None of the original's charm

Rating: 5/10 (18 May 2001)

I am at a loss as to why this movie is doing so well. I haven't been this upset at public taste since Titanic *shudder*. I loved The Mummy. It had lots of charm and cheesy appeal. To me it was Army of Darkness (a personal favorite) with a bigger budget. The sequel is pathetic. If it weren't for the humor (which is the only spectacular element in the film), I'd have rated it as a 3. The CGI effects looked no better than those in the the original. In the time between the films, computer animation has grown by leaps and bounds, but it's impossible to tell from The Mummy Returns. These improvements can be seen in the differences between Toy Story and its sequel. I didn't know whether to laugh or cry when I saw the animated version of the Rock as a scorpion. It brought new meaning to the word "suck". AND THAT'S JUST THE EFFECTS! The plot was nonexistent, the characters were cardboard, and the action sequences (the only things keeping the film going) were contrived. I strongly suggest you rent this movie and save a few bucks.