More action in this sequel, but the plot isn't as good.

Rating: 8/10 (24 April 2003)

This one is very action packed this time around. From start to finish is almost one action scene after another. Unfortunately, it is not better than the first mummy because its plot leaves a bit to be desired. First off, the mummy doesn't seem to be important enough in the plot. The title of the movie is the mummy, but he doesn't seem to be the focus he should be. Then there is the Scorpion King plot. I don't mind that too much, but it just lessened the importance of the mummy further. Thankfully, the Rock has no speaking lines and not much screen time to muck up the film. Still aside from these and a few more story problems, this movie is a great action flick. Best to just turn off your brain and enjoy all the action such as the cool bus chase in London or the forest filled with the little creatures. The effects, like in the first one, are pretty good...but nothing really ground breaking. The Scorpion King at the end though was a pretty cool looking character that looked like one of Ray Harryhausen's stop motion creatures. Looking for action though, then this is your movie.