Entertains, but the films falls flat on its face if you analyse it.

Rating: Null/10 (5 February 2001)

The opening sequence to the Mummy is pretty good, but once the picture cuts to the hero, it really suffers in the story, plot and dialogue. The story is poorly constructed, as is the horrid dialogue, but the film moves at a decent pace.
It entertains, but if you have trouble leaving your brain at the door, then don't watch this. I have trouble leaving my brain at the door, but somehow I managed to get through this picture, and it was enjoyable.
The film's special effects are atrocious at times, a lot of f/x look fake. This proves that computers cannot always produce a quality effect, other tools, or use of models would've been more appropiate.
The acting is fair, some the characters are annoying in the picture. Being a fan of Rachel Weisz is one reason to watch this film, but she does get corny lines in most movies. Brendan Fraiser does what he can with a lacklustre script.
The screenplay is poorly structured and defies logic.
The directing is okay, but should've asked for a serious re-write, the script is way too campy and tongue-in-cheek.

You must see this wide-screen.