Indiana Joned with a more tongue in cheek tone

Rating: Null/10 (19 June 2017)

Let's face it. No one's going to claim this is a good movie. Its plot is clichéd, the characters are stereotypes - and quite often racially insensitive - the villain is one-dimensional and the acting can be hokey. But let's also not forget that it's fun. It's tremendous fun!
And that comes largely from the fact that the movie knows it had no chance of being great. So it takes its premise and runs with it. It has fun along the way and that translates to the audience as well. You can clearly see that the actors are enjoying making this film, so why not join in on the fun.
The end result is an enjoyable romp through Egyptian deserts, tombs and bazaars. Plus, the special effects have aged surprisingly well. The Mummy is obviously CG, but in a way that blends well with the colourful set designs.
I hadn't seen this film in years, but I still enjoyed it immensely even in this modern day. It's a classic 90s adventure film and well worth a watch.