An "okay" sequel, but not the best

Rating: 7/10 (3 September 2009)

Here be a huge spoiler: The CG animated Scorpion was laughable. This movie was pretty good up until the Scorpion King/The Rock arrived. Why is it that some movies rely upon children to be a center piece? Jurassic Park, JP 2, JP 3 (which, you simply wished Eric would be eaten), and now The Mummy Returns. Alex is annoying and not funny in the least (see the differences in the third Mummy). Jonathon proves his worth by becoming an ace marksman, which isn't carried into the third installment. Evie (sp?) is suddenly the reincarnation of King Ramases' daughter Nefertiti AND, while looking fantastic in the ancient wardrobe, is an expert sai fighter (which weren't in Egypt at the time -it originated in the Asian subcontinent and were used primarily in Okinawa). Ric is Ric. Throw in some stereotyped Arabs and you get a movie which angers a whole population. Someday, Hollywood will get it right.