"The Mummy" goes "Asterix"

Rating: 5/10 (1 June 2000)

This movie isn't terrible. It is merely foolish.
It reminds me of "The Mummy". A genuine mediocre film who worked out fine in it's own premises. A little too much though from time to time. But quite alright. Nothing more, nothing less.
But - I was a little disappointed with Russel Crowe. He is a star in my eyes - a true actor. In this film he simply walks around with a goofy, bewildered expression on his face - and that's all the acting, he gives us. Joaquin Phoenix has a face of a villain. But he draws his Commodus over the line. Only Connie Nielsen shines truly like a star. She reminds me of Greta Scacchi at her peak - or even Vivien Leigh.
I gave it 5. It really doesn't deserve more. Or we will be granted a terrible sequel.