Witches, Pirates, and Mummies OH MY: The Mummy Returns

Soo, when I went to start my blog post for the movie I was going to watch today (Friday) I realized that I never blogged about watching this -- a week ago. Whoopse.

The Mummy Returns

When did I get it: IN COLLEGE (I know because it has the address label in the front). So that means I got this before The Mummy -- random.

What emotions/memories does it elicit: Other than being the Magic Bag 2, not really many stand out, except that I actually like this sequel better than the original. It was a much more complex story and had a lot more minor characters too (I am sucker for a good ensemble cast).

Lights, Camera, Action: Well, as I mentioned before, I watched this a week ago. I remember it being a hot afternoon and being "tired" from going to a 3 hour training for my PRN job. Plus, the Oceans movies got me in the mood to watch sequels.

After thoughts: This is still my favorite out of the Mummy movies (again, don't own the 3rd because it was crap -- minus adorable Brendan of course). This movie takes place 9 years after the first (even though only shot 3 years later -- love movie magic) and was less distracting on the historical inaccuracy side but still weird that the female characters were "reincarnated" versions of the Mummy's gal and Pharaoh's daughter... Also, the whole having an 8 year old is kind of weird because they just drag him around the world and let him play with possibly cursed ancient artifacts? (OK, I know. My therapist brain is getting in the way). I DO really like this movie. The scavenger hunt part is fun with the son having to build little sand castles so his parents can find him. Plus you get this big bad guy who is his guard (Mr. Eco from LOST! I know, I'm one of "those" people-who-associate-actors-with-characters-they-play). I also enjoy the colorful friend with the dirigible who feared being shot, again. Of course, I have to mention the Scorpion King -- wow 2001, that's the best you can do? I do like that this movie gives meaning to Rick's life and fulfills why he's such as badass (which makes making a third film  insane). Not to shabby for after thoughts, having watched the movie a week ago.

Verdict: Keeper

**TGMGT: Half the cast was in The Mummy, so...**

Witches, Pirates, and Mummies OH MY: The Mummy

The Mummy

How long have I owned it: Um since finishing undergrad but I think it was very soon after (and according to the sticker on the front, I got it for $2.99 -- boom) 

Memories/Emotions: THE MAGIC BAG!! Ok, so the first time (I remember) watching this movie was with a bunch of my friends who were over at my house my senior year of high school. We made fun of the movie RELENTLESSLY and we're especially fascinated by the big bag-o-guns that kept "magically" appearing wherever it was needed. It survived burning boats, dips in the Nile, Mummy-induced dust storms, and countless other adventures. We often made reference back to this movie but only as "the Magic Bag." I even got a graduation present from one of my friends in a brown paper sack with "the Magic Bag" written on it.

Lights, Camera, Action: I keep having these lofty ideas to "WATCH A MOVIE EVERYDAY" but trying to carve out 2 hours to watch movies in my *cough, cough* busy-work-less schedule has been slightly challenging. I woke up earlier that I usually do today and thought, "why not go ahead a watch a movie with breakfast!" So I did. I had already picked out this movie earlier in the week as my last three movies got me in a sequels kind of mood. I will go ahead and dispel your worries as I do not own the third Mummy movie as it was sad and horrible -- but mostly because they changed actresses on me; I don't like that. I will also warn you that Brendan Fraser is one my favorite actors... to look at. He's adorable -- felt this way since Encino Man :) 

After thoughts: Man, I forgot how terribly wonderful this movie is. I was slightly distracted by some of the historical references which I thought might be questionable -- like the whole 10 plagues being a part  of Egypt's history and the Mummy knowing about Hebrew slaves -- made me want to brush up on my Ancient history (or at least check in with my friend Google -- about 44,900 results for "historical inaccuracy in the mummy"). That aside, nothing but good ole fashion fun. I mean what's not to like about a ridiculously clumsy yet beautiful lady being whisked around the dessert hunting treasure by a resourceful, handsome man... oh and there's a Mummy in there, too. Ha! But seriously, I do enjoy this movie though it was a lot longer than I remember it being.

Verdict: Keeper 

**TGMGT Seven Degrees: OK, so I don't remember if I decided I could ONLY use movies I own but I think that is too complicated (and may deter me from watching a movie until I could pick it). So this movie connects to the Oceans (11, 12, &13) movies: Don Cheadle and Brendan Fraser starred in Crash together. (Gotta love Mega-Ensemble-Cast-Movies).