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The Mummy, 1999

Starring: Brendan Fraser, Rachel Weisz, John Hannah

Directed by: Stephen Sommers

Written by: Stephen Sommers

Language: English, Arabic

Country: USA

Runtime: 125 min

MPAA Rating:

Rating:6.9

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The Mummy can be described as exciting, scary, and suspenseful. The plot revolves around mummies, a treasure hunt, and adventurers. The main genres are comedy, action, and horror. In terms of style, The Mummy has a Hollywood tone. In approach, it is fantastical. The storytelling is fast paced. The Mummy is located in Egypt. It takes place in the 1920s. The movie has received attention for being a blockbuster and an award winner. The Mummy is well suited for a family outing, teens, and a boys' night. Note that it involves mild violent content and violent content.

Summary of The Mummy

In the 1920s, a group of archaeologists led by adventurer Rick O'Connell (Brendan Fraser) discovers the mummified body of Imhotep, an Egyptian priest who was cursed for falling in love with the Pharoah's mistress. When they accidentally resurrect him, the battle for survival begins, as the mummy begins to use his powers to reclaim his long-lost love. Director Stephen Sommers updates this classic Universal monster for the 1990s, using a dazzling array of computer-generated special effects. Fun performances from Fraser and Weisz add to the tongue-in-cheek Saturday matinee appeal.

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Language:	English, Arabic
Country:	USA
Release date:	4 May 1999
Runtime:	125 min

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Brendan Fraser

as Richard 'Rick' O'Connell

Rachel Weisz

as Evelyn Carnahan

John Hannah

as Jonathan Carnahan

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San Francisco Chronicle

Digs up both laughs and chills from timeworn material. Full Review

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by: Bob Graham

Chicago Tribune

Packs so much hell-for-leather action, gorgeous Moroccan scenery and eye-popping Industrial Light and Magic visual effects into its two hours that, after a while, I began to get tired of it. Full Review

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by: Michael Wilmington

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Really terrible.

This is one of the worst movies I have ever seen. Now, I don't mind adventure films every now and again - the type where you just take your brain out of your head for two hours and have some fun - but this one really stinks.<br /><br /> The... Read and rate it

16.October.2010
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by: niskur
niskur rated this movie1/10Awful

I've got nothing negative to say about this film to be honest. It's just lighthearted fun all around. The roles are pretty good and the actors filling them are spot on. Sure there's a few silly scenes and dialogue here and there, but it doesn't bog... Read and rate it

30.March.2009
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by: Parker in MN
Parker in MN rated this movie10/10Must See

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