Product: The Mummy Returns [VHS] (2001)
Rating: 3.0
possibly 3 and a half stars
The sequel to the 1999 summer hit The Mummy, The Mummy Returns is about Rick O'Connel and his quest with his wife, warrior friend, and brother in law to save his son and the world. (again) All of the main characters from the first one return in this one, including Brendan Fraser, Rachel Weiz, John Hannah, Arnold Vosloo, Oded Fehr, and director Stephen Sommers. Joining them are Rick and his wife's son, Alex and a new villain, the Scorpion King. (which is played by WWF star The Rock)Most people say, "What's not to like about this movie?" And a lot of other people would agree with them. There are numerous gunfights, exciting action sequences, a double decker bus fight, and a battle scene. Whoa. Obviously, the sequel chose to take up more time with gun fights than plot development. In the opening scene, there's a battle. After that there's a fight, a gunfight, and a bus chase. All in the first 20 minutes. The movie adopts it's ho-hum plot from most video games. Save the world while battling monsters and men and the scorpion king and ihmotep. Action goers will love this film, but people actually looking for a little depth and something original? Look somewhere else, fellas. At least the first one had a moment where there was at least three minutes of plot development.Now those are pretty significant flaws, but there are some pros that keep the film frombeing a totally rotten apple. There are some slight gags that are occasionally funny and there are some very exciting action sequences. Not to mention that the special effects are marvelous. (but take up almost all of the movie) The movie is also suspensful, but not as much as the first.The only thing worth watching this film for are the special effects and the breathtaking action sequences (which are very well done) so sit back and relax and watch this film. Just don't look for any orginality or depth.2001; 130 minutes; Rated PG-13 for intense but sustained sequences of action/adventure violence and brief language.