action, adventure, a dashing hero, a lovely heroine, what more can you ask?

Rating: 8/10 (9 May 1999)

The special effects are wonderful. The action well done with Brendan Fraser pulling off the part of a roguish, comical, yet competent hero. The horror is there without delving into gratuitous violence. The gore is only suggested and not actively shown allowing your imagination to fill in where the camera moves away and obscures the view. A touch of comedy shows itself throughout the entire film lending an air bravado, never quite taking itself seriously. The movie never lets up with its special effects, action, and comedy. If you're looking for a creepy horror film with a serious and bloody plot look elsewhere. This film is fun from start to finish.