Yes it works

Rating: 7/10 (16 December 2008)

Saw this earlier tonight. I enjoyed it.
I particularly liked Brendan Fraser in the lead role. Rachel Weisz was good also. And they bot had good chemistry on the screen.
The story is obviously bigger than the original or any of the "Mummy" movies of the past (including the comedies).
The director and co-writer, Stephen Sommers does a very fine of utilizing special effects that work with the genre and the story. THis seem to be an area that he relishes an he delivers some wonderful sequences.
The sets, the costumes ail work, as well as the beautiful the cinematography by Adrian Biddle.
Of course, Jerry Goldsmith delivers a great score as he always seems to do.
I haven't had a chance to see the recent sequels, but I guess this inspired me to at least take a look at them.