Incredible film...left me awed

Rating: 10/10 (4 May 2001)

I went to see this film expecting a total repeat of the original mummy, which i loved by the way...and i was surprised. The film is incredible focusing upon its majestic landscapes, the action is breathtaking and i felt that it was a bit darker when compared to the first one, though it did have its comedic moments this film was a total adventure. The fx were incredible and i thought that the story was clearly thought provoking. Spoilers......
The addition of Rick's Tattoo though many complained about it, i thought was ingenious, in that in the original mummy he always has that area of his arm covered....Was the director already planning a sequal...i think he already had some ideas.
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I also felt that there were a few very well acted dramatic scenes. PArticularly near the end of the film, i loved the analogy between the Rick and Evelyn romance and the Imhotep and Anck su namun passion. It made the film ever more special.. Great great movie, that accomplishes everything i love in movies, it is entertaining and you don't have to think...this of course coming from a college student who uses his brain every day and looks at movies as a great way of relaxation.