The Mummy-Take It Too Seriously At Your Own Peril
The Mummy is a throw back to the popcorn movies of another era and as such it does a good job as pure summertime escapist fun. Try to unwrap The Mummy and you will be in for a rude awakening as this is a shallow film indeed. It is important to note that when a film darts directly at the audience and says, “this is what I am and no more,” it is difficult to hold it to a vicious standard. Director Stephen Sommers does a find job updating The Mummy for modern audiences. You bet its not that original, but the modern digital effects are original and they are the true stars of the show.
Brendan Fraser is solid in the role of Rick O’Connell and Rachel Weisz doesn’t try to overplay her part and has never looked better. Oded Fehr who plays Ardeth Bey does a great job and adds to the film grade.
The plot is, not too shockingly, straight-forward. It’s 1926, there is a team lead by Rick O’Connell who is seeking the Book of the Dead, there is a mummy, magical evil is a foot and scary stuff happens via some excellent visual and special effects. The Mummy is low on substance but has good set design, acting performance and a degree of style. There is an attention to detail that one might not expect in a movie of this type, which does make it stand out, such as solid cinematography and sound design.
So if your looking for a simple but fun ride with a touch of horror The Mummy is worth a crack. Don’t expect too much and you’ll have a good time.
Story C-
Acting B-
Visuals B
Originality/Innovation C- (The story is a little weak, but some of the effects are novel within the genre.)
Enjoyability Grade C+
Home Theater/HD Factor B
Overall Grade C+
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