It just doesn't reach the depths that Jerry achieved with the original THE MUMMY!

BWAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!!

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Originally posted by Foobsie:
It just doesn't reach the depths that Jerry achieved with the original THE MUMMY!

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Ah Foobs... I guess it's not for everyone. I'm very happy with Silvestri's score... great music.

what a bad story, which is partly responsible for the lack of "depth" in the score.

but I admit, I had a fun time with it.
I don't think Mummy movies are made in order to garner Best Picture oscars anyway.

I really did like Silvestri's effort.
a couple timses I caught myself anticipating the BTTF theme, but just a hint. a wee hint.

That's all IMCO, though

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Originally posted by Jeron:
Well, good luck with your project and exam, Pete. I hope it all goes well for you.

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Oh, thanks Jeron.

And I'll let you (all) know when the website opens up a bit...

Strange question, but I just got this from the BBFC (who have classified it 12):

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Prior to submission, while the film was still in post-production, the company was given advice that a headbutt delivered by Rachel Weisz was unlikely to be acceptable at any category below 15. This action was not present when the film was submitted for classification.

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Hmmmm. So I'm wondering if they cut that bit out from just the UK version, so it could get a 12, or if they decided (for any other reason) not to use that bit at all.

Honestly, the BBFC are so dumb sometimes, I mean, they cut the first film (hanging sequence) rated it 12 then released it uncut on home video but with a higher 15 rating.

So, now here's the sequel with a 12 rating, and any 12 year old who wants to see the first movie will break the law because they have to rent a 15. BBFC never thinks before they act...

Dan (UK)

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Does Rachel Weisz headbutt anyone?

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yes she does.

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Originally posted by JJH:

yes she does.

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Originally posted by John Dunham:

I don't understand your ratings at all...

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Did anyone else catch the nod to Kubrick's Dr. Strangelove? My kids and I saw it. They were both laughing about it after the film was over but they didn't realize it was from another movie.

!!!!!!!!!!*Spoiler alert*!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

One week til Mummy Returns opens here anyway. Ho hum...

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Originally posted by Probable:
This is in direct contrast with North American censorship and ratings boards which always make sense and know exactly what they're doing.

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Okay, I admit the way they rate movies is also dumb. But the difference is, I UNDERSTAND their system, despite its being full of flaws and stupidity.
I CAN'T understand how a headbut should be rated 15.

I mean, why are we permitting ourselves to be fed this garbage?

Mmmmmmmmmm...garbage....

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Originally posted by Shaun Rutherford:
Rocco, I'm just as frightened as you.

I mean, why are we permitting ourselves to be fed this garbage?

Shaun

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Perhaps, because unlike the usual garbage we have to tend with, this film is actually quite good!

I guess the Rock refused to do his eyebrow trick, saying that it "wasn't the right kind of movie" for it.I noticed he hadn't done it, but I didn't realize it was a deliberate omission.

*edited because smileys dislike me*

Score: Average. I won't buy it. It doesn't have enough depth for me. Like the movie, it doesn't do anything emotionally for me. It just entertains, which is okay, but I want more from a score that I listen to over and over again.

Movie: <<Spoiler alert>> As I said above, it didn't do anything emotionally for me. When a key character "dies" I know exactly what will happen. In fact the whole movie was too predictable. I wouldn't buy a copy of it or the original, but I would rent the original a couple of times.

Best part of the movie -- Patricia Velasquez, whoooo-eeeeeee, as we say in Texas. I am SO glad they gave her a bigger part in this movie. I only wish she had spent more time in that painted-on costume she wore in the flashbacks to the original.

Worst part of the movie -- Egyptian Kung-fu. As my wife noted, "What's the deal with inserting all this chop-sockey stuff in every single movie they make? Did they even have martial arts in Egypt?"

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Originally posted by Marc Flake:

Movie: <<Spoiler alert>> As I said above, it didn't do anything emotionally for me. When a key character "dies" I know exactly what will happen.

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That was one of the most annoying scenes of the whole movie. If that character had remained dead maybe then I might have at least liked a bit of this otherwise worthless "movie".

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In fact the whole movie was too predictable.

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Which is exactly my problem with it. The thing I hate most when I see a movie, is to know exactly what will happen half an hour before it does happen. The whole movie could easily be reduced to four words and a comma: Been there, seen that.

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Originally posted by Lancelot:
Stay home, read book.

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I usually do. Tired of paying big bucks to see crappy movies I've seen dozens of times before.

You don't really mean "you've seen it before"--what you imply is: "you've seen other movies similar, and based on those pre-existing formulas, you can predict the end." Well, swell. Got a disappointment for you, 99% of movies are like that, once you understand the formulas. I study mythology, (essentially, story formulas)--so, for me, it's great when you can see the "skeleton", if you will, on which the movie hangs.

There are certain themes, tropes, and general conventions which are inevitably inserted into every movie....how often is a child "the chosen one"? How often is a character thought to be dead (or surely doomed), only to be revived at the end? (Resurrection motifs are huge in mythology.)

Personally, I think Sommers has done a damn good job of taking a old formula and giving it a bit of style. It's a "mummy movie", after all. There's been hundreds of those--of course you've "seen it before".

I think that many are a little disenchanted with the usage of digitally enhanced effects--it's sort of like looking at one of those 3-D pictures. Once you see it, you know what to look for, what to expect. Well, guess what--get used to it. You're not going to see any less of those. You don't want digital effects, grab a ticket to your local playhouse. (Usually more than movie tickets cost.) Hopefully, there, you'll find substance, story, dialogue, and maybe something you've never "seen before".

The film is honest to its intentions...and as I have said before, going in with any other expectations would be a futile gesture. For those naysayers...your complaints are all 100% accurate and you are justified for having them. My question is...why did you even bother to go. Often times I feel some people merely go these films to reel of complaints later...honestly, was there any chance you could have enjoyed it. The trailers were true to the story, and the campy style was carried over from the first.