A Breath Of Fresh Air
Added 11/24/2009
Different mummy. Different country. Different wife. Brendan Fraser still plays the role excellently and, if there is an unfortunate sequel, I hope he continues with the role. While most people found Maria Bello a bad choice to replace Rachel Weisz, I wasn't bothered by it. Not as much at least when they replaced Dick York with Dick Sargeant on Bewitched. Bello had her own interpretation of the character and she delivered. Jet Li was an interesting choice for a mummy and I wish the actual actor featured more in it but the few scenes he was in were good, but the Emperor seemed to be a stronger villain than Imhoptep. Though the emotional conflict which Imhotep possessed is missed. Michelle Yeoh, again for the few scenes she was in were good, the fight with Jet Li being the best. The supporting cast however is where this movie fails. The supporters of the villain (along with their goal) is too generic, the son doesn't even resemble the character from the second film and the girl playing Yeoh's daughter is stiff. But the special effects are excellent, the final sequence being the standout. The chase in Shanghai is good but drags a bit. The Yetis look good but whoever thought up that idea should be fired; they come completely out of left field and add nothing to the story. And the music is good, capturing the location of film well.
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Fun 3rd installment
Added 11/20/2009
In 1999, director Stephen Sommers breathed new life into the classic Mummy character and did it again a couple of years later with "The Mummy Returns". Under Sommers, the first two films were fun, exciting, action packed FX-driven extravaganzas along the lines of Indiana Jones. In short, i liked them a lot. Now, Director Rob Cohen takes over the franchise, and while its not quite as brilliant as the first two, it's still fun and has its moments.
Brendan Frazer returns as Rick, intrepid adventurer and Maria Bello now takes over the role of Evelyn, since now Oscar winner Rachel Weisz didnt want to be part of the franchise again (I missed her sexy presence). This time, our heroes battle an ancient Chinese warlord bent on world conquest (oh, what fun). Jet Li plays the villian. Luke Ford plays Rick and Evelyn's son, now all grown up. Believe me, i didnt quite believe Ford and Frazer as father and son (there looked like a ten yr age difference between the two actors, for God's sake). Anyway, one fun but brief part in the film concerns an encounter with three Yetis in the Himalayas.
If you dont expect too much and just go with the flow, you may enjoy "Tomb of the Dragon Emperor".
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Great Adition To The Series
Added 11/11/2009
The 3rd instalment of the mummy series is a good adition but i think they should stop where they are before they ruin it. I Love this movie. I Recommend This Movie For Everyone. if you liked this movie then check out the other two Mummy movies.
The Mummy
The Mummy 2: The Mummy Returns
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Interesting..
Added 10/12/2009
I was thrown at first by Rachel Weisz's replacement. I think it would have been better with her. The son looked too close to Brendan Fraser's age to me... but otherwise I really enjoyed it. Brendan Fraser really can do no wrong and I will watch whatever he is in. I liked the action, the romance and the scenery was beautiful. The story was intriguing.... I'd watch another 'Mummy' installment... hey, maybe they can find some here in the Nations Capital ;0) ....
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nice action and entertainment
Added 10/4/2009
These are the kind of action movies I hardly EVER watch. The Indiana Jones type, as I like to call them. Exciting movies perhaps, but they feel so... bombastic and fake.
This movie is no exception, but something about it is more appealing to me compared to all those Indiana Jones and James Bond films. The visual effects are pretty stunning, I know that much. The snowmen/ape creatures were unique, the transformations involving the main mummy were VERY well done and looked stunning to be completely honest, and the story was good enough that I'd call it enjoyable.
Even the army of creatures with swords that we saw at the end of the movie were pretty fun, though it was hard to believe only a few people were able to take ALL of them out, haha. But they were so WEIRD looking, and every time their heads would be chopped off I'd sit there amazed how cool it looked. This is one beautiful movie.
Maybe I should check out more movies with a similar feel and style and not just write them off as "terrible" so quickly, because honestly, these kind of storylines CAN in fact be enjoyable given some time to adjust to the overall whacky style the writers must have been going for. The action is good, the characters... well, they could have been better to be honest. A British woman, an American guy (who I didn't particularly care for) and his obnoxious son. These characters could (and should) have been better.
Other than that, surprisingly good action film.
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A Breath Of Fresh Air
Added 11/24/2009
Different mummy. Different country. Different wife. Brendan Fraser still plays the role excellently and, if there is an unfortunate sequel, I hope he continues with the role. While most people found Maria Bello a bad choice to replace Rachel Weisz, I wasn't bothered by it. Not as much at least when they replaced Dick York with Dick Sargeant on Bewitched. Bello had her own interpretation of the character and she delivered. Jet Li was an interesting choice for a mummy and I wish the actual actor featured more in it but the few scenes he was in were good, but the Emperor seemed to be a stronger villain than Imhoptep. Though the emotional conflict which Imhotep possessed is missed. Michelle Yeoh, again for the few scenes she was in were good, the fight with Jet Li being the best. The supporting cast however is where this movie fails. The supporters of the villain (along with their goal) is too generic, the son doesn't even resemble the character from the second film and the girl playing Yeoh's daughter is stiff. But the special effects are excellent, the final sequence being the standout. The chase in Shanghai is good but drags a bit. The Yetis look good but whoever thought up that idea should be fired; they come completely out of left field and add nothing to the story. And the music is good, capturing the location of film well.
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Fun 3rd installment
Added 11/20/2009
In 1999, director Stephen Sommers breathed new life into the classic Mummy character and did it again a couple of years later with "The Mummy Returns". Under Sommers, the first two films were fun, exciting, action packed FX-driven extravaganzas along the lines of Indiana Jones. In short, i liked them a lot. Now, Director Rob Cohen takes over the franchise, and while its not quite as brilliant as the first two, it's still fun and has its moments.
Brendan Frazer returns as Rick, intrepid adventurer and Maria Bello now takes over the role of Evelyn, since now Oscar winner Rachel Weisz didnt want to be part of the franchise again (I missed her sexy presence). This time, our heroes battle an ancient Chinese warlord bent on world conquest (oh, what fun). Jet Li plays the villian. Luke Ford plays Rick and Evelyn's son, now all grown up. Believe me, i didnt quite believe Ford and Frazer as father and son (there looked like a ten yr age difference between the two actors, for God's sake). Anyway, one fun but brief part in the film concerns an encounter with three Yetis in the Himalayas.
If you dont expect too much and just go with the flow, you may enjoy "Tomb of the Dragon Emperor".
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Great Adition To The Series
Added 11/11/2009
The 3rd instalment of the mummy series is a good adition but i think they should stop where they are before they ruin it. I Love this movie. I Recommend This Movie For Everyone. if you liked this movie then check out the other two Mummy movies.
The Mummy
The Mummy 2: The Mummy Returns
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