The Mummy Returns (Full Screen Collector's Edition)

Editorial Review:
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Proving that bigger is rarely better, The Mummy Returns serves up so much action and so many computer-generated effects that it quickly grows exhausting. In his zeal to establish a lucrative franchise, writer-director Stephen Sommers dispenses with such trivial matters as character development and plot logic, and charges headlong into an almost random buffet of minimum story and maximum mayhem, beginning with a prologue establishing the ominous fate of the Scorpion King (played by World Wrestling Federation star the Rock, in a cameo teaser for his later starring role in--you guessed it--The Scorpion King). Dormant for 5,000 years, under control of the Egyptian god Anubis, the Scorpion King will rise again in 1933, which is where we find The Mummy's returning heroes Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz, now married and scouring Egyptian ruins with their 8-year-old son, Alex (Freddie Boath).

John Hannah (as Weisz's brother) and Oded Fehr (as mystical warrior Ardeth Bay) also return from The Mummy, and trouble begins when Alex dons the Scorpion King's ancient bracelet, coveted by the evil mummy Imhotep (Arnold Vosloo), who's been revived by... oh, but does any of this matter? With a plot so disposable that it's impossible to care about anything that happens, The Mummy Returns is best enjoyed as an intermittently amusing and physically impressive monument of Hollywood machinery, with gorgeous sets that scream for a better showcase, and digital trickery that tops its predecessor in ambition, if not in payoff. By the time our heroes encounter a hoard of ravenous pygmy mummies, you'll probably enjoy this movie in spite of itself. --Jeff Shannon

Average customer rating: The Mummy Collection Great collection and great packaging. The Movies I love , but the boxset.............no so great LOVE the Mummy! Mummy Collector's Set

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The premise of the movie isn't that far off from the original. Egyptologist and general mess Evelyn (Rachel Weisz) discovers a map to the lost city of Hamunaptra, and so she hires rogue Rick O'Connell (Brendan Fraser) to lead her there. Once there, Evelyn accidentally unlocks the tomb of Imhotep (Arnold Vosloo), a man who had been buried alive a couple of millennia ago with flesh-eating bugs as punishment for sleeping with the pharaoh's girlfriend. The ancient mummy is revived, and he is determined to bring his old love back to life, which of course means much mayhem (including the unleashing of the 10 plagues) and human sacrifice. Despite the rather gory premise, this movie is fairly tame in terms of violence; most of the magic and surprise come from the special effects, which are glorious to watch, although Imhotep, before being fully reconstituted, is, as one explorer puts it, rather "juicy." Keep in mind this film is as much comedy as it is adventure--those looking for a straightforward horror pic will be disappointed. But for those who want good old-fashioned eye-candy kind of fun, The Mummy ranks as one of choicest flicks of 1999. --Jenny Brown

The Mummy Returns
Proving that bigger is rarely better, The Mummy Returns serves up so much action and so many computer-generated effects that it quickly grows exhausting. In his zeal to establish a lucrative franchise, writer-director Stephen Sommers dispenses with such trivial matters as character development and plot logic, and charges headlong into an almost random buffet of minimum story and maximum mayhem, beginning with a prologue establishing the ominous fate of the Scorpion King (played by World Wrestling Federation star the Rock, in a cameo teaser for his later starring role in--you guessed it--The Scorpion King). Dormant for 5,000 years, under control of the Egyptian god Anubis, the Scorpion King will rise again in 1933, which is where we find The Mummy's returning heroes Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz, now married and scouring Egyptian ruins with their 8-year-old son, Alex (Freddie Boath).

John Hannah (as Weisz's brother) and Oded Fehr (as mystical warrior Ardeth Bay) also return from The Mummy, and trouble begins when Alex dons the Scorpion King's ancient bracelet, coveted by the evil mummy Imhotep (Arnold Vosloo), who's been revived by... oh, but does any of this matter? With a plot so disposable that it's impossible to care about anything that happens, The Mummy Returns is best enjoyed as an intermittently amusing and physically impressive monument of Hollywood machinery, with gorgeous sets that scream for a better showcase, and digital trickery that tops its predecessor in ambition, if not in payoff. By the time our heroes encounter a hoard of ravenous pygmy mummies, you'll probably enjoy this movie in spite of itself. --Jeff Shannon

The Scorpion King
There's nothing original in The Scorpion King, but this derivative action franchise gets off to a rousing start by cleverly stealing from a lot of better movies. Capitalizing on his brief cameo in The Mummy Returns, Dwayne Johnson (a.k.a. World Wrestling Federation star the Rock) stars as Mathayus, an Akkadian assassin in the age preceding Egyptian pharaohs, who vows to avenge his brother's murder by an undefeated warlord (Steven Brand) prophesied to become the desert-ruling Scorpion King. Their battle for supremacy comprises most of the film's brisk 95-minute running time, punctuated by comic relief from Mathayus's obligatory sidekick (Grant Heslov), romance with a beautiful sorceress (Kelly Hu), and alliance with a massive Nubian (Michael Clarke Duncan) on the eve of their climactic showdown. There's no rhyme or reason to the film's depiction of ancient civilization (the costuming is particularly ludicrous), but the Rock demonstrates adequate action-star potential, and director Chuck Russell (The Mask) wraps it all in a slick, professional package. --Jeff Shannon

Product Description

Running Time 347 Min

Format: DVD MOVIE

Customer Reviews:

The Mummy Collection.......2007-06-27

I bought this for my dad for fathers day. He is a fan of the Mummy movies and for 15 it is a great deal.

Great collection and great packaging........2007-06-04

I love the collection of movies or I would not have purchased them to begin with, but I equally love the way that this set comes packaged. All three discs are in the one case...not three seperate cases to take up unwanted space, and you can still clearly see the titles to all three discs.
If you have never seen the movies in this collection then I would have to say that if you like stories about Egypt, fiction or not, and you liek action, then this set is worth your time. It is action packed, great visual effects, good acting for the most part, and the storylines are good.
It is worth the price!

The Movies I love , but the boxset.............no so great.......2007-06-01

I love the Mummy and the Mummy returns. It has always been a favourite of mine but when i recieve it. It was Okay. The boxset was so cheap made. If the Box was made better, it would've been Okay. No wonder it was so cheap.

The Mummy is a collecter's edition with heaps of special features. I liked that about it, I do reccommend it to people that don't care how the boxset looks. but love the Movies.
Overall, I loved the movies at a great price.

LOVE the Mummy!.......2007-05-17

Well, I love watchin Brandon Fraiser....what a hottie! Anyway, this is a GREAT deal! You can't beat it! You get all 3 of these movies for under $15! How awesome. If you tried to buy these somewhere else, it would cost you at least over $25 or more.

These movies are a must have!

Mummy Collector's Set.......2007-05-16

We received our Set so quickly and love the fact that it is 3 DVD's in one case. So convenient for storing. They were in great condition!!!

Average customer rating: Excellent Movie HD IS EXCELLENT! Continuation of The Mummy HD-DVD shines in The Mummy Returns HD review

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Customer Reviews:

Excellent Movie.......2007-06-22

Excellent idea that probably came from the 1950's attempts to put this kind of movie together. However, our era's special effects makes this movie work wonderfully. Story is pretty good. There are some bumps in the telling of the story, but it all evens out. Good action sequences. Some of the characters you wish were smarter, but overall good job. I have watched it several times and will again in the future.

