The Mummy

1999

PG-13

2h 4m

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7.0/10

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Dashing legionnaire Rick O'Connell stumbles upon the hidden ruins of Hamunaptra while in the midst of a battle to claim the area in 1920s Egypt. It has been over three thousand years since former High Priest Imhotep suffered a fate worse than death as a punishment for a forbidden love—along with a curse that guarantees eternal doom upon the world if he is ever awoken.

Directors

Stephen Sommers

Writers

Stephen Sommers(screenplay by)

Lloyd Fonvielle(screenstory by)

Kevin Jarre(screenstory by)

Stars

Brendan Fraser

Rachel Weisz

John Hannah

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Rick O'Connell

Evelyn Carnahan

Jonathan Carnahan

Imhotep

Anck-Su-Namun

Ardeth Bay

Beni Gabor

Allen Chamberlain

Terence Bey

Isaac Henderson

David Daniels

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Bernard Burns

Gad Hassan

Winston Havelock

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Directors

Stephen Sommers

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Stephen Sommers(screenplay by)

Lloyd Fonvielle(screenstory by)

Kevin Jarre(screenstory by)

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8/10

The Mummy is one of those movies that never loses its charm, no matter how many times you watch it. Directed by Stephen Sommers, it's the perfect mix of action, adventure, and humor, with just the right amount of spooky thrills to keep things exciting. Brendan Fraser is a standout as Rick O'Connell, bringing charisma, humor, and heart to the role. He's not just a great action hero but also someone you can't help but root for. His chemistry with Rachel Weisz, who plays the smart and fearless Evelyn, makes the story even more engaging. Add in the brilliant Arnold Vosloo as the menacing Imhotep, and you've got a cast that makes every scene memorable. The film's mix of practical effects and CGI, while dated in some places, still works beautifully to create an epic, larger-than-life feel. It's the kind of movie that reminds you why adventure films are so fun.

RalphRahal17 Dec, 2024