Disappointing

Rating: 3/10 (14 May 2001)

When "The Mummy" came out a few years ago, I had no expectations for it whatsoever and ended up loving it! The plot, the hokey dialogue, the stereotypical characters and the special effects all added up to a great old time. It was reminiscent of Indiana Jones without copying it.
I wish they would have followed the formula for "The Mummy Returns". I *wanted* to love this film, yet found myself looking at my watch about 45 minutes into it. The CGI was all over the place, but alot of it was sub-par in my estimation, especially the Scorpion King at the end and some of the flat matte paintings. Effects won out over screenplay, plot and substance.
I will watch "The Mummy" over and over again; this one I'll skip. I won't be buying a copy for my library.
Rating: 3/10