The Mummy (1999)

Average rating

(69%)

Starring:	Brendan Fraser \| Rachel Weisz \| John Hannah \| Arnold Vosloo \| Jonathan Hyde \| Tuc Watkins \| Oded Fehr \| Omid Djalili \| Stephen Dunham \| Bernard Fox \| Corey Johnson \| Kevin J. O'Connor \| Patricia Velazquez
Director:	Stephen Sommers
Studio:	SONY PICTURES HOME ENTERTAINMENT
Run time:	120 mins
Collections:	100 Big Adventures
Genres:	Action/Adventure \| Comedy \| Sci-Fi/Fantasy \| Thriller
Languages:	English
Dubbed:	German
Released:	January 31, 2000

In the 1920s, a group of archaeologists led by adventurer Rick O'Connell (Brendan Fraser) discovers the mummified body of Imhotep, an Egyptian priest who was cursed for falling in love with the Pharoah's mistress. When they accidentally resurrect him, the battle for survival begins, as the mummy begins to use his powers to reclaim his long-lost love. Director Stephen Sommers updates this classic Universal monster for the 1990s, using a dazzling array of computer-generated special effects. Fun performances from Fraser and Rachel Weisz add to the tongue-in-cheek Saturday matinee appeal.

Rating of 3 stars out of 5

In the good old days, the Mummy merely met Abbott and Costello. Now, thanks to the wizards of the special-effects industry, this digitally manipulated villain can meet his adversaries in a world of vibrant action and epic adventure. It's all here: ancient curses, an embalmed high priest, two rival parties searching for archaeological treasure and dashing legionnaire Brendan Fraser romancing prim librarian Rachel Weisz. Screenwriter/director Stephen Sommers has embroidered the original story to excess at times, with flesh-eating beetles and battling zombie slaves just two of the gruesome modern additions vying for screen time with the more traditional elements of the tale. Yet Fraser does his goofy macho best as an Indiana Jones clone, tackling every scene with endearing enthusiasm, while Arnold Vosloo has the perfect bone-structure for the brooding menace returned from the dead.

Rating of 1 stars out of 5
Halliwell's Film Guide

A tongue-in-the-cheek Boy's Own adventure, which is played mostly for laughs and the occasional shock, and is notable only for its computer-generated special effects.

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72 out of 74 people found the following review helpful:

Rated 5.0 stars
superb

williamsgwynfa from , 1st May, 2007

this film is superb. The Mummy has action, love, adventure, horror and comedy all rolled into one excitingly, nail biting, edge of the chair movie. It also has a kind of exotic magical style and feel, about it too. In ancient Egypt, one priest called Imohotep, had the nerve to fall in love with the Pharaoh's mistress called Anck Su Namun. after being found out, Anck Su Namun kills herself, and imohotep after killing the Pharoah called Seti, suffers the Hom-Dai, the most feared curse of all. he is mummified alive, and is cursed , to become one of the undead, and to suffer for all time. Unless of course, if someone releases him from his prison, then he is free. we then move forward to the 1920's, where a group of treasure hunters, and a group of archeologists, set out to find the ancient city of Hamunaptra. adventurer, and ex. foreign legion soldier, Rick leads Egyptologist Evelyn, and her brother Jonathan to the mysterious Hamunaptra. Rick is a bit of an 'indiana Jones ' type character. Benny, Rick's fellow foreign legion colleague, is leading the group of American treasure hunters, and another Egyptologist, who thinks that he is better than Evelyn, because she is only a woman. Benny previously did the dirty on Rick. Unfortunately, they and the rivalling group of careless American adventurers, free Imhotep's mummy from his eternal prison, thus accidently awakening the ancient evil. they find themselves in a race against time, to save their own skins, and the world in general. The special effects in this film are excellent. While Jonathan is keen, on finding the legendary Egyptian treasures, Evelyn wants to search for the Book of the Living which is made of gold. this book would clarify a lot in historical knowledge, about the ancient Egyptians. Imhotep wants to bring Ankh su namun back to life by using Evelyn's body, but he also wants to rid the world, of the disbelieving crowd of democracy supporters, to be able to enforce his tyrannical dictatorship. well worth renting out.

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4 out of 4 people found the following review helpful:

*** May contain spoilers ***

Rated 5.0 stars
One of the best adventure movies you will see.

bumpkin from , 10th September, 2007

I do not think I have had this much fun watching a movie since I was a kid. This film has the right amount of comedy, suspense, action, cgi, romance, thrills. This film is for everybody. It's not too scary so kids can watch it, it does not take itself too seriously which makes it fun to watch. I love the brother and sister relationship between Rachel Weisz and John Hannah their constant bickering was really entertaining. The romance between Evie and Rick was great too watch out for the drunk scene that was funny. If you are looking for a film which is for all the family, watch this. If you do not like scary movies do not be put off this film will make you change your mind. Its just one of the best films I have seen for a while.

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