The Mummy Returns review
23 The Mummy Returns
Rewatch. The second film in the Mummy series, set in the early '30's. Thousands of earlier, a warlord named 'The Scorpion King' had conquered most of the world, but was ultimately defeated. In the present, O'Connell's son is placed in peril when an artefact locks onto his hand. Thus begins a chase through London when their son is abducted by a cult! This cult aims to resurrect the Scorpion King, so they could take over the world (Of course). The cult then leaves London, taking Alex, to Egypt.
These chases are well done. The choreography and stuntwork are well done. Of course that is not all that makes a film good. Nor are special effects and cgi. One cannot judge a movie on that alone. The various scenes in which these take place are well written, the emotions involved when one's child and or spouse are in peril are shown well. Brendan Fraser continues to play O'Connell well, easily showing his acting range. The same with Rachel Weisz and John Hannah for their roles. 8/10.
Rewatch. The second film in the Mummy series, set in the early '30's. Thousands of earlier, a warlord named 'The Scorpion King' had conquered most of the world, but was ultimately defeated. In the present, O'Connell's son is placed in peril when an artefact locks onto his hand. Thus begins a chase through London when their son is abducted by a cult! This cult aims to resurrect the Scorpion King, so they could take over the world (Of course). The cult then leaves London, taking Alex, to Egypt.
These chases are well done. The choreography and stuntwork are well done. Of course that is not all that makes a film good. Nor are special effects and cgi. One cannot judge a movie on that alone. The various scenes in which these take place are well written, the emotions involved when one's child and or spouse are in peril are shown well. Brendan Fraser continues to play O'Connell well, easily showing his acting range. The same with Rachel Weisz and John Hannah for their roles. 8/10.