The Mummy Returns
2001
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May 7, 1999 · There is good reason not to disturb the mummy, named Imhotep. If he is brought back to life, he will "arise a walking disease," we learn, and unleash the 10 proverbial plagues upon Egypt, of which in the course of the movie I counted locusts, fireballs from the sky, rivers running with blood, earthquakes, and flies.
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- 'The Mummy' (1932) The original Mummy movie stands as the best of this original series, and even then, it does so without feeling like quite as much of a classic as the original Dracula, Frankenstein, or Invisible Man movies in their respective series.
- 'Abbott and Costello Meet the Mummy' (1955) Comedy duo Bud Abbott and Lou Costello met a surprising number of Universal monsters, with these films ultimately helping define the horror-comedy genre going forward.
- 'The Mummy's Tomb' (1942) The Mummy's Tomb is the third movie in the series, and it has a premise that instantly catches the eye, as it feels a little more adventurous and out there compared to the plots of the other entries.
- 'The Mummy's Ghost' (1944) The fourth movie in the series, The Mummy's Ghost, showed that the titular Mummy was well and truly here to stay, and that death could do seemingly very little to prevent it from continuing to appear in movies.
- The Mummy
- The Mummy’s Tomb
- The Mummy: Tomb of The Dragon Emperor
- Abbott and Costello Meet The Mummy
- The Mummy’s Ghost
- The Mummy’s Curse
- The Mummy’s Hand
- The Mummy Returns
The Mummy was so ill-received by critics and audiences alike that it forced Universal to reevaluate its approach to the Dark Universe. Many fans were frustrated by the movie’s focus. Its mummy Ahmanet (Sofia Boutella) is a compelling, well-executed character who doesn’t get nearly enough screen time, shunted aside to develop the much blander storyl...
The second movie in a quadrilogy about the mummy Kharis’ (Lon Chaney Jr.) quest for vengeance, it offers little new. Its use of footage from the prior movie slows its already glacial pace. The Mummy’s Tombfalls into the realm of the forgettable: not a bad watch, but not a good one either.
Tomb Of The Dragon Emperorsuffered from problems in execution. The CGI was notoriously bad, while the comedy often veered into the overtly cheesy. Changing setting from Egypt to China was an interesting idea, but the film ultimately lacked the charm of its predecessors. Related: Where Are They Now? The Cast Of The Mummy Movies
Abbott And Costello Meet The Mummy is a hollow parody that, aside from providing a few laughs, doesn’t bring much new to the table. There is certainly some fun slapstick humor throughout, but it isn’t the most creative cross-over between the comedic duo and classic movie monsters.
The plot of The Mummy’s Ghost is somewhat repetitive: a mummy seeks to bring the woman he loves back to life through a living vessel. However, the film’s presentation is fun and captivating, providing a surprise endingin a series that had, until that point, followed predictable story beats.
One of the most interesting things about The Mummy’s Curse is the amount of agency it gives to Ananka (Virginia Christine), a female mummy. While most films play a game of cat-and-mouse between the Mummy and his love, this final installment sees both Ananka and Kharis actively pushing the plot forward.
The Mummy’s Handimbues the monster flick with light-heartedness. While some of its comedy is overtly racist and sexist, the movie also introduces Marta (Peggy Moran), a smart, savvy woman who holds her own and steals every scene she’s in. Related: The Mummy 2017 is the Opposite of Wonder Woman
The Mummy Returns captures many of the same beats that made its predecessor charming, leaning into Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weiss’ onscreen chemistry. Dwayne Johnson is memorable as the Scorpion King, while the bracelet that locks onto Alex’s(Freddie Boath) arm remains a goosebumps-inducing plot mechanic to this day.
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- Stephen Sommers
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- Brendan Fraser
Parents need to know that The Mummy is an extremely violent 1999 movie. Men are killed by gunfire, sword wounds, fatal acid, insect bites, and numerous magical plagues. There is virtually no blood or gore and much of the violence is directed toward the "undead," whose bones shatter when struck with swords or….
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