Oh my god -- it's the best thing I ever saw (or isn't it?)

Rating: Null/10 (4 June 2001)

Usually, a sequel isn't half the way it's predecessor was. But in this case, I dare not say that that statement is true. The Mummy Returns really took my breath away. The first Mummy was a successful thing, but who'd know that the second movie could turn out to be even better?
Just take a look at the special effects. I don't believe I can recall a scène where there's not a single thing that hasn't been created with a computer. It's all so perfect, and that's of course what makes a movie worth the watching. Quiet at times and extremely loud when it gets really tough, the music has it's own way of creating that icy, chilling sphere that surrounds every movement our beloved hero Rick O'Connell ( Brendan Fraser ) makes. The sudden events and the dazzling fighting sequences are splendid. And now, instead of one really bad guy, they have to defeat two dangerous Egyptian first-class bandits. With a little help of their Arabian friends this might work.
The actors have done a great job. Nice work, especially from Rachel Weisz and John Hannah.
No need to explain why I think The Mummy Returns deserves 9.5/10!