98% Adventure, 2% Rock

Rating: Null/10 (7 May 2001)

When a sequel to a blockbuster movie is released, there's a 50/50 chance it's going to be really bad. In the case of The Mummy Returns, it turned out to be a impressive sequel to an amazing film.
I'm warning you now; if you're only going to see the movie for The Rock, don't bother. He shows up for the beginning of the film and that's it. It's a shame that the WWF had hyped up what was essentially a small role for one of its biggest talents, that's another story for another time.
The plot essentially mirrors that of its predecessor, but who cares? There are some good action scenes, the sets are well-designed, the special effects are slightly better than the original, and there is good acting too. What more could you ask for in an adventure film?