Product: The Mummy Returns [VHS] (2001)
Rating: 3.0
Great... if you didn't see the first one
Having enjoyed THE MUMMY for it's humour and S-FX, I eagerly awaited this followup, only to be somewhat disappointed. You will probably find that this movie will hold more for you if you didn't see the first one. It is still entertainment, it's not bad, but the replication of jokes and scenarios from the first movie wears a little thin - been there done that. However, on the plus side, the addition of 'The Rock' as The Scorpion King is a good one (if only minor), the development of Patricia Velasquez's character is interesting, and Rachel Weisz and Brendan Fraser are terrific (although a bit awkward as a married couple). It is definitely a Sunday afternoon veg-out movie.