A great mix of comedy, adventure and horror

Rating: 9/10 (8 March 2010)

I just got around to seeing this movie and was surprised at how good it was. It kind of reminds me of Indiana Jones, but has a unique feel all its own. Brendan Fraser is really good in it, I don't think I have seen a movie of his before and he was perfect in this role as a droll man of action. My favorite aspect is how the director deliberately plays the movie for laughs and is winking at the audience with some of the lines. Like when Brendan Fraser says in reply to what should they do next - "We have to rescue the damsel in distress and save the world". I loved that. This movie is just plain fun and actually has some really funny moments as well.
"The Mummy" doesn't take itself seriously and knows that its just an entertaining comedy adventure and plays to this with no pretensions. The horror parts are all in good fun and aren't meant to be scary, this is a perfect film for families. An old fashioned movie that knows what it is and delivers on what it promises. I rate this highly because movies like this seem rare for some reason and I wish directors of today would take a look at this movie and make some more in this style.