Product: The Mummy Returns [VHS] (2001)
Rating: 3.0
Hey, it's the Mummy! What do you expect?
First off, I loved the first movie and this one is fun on it's own merits.For those whining about character development, WHY??? It's basically the same people from the first one, so why do they need to be developed? We already know them, aside from the kid (whom I thought was funny.)Comparisons to Indiana Jones are valid. However, those who hate the kid, I'll say one thing. Short Round was a HECK of a lot more annoying than the boy in this movie.Also, for those complaining about how the boy tried to hold up a falling pillar. Again, I'm sure they loved Temple Of Doom (like I did), but Short Round in that one did some pretty unbelievable things as well, so please, give me a break!I do disagree with those who think this is way better than the first. I myself find the first Mummy funnier. However, the bus chase scene in TMR was great and hilarious.For those also whining about humor detracting from the movie, I say go find yourself a flesh eater. The humor in both movies COMPLIMENT the action in such a way as to give you a way to relax during tense moments. Many try to back up their bogus claims that the humor detracts from the overall believability of this movie. Hello! Nothing in this movie is believable!!! But, who cares? That's not the point of both movies. I can suspend belief and have fun as well. That's the whole focus of the Mummy series.I will say, I felt The Mummy was funnier than TMR, but still, the humor is great in this movie.The special effects are pretty good. I will admit, the Scorpion King effects in the final battle (which was a great battle) did look a little rushed and you could see it in the "Rocks" facial features. Still, it was scary enough to make me shiver and root for Rick to kick some Scorpian posterior end!I definitely like the flashbacks to the first movie. Adds a lot to the overall story and possibly explains some of Evie's Egyptian heritage.Overall, a movie that I am glad I purchased and watched. I never got to see either movie in the theatres, but I wanted to. Now, I've seen both, and I will watch both of them over and over again. This one compliments the first Mummy movie in that we get to see the original characters (minus Benny who was annoying anyways) further their exploits.If you're not entirely sure if you'd like either movie, I would suggest possibly renting them first. But, you should be the type that can suspend your belief on what can and cannot happen. That's the only way to have fun with both of these movies.