HD IS EXCELLENT!.......2007-05-21

This is a good movie and to add HD makes it even better. The clarity and sound is outstanding. HD is the best thing that has happened to movies in years.

Continuation of The Mummy.......2007-04-28

The sequel to the movie The Mummy. The story is set in 1933, approximately 9 years after the events of the first film. Rick O'Connell is now married to Evelyn and the couple has settled in London, where they are raising their 8-year-old son Alex. The corpse of Imhotep is resurrected in the British Museum, and Imhotep returns to the world again determined to gain immortality. Although, this time another force has also been set loose in the world... a creature of the darkest rituals of ancient Egyptian mysticism, who is even more powerful than Imhotep. When these two forces clash, the fate of the world will hang in the balance, sending the O'Connells on a desperate race to save the world from an unspeakable evil, and rescue their son before it is too late. Overall, I thought that the first movie was better how ever the plot was developed nicely in the second and the continuation of the characters is always a good thing.

HD-DVD shines in The Mummy Returns.......2007-04-03

Like "The Mummy" in HD-DVD, the added depth of color and resolution make this HD-DVD one to own -- and one to show off assuming your HDTV is up to it. The contrasts and colors are spectacular and there is detail everywhere.

Not to mention it's just a fun story -- well told, well acted, well directed and certainly made with more than enough production money. And Brendan Fraser/Rachel Weisz are just so cute.

HD review.......2007-03-08

I liked to see the movie in HighDefinition, good sharp colors.
It was my first HD movie so we will see how the others are.
So far so good.

Average customer rating: Why I don't outright hate this is beyond me TMR Kinda fun UGGGH! Save your money! How a sequel ought to be done.

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Proving that bigger is rarely better, The Mummy Returns serves up so much action and so many computer-generated effects that it quickly grows exhausting. In his zeal to establish a lucrative franchise, writer-director Stephen Sommers dispenses with such trivial matters as character development and plot logic, and charges headlong into an almost random buffet of minimum story and maximum mayhem, beginning with a prologue establishing the ominous fate of the Scorpion King (played by World Wrestling Federation star the Rock, in a cameo teaser for his later starring role in--you guessed it--The Scorpion King). Dormant for 5,000 years, under control of the Egyptian god Anubis, the Scorpion King will rise again in 1933, which is where we find The Mummy's returning heroes Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz, now married and scouring Egyptian ruins with their 8-year-old son, Alex (Freddie Boath).

John Hannah (as Weisz's brother) and Oded Fehr (as mystical warrior Ardeth Bay) also return from The Mummy, and trouble begins when Alex dons the Scorpion King's ancient bracelet, coveted by the evil mummy Imhotep (Arnold Vosloo), who's been revived by... oh, but does any of this matter? With a plot so disposable that it's impossible to care about anything that happens, The Mummy Returns is best enjoyed as an intermittently amusing and physically impressive monument of Hollywood machinery, with gorgeous sets that scream for a better showcase, and digital trickery that tops its predecessor in ambition, if not in payoff. By the time our heroes encounter a hoard of ravenous pygmy mummies, you'll probably enjoy this movie in spite of itself. --Jeff Shannon

Customer Reviews:

Why I don't outright hate this is beyond me.......2007-04-16

Director Stephen Sommers is responsible for some of the more questionable box-office films I've ever seen. Unlike Uwe Boll who has the box office match his talent (read: none), Sommers' films have actually been successful for the most part but right afterwards, people say how awful they were which is kind of funny. Among them is the sequel to the blockbuster hit the Mummy which had good effects but a super bad story but of course the latter is irrevelant if the film made money, hence we have the Mummy Returns where the keyword is "more": more effects, setpieces, characters, and all-around dumbness.

Set 9 years after the last film, Rick and Evelyn have gotten married and have a child named Alex. They get caught up in a rescue mission when Alex is kidnapped since he wears the Bracelet of Anubis, which ties into the Scorpion King, an ancient powerful warrior who's about to be resurrected. Killer of the Scorpion King can command a massive army so people decide to resurrect Ihmotep, our mummy from the first film. And once again, Rick and Evelyn along with Ardeth Bay and Evelyn's brother Jonathan have to once again avert disaster.

It's surprising to see that despite the special effects advancements over the years, the Mummy films have always had way too obvious CG. It has nothing to do with compositing and placing them in the scene that makes them look natural and not just pasted on but there's something off about the effects, like they're too texture-y and light. Nowhere is this more apparent than the Scorpion King himself and I won't spoil it but basically, I've seen Diablo II have better looking characters. However, one advancement that should've got more recognition is the big battle scenes involving thousands of armies. While it's old-hat now thanks to films like Kingdom of Heaven, Troy, Alexander and the Lord of the Rings films, this just looks better to me. The set pieces also don't have the grandiose nature from the first film. A massive tidal wave didn't have the impact of seeing a sandstorm from the last one and it makes this film obviously inferior to the first one.

A film like this doesn't need an in-depth story. It's a summer blockbuster and knows it; you come for the thrills and visuals, not to be riveted by dialogue exchanges and character development. But still, this is kind of a stupid story. A bracelet of something will reveal the location of someone allowing a something to defeat that someone and able to command something is basically the plot and we jump from location to location and have little mini-adventures along the way. There's a sequence involving tiny pygmy mummies (but I call them monkeys) that is not only unintentionally funny but it completely apes off a similar scene in the Lost World: Jurassic Park. Or maybe I'm just complaining too much.

There's not really a lot to recommend here. Most movies have at least something to recommend, whether it's the visuals, the acting, or just the plain strangeness of enjoying something so dumb. I don't completely hate it and why that is is kinda baffling.

TMR.......2007-03-20

If you loved the first offering, you'll love this sequel. Not only does ALL the major cast come back, but they come back well. You get more of everything the first one had to offer. Suspense, comic relief, awe. By the time this one ends, you're almost rooting for Imhotep. The only thing I found lacking was the cee-gee model of "The Rock" as the Scorpion King.

Kinda fun.......2007-03-03

For some reason, I enjoyed this movie more than the first one, perhaps because my expectations had been lowered by the original film. Maybe I was just in the mood to see a lot of things blow up real good. There's not much point describing the plot, because it's only a flimsy skeleton upon which to hang the action sequences, which go on pretty much non-stop from beginning to end. Everything is completely predictable, but it's humorous and moves fast. It's easily the best of the Mummy trilogy (counting "Scorpion King"), but that's not saying much.

UGGGH! Save your money!.......2007-01-10

This is THE WORST movie sequel I have ever seen. It was so terrible that it inspired me to write my first movie review ever on Amazon. Where's my receipt? You might enjoy this flick if you're less than 10 years old AND in possession of a single digit IQ. It's a huge disappointment following the original Mummy flick. I would like to give it a negative star.

