Wanna-be Indiana Jones, but not....

Rating: 6/10 (9 May 1999)

I admit, my expectations for this movie weren't all that high. It still sunk beneath them. The creators of this movie seemed like they wanted to fill the Indiana Jones-less void with this special effects driven movie. It doesn't come close to the cinematic masterpieces of the Indy movies. The movie is so cliched, it's sickening. There are some honestly funny moments. Brendan Fraser delivers his constant one-liners with great, if not predictable, timing. He was the best part of the movie (other than the special effects, of course). He was a delightful distraction from the hokieness that is this movie. I'll admit there were a few suspenseful moments, and some of the action scenes were great, but overall "The Mummy" lacks in any real cinematic quality. Overall, a cheesy movie with some redeeming qualities. I've given it a 6 out of 10.