Campy and cheesy action comedy fun

Rating: 6/10 (10 June 2017)

A new legend arises along with an old in this action sequel. Ardeth Bay (Oded Fehr) narrates another prologue, this time about the Scorpion King (Dwayne Johnson) and his ancient curse. Centuries later Rick O'Connell (Brendan Fraser) and Evelyn Carnahan (Rachel Weisz) explore the Scorpion King's resting place with their son Alex (Freddie Boath) uncovering a bracelet and escaping an attack from marauders. Another expedition unearths Imhotep (Arnold Vosloo) from Hamunaptra led by a reincarnation of Anck-Su-Namun, Meela (Patricia Velasquez), her murderous henchman Lock-Nah (Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje), and Mr. Hafez (Alun Armstrong). They need the bracelet that the O"Connell's took from the tomb.
Evelyn's brother Jonathan (John Hannah) was using the O'Connell's house when the villains attack them. Ardeth arrives to help them fight but Lock-Nah captures Evelyn. Mr. Hafez is the curator of the British Museum where they take Evelyn to resurrect Imhotep. Rick breaks up the ceremony with Ardeth and they escape with Evelyn. A chase ensues through the streets of London on a double-decker bus. The villains capture Alex and bring him to Cairo as Imhotep regenerates at the expense of the marauders. Rick seeks out the hot air balloon pilot Izzy (Shaun Parkes) who has a rough history with O'Connell of getting shot.
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