How a sequel ought to be done........2006-11-04

This movie is a perfect example of how a sequel ought to be done. We pick up with the same characters--no changes, no retconning, and no disappointing surprises. Sequels like Men in Black II, Ghostbusters II, or Back to the Future II let us down because the sequels do not follow logically from the first movie. With MIB II, we expected to see Agents Jay and Elle paired up, with Agent Kay living happily ever after--no such luck. Then the cameo of Michael Jackson was pure flatulence. And that is just the casting, not the script.

The Mummy Returns avoids all of this. In fact, I was impressed to see Patricia Velasquez reprising her short role of Anck Su Namun. Yes! Same character with the same actress! This show the care and forethought that went into this film. And thought Ben Kingsly was a likeable character and a stellar actor, he was not brought back to life just for ratings. Yum!

I ma impressed how the scriptwriter and the director are able to manage the smaller characters. We instantly connect with young Alex O'Connell or pirate-pilot Izzy Buttons, who replaces the equally charming Captain Havlock from Mummy I. BEST SCENE: the two gremlins fighting over the dynamite stick.

I am also impressed how they kept the "vibe" of the first film. There was no attempt to make the film funny, or more serious, or more horrific. We just see an extrapolation and a continuation of the fun we saw in the first film.

The only flaw is one of the financing. As with most heavy-CGI films, the closer to the end of the move, the worse the special effects get, because the money runs out. I wished that had pulled a George Lucas and redone the effects for DVD release. Since the movie was a hit, the would have recouped their money on the DVD release, TV runs, 10th, 25th, 50th and 75th anniversary re-releases of the movie. Yes, this movie is a good as the Golden Age Classics, or Wizard of Oz.

Average customer rating: Why I don't outright hate this is beyond me TMR Kinda fun UGGGH! Save your money! How a sequel ought to be done.

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Proving that bigger is rarely better, The Mummy Returns serves up so much action and so many computer-generated effects that it quickly grows exhausting. In his zeal to establish a lucrative franchise, writer-director Stephen Sommers dispenses with such trivial matters as character development and plot logic, and charges headlong into an almost random buffet of minimum story and maximum mayhem, beginning with a prologue establishing the ominous fate of the Scorpion King (played by World Wrestling Federation star the Rock, in a cameo teaser for his later starring role in--you guessed it--The Scorpion King). Dormant for 5,000 years, under control of the Egyptian god Anubis, the Scorpion King will rise again in 1933, which is where we find The Mummy's returning heroes Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz, now married and scouring Egyptian ruins with their 8-year-old son, Alex (Freddie Boath).

John Hannah (as Weisz's brother) and Oded Fehr (as mystical warrior Ardeth Bay) also return from The Mummy, and trouble begins when Alex dons the Scorpion King's ancient bracelet, coveted by the evil mummy Imhotep (Arnold Vosloo), who's been revived by... oh, but does any of this matter? With a plot so disposable that it's impossible to care about anything that happens, The Mummy Returns is best enjoyed as an intermittently amusing and physically impressive monument of Hollywood machinery, with gorgeous sets that scream for a better showcase, and digital trickery that tops its predecessor in ambition, if not in payoff. By the time our heroes encounter a hoard of ravenous pygmy mummies, you'll probably enjoy this movie in spite of itself. --Jeff Shannon

Customer Reviews:

Why I don't outright hate this is beyond me.......2007-04-16

Director Stephen Sommers is responsible for some of the more questionable box-office films I've ever seen. Unlike Uwe Boll who has the box office match his talent (read: none), Sommers' films have actually been successful for the most part but right afterwards, people say how awful they were which is kind of funny. Among them is the sequel to the blockbuster hit the Mummy which had good effects but a super bad story but of course the latter is irrevelant if the film made money, hence we have the Mummy Returns where the keyword is "more": more effects, setpieces, characters, and all-around dumbness.

Set 9 years after the last film, Rick and Evelyn have gotten married and have a child named Alex. They get caught up in a rescue mission when Alex is kidnapped since he wears the Bracelet of Anubis, which ties into the Scorpion King, an ancient powerful warrior who's about to be resurrected. Killer of the Scorpion King can command a massive army so people decide to resurrect Ihmotep, our mummy from the first film. And once again, Rick and Evelyn along with Ardeth Bay and Evelyn's brother Jonathan have to once again avert disaster.

It's surprising to see that despite the special effects advancements over the years, the Mummy films have always had way too obvious CG. It has nothing to do with compositing and placing them in the scene that makes them look natural and not just pasted on but there's something off about the effects, like they're too texture-y and light. Nowhere is this more apparent than the Scorpion King himself and I won't spoil it but basically, I've seen Diablo II have better looking characters. However, one advancement that should've got more recognition is the big battle scenes involving thousands of armies. While it's old-hat now thanks to films like Kingdom of Heaven, Troy, Alexander and the Lord of the Rings films, this just looks better to me. The set pieces also don't have the grandiose nature from the first film. A massive tidal wave didn't have the impact of seeing a sandstorm from the last one and it makes this film obviously inferior to the first one.

A film like this doesn't need an in-depth story. It's a summer blockbuster and knows it; you come for the thrills and visuals, not to be riveted by dialogue exchanges and character development. But still, this is kind of a stupid story. A bracelet of something will reveal the location of someone allowing a something to defeat that someone and able to command something is basically the plot and we jump from location to location and have little mini-adventures along the way. There's a sequence involving tiny pygmy mummies (but I call them monkeys) that is not only unintentionally funny but it completely apes off a similar scene in the Lost World: Jurassic Park. Or maybe I'm just complaining too much.

There's not really a lot to recommend here. Most movies have at least something to recommend, whether it's the visuals, the acting, or just the plain strangeness of enjoying something so dumb. I don't completely hate it and why that is is kinda baffling.

TMR.......2007-03-20

If you loved the first offering, you'll love this sequel. Not only does ALL the major cast come back, but they come back well. You get more of everything the first one had to offer. Suspense, comic relief, awe. By the time this one ends, you're almost rooting for Imhotep. The only thing I found lacking was the cee-gee model of "The Rock" as the Scorpion King.

Kinda fun.......2007-03-03

For some reason, I enjoyed this movie more than the first one, perhaps because my expectations had been lowered by the original film. Maybe I was just in the mood to see a lot of things blow up real good. There's not much point describing the plot, because it's only a flimsy skeleton upon which to hang the action sequences, which go on pretty much non-stop from beginning to end. Everything is completely predictable, but it's humorous and moves fast. It's easily the best of the Mummy trilogy (counting "Scorpion King"), but that's not saying much.

UGGGH! Save your money!.......2007-01-10

This is THE WORST movie sequel I have ever seen. It was so terrible that it inspired me to write my first movie review ever on Amazon. Where's my receipt? You might enjoy this flick if you're less than 10 years old AND in possession of a single digit IQ. It's a huge disappointment following the original Mummy flick. I would like to give it a negative star.

How a sequel ought to be done........2006-11-04

This movie is a perfect example of how a sequel ought to be done. We pick up with the same characters--no changes, no retconning, and no disappointing surprises. Sequels like Men in Black II, Ghostbusters II, or Back to the Future II let us down because the sequels do not follow logically from the first movie. With MIB II, we expected to see Agents Jay and Elle paired up, with Agent Kay living happily ever after--no such luck. Then the cameo of Michael Jackson was pure flatulence. And that is just the casting, not the script.

