Some of the special effects are reminiscent of Ray Harryhausen films. The special effects help the setting. In the beginning of the film, viewers are treated to impressive images of ancient Thebes with the pyramids, sphinx and Nile river in the background. We are treated to wonderful sites of the fictional city of Hamunaptra too. Creative sets blend in with the special effects for good scenes.
Location filming in Morocco completes the setting, giving the movie a sense of wonder and reality.
The first big movie release of Summer 1999 is an entertaining movie fantasy lovers will enjoy. It moves quickly, with a lot of action and touches of humor. Parents can take older children to this movie. There is no profanity. Scary scenes have little blood and gore.