This movie was resurrected with fun in mind.
Released: 1999
Genre(s): Action, Adventure, Fantasy
"The Mummy" is a remake very loosely based off of the 1932 film of the same name - sure, it's got an evil mummy trying to resurrect his dead lover and...well, that's about it. This movie plays out more like an Indiana Jones-style adventure movie than a classic horror, relying on sharp quips, brazen characters, and plenty of over-the-top action. While not deep, profound, or thought-provoking in the least, "The Mummy" manages to careen wildly from set piece to set piece in a manner that keeps things incredibly intense and, more importantly, fun. Brendan Fraser keeps things witty and primarily tongue-in-cheek - even when things get a little dark and twisted, there's still a comical, almost charming undertone holding the whole thing together. It might not be anything to write home about, but "The Mummy" manages to prevail as the exact type of movie it advertises itself as: a fierce, action-adventure romp through Egypt that knows how to serve up as many thrills as it does laughs.
Rating (out of 5): 3
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