Loosen up, you critics!

Rating: 8/10 (10 May 1999)

Yes, maybe the dialogue in THE MUMMY sometimes is simple and cheesy. Yes, maybe we've seen it all before. Yes, maybe there is more action than story going on. Yes, maybe the movie looks like someone took an arcade game to the big screen. Yes, maybe it feels like a comic book came to live. Yes, maybe there are some things that are historical not really correct (like they are using books instead of papyros scrolls in Ancient Egypt, but then again the books are made of metal). Just let me tell you something: It's fun anyway!!! There was actually a critic complaining about the bad guys in this kind of movie always being bald. Well, dear Mr. critic, maybe that's because the priests in Ancient Egypt used to shave their heads. So, loosen up! Have a good time! Feast your eyes on the marvellous special effects! Laugh and cheer! And if you want to see high art and clever dialogue, go and see HAMLET for the fifth time. There people talk to skulls. At least the mummy DOES talks back - and more!