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More of the Same... Brilliant, that's what I Asked for.
Choosing my Favourite out of "The Mummy" and "The Mummy Returns" is like Choosing between "Mission Impossible" or Mission Impossible 2", or "Raiders of the Lost Ark" and "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom". The Originals may be All-Round Better Films, but their Sequels are such Action Packed, Fun-Filled Thrill rides I Simply Have to rate them As Good, If Not Better.

Brandon Fraser, Rachel Weisz, Oded Fuer and John Hannah all return for another Bout with the undead, and Arnold Vosloo and Patricia Velasquez come Back from the Dead just to be Sent Straight Back. (please don't take that as a Spoiler, you know Very well how this film will turn out) Also making the Return Trip is Writer/Director Steven Sommers, who Once Again fills the Enjoyment level to Boiling Point. The films Real star is it's Special Effects, we get Jaw Dropping Mummy's, an 8 foot Scorpion, Violent Pygmies, 1000's of Anubis Warriors, Jet-Powered Blimps and Tidal Waves with Faces... Yes it's more of the same, but More of the Same is what Audiences Wanted.

The Story isn't Easily Summarised, so I won't attempt it, the Performances are Spirited and Fun, but you don't need to know about that, what you Do need to know is that the film is Meant to Be... All About... Fun. Please remember that, so you don't become some dried up old Mummy like all the Critics who take this film so Seriously.

Antiquity in Action
Mr. Sommers imaginative and action filled spectacle works hard at entertaining the audience and succeeds--when it isn't trying so hard. The flashbacks into Ancient times are sumptuous and intriguing. But the SFX get carried away and become distractingly cartoonish at times, i.e.: the re-awakened Scorpion King, the jackal army of Nubis, and the pygmy mummies of Am-Sher. While the Mummy Returns picks up on threads from the first movie it doesn't (unfortunately) advance them further. However, despite it's flaws this is still an enjoyable film.

It's 1933, Rick and Evelyn are now married and have an 8 yr old son, Alex. Investigating a tomb that Evie has dreamt of, they discover the 5,000 yr old tomb of the Scorpion King and his mystical bracelet which unknown to them can bring the evil King back to life. A villainous group (including the Mummy's ancient love, Anec Su-Namun) also seek the bracelet as they plan to resurrect the mummy Imhotep and have him kill the Scorpion King so as to take over the army of Nubis and thereby rule the world. Rick, Evie and Alex return to England where Alex puts on the bracelet and is kidnapped by the villians. The race is on to save Alex and keep Imhotep from defeating the Scorpion King and taking over the world. Ho-hum. It's a shame Mr. Sommers didn't focus more on the past life flashbacks, ressurections, book of the dead, reincarnation, ect--the interesting stuff.

Brendan Fraser is an amiable Rick, though a tad too tongue-in- cheek at times. Fredie Boath is cute as Alex. Rachel Weiss does a fine job as Evie. Patricia Velasquez is intriguing as Anec Su-Namun. John Hannah is comical and charming as Evie's brother, Jonathon. Oded Fehr still sizzles as medjai warrior Ardeth Bay. Arnold Vosloo is fantastic as the mummy Imhotep. Vosloo's final moments on screen are incredible. His expression and eyes speak volumes.

If Mr. Somers has plans for a third installment, I hope he will focus more on Ancient times and lore (keeping the sumptuous sets and sexy costumes) and lose the cartoon monsters. Perhaps, a story involving Imhotep, Anec Su-Namun, Nefertiri, and the ancient carnations of Rick, Oded and Jonathon. Just a thought.

A Hit Sequel - But the First was Still Better!
The mummy is back! So is the original cast from the first hit movie! Many movies have terrible sequels, but that does not apply to this movie!

Summary: Years after Imhotep has been destroyed, Evy and Rick have settled down, married, and had a son, Alex. However, the whole family still loves to go to digs. After coming back from a succsesful trip, where they found a bracklet that was supposed to be just a legend, Alex accidently locks the find onto his wrist and is shown the way to a mythical oasis. A strange group, led by a woman who knows where Imhotep lays, digs up the high priest and kidnaps the young O'Connell. Now Evy, Rick, and their old friends must race against time to rescue Alex before Imhotep uses the braclet to unlock an acnient army.

Sill just as funny as the first:

Evy: No harm ever came from opening a chest
Rick: Yeah, no harm ever came from reading a book either. Remember how that one went?

Rick: Where the hell is Jonathon?
(Jonathon drives up in a 2-story bus)
Rick: What's the matter with my car?
Jonathan: I was forced to choose another means of transportation.
Rick: A double-decker bus!
Jonathan: It was his idea! (points to Alex)
Alex: Was not!
Jonathan: Was too!
Alex: Was not!
Jonathan: Was too!
Rick: Just go!

Still not as good as the first, but I loved the flashback scenes. The ending will surprise you very much! Enjoy!

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