The Mummy Returns avoids all of this. In fact, I was impressed to see Patricia Velasquez reprising her short role of Anck Su Namun. Yes! Same character with the same actress! This show the care and forethought that went into this film. And thought Ben Kingsly was a likeable character and a stellar actor, he was not brought back to life just for ratings. Yum!

I ma impressed how the scriptwriter and the director are able to manage the smaller characters. We instantly connect with young Alex O'Connell or pirate-pilot Izzy Buttons, who replaces the equally charming Captain Havlock from Mummy I. BEST SCENE: the two gremlins fighting over the dynamite stick.

I am also impressed how they kept the "vibe" of the first film. There was no attempt to make the film funny, or more serious, or more horrific. We just see an extrapolation and a continuation of the fun we saw in the first film.

The only flaw is one of the financing. As with most heavy-CGI films, the closer to the end of the move, the worse the special effects get, because the money runs out. I wished that had pulled a George Lucas and redone the effects for DVD release. Since the movie was a hit, the would have recouped their money on the DVD release, TV runs, 10th, 25th, 50th and 75th anniversary re-releases of the movie. Yes, this movie is a good as the Golden Age Classics, or Wizard of Oz.

Average customer rating: In Hamunaptra, Terror lies underneath the Sand Wonderful movies--incredible collection!!!!! Scarily Fantastic This review is the answer to the second Spotlight review! THE MUMMY / THE MUMMY RETURNS

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Customer Reviews:

In Hamunaptra, Terror lies underneath the Sand.......2006-02-25

For 3,000 years the Majai have protected "the City of the Dead" to ensure that the high priest imoteph is to be never be awakened, for he will bring terror with him beyond any in Egypt. Universal Masterpieces these films are. Thrilling adventures with the suspense of the Boris Karloff original, spectacular ILM visual effects, great performances and suberb storytelling that makes these films unforgettable honoary Universal triumphs. Brenden Fraser makes a great adventure hero that hasn't seen like this since Indiana Jones, If love "the Mummy" and "the Mummy Returns" then see "Van Helsing" is just as great, Stephen Sommers is very good director and I'm excited for his next project, the legendary space hero "Flash Gordon" returns. Have these thrill following thrill adventures in your DVD library. "You have unleashed the creature we have feared for more than 3,000 years"
"Anuc Sunu mun"

Wonderful movies--incredible collection!!!!!.......2005-10-01

Stephen Somers did a fantastic job directing this movie! Somers take on The Mummy is set in the 1920's because, adds Somers, "...it's the most romantic era." The principal photography was set in Morocco in May 1998. Hamunaptra "The City of the Dead" was built near the Moroccan town of Erfoud. The set took sixteen weeks to be constructed. Also the visual effects in this movie are nothing short of amazing. Especially watching Imhotep slowly regenerate himself.
The story starts in Thebes "City of the Living", crown jewel of the pharaoh Sete the first, home of Imhotep (pharaoh's high priest), and the birthplace of Anck-su-namun (the pharaoh's mistress & Imhotep's true love). No man was to touch Anck-su-namun under the pharaoh's orders, but Imhotep risked life to be with the woman he loved. The pharaoh, who had discovered their betrayal, was killed by Imhotep & Anck-su-namun. Anck-su-namun killed herself so that Imhotep could resurrect her, but Imhotep suffered the Humn Di, the worst punishment. Never used because it was feared so. Imhotep was buried alive in his sarcophagus and locked with a key to make sure he would never arise.
In 1923 (3000 years later) Rick O'Connell and his army are in Hamunaptra fighting warriors and looking for treasure. It is there that Rick discovers that there is something evil lurking beneath the sand. But isn't sure yet what it is. Three years later in Cairo, Egypt we meet a young woman Evelyn ("Evie") who is a curator for the Museum of Antiquities, and her brother Jonathan. Jonathan has found a key with a map that will lead them to Hamunaptra, however when the map gets destroyed, they must go to Rick to help them find the lost city. In the process of proceeding to Hamunaptra, Rick discovers his old buddy Benny is leading the Americans to Hamunaptra in search of treasure. Once they get to Hamunaptra, the Americans find "The Book of the Dead", which gives life to the deceased. But Imhotep doesn't come alive until Evie reads the incantation. Imhotep slowly regenerates himself by killing. He sets out to find the sacred jars, the key, and "The Book of the Dead" so he can resurrect Ank-su-namun. And he's already chosen his human sacrifice, Evelyn. For Rick to save Evie, he has to find "The Book of Amun Ra", which takes life away, to make Imhotep mortal and kill him.
This movie has everything action, adventure, comedy, and romance. I haven't read much Ancient Egyptian since I was in school, so I don't know if there is any fact to this movie. Whether there is or there isn't, it's still a good movie to see. The cast all give exceptional performances. Brendan Fraser as Rick O'Connell, Arnold Vosloo as Imhotep, Rachel Weisz as Evie, John Hannah as Jonathan, Oded Fehr as Ardeth Bay, and Patricia Velasquez as Anck-su-namun, all who return for the sequel The Mummy Returns.
The sequel begins in Thebes 3067 B.C. where the Scorpion King and his army are fighting a battle to try to conquer the world. The battle lasted seven years until finally the Scorpion King was defeated and his army one by one perished in the desert of Am-Shere. Near death himself, the Scorpion King made a pact with the dark God Anubis to spare his life so he could conquer his enemies; in doing this he promised Anubis his soul. Anubis accepted his offer and spared his life, and gave the Scorpion King command of his army. However, when the Scorpion King defeated his enemies, Anubis took back command of his army and forced the Scorpion King to serve him always.
It is Egypt 1933, the Year of the Scorpion. Eight years have passed since Rick O'Connell killed the creature Imhotep, but now he's back joined by another desert warrior, The Scorpion King, who possesses powers beyond even the dreaded Imhotep. We join Rick, his wife Evie, and their young son Alex on a dig. Evie is having visions of the past and discovers in her past life she was the daughter of the pharaoh, Nefertiri, guardian of the bracelet of Anubis. Rick is a descendent of the Magi, the pharaoh's bodyguards, and their son Alex leads the way to Am-Shere.
In Hamunaptra "City of the Dead", men working for Anck-su-namun are digging up Imhotep's remains to resurrect him so he can defeat the Scorpion King. However, when they find out the O'Connell's have the bracelet of Anubis they travel to London to retrieve it so they can continue the procedure. During the raid of O'Connell manor, Evie gets kidnapped. Ank-su-namun and her men take the chest that had the bracelet inside, but what they don't know is Alex has on the bracelet. The bracelet is the guide to the lost oasis of Am-Shere, the resting place of Anubis' army. From the time Alex puts the bracelet on he has seven days to reach the pyramid on that very morning or the bracelet will suck the life out of him. In seven days the Scorpion King will awaken, take command of Anubis' army, and take over the world. Whoever can kill the Scorpion King can send his army back to the underworld or use it to destroy mankind.
While escaping from rescuing Evie, Alex is kidnapped by Lock-Nah, and is delivered to Imhotep and Anck-su-namun. Where Imhotep tells Alex of the bracelet and its curse. Imhotep tells Alex that he must lead him to Am-Shere or he will die. Rick, Evie, and Ardeth Bay follow Imhotep and his men to Carnac to find Alex. Instead they find sandcastles Alex made of the Temple Island of Philai, and the Great Temple of Arusa Mal, clues to where Imhotep is headed. They eventually make it to Am-Shere where Rick rescues Alex, and rushes him into the pyramid just as the sun is coming up. It is just as Rick and Alex have made it into the pyramid that Ank-su-namun kills Evie by stabbing her. Rick goes on to defeat Imhotep and the Scorpion King leaving Alex in the care of Jonathan. Ardeth Bay and the Magi prepare to fight the army of Anubis. Jonathan carries Evie's body into the pyramid while Alex reads from "The Book of the Dead" to bring her back to life. Evie, as Nefertiri, battles Ank-su-namun while the Scorpion King battles with Rick and Imhotep. Rick kills the Scorpion King by throwing The Spear of Osiris through him. In doing so, he also kills the army of Anubis. Rick and Imhotep are both hanging by the edge below a pool of demons. During this the pyramid starts to break apart. Evie runs through the falling rocks to save Rick, and they escape. Ank-su-namun runs into a pile of flesh eating bugs, and Imhotep falls into the pool below. The Oasis of Am-Shere is destroyed and Rick, Evie, Alex, and Jonathan fly back home to England.
The sequel brings back all the main players from the original cast and introducing The Rock as The Scorpion King. Again, all the characters gave wonderful performances, and the storyline was brilliant. This is one set you can't go without!

