If you're in search of a comedy of thrills, keep searching.

Rating: 3/10 (13 May 1999)

Falling somewhere between a weak comedy and an unsuspenseful thriller, the Mummy fails to deliver anything but around 120 minutes of sheer boredom.
Two words: dry and disappointing. Fear or gore won't redeem this poorly crafted picture (remember the PG-13). The only laughs are unintentional and weak. The few mildly intriguing characters are under-developed and the protangonists are insultingly stereotypical. If you see this movie you will find the phrase "what an idiot!" repeatedly finding its way to the tip of your tongue.
The film begins with an obvious computer simulation of the cartoonish egypt from "the Prince of Egypt." The characters in this animated film are more believable than the comic-book style ones in the mummy.
Once we are brought into the 20th century the movie falls apart. (about 6.5 min into the film) The characters motivation is hokey and the props look like bad halloween costumes. I will spare you from going into great detail. And don't want to ruin anything for those half-wits who still plan to see it.
If you are between the ages of 5 and 9, or dim adult you may enjoy this film. The story line is simply and predictable. The good guys are attractive and the bad guys wear black.