Product: The Mummy Returns [VHS] (2001)
Rating: 3.0
The Mummy of All Movies!
This sequel is more sure of itself than its predecessor, which suffered from lack of target audience. In this regard The Mummy Returns is more refined. However, it is a throwback to the classic days of Special Effects extravaganza where the visual element overrides all plot and character elements. What this achieves is a rolicking movie without much to relate with the main characters.Comedy plays a less significant role in this sequel, compared to the first movie, which gives it a more serious edge. This balance of drama versus comedy makes the sequel more comparable to the Indiana Jones trilogy than the first movie, but still falls a long way short of the quality of the Spielberg/Lucas venture.It is a typical "leave-your-brain-at-the-door" movie, which, when all things are considered, IS entertaining. On the whole I feel this is a more rewarding movie than the first.