The characters related to one another a bit awkwardly. On top of that, even the first film’s script needed a lot of work. While filming in Morocco, Sommers even took out terrorist insurance on the actors. “Sequels usually suck,” Sommers commented.Īdditionally, the original film had been very dangerous to make. It might be surprising to learn, then, that the director wasn’t on board with continuing after the first film.Īs Entertainment Weekly reported in 2001, writer-direct Stephen Sommers was not convinced that The Mummy Returns was a good idea. We now know that not only did The Mummy Returns continue the story of Brendan Fraser’s character Rick O’Connell from the original, but it also spurred a third film in the series titled The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor (2008). And where in the hell did those camels come from? So if you're in a mood for brainless entertainment, I recommend that you set your intellect on stun, rush to the nearest cineplex, buy the large popcorn (WITH butter), and settle in for a couple of hours of colorful, loud, over-the-top fun.The Scorpion King (played by Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson) relishes battle in ‘The Mummy Returns.’ | ILM/Universal Studios A couple of small caveats: the bug quotient in this film is much higher than I usually tolerate. And we mean that both literally and figuratively. And as to Oded Fehr, who plays the mysterious desert guardian of the mummy's tomb (a role traditionally assayed by Welsh character actors) - I and the rest of the ladies in my party indicated, through a series of incoherent grunts and some unattractive drooling, a strong desire to see much, much more of him. The modern 'Heroine in an Adventure Film' is SPUNKY, screams, and gets rescued a lot. Rachel Weisz is gorgeous, and acquits herself well in the role of 'Heroine in an Adventure Film ' i.e., she screams and gets rescued a lot. John Hannah was acceptable, if not inspired, as the wastrel brother. Hey! Call me shallow, but that's pretty much all I'm looking for in a screen idol. Brendan Fraser looks good, has a fabulous voice, and a whole boatload of goofy charm. A modern affectation, sure, but I like the idea of a mummy with a great butt. I mean, Karloff's Imhotep only moves two feet per hour - geez, how will I ever escape him? Arnold Vosloo's Mummy is considerably more fleet, and frankly (from the dirty old lady's perspective) is pretty darned buff for a dead guy. While it hasn't replaced the Universal classic in my affections, let's face it, the venerable original creaks a little. Rider Haggardesque fun, this is the film for you. Citizen Kane it ain't, but if you're looking for good, silly, H.

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