The pros and cons of it

Rating: 10/10 (7 April 2000)

Not since Boris Karloff has the mummy enjoyed such life. The film is well written, directed and excellently cast. Though I do have a few minor complaints they really did not inhibit, limit or damage the enjoyment of the film nor it's storyline for me.
One of the few short-comings in my opinion is Brendan Frasier's character. He seemed to be lacking a bit but I do not feel that this was due to Mr. Frasier's acting but instead due to the writing. I think the character could have been a little more well rounded. I would have liked to have seen bit more to his character and perhaps more into some of the other character's as well. A little more depth would have made the film a lot more intriguing. My only other complaint is regarding the mummy's "bride." When her character is introduced we see a powerful, strong and potent woman capable of anything for her passion. However, she seems lacking after her several thousand year slumber in comparison to her lover. She seems almost desperate, whereas I expected her to be of a more determined demeanor.
Otherwise the film is a superior story about the ancient horror monster, the mummy. I was very pleased to see a film that had such magnificent effects that actually had a well rounded story. Too often the effects, when of such quality, are the body of the film and the story is sacrificed. Not so in this film. The story is solid enough that the effects do not out weigh the story but serve to enhance it. Though the obvious omnipotence of the mummy seems to destroy the credibility of the ending.
All in all, the film is a great sure to be one of the finest, modern horror classics since Bram Stoker's Dracula. If you are like me, not a mummy fan, I highly recommend that you give this film a try. It is likely to change your perspective as it did mine.