The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor
(2 votes, average: 4 out of 5)
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The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor, the third installment of the Mummy series, joins a more mature Rick “Ricochet” and Evelyn O’Connell, uneasy in retirement and secretly longing for the excitement of their younger days. Unfortunately, they don’t look any older, and it is difficult to believe 20-year-old Alex is really their child. That aside, The Mummy provides well-paced excitement, excellent fight choreography, believable CGI, and a superb cast.
Brendan Fraser is all action-hero, and Maria Bello is lovely as Evelyn (although Rachel Weisz is missed). I found relative newcomer Luke Ford as Alex preferable to Indy’s kid Mutt. John Hannah returns as Evelyn’s brother Johnathan and provides some expertly timed comic relief. Jet Li is the ultimate villain and Michelle Yeoh and Isabella Leong are the stunning mother-daughter team sworn to prevent his rise to power.
This is a film that does what it says on the tin. It’s an old-fashioned adventure with a healthy dose of comedy. It’s done to a very high standard by cast and crew, and is a thoroughly enjoyable romp. It’s in a different category from the many superhero films we’ve been seeing this summer, but compared to it’s nearest rival Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull , this is a more even and more satisfying two hours. Plus it’s got plenty of girl power! Queens, this is one you can take your King to and both have a great time.