Take That, Boris Karloff

Rating: 7/10 (3 January 2008)

Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz save the world from the undead in this special effects extravaganza.
Though reputedly based on the 1932 Universal Pictures classic of the same name that starred Boris Karloff, this movie shares almost nothing in common with the original except for the fact that it features, well, a mummy. Actually, this is much better than the original. It doesn't attempt to be remotely scary, opting instead for a goofy, wise-cracking tone reminiscent of the Indiana Jones movies. Of course, it's nowhere near as good as those -- it's not as light on its feet and it's burdened by a hefty load of not very impressive digital effects. But it's not a bad way to spend an evening.
Grade: B