Overall, not too bad...

Rating: 5/10 (18 May 2001)

...but my first complaint is: "How many times must we watch the face-in-the-dust-cloud special effect?" I saw it in the first movie and was not impressed then, why should I be impressed with it being used TWICE the second time around?
Honestly, the first movie was so forgettable, I don't even remember how they defeated Imhotep at the end. I tried, but couldn't recall. But that may have been a good thing. Since I had put the monstrosity of a film called 'The Mummy' behind me last summer, I was able to enjoy this sequel as a stand-alone story in its own right. In that regard, I admit I was mildly entertained.
Unfortunately, most of the "entertainment" value came from predicting the plot "twists" and noting where certain scenes and characters were stolen from. I said out loud "But she'll make point five past light speed!" when the pilot says "She may not look like much..."
And where was that tattoo on Brendan Fraser's arm in the first movie? And the weapons used in the 'cat fight' scenes between Nefertiri and Anuk-sun-whatever are oriental weapons...not Egyptian. And when will bad guys learn not to leave detailed instructions on how to defeat them just lying around in their lair?
Turn your brain off while watching this one, or have fun playing "Mystery Science Theatre," but don't expect too much.