A Fantastic Movie

Rating: 7/10 (4 July 2001)

The Mummy Returns is filled with action, comedy and is a wonderful movie. If you like action packed movies then go see The Mummy Returns. It proves once again that a sequel can be just as good, if not better than the original. This is probably Brendan Fraiser's best performance yet. With wonderful performances from Brendan Frasier, Rachel Weiz, and John Hannah this is the first summer hit of 2001. The Mummy Returns starts off ten years after The Mummy (1999). Rick O Connell (Frasier) is now married to Evelyn and they have a son. They then uncover the long lost bracelet of the Scorpion King played by WWF's The Rock. They then are joined up by Imotep and some other foes, and plan to destroy the Scorpion King and gain control of his army so he can rule the Earth. In order to save their son and stop the mummy from controlling the Earth, they must stop Imotep and the Scorpion King themselves before the world becomes a formless wasteland. WWF fans maybe disappointed however. The Rock, in his film debut is only in two scenes throughout the entire movie. He truly outdoes himself plating the Scorpion King, a warrior who gives his soul to become the ultimate warrior. Although it's a small role, The Rock gives a great performance as the Scorpion King. All that time in the wrestling ring has really paid off for him in his new role as the Scorpion King. Although some sequels have been known to be bombs at the box office, this movie is a nonstop thrill ride. It's filled with action, comedy, romance and everything else that makes a movie an instant favorite at the box office. Only a few sequels however have measured up to the original. This one is worth seeing again. The whole cast gave an outstanding performance. From 1 to 10, I would have to give The Mummy Returns a 7.8, for its outstanding performances and the well thought out plot. Brendan Frasier and the rest of the group do a fantastic job in The Mummy Returns. The summer of 2001 is nearly here and I suggest going to go see The Mummy Returns. If you like The Mummy Returns, then here are some recommendations for movies you should see. First, you might wish to see The Mummy, so you may see for yourself how the original compares to the sequel. Some other movies you might want to see if you enjoyed The Mummy Returns, would probably be the Indiana Jones Trilogy (The Raiders of the Lost Ark, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, and Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade).