Explorer Rick O'Connell to combat the resurrected Han Emperor in an epic that races from the catacombs of ancient China high into the frigid Himalayas. Rick is joined in this all-new adventure by son Alex, wife Evelyn and her brother, Jonathan. And this time, the O'Connells must stop a mummy awoken from a 2,000-year-old curse who threatens to plunge the world into his merciless, unending service.
Starring: Brendan Fraser, Jet Li, Maria Bello, Michelle Yeoh, John Hannah
Directed by: Rob Cohen
Genres: Action/Adventure and Sequel
Release Date: August 1st, 2008 (wide)
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for adventure action and violence.
Distributors: Universal Pictures Distribution
The mummy has awoken after seven years in hiatus"The Mummy" returns to the big screen promising more action than ever before - but wait It wasnt up to expectations actually. Yes, admittedly the trio of Rick OConnell Brendan Fraser, wife Evelyn this time played by Maria Bello and bro-in-law Jonathan Carnahan John Hannah have stunned me with their spontaneous and believable character play.Of course its no surprise to see the fine character delivery from Fraser and Hannah as they have dwelled in the roles since the previous films. Surprisingly, Mario Bello also fits the role as Evelyn, Ricks wife. Being new to the franchise, she fits herself so well into the Evelyn mould that we tend to forget that it used to be Rachel Weisz in that role. Bello made Evelyn hers.Nonetheless, it was the supporting roles that disappoint me the most. The now grown-up son Alex played by newcomer Luke Ford, fails to add anything to the established set. It feels as if the OConnells could do without him His bulky figure and so-called playboy pick-up lines dont fit the bill. Unlike Rick, the son is more of a college charmer than a young adventurer. The rest, like Zi Juan Michelle Yeoh, Lin Isabella Leong and General Yang Anthony Wong look steady. However the worst performance here should go to martial arts master Jet Li, who looks too awkward as the Mummy. Something just doesnt seem right - him playing Emperor Han, then frozen up, only to return in the form of a MummyStorywise, theres nothing extraordinary to be expected from this Mummy. The special effects are rather realistic and they are up to the current standards of technology I guess, whereas shots and angles are nicely done to give a more adventurous feel to the quest in the movie. Also, I thought the music score was superb.Still, Rob Cohen didnt really impress me with his visualisation and presentation of this movie. Little impact could be felt when leaving the cinema hall. I would say its a disappointment but I guess this will pass as some mindless entertainment for all until the next Mummy...
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