I say, jolly good show, chaps

Rating: 9/10 (9 May 1999)

Where to begin? I had heard mixed things regarding The Mummy, but i must say that it met and even surpassed all of my expectations. It feels just like a Saturday matinee, with great action, great comedy, and great thrills. The most important thing to keep in mind for this film is that it is not meant to be any single one genre, but rather a very effective mix of these genres.
The elements of horror are perhaps better described as thrills, as The Mummy tends to rely on a few "things that pop out" scares. This helps create a sort of background tension that crops up throughout the first half of the film, in spite of the rather goofy humour. The action sequences are well-done as well, adding to the conglomeration of genres represented. The overall effect is a movie that spreads itself perhaps just a trifle thin, but still provides an excellent amount of fun and adventure.