A fun sequel, enjoyable and entertaining.

Rating: 6/10 (7 May 2001)

When I first learned that they were coming out with a sequel to the Mummy, I pretty much knew exactly what to expect. More of the same. More special effects, more action, less plot, and alot more laughs. I was not disappointed
I can appreciate any sequel that shamelessly makes fun of the original. Two scenes in particular are taken directly from the original. Same lines and everything.
I can also appreciate a movie that refuses to take itself seriously. The movie knows it's not a shining example of filmmaking masterpiece. It revels in it.
And finally, I can appreciate any movie that makes fun of so many other movies. There were a number of Matrix-ish style moves, and the showdown between O'Connel and Imotep just screamed "PHANTOM MENACE." There was alot of Indiana Jones...and I near died laughing when Rick and Evie were standing on the bow of the balloon-ship, (which I also don't understand.) Titanic, anyone? And there was also the part with them running down a narrow hallway ahead of a torrent of rushing water.
I could be wrong, but anyone who has ever played the computer game Diablo 2, by Blizzard Entertainment will swear that the little blowgun pygmy creatures, the creatures in the dark army, and the Rock-Scorpion king all have very obvious counter-parts in the game.
I also enjoyed how the producers were able to get around The Rock's utter lack of acting talent by casting him in a role that does not require him to act. Gotta love it.
In short, this movie is not one that will go down as one of the great movies in history. But it's extremely entertaining, and would be an excellent movie to watch with a group of friends. I highly recommend it to anyone.