Back From the Crypt

Rating: 8/10 (21 May 2001)

I think I liked "The Mummy Returns" even better than the first "Mummy." Brendan Fraser seems to be a pro when it comes to combining action hero moves and comedy delivery. Arnold Vosloo does his role well as Imhotep, but it seems the focus on him yields to that of the Rock as the Scorpion King. I was impressed by the visual effects, particularly the scene where the oasis springs up around the Scorpion King. But I must admit that the CGI wasn't perfect all the time. When the Scorpion King comes out as the monster near the end, the Rock's face looks like it came out of a wrestling video game. Still, an enjoyable stop before the release of "The Scorpion King."