Fast-Paced, Fun Action, Thoroughly Enjoyable

Rating: 10/10 (10 May 2001)

I took my 12 year old daughter to see The Mummy Returns -- I didn't know what to expect, usually sequels aren't as good as the original--but I was very surprised to see this sequel is equal to or in some scenes, better than the original. I am glad they expanded Patricia Velazquez's role. The movie is still campy horror like the first Mummy, and I am glad they refrained from a show of blood and guts, which make it more suitable for younger (11 and under) viewers.
I do wish they had named the Pharoah's daughter a name other than Nefertiri, that was used already in The Ten Commandments -- they could have come up with a more beautiful name. Other than that, this mom & daughter enjoyed it. It was a lot of fun! I'll be buying the video, definitely.