Product: The Mummy Returns [VHS] (2001)
Rating: 4.0
Inferior sequel still an entertaining movie.
Despite suffering from Rushed Sequel Syndrome, The Mummy Returns still manages to entertain in its own chaotically charming way. Stephen Sommers's screenplay barely manages to string together the exciting action setpieces in a coherent fashion, but you can just forget about character expansion or motivation. What the movie delivers is wall to wall sword fights and rampaging mummies mixed with a good natured humor that does not irritate the viewer (a truly welcome talent that Sommers appears to be graced with). Only viewers expecting more than a simple thrill ride entertainment will be disappointed, but then why would you be watching this movie in the first place? Recommended Saturday matinee fun.