A good movie but a poor sequel

Rating: 7/10 (15 May 2001)

First off let me say that The Mummy Returns is a good movie, is well worth the price of admission. But in the same breath let me say that it is a poor sequel.
The Mummy Returns succeeds in the same way as The Mummy. Lots of action, adventure, suspense, and the right amount of humor at just the right time.
But The Mummy Returns doesn't carry the same magic that made The Mummy such a wonderful hit. It's more of a action thrill ride (though there's nothing wrong with that) where The Mummy was a action filled horror film. In this sequel the horror part of the story is replaced with more fighting and more special effects. While this does make a good movie it change from The Mummy's creepier look.
You you go see The Mummy Returns looking for the next film in the mummy horror genre you may be disappointed. If you're just looking for a good good action/adventure movie with a good amount of humor thrown in then you've made a great choice.