Scarily Fantastic.......2005-08-04

These movies are so great. They make you want to wet your pants in some parts from fright and sometimes in laughter. Having them both in a nice case is a great way to display them to the world. Also, make sure you watch them and then go to Universal Studios Hollywood and go through the maze. I wanted to cry the whole way through because the movies made the maze so life like.

This review is the answer to the second Spotlight review!.......2005-08-02

That fellow who his review placed in spotlight reviews claim that this package is not good, don't buy it and etc...
First of all I have to tell, Diffences between Single Disc Collector's Edition & The Ultimate Edition of The Mummy are not a big deal. In The Mummy Ultimate Edition which has been released in two discs, You'll got a DTS soundtrack which is great, but not a big deal. on first disc you have three audio commentaries instead of one in Collector's edition Which is not a big deal either. on disc two, you'll receive same special features that available in the mummy single disc edition. so what's more in the Ultimate edition that that fellow annonce this package unuseful for that? a DTS audio track and two additional audio commentaries???
This package is really cool specially when you got two great movie with a total collectable box. so, if anyone wants to buy the movies both, this package will be the best select unless the buyer is a home theatre buff and die for a DTS soundtrack.
and well, if you want to buy the first part only, Ultimate Two disc edition is obviously better than collector's edition cause the price of the ultimate edition in compare with collector's edition is not a real big deal.

THE MUMMY / THE MUMMY RETURNS.......2005-07-24

I LOVED THE MUMMY/ AND THE MUMMY RETURNS IM WAITING ON THE NEXT MUMMY MOVIE. BRENDON FRAISER IS HALARIOUS, HE MADE THE MOVIE WHAT IT WAS. IF YOU WANT TO BUY ANY MOVIE FOR A COLLECTION THIS WOULD BE IT I JUST BOUGHT BOTH MOVIES AND EVEN LET MY CHILDREN WATCH IT. THERE IS NO BLOOD AND GORE IN THIS MOVIE, LIKE SOME OTHERS, BUT TO ME IT'S ACTION PACKED. I GAVE THE MOVIES 5 STARS

Average customer rating: In Hamunaptra, Terror lies underneath the Sand Wonderful movies--incredible collection!!!!! Scarily Fantastic This review is the answer to the second Spotlight review! THE MUMMY / THE MUMMY RETURNS

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Customer Reviews:

In Hamunaptra, Terror lies underneath the Sand.......2006-02-25

For 3,000 years the Majai have protected "the City of the Dead" to ensure that the high priest imoteph is to be never be awakened, for he will bring terror with him beyond any in Egypt. Universal Masterpieces these films are. Thrilling adventures with the suspense of the Boris Karloff original, spectacular ILM visual effects, great performances and suberb storytelling that makes these films unforgettable honoary Universal triumphs. Brenden Fraser makes a great adventure hero that hasn't seen like this since Indiana Jones, If love "the Mummy" and "the Mummy Returns" then see "Van Helsing" is just as great, Stephen Sommers is very good director and I'm excited for his next project, the legendary space hero "Flash Gordon" returns. Have these thrill following thrill adventures in your DVD library. "You have unleashed the creature we have feared for more than 3,000 years"
"Anuc Sunu mun"

