A Darned Near Perfect Sequel

Rating: 9/10 (6 May 2001)

What a fabulous job these movie makers have done in continuing the ancient story of fighting Egyptian Evil in The Mummy Returns! Stephen Sommers story is terrific, picking up just where we'd like to see the couple, Rick & Evie O'Connell and their son. It reminded me a lot of the Indiana Jones adventures, the Romanticism was fantastic, and I don't just mean the cute love scenes with Brendan & Rachel. Some of the beauty and scope covered by the cameras was just amazing. Tying in the strong love the couple has for one another and their ancient pasts to their adventures supports the storyline in a most delightful way. I found this one to be more fun than the first, it was much grander with a lot more special effects. Although they may have gotten a bit out of hand with the Matrix-like jumps and kicks, they were not overdone overall, in my opinion, and I especially found the spiraling spear camera shot enjoyable. The excitement the effects provided was very redeeming. I also think there was less characterization in this second part, but with more story to replace it. Although there were some differences between this and The Mummy, there is still enough of the adventure and plot carried through to make this a very enjoyable movie.