Product: The Mummy Returns [VHS] (2001)
Rating: 1.0
So, where did the Scorpion King go?
First off, I LOVED the first movie. Brendan Frasier was a great hero. BUT for Mummy Returns, all the movie trailers featured The Rock! And where was he? 30 freaking seconds worth in the prologue! Those of you who have read my reviews know I am big on cinematography and soundtrack. OK. The filming was very breathtaking. But the soundtrack was SO OFF! It rose where it should have been subtle, and faded when it should have punctuated. And soundtrack makes 50% of the film. Nice try with the surround sound, but a zither and bow saw would have enhanced this movie. Fraser did his beat, but he came out like a real sissy. This movie was more about Evie coming into her own. Long live women's lib. If it wasn't for some cheesy but nice special effects, this would be a chick version of an action film. Now, bear in mind, I watched this DVD THREE times to find something great, and all I found was the 2.5 seconds of Ak-san-amoon in the past, wearing the body paint top. Yes, there are some nice special effects eye candy, but in no way does this film live up to the greatness of the first. THAT was a truly excellent film, on a par with the Indiana Jones films (okay, not the Temple of Doom) I am so sorry Brendan, but George of The Jungle and Blast From the Past where more fun to watch, and you ARE an actor with talent. You have proved that. Still, I did watch this 3 times. And I give it three stars. Oh my God. I must be getting soft...