Wonderful movies--incredible collection!!!!!.......2005-10-01

Stephen Somers did a fantastic job directing this movie! Somers take on The Mummy is set in the 1920's because, adds Somers, "...it's the most romantic era." The principal photography was set in Morocco in May 1998. Hamunaptra "The City of the Dead" was built near the Moroccan town of Erfoud. The set took sixteen weeks to be constructed. Also the visual effects in this movie are nothing short of amazing. Especially watching Imhotep slowly regenerate himself.
The story starts in Thebes "City of the Living", crown jewel of the pharaoh Sete the first, home of Imhotep (pharaoh's high priest), and the birthplace of Anck-su-namun (the pharaoh's mistress & Imhotep's true love). No man was to touch Anck-su-namun under the pharaoh's orders, but Imhotep risked life to be with the woman he loved. The pharaoh, who had discovered their betrayal, was killed by Imhotep & Anck-su-namun. Anck-su-namun killed herself so that Imhotep could resurrect her, but Imhotep suffered the Humn Di, the worst punishment. Never used because it was feared so. Imhotep was buried alive in his sarcophagus and locked with a key to make sure he would never arise.
In 1923 (3000 years later) Rick O'Connell and his army are in Hamunaptra fighting warriors and looking for treasure. It is there that Rick discovers that there is something evil lurking beneath the sand. But isn't sure yet what it is. Three years later in Cairo, Egypt we meet a young woman Evelyn ("Evie") who is a curator for the Museum of Antiquities, and her brother Jonathan. Jonathan has found a key with a map that will lead them to Hamunaptra, however when the map gets destroyed, they must go to Rick to help them find the lost city. In the process of proceeding to Hamunaptra, Rick discovers his old buddy Benny is leading the Americans to Hamunaptra in search of treasure. Once they get to Hamunaptra, the Americans find "The Book of the Dead", which gives life to the deceased. But Imhotep doesn't come alive until Evie reads the incantation. Imhotep slowly regenerates himself by killing. He sets out to find the sacred jars, the key, and "The Book of the Dead" so he can resurrect Ank-su-namun. And he's already chosen his human sacrifice, Evelyn. For Rick to save Evie, he has to find "The Book of Amun Ra", which takes life away, to make Imhotep mortal and kill him.
This movie has everything action, adventure, comedy, and romance. I haven't read much Ancient Egyptian since I was in school, so I don't know if there is any fact to this movie. Whether there is or there isn't, it's still a good movie to see. The cast all give exceptional performances. Brendan Fraser as Rick O'Connell, Arnold Vosloo as Imhotep, Rachel Weisz as Evie, John Hannah as Jonathan, Oded Fehr as Ardeth Bay, and Patricia Velasquez as Anck-su-namun, all who return for the sequel The Mummy Returns.
The sequel begins in Thebes 3067 B.C. where the Scorpion King and his army are fighting a battle to try to conquer the world. The battle lasted seven years until finally the Scorpion King was defeated and his army one by one perished in the desert of Am-Shere. Near death himself, the Scorpion King made a pact with the dark God Anubis to spare his life so he could conquer his enemies; in doing this he promised Anubis his soul. Anubis accepted his offer and spared his life, and gave the Scorpion King command of his army. However, when the Scorpion King defeated his enemies, Anubis took back command of his army and forced the Scorpion King to serve him always.
It is Egypt 1933, the Year of the Scorpion. Eight years have passed since Rick O'Connell killed the creature Imhotep, but now he's back joined by another desert warrior, The Scorpion King, who possesses powers beyond even the dreaded Imhotep. We join Rick, his wife Evie, and their young son Alex on a dig. Evie is having visions of the past and discovers in her past life she was the daughter of the pharaoh, Nefertiri, guardian of the bracelet of Anubis. Rick is a descendent of the Magi, the pharaoh's bodyguards, and their son Alex leads the way to Am-Shere.
In Hamunaptra "City of the Dead", men working for Anck-su-namun are digging up Imhotep's remains to resurrect him so he can defeat the Scorpion King. However, when they find out the O'Connell's have the bracelet of Anubis they travel to London to retrieve it so they can continue the procedure. During the raid of O'Connell manor, Evie gets kidnapped. Ank-su-namun and her men take the chest that had the bracelet inside, but what they don't know is Alex has on the bracelet. The bracelet is the guide to the lost oasis of Am-Shere, the resting place of Anubis' army. From the time Alex puts the bracelet on he has seven days to reach the pyramid on that very morning or the bracelet will suck the life out of him. In seven days the Scorpion King will awaken, take command of Anubis' army, and take over the world. Whoever can kill the Scorpion King can send his army back to the underworld or use it to destroy mankind.
While escaping from rescuing Evie, Alex is kidnapped by Lock-Nah, and is delivered to Imhotep and Anck-su-namun. Where Imhotep tells Alex of the bracelet and its curse. Imhotep tells Alex that he must lead him to Am-Shere or he will die. Rick, Evie, and Ardeth Bay follow Imhotep and his men to Carnac to find Alex. Instead they find sandcastles Alex made of the Temple Island of Philai, and the Great Temple of Arusa Mal, clues to where Imhotep is headed. They eventually make it to Am-Shere where Rick rescues Alex, and rushes him into the pyramid just as the sun is coming up. It is just as Rick and Alex have made it into the pyramid that Ank-su-namun kills Evie by stabbing her. Rick goes on to defeat Imhotep and the Scorpion King leaving Alex in the care of Jonathan. Ardeth Bay and the Magi prepare to fight the army of Anubis. Jonathan carries Evie's body into the pyramid while Alex reads from "The Book of the Dead" to bring her back to life. Evie, as Nefertiri, battles Ank-su-namun while the Scorpion King battles with Rick and Imhotep. Rick kills the Scorpion King by throwing The Spear of Osiris through him. In doing so, he also kills the army of Anubis. Rick and Imhotep are both hanging by the edge below a pool of demons. During this the pyramid starts to break apart. Evie runs through the falling rocks to save Rick, and they escape. Ank-su-namun runs into a pile of flesh eating bugs, and Imhotep falls into the pool below. The Oasis of Am-Shere is destroyed and Rick, Evie, Alex, and Jonathan fly back home to England.
The sequel brings back all the main players from the original cast and introducing The Rock as The Scorpion King. Again, all the characters gave wonderful performances, and the storyline was brilliant. This is one set you can't go without!

Scarily Fantastic.......2005-08-04

These movies are so great. They make you want to wet your pants in some parts from fright and sometimes in laughter. Having them both in a nice case is a great way to display them to the world. Also, make sure you watch them and then go to Universal Studios Hollywood and go through the maze. I wanted to cry the whole way through because the movies made the maze so life like.

This review is the answer to the second Spotlight review!.......2005-08-02

That fellow who his review placed in spotlight reviews claim that this package is not good, don't buy it and etc...
First of all I have to tell, Diffences between Single Disc Collector's Edition & The Ultimate Edition of The Mummy are not a big deal. In The Mummy Ultimate Edition which has been released in two discs, You'll got a DTS soundtrack which is great, but not a big deal. on first disc you have three audio commentaries instead of one in Collector's edition Which is not a big deal either. on disc two, you'll receive same special features that available in the mummy single disc edition. so what's more in the Ultimate edition that that fellow annonce this package unuseful for that? a DTS audio track and two additional audio commentaries???
This package is really cool specially when you got two great movie with a total collectable box. so, if anyone wants to buy the movies both, this package will be the best select unless the buyer is a home theatre buff and die for a DTS soundtrack.
and well, if you want to buy the first part only, Ultimate Two disc edition is obviously better than collector's edition cause the price of the ultimate edition in compare with collector's edition is not a real big deal.

THE MUMMY / THE MUMMY RETURNS.......2005-07-24

I LOVED THE MUMMY/ AND THE MUMMY RETURNS IM WAITING ON THE NEXT MUMMY MOVIE. BRENDON FRAISER IS HALARIOUS, HE MADE THE MOVIE WHAT IT WAS. IF YOU WANT TO BUY ANY MOVIE FOR A COLLECTION THIS WOULD BE IT I JUST BOUGHT BOTH MOVIES AND EVEN LET MY CHILDREN WATCH IT. THERE IS NO BLOOD AND GORE IN THIS MOVIE, LIKE SOME OTHERS, BUT TO ME IT'S ACTION PACKED. I GAVE THE MOVIES 5 STARS

Average customer rating: averages out to three stars

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averages out to three stars.......2006-02-05

This gets three stars. The Mummy Returns is wonderful and in 2003's holy name gets FIVE STARS!! The Musketeer in the holy name of July 2005 gets a TURKEY!!

Average customer rating: Why I don't outright hate this is beyond me TMR Kinda fun UGGGH! Save your money! How a sequel ought to be done.

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Proving that bigger is rarely better, The Mummy Returns serves up so much action and so many computer-generated effects that it quickly grows exhausting. In his zeal to establish a lucrative franchise, writer-director Stephen Sommers dispenses with such trivial matters as character development and plot logic, and charges headlong into an almost random buffet of minimum story and maximum mayhem, beginning with a prologue establishing the ominous fate of the Scorpion King (played by World Wrestling Federation star the Rock, in a cameo teaser for his later starring role in--you guessed it--The Scorpion King). Dormant for 5,000 years, under control of the Egyptian god Anubis, the Scorpion King will rise again in 1933, which is where we find The Mummy's returning heroes Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz, now married and scouring Egyptian ruins with their 8-year-old son, Alex (Freddie Boath).

