so on! i recommend!
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