A New Hope

Rating: 9/10 (8 May 1999)

The Mummy is essentially a B-movie made like an A-movie. The characters are fun and funny. The action is over-the-top, yet thrilling. And the special effects are a welcomed pleasure. Brendan Fraiser is a good actor, and here he takes charge in role not drawn so much from Indiana Jones as it is Han Solo. He hits all the right notes and is a pleasure to watch. Rachel Wise could have been annoying, but her sweet smile and rich accent won me over.
Overall, this is a revisit to the "Desert-Adventure" film. It doesn't rank with the best of them, but that's besides the point. It's always entertaining and it left a grin on my face. Go see it, and let's hope this brings back the adventure serial long since abandoned.