Well, what else can I say that wasn't already said? By far the most rewatchable movie for me, tied with only Dumb & Dumber. It's so much fun it's ridiculous, it excels in providing entertainment for all ages. I agree with whoever said it's more fun than Indiana Jones movies, not even The Last Crusade is as fun as this.
The Mummy provides a good mix of action, adventure, horror, mystery, comedy, romance, documentary/History etc. Has a simple but effective plot, good pacing, very likable characters and a formidable villain. Visual effects might not be the best, but they're good enough and do not detract from the film at all.
I was lucky to first watch this gem a few months before the sequel arrived in theatres, when I were only 11, so you can bet I was very excited. I really miss those times, summer blockbusters are not the same anymore.
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PrimeMinisterX (8472)
2 years ago
It's one of my favorite movies of all time, and probably my second favorite adventure movie of all time, behind The Last Crusade. Raiders is a very close third. National Treasure #4.
I've watched The Mummy many times and have owned it on VHS, DVD, Blu-Ray and now 4K Blu-Ray. It's one of those films that I will buy every time it comes out on a new format (though sadly, 4K Blu-Ray will quite possibly be the last of the physical formats). It's also one of just a handful of movies that I've also listened to the director's commentary for.
The film is a masterpiece of its genre. It's perfectly cast and extremely well-executed on every level. It is in every way FUN and ENGAGING, a landmark example of escapist entertainment.
It's a shame that the sequels were not nearly as good as the first film. It's also a shame that no one since 1999 has made an adventure film that comes even close to it. Even Stephen Sommers himself has struggled mightily to reach the same heights that he did when he made The Mummy.
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ksio89 (76)
2 years ago
Well said, no adventures film released since The Mummy has been as good.
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