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Reviews - The Mummy Returns |
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The
Mummy Returns
(Universal Studios
Home Entertainment)
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| DVD
Release Date:
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October
2, 2001
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Length:
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130
mins.
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| Rated:
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PG-13
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Widescreen (1.85:1)
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Languages:
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English, French
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| Subtitles:
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English
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Commentary Track, Spotlight on Location, Outtakes, Special
Effects Features, Theatrical Trailer, Music Video, Interviews,
Cast & Crew
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This sequel to the surprise hit The
Mummy (a surprise to me anyway), lacked something the first one had -
originality. Not only did they bring back the same villain, many of
the situations are set up very similarly. Sure they added a little kid
and The Rock, but you still get that "been there, done that"
feeling. Now I can't say it was all that bad. There was plenty of
action. Maybe too much if you ask me. The special effects were done
well again, with the exception of The Rock's digital counterpart.
Something just looked off about that one. Oh well. I guess you can't
hit them all out of the park.
They sure packed a lot into this single DVD. Here we find material
designed for their next movie, The
Scorpion King. These would be a short conversation with The Rock
and a teaser trailer for the new film. The Mummy Returns fare include,
a making-of featurette, a special effects breakdown, outtakes, a music
video, theatrical trailer, an amusement park ride walk-though, PS2
game trailer, cast/crew info, production info and some relevant
Egyptology info. Nothing much special there. The commentary by
director Stephen Sommers and producer Bob Ducsay was informative, but
not really that entertaining. Sorry guys.
Well, I supposed they just had to make a sequel after the success of
the first one. Too bad this one just felt forced.
| The Movie: |
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6/10 |
| The Extras: |
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3/10 |
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| Recommendation: |
Rent
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