Lots Of Fun If You Don't Take It (Or Yourself) Too Seriously

Rating: 8/10 (13 December 1999)

I put off seeing this movie for months because I let myself get turned off by the bad reviews that were given to it by serious film buffs (the kind of people who talk oh-so-knowingly about "genre" and are probably boring as hell in real life). Finally saw it ... and guess what? I liked it!
The movie is misclassified as horror. It's really a comedy with high-grade special effects. I've seen plenty of comments here comparing it to Indiana Jones. I had that impression, too. That's one of the things I liked about it. The acting's not great, but the actors are cute. The dialogue is corny. However, there are some surprises and the special effects are certainly eye-catching.
If you like your mummies slow, stick with the classic stuff. But, if you enjoy something a little off the wall, this movie is a fun way to spend a couple of hours.