John Hannah (as Weisz's brother) and Oded Fehr (as mystical warrior Ardeth Bay) also return from The Mummy, and trouble begins when Alex dons the Scorpion King's ancient bracelet, coveted by the evil mummy Imhotep (Arnold Vosloo), who's been revived by... oh, but does any of this matter? With a plot so disposable that it's impossible to care about anything that happens, The Mummy Returns is best enjoyed as an intermittently amusing and physically impressive monument of Hollywood machinery, with gorgeous sets that scream for a better showcase, and digital trickery that tops its predecessor in ambition, if not in payoff. By the time our heroes encounter a hoard of ravenous pygmy mummies, you'll probably enjoy this movie in spite of itself. --Jeff Shannon

Customer Reviews:

Why I don't outright hate this is beyond me.......2007-04-16

Director Stephen Sommers is responsible for some of the more questionable box-office films I've ever seen. Unlike Uwe Boll who has the box office match his talent (read: none), Sommers' films have actually been successful for the most part but right afterwards, people say how awful they were which is kind of funny. Among them is the sequel to the blockbuster hit the Mummy which had good effects but a super bad story but of course the latter is irrevelant if the film made money, hence we have the Mummy Returns where the keyword is "more": more effects, setpieces, characters, and all-around dumbness.

Set 9 years after the last film, Rick and Evelyn have gotten married and have a child named Alex. They get caught up in a rescue mission when Alex is kidnapped since he wears the Bracelet of Anubis, which ties into the Scorpion King, an ancient powerful warrior who's about to be resurrected. Killer of the Scorpion King can command a massive army so people decide to resurrect Ihmotep, our mummy from the first film. And once again, Rick and Evelyn along with Ardeth Bay and Evelyn's brother Jonathan have to once again avert disaster.

It's surprising to see that despite the special effects advancements over the years, the Mummy films have always had way too obvious CG. It has nothing to do with compositing and placing them in the scene that makes them look natural and not just pasted on but there's something off about the effects, like they're too texture-y and light. Nowhere is this more apparent than the Scorpion King himself and I won't spoil it but basically, I've seen Diablo II have better looking characters. However, one advancement that should've got more recognition is the big battle scenes involving thousands of armies. While it's old-hat now thanks to films like Kingdom of Heaven, Troy, Alexander and the Lord of the Rings films, this just looks better to me. The set pieces also don't have the grandiose nature from the first film. A massive tidal wave didn't have the impact of seeing a sandstorm from the last one and it makes this film obviously inferior to the first one.

A film like this doesn't need an in-depth story. It's a summer blockbuster and knows it; you come for the thrills and visuals, not to be riveted by dialogue exchanges and character development. But still, this is kind of a stupid story. A bracelet of something will reveal the location of someone allowing a something to defeat that someone and able to command something is basically the plot and we jump from location to location and have little mini-adventures along the way. There's a sequence involving tiny pygmy mummies (but I call them monkeys) that is not only unintentionally funny but it completely apes off a similar scene in the Lost World: Jurassic Park. Or maybe I'm just complaining too much.

There's not really a lot to recommend here. Most movies have at least something to recommend, whether it's the visuals, the acting, or just the plain strangeness of enjoying something so dumb. I don't completely hate it and why that is is kinda baffling.

TMR.......2007-03-20

If you loved the first offering, you'll love this sequel. Not only does ALL the major cast come back, but they come back well. You get more of everything the first one had to offer. Suspense, comic relief, awe. By the time this one ends, you're almost rooting for Imhotep. The only thing I found lacking was the cee-gee model of "The Rock" as the Scorpion King.

Kinda fun.......2007-03-03

For some reason, I enjoyed this movie more than the first one, perhaps because my expectations had been lowered by the original film. Maybe I was just in the mood to see a lot of things blow up real good. There's not much point describing the plot, because it's only a flimsy skeleton upon which to hang the action sequences, which go on pretty much non-stop from beginning to end. Everything is completely predictable, but it's humorous and moves fast. It's easily the best of the Mummy trilogy (counting "Scorpion King"), but that's not saying much.

UGGGH! Save your money!.......2007-01-10

This is THE WORST movie sequel I have ever seen. It was so terrible that it inspired me to write my first movie review ever on Amazon. Where's my receipt? You might enjoy this flick if you're less than 10 years old AND in possession of a single digit IQ. It's a huge disappointment following the original Mummy flick. I would like to give it a negative star.

How a sequel ought to be done........2006-11-04

This movie is a perfect example of how a sequel ought to be done. We pick up with the same characters--no changes, no retconning, and no disappointing surprises. Sequels like Men in Black II, Ghostbusters II, or Back to the Future II let us down because the sequels do not follow logically from the first movie. With MIB II, we expected to see Agents Jay and Elle paired up, with Agent Kay living happily ever after--no such luck. Then the cameo of Michael Jackson was pure flatulence. And that is just the casting, not the script.

The Mummy Returns avoids all of this. In fact, I was impressed to see Patricia Velasquez reprising her short role of Anck Su Namun. Yes! Same character with the same actress! This show the care and forethought that went into this film. And thought Ben Kingsly was a likeable character and a stellar actor, he was not brought back to life just for ratings. Yum!

I ma impressed how the scriptwriter and the director are able to manage the smaller characters. We instantly connect with young Alex O'Connell or pirate-pilot Izzy Buttons, who replaces the equally charming Captain Havlock from Mummy I. BEST SCENE: the two gremlins fighting over the dynamite stick.

I am also impressed how they kept the "vibe" of the first film. There was no attempt to make the film funny, or more serious, or more horrific. We just see an extrapolation and a continuation of the fun we saw in the first film.

The only flaw is one of the financing. As with most heavy-CGI films, the closer to the end of the move, the worse the special effects get, because the money runs out. I wished that had pulled a George Lucas and redone the effects for DVD release. Since the movie was a hit, the would have recouped their money on the DVD release, TV runs, 10th, 25th, 50th and 75th anniversary re-releases of the movie. Yes, this movie is a good as the Golden Age Classics, or Wizard of Oz.

Average customer rating:

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The Mummy Returns & Matchstick Men - 2 Seperate DVDs in Set Fantasy/Sword & Sorcery: The Mummy Returns - Rick (Brendan Fraser) & Evelyn (Rachel Weisz)have gotten married and have a son named Alex (Freddie Boath). They get caught up in a rescue mission when Alex is kidnapped since he wears the Bracelet of Anubis, which ties into the Scorpion King (The Rock), an ancient powerful warrior who's about to be resurrected. The killer of the Scorpion King can command a massive army so people decide to resurrect Ihmotep (Arnold Vosloo), our mummy from the first film. And once again, Rick & Evelyn along with Ardeth Bay (Oded Fehr) & Evelyn's brother Jonathan (John Hannah) have to once again avert disaster and save mankind! Widescreen,Many Bonus Features! Matchstick Men:Dramatic Comedy - Master con artist Roy (Nicholas Cage) has the smooth moves, the grasp of the intricate game he must play, the equally smooth partner (Sam Rockwell), but he cannot master his own obsessive-compulsive urges which manifest themselves in agoraphobia, tics, and, at times, full paralysis. When his partner Mark insists that he sees a shrink for his problems, Roy makes halting progress, leading to his discovery of his previously unknown teenage daughter Angela (Alison Lohman.) What happens next is both hilarious and heartbreaking as Cage exposes his character's heart tic by tic during his biggest con scheme yet. Full Screen, MANY BONUS FEATURES!

