The Mummy splits Indiana Jones in two - action man Rick O'Connell and brainy archaeologist Evelyn Carnahan - to recreate a version of the pulp franchise for the 90s. It's a lot goofier than Raiders et al., even cartoony, with much of the action happening or resolving as a result of slapstick clumsiness. While still a fun enough adventure film, the tone struck often lacks tension, despite the death toll being fairly high. Of course, 90s CGI in such large quantities often takes me out of picture. I shouldn't say 90s, it's true of films made today that overuse CG, especially CG creatures, to the point where nothing looks real (though we have the capacity to create photo-real elements, too many strains the budget and reduces both quality and impact). The Mummy feels to me like the first of these over-CGed fantasy films, its success paving the way for less restrained and less watchable films. Set brain to off, fill mouth with popcorn, enjoy, repeat no more than every 15 years.
I just finished what is perhaps my fortieth or so viewing, and it was as good as ever. So bloody entertaining.
I feel both the first and second instalment of this trilogy garner a lot of flak, for reasons I can't quite understand (the third, however, was abysmal, and its derision is certainly warranted). I get the same sort of kick from parts one and two-particularly the first part-that I do when I watch the Indy films. The criticism flung at this trilogy could be rightly applied to the IJ movies. A lot of the time, I simply think it's the unnecessary putting down of a film that has not quite reached 'classic' status.
I'd go as far as to say that in another decade or so, this'll be one of those legendary, light-hearted, somewhat self-deprecating adventure pictures that just everyone loves. Were it not for the horrendous conclusion to the trilogy (its only black mark, if you ask me), the films would've gradually accrued status until they ranked near the IJ movies (but not the last one, as that was bollocks).
I loved this movie. Some scenes were scary, some scenes were visually great... but most of all it's just real good fun and does not take itself too seriously. Nice cast, nice lines... really entertaining.
Audiences and critics were spoilt in the 90’s. 61% in RT? 48 in Metacritic? I mean, it’s not Star Wars or Raiders but it’s so well done and it’s so much fun. A modern adventure classic.
Not bad, but didn't love it either. Very Indiana Jones-y, also, as accoltismypassport said. As a kid, I found it too silly for me to enjoy, and now as grown-up, even more.
There's a lot about this movie that can be criticized. It's very colonialist, even compared to some older versions of the story...the least they could have done is give the token good Middle Easterner a name. The plot is frankly absurd. Some of the CG has aged poorly.
But man, it's still a lot of fun and I enjoyed it. Good action, good humor, and actually some pretty nice horror sequences when it wants to.
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halcain
Say what you will about this movie, but you have admit it's pretty entertaining.Ivan0716
My guilty pleasure. Rachel Weiss is beautiful.Siskoid
The Mummy splits Indiana Jones in two - action man Rick O'Connell and brainy archaeologist Evelyn Carnahan - to recreate a version of the pulp franchise for the 90s. It's a lot goofier than Raiders et al., even cartoony, with much of the action happening or resolving as a result of slapstick clumsiness. While still a fun enough adventure film, the tone struck often lacks tension, despite the death toll being fairly high. Of course, 90s CGI in such large quantities often takes me out of picture. I shouldn't say 90s, it's true of films made today that overuse CG, especially CG creatures, to the point where nothing looks real (though we have the capacity to create photo-real elements, too many strains the budget and reduces both quality and impact). The Mummy feels to me like the first of these over-CGed fantasy films, its success paving the way for less restrained and less watchable films. Set brain to off, fill mouth with popcorn, enjoy, repeat no more than every 15 years.acoltismypassport
I just finished what is perhaps my fortieth or so viewing, and it was as good as ever. So bloody entertaining.I feel both the first and second instalment of this trilogy garner a lot of flak, for reasons I can't quite understand (the third, however, was abysmal, and its derision is certainly warranted). I get the same sort of kick from parts one and two-particularly the first part-that I do when I watch the Indy films. The criticism flung at this trilogy could be rightly applied to the IJ movies. A lot of the time, I simply think it's the unnecessary putting down of a film that has not quite reached 'classic' status.
I'd go as far as to say that in another decade or so, this'll be one of those legendary, light-hearted, somewhat self-deprecating adventure pictures that just everyone loves. Were it not for the horrendous conclusion to the trilogy (its only black mark, if you ask me), the films would've gradually accrued status until they ranked near the IJ movies (but not the last one, as that was bollocks).
IreneAdler
I loved this movie. Some scenes were scary, some scenes were visually great... but most of all it's just real good fun and does not take itself too seriously. Nice cast, nice lines... really entertaining.baraka92
Audiences and critics were spoilt in the 90’s. 61% in RT? 48 in Metacritic? I mean, it’s not Star Wars or Raiders but it’s so well done and it’s so much fun. A modern adventure classic.zheller667
Unabashedly adore this movie. It is not "good," but it is compulsively watchable. One of my favorites!peterskb45
Entertaining throwback-adventure movie but the heavy use late-90's CG does not hold up.DisneyStitch
A little goofy but very, very entertaining. The new remake with Tom Cruise makes this look like pure gold in comparison.kimstir
I can watch this movie ANY day of the week. AH!demagogo
Not bad, but didn't love it either. Very Indiana Jones-y, also, as accoltismypassport said. As a kid, I found it too silly for me to enjoy, and now as grown-up, even more.kurvduam
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Movie wasn't that special or good, but it was pretty hilarious xDPablosky
it is the movie that defines the Stephen Sommer's careerkzer_za
There's a lot about this movie that can be criticized. It's very colonialist, even compared to some older versions of the story...the least they could have done is give the token good Middle Easterner a name. The plot is frankly absurd. Some of the CG has aged poorly.But man, it's still a lot of fun and I enjoyed it. Good action, good humor, and actually some pretty nice horror sequences when it wants to.
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