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Release Date:
7 May 1999 (USA)
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Tagline:
The sands will rise. The heavens will part. The power will be unleashed. more
Plot:
An American serving in the French Foreign Legion on an archaeological dig at the ancient city of Hamunaptra accidentally awakens a Mummy. full summary | add synopsis
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Nominated for Oscar.
Another 4 wins
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18 nominations
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(224 articles)
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Silly Fun
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Rated PG-13 for pervasive adventure violence and some partial nudity.
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125 min
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2.35 : 1 more
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Certification:
Brazil:12 |
Iceland:12 |
Philippines:PG-13 |
Argentina:13 |
Australia:M |
Belgium:KT |
Canada:PG |
Chile:14 |
Finland:K-12 (re-rating) |
Finland:K-14 (original rating) |
France:U |
Germany:12 (w) |
Hong Kong:IIB |
Netherlands:12 |
New Zealand:M |
Norway:15 |
Peru:14 |
Portugal:M/12 |
Singapore:PG |
South Korea:12 |
Spain:7 |
Sweden:11 |
Switzerland:12 (canton of Geneva) |
Switzerland:12 (canton of Vaud) |
UK:12 (cut) |
UK:15 (DVD) (uncut version) |
USA:PG-13 |
Greece:K-13
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A different take of Ardeth Bey's introduction scene on top of the mountain was used later in the film when O'Connell and crew are crossing the desert at night. This time, the lighting was adjusted accordingly.
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Revealing mistakes: At the end where Rick, Jonathan and Evie are fleeing from the death city a huge dust cloud and collapse of rocks takes place. The three of them are running but the camels seem to take no notice of the dangerous situation. Some of them are lay on the ground and all of them are unimpressed.
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Ardeth Bay: [narrating] Thebes, City of the Living. Crown jewel of Pharaoh Seti the First. Home of Imhotep, Pharaoh's high priest, keeper of the dead. Birthplace of Anck Su Namun, Pharaoh's mistress. No other man was allowed to touch her. But for their love, they were willing to risk life itself.
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Ardeth Bay: [narrating] Thebes, City of the Living. Crown jewel of Pharaoh Seti the First. Home of Imhotep, Pharaoh's high priest, keeper of the dead. Birthplace of Anck Su Namun, Pharaoh's mistress. No other man was allowed to touch her. But for their love, they were willing to risk life itself.
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Referenced in Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater (2004) (VG)
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'Al Nahla Al 'Ali (The Tall Palm Tree)
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Citizen Kane it ain't, but if you're looking for good, silly, H. Rider Haggardesque fun, this is the film for you. While it hasn't replaced the Universal classic in my affections, let's face it, the venerable original creaks a little. I mean, Karloff's Imhotep only moves two feet per hour -- geez, how will I ever escape him? Arnold Vosloo's Mummy is considerably more fleet, and frankly (from the dirty old lady's perspective) is pretty darned buff for a dead guy. A modern affectation, sure, but I like the idea of a mummy with a great butt.
Brendan Fraser looks good, has a fabulous voice, and a whole boatload of goofy charm. Hey! Call me shallow, but that's pretty much all I'm looking for in a screen idol. John Hannah was acceptable, if not inspired, as the wastrel brother. Rachel Weisz is gorgeous, and acquits herself well in the role of "Heroine in an Adventure Film;" i.e., she screams and gets rescued a lot.
OK, I lie. The modern "Heroine in an Adventure Film" is SPUNKY, screams, and gets rescued a lot.
And as to Oded Fehr, who plays the mysterious desert guardian of the mummy's tomb (a role traditionally assayed by Welsh character actors) -- I and the rest of the ladies in my party indicated, through a series of incoherent grunts and some unattractive drooling, a strong desire to see much, much more of him. And we mean that both literally and figuratively. Powers that be, please take note.
A couple of small caveats: the bug quotient in this film is much higher than I usually tolerate. It puts you right off your Milk Duds. And where in the hell did those camels come from?
So if you're in a mood for brainless entertainment, I recommend that you set your intellect on stun, rush to the nearest cineplex, buy the large popcorn (WITH butter), and settle in for a couple of hours of colorful, loud, over-the-top fun.
Catmommie