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The Mummy Returns (2001)

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Reviews Counted:135

Fresh:64

Rotten:71

Average Rating:5.2/10

Consensus: The special effects are impressive, but its excessive use gives the movie a detached, artificial feel. As such, the characters seems secondary to the computer generated imagery, and they lose much of the charm they had in the first movie. Also, with so many story elements borrowed from other movies, this Mummy feels like a retread.

Rated: PG-13 [See Full Rating] for adventure action and violence

Runtime: 2 hrs 10 mins

Genre: Action/Adventure

Theatrical Release:May 4, 2001 Wide

Box Office: $200,691,120

Synopsis: Flanked by fabulous computer-generated battle scenes that would make BRAVEHEART proud, THE MUMMY RETURNS is a fast-paced sequel that surpasses the hit 1999 original, both directed by Stephen... Flanked by fabulous computer-generated battle scenes that would make BRAVEHEART proud, THE MUMMY RETURNS is a fast-paced sequel that surpasses the hit 1999 original, both directed by Stephen Sommers. Virtually the entire cast has come back for another exciting go-round, this time trying to prevent Imhotep (Arnold Vosloo) from gaining control of the Bracelet of Anubis and taking on the Scorpion King (the Rock) for control of the world. But to gain that power, Imhotep and his vicious true love, Anck-Su-Namun (Patricia Velasquez), must get to the Oasis of Ahm Shere before Rick O'Connell (Brendan Fraser), his wife, Evie (Rachel Weisz), their son, Alex (Freddie Boath), the mysterious Ardeth Bay (Oded Fehr), and Evie's brother, Jonathan (John Hannah, who provides much of the comic relief). Set in 1933, THE MUMMY RETURNS combines elements of the STAR WARS and INDIANA JONES films in letting loose a scintillating thrill-ride of a movie, chock-full of terrific special effects and marvelous locations (Morocco, Jordan, and London), erupting in a spirited tale of flight and fantasy, sword and sorcery. The addition of Freddie Boath to the cast increases the suspense as well as the comedy; his scenes with the evil Lock-Nah (fiercely played by OZ veteran Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje) are among the best in the film. THE MUMMY RETURNS also features professional wrestler the Rock as the Scorpion King, who was defeated in 3067 BC and is ready to be resurrected in the Year of the Scorpion. [More]

Starring: Brendan Fraser, Rachel Weisz, John Hannah, Oded Fehr

Starring: Brendan Fraser, Rachel Weisz, John Hannah, Oded Fehr, Arnold Vosloo, Patricia Velasquez, Dwayne Johnson, Freddie Boath

Director: Stephen Sommers

Director: Stephen Sommers
Screenwriter: Stephen Sommers
Producer: James Jacks, Sean Daniel
Composer: Alan Silvestri
Studio: Universal Pictures

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This is one rollicking good time, folks.

Full Review Source: MovieJuice! | comment Comment
05/07/01
Mark Ramsey
Mark Ramsey
MovieJuice!

Fans of modern-day horror will find everything here they desire.

Full Review Source: Christian Science Monitor | comment Comment
05/07/01
David Sterritt
David Sterritt
Christian Science Monitor
N/R

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Full Review Source: Blunt Review | comment Comment
05/07/01
Emily Blunt
Emily Blunt
Blunt Review

So gleefully abandons any semblance of sanity that it's virtually impossible not to enjoy the sheer breadth of nonsensical fun taking place on screen.

Full Review Source: Austin Chronicle | comment Comment
05/07/01
Marc Savlov
Marc Savlov
Austin Chronicle

There's more than a little unintentional humor in the picture.

Full Review Source: Detroit News | comment Comment
05/07/01
Susan Stark
Susan Stark
Detroit News
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Full Review Source: Nitrate Online | comment Comment
05/07/01
Cynthia Fuchs
Cynthia Fuchs
Nitrate Online
N/R

"It's eye-candy, aimed at a PG-13 audience and plays like a big-screen video game - or, better yet, a new ride at Universal's Orlando theme park."

Full Review Source: www.susangranger.com | comment Comment
05/06/01
Susan Granger
Susan Granger
www.susangranger.com

The visual effects ... are much better than those in the original film.

Full Review Source: Laramie Movie Scope | comment Comment
05/05/01
Robert Roten
Robert Roten
Laramie Movie Scope

Even a cartoon-style movie can be overly cute, overly contrived and overly forced.

Full Review Source: Apollo Guide | comment Comment
05/04/01
Brian Webster
Brian Webster
Apollo Guide

Fitfully entertaining.

Full Review Source: Globe and Mail | comment Comment
05/04/01
Liam Lacey
Liam Lacey
Globe and Mail
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The Mummy has returned indeed.

Full Review Source: 3BlackChicks Review | comment Comment
05/04/01
Kamal  'The Diva' Larsuel
Kamal 'The Diva' Larsuel
3BlackChicks Review

All in all, I would still kinda recommend that you see this movie in the theatres, but don't worry if you miss it and catch it on video instead.

Full Review Source: JoBlo's Movie Emporium | comment Comment
05/04/01
JoBlo
JoBlo
JoBlo's Movie Emporium

Kick back, turn off your brain, and have some fun, dammit!

Full Review Source: Radio Free Entertainment | comment Comment
05/04/01
Andrew Manning
Andrew Manning
Radio Free Entertainment

There is almost unceasing loudness, numerous explosions, a lot of action and mayhem. But it all seems strangely soulless and hollow.

Full Review Source: EricDSnider.com | comment Comment
05/04/01
Eric D. Snider
Eric D. Snider
EricDSnider.com

The overall experience is a mix of adventure and comedy, that except for the few slow spots, is quite enjoyable.

Full Review Source: Movie Habit | comment Comment
05/04/01
Marty Mapes
Marty Mapes
Movie Habit

The best way to summarize the plot is to say it’s the same people, returning to the same places, and doing the same things.

Full Review Source: Norman Transcript | comment Comment
05/04/01
Jim Chastain
Jim Chastain
Norman Transcript

The Mummy Returns moves far too quickly to say that it gets bogged down in special effects. It's more like it goes dizzy with them.

Full Review Source: Fresno Bee | comment Comment
05/04/01
Donald Munro
Donald Munro
Fresno Bee

Yes, many of the visual effects are stunning, but others are downright cheesy.

Full Review Source: Washington Post | comment Comment
05/04/01
Rita Kempley
Rita Kempley
Washington Post
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Overcomes the curse of sequelitis while raising the bar for a marvel-jammed summer at the movies.

Full Review Source: USA Today | comment Comment
05/04/01
Susan Wloszczyna
Susan Wloszczyna
USA Today
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Unconvincing computer-generated effects, an excess of video-game-inspired fight scenes, some seriously derivative sequences -- but give it this: It works its gilded butt off to give you your money's worth.

Full Review Source: TV Guide's Movie Guide | comment Comment
05/04/01
Maitland McDonagh
Maitland McDonagh
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