Average customer rating: Why I don't outright hate this is beyond me TMR Kinda fun UGGGH! Save your money! How a sequel ought to be done.

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Proving that bigger is rarely better, The Mummy Returns serves up so much action and so many computer-generated effects that it quickly grows exhausting. In his zeal to establish a lucrative franchise, writer-director Stephen Sommers dispenses with such trivial matters as character development and plot logic, and charges headlong into an almost random buffet of minimum story and maximum mayhem, beginning with a prologue establishing the ominous fate of the Scorpion King (played by World Wrestling Federation star the Rock, in a cameo teaser for his later starring role in--you guessed it--The Scorpion King). Dormant for 5,000 years, under control of the Egyptian god Anubis, the Scorpion King will rise again in 1933, which is where we find The Mummy's returning heroes Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz, now married and scouring Egyptian ruins with their 8-year-old son, Alex (Freddie Boath).

John Hannah (as Weisz's brother) and Oded Fehr (as mystical warrior Ardeth Bay) also return from The Mummy, and trouble begins when Alex dons the Scorpion King's ancient bracelet, coveted by the evil mummy Imhotep (Arnold Vosloo), who's been revived by... oh, but does any of this matter? With a plot so disposable that it's impossible to care about anything that happens, The Mummy Returns is best enjoyed as an intermittently amusing and physically impressive monument of Hollywood machinery, with gorgeous sets that scream for a better showcase, and digital trickery that tops its predecessor in ambition, if not in payoff. By the time our heroes encounter a hoard of ravenous pygmy mummies, you'll probably enjoy this movie in spite of itself. --Jeff Shannon

Customer Reviews:

Why I don't outright hate this is beyond me.......2007-04-16

Director Stephen Sommers is responsible for some of the more questionable box-office films I've ever seen. Unlike Uwe Boll who has the box office match his talent (read: none), Sommers' films have actually been successful for the most part but right afterwards, people say how awful they were which is kind of funny. Among them is the sequel to the blockbuster hit the Mummy which had good effects but a super bad story but of course the latter is irrevelant if the film made money, hence we have the Mummy Returns where the keyword is "more": more effects, setpieces, characters, and all-around dumbness.

Set 9 years after the last film, Rick and Evelyn have gotten married and have a child named Alex. They get caught up in a rescue mission when Alex is kidnapped since he wears the Bracelet of Anubis, which ties into the Scorpion King, an ancient powerful warrior who's about to be resurrected. Killer of the Scorpion King can command a massive army so people decide to resurrect Ihmotep, our mummy from the first film. And once again, Rick and Evelyn along with Ardeth Bay and Evelyn's brother Jonathan have to once again avert disaster.

It's surprising to see that despite the special effects advancements over the years, the Mummy films have always had way too obvious CG. It has nothing to do with compositing and placing them in the scene that makes them look natural and not just pasted on but there's something off about the effects, like they're too texture-y and light. Nowhere is this more apparent than the Scorpion King himself and I won't spoil it but basically, I've seen Diablo II have better looking characters. However, one advancement that should've got more recognition is the big battle scenes involving thousands of armies. While it's old-hat now thanks to films like Kingdom of Heaven, Troy, Alexander and the Lord of the Rings films, this just looks better to me. The set pieces also don't have the grandiose nature from the first film. A massive tidal wave didn't have the impact of seeing a sandstorm from the last one and it makes this film obviously inferior to the first one.

A film like this doesn't need an in-depth story. It's a summer blockbuster and knows it; you come for the thrills and visuals, not to be riveted by dialogue exchanges and character development. But still, this is kind of a stupid story. A bracelet of something will reveal the location of someone allowing a something to defeat that someone and able to command something is basically the plot and we jump from location to location and have little mini-adventures along the way. There's a sequence involving tiny pygmy mummies (but I call them monkeys) that is not only unintentionally funny but it completely apes off a similar scene in the Lost World: Jurassic Park. Or maybe I'm just complaining too much.

There's not really a lot to recommend here. Most movies have at least something to recommend, whether it's the visuals, the acting, or just the plain strangeness of enjoying something so dumb. I don't completely hate it and why that is is kinda baffling.

TMR.......2007-03-20

If you loved the first offering, you'll love this sequel. Not only does ALL the major cast come back, but they come back well. You get more of everything the first one had to offer. Suspense, comic relief, awe. By the time this one ends, you're almost rooting for Imhotep. The only thing I found lacking was the cee-gee model of "The Rock" as the Scorpion King.

Kinda fun.......2007-03-03

For some reason, I enjoyed this movie more than the first one, perhaps because my expectations had been lowered by the original film. Maybe I was just in the mood to see a lot of things blow up real good. There's not much point describing the plot, because it's only a flimsy skeleton upon which to hang the action sequences, which go on pretty much non-stop from beginning to end. Everything is completely predictable, but it's humorous and moves fast. It's easily the best of the Mummy trilogy (counting "Scorpion King"), but that's not saying much.

UGGGH! Save your money!.......2007-01-10

This is THE WORST movie sequel I have ever seen. It was so terrible that it inspired me to write my first movie review ever on Amazon. Where's my receipt? You might enjoy this flick if you're less than 10 years old AND in possession of a single digit IQ. It's a huge disappointment following the original Mummy flick. I would like to give it a negative star.

How a sequel ought to be done........2006-11-04

This movie is a perfect example of how a sequel ought to be done. We pick up with the same characters--no changes, no retconning, and no disappointing surprises. Sequels like Men in Black II, Ghostbusters II, or Back to the Future II let us down because the sequels do not follow logically from the first movie. With MIB II, we expected to see Agents Jay and Elle paired up, with Agent Kay living happily ever after--no such luck. Then the cameo of Michael Jackson was pure flatulence. And that is just the casting, not the script.

The Mummy Returns avoids all of this. In fact, I was impressed to see Patricia Velasquez reprising her short role of Anck Su Namun. Yes! Same character with the same actress! This show the care and forethought that went into this film. And thought Ben Kingsly was a likeable character and a stellar actor, he was not brought back to life just for ratings. Yum!

I ma impressed how the scriptwriter and the director are able to manage the smaller characters. We instantly connect with young Alex O'Connell or pirate-pilot Izzy Buttons, who replaces the equally charming Captain Havlock from Mummy I. BEST SCENE: the two gremlins fighting over the dynamite stick.

I am also impressed how they kept the "vibe" of the first film. There was no attempt to make the film funny, or more serious, or more horrific. We just see an extrapolation and a continuation of the fun we saw in the first film.

The only flaw is one of the financing. As with most heavy-CGI films, the closer to the end of the move, the worse the special effects get, because the money runs out. I wished that had pulled a George Lucas and redone the effects for DVD release. Since the movie was a hit, the would have recouped their money on the DVD release, TV runs, 10th, 25th, 50th and 75th anniversary re-releases of the movie. Yes, this movie is a good as the Golden Age Classics, or Wizard of Oz.

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