Something wonderful

Rating: 8/10 (25 March 2009)

Sometimes it can be very easy to put your finger on why you think so highly of a movie. It's not too hard to sound pretentious as you deconstruct every nuance, and I can't help but think that perhaps it would have been easier to write a review of 'The Mummy' after the first few times I saw it. Unfortunately some ridiculous number of watches later, all I know is that I feel this is a modern children's classic that I absolutely adore. I get the distinct feeling that 'The Mummy' and the sequel 'The Mummy Returns' will be replacing Indiana Jones post Christmas dinner when the family gather around the television to lose themselves in something wonderful. I would recommend this to anyone.