Product: The Mummy Returns [VHS] (2001)
Rating: 5.0
Better than the original
The Mummy Returns, in my opinion, actually topped the original story. Imhotep's character, I felt, was given much more depth. While he still trys to take over the world, he isn't the embodiment of pure evil that he is in the first movie. While it worked once, it probably couldn't have worked a second time. The legend of the Scorpion King works, but I had to admit that the way he was reincarnated was a little on the cheesy side. Giving Evy more action in this one also helped, since it didn't leave Rick and Ardeth doing all the work. All the humor of the original movie is here, along with some surprises. That darn stork is still giving our heroes problems. The DVD collector's edition doesn't match the Ultimate Mummy in features, but the outtake reel is pretty funny. (Although there had to be more screw-ups than we saw.) The on-location featurette seemed to repeat some of the stuff from the Ultimate Mummy, but was good for those who haven't gotten a hold of that one. All in all, great popcorn movie. Sit back and enjoy the ride!