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The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor

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Cursed by a devious sorceress, China's ruthless Dragon Emperor (Jet Li) and his vast army lie buried in clay for millennia. When young archaeologist Alex O'Connell is tricked into reviving the emperor, he and his famous parents (Brendan Fraser, Maria Bello) must find a way to send the ghoul back to the grave before he can awaken his vast army and take over the world.
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With middling CG effects and a distinct lack of fun, The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor finds the series past its prime.

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Sandra Hall Sydney Morning Herald As we move from city to desert to mountains, the action gets more frenetic and increasingly silly, which is no bad thing in a Mummy movie. Rated: 3/5 Sep 12, 2008 Full Review Jim Schembri The Age (Australia) It's usually advisable to arrive for a film before it starts, but if you happen to be running late for this enjoyably brainless blockbuster, do not worry. Rated: 3/5 Sep 12, 2008 Full Review Larushka Ivan-Zadeh Metro Newspaper (UK) Overlong and overcrowded, this tired threequel soon has you yawning. John Hannah's cry: 'Die, you mummy b******s, die!' is the only line to raise a cheer. Rated: 2/5 Aug 8, 2008 Full Review Eddie Harrison film-authority.com …may have been the least successful of the three films, but it’s also the best of the lot… Rated: 3/5 May 22, 2022 Full Review Richard Propes TheIndependentCritic.com The only thing that really saves the film from being a complete debacle is Brendan Fraser's uncanny ability to sell even the dumbest scene. Rated: 1.5/4.0 Sep 17, 2020 Full Review David Nusair Reel Film Reviews The Mummy saga comes to a close with this mostly tedious and somewhat interminable entry... Rated: 1.5/4 May 29, 2020 Full Review Read all reviews

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Tommy D Evie recasting is orrible orrible and orrible. I hate this movie. The firsts move are fantastic and very funny.... but this not Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 11/19/25 Full Review Oliver J Critics Consensus: Visually grand but emotionally hollow, The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor offers plenty of spectacle and exotic flair—but can’t quite recapture the adventurous spark that defined the series’ earlier outings. Review: After two films of ancient Egyptian chaos, the Mummy franchise shifts eastward to China, trading mummies for terracotta warriors and sand for snow. The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor aims to expand the mythology, and while it succeeds in scale, it loses some of the heart along the way. Brendan Fraser remains the soul of the series, bringing his familiar mix of rugged charm and comedic timing as Rick O’Connell. However, the absence of Rachel Weisz’s Evelyn is keenly felt—Maria Bello steps in gamely, but the chemistry that once anchored the adventure doesn’t quite ignite here. Jet Li and Michelle Yeoh add welcome gravitas and martial arts prowess, giving the film a new energy whenever they’re on screen. Rob Cohen’s direction emphasizes fast-paced action and dazzling set pieces—from avalanches to undead armies—but the film sometimes feels more like a roller coaster than a cohesive story. The CGI-heavy finale and rushed emotional beats make it clear that the series’ formula is starting to show its age. Still, there’s fun to be had: the globe-trotting spirit remains alive, and the film’s embrace of Chinese mythology gives it a unique texture, even if the execution doesn’t always soar. Verdict: The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor is a decent, if uneven, adventure—less a thrilling resurrection and more a final echo of what once made the franchise great. It’s entertaining enough for a popcorn night, but the magic is buried a little deeper this time. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 11/06/25 Full Review Ian H Losing Rachel Weiss was always going to hurt. Adding annoying son hurts more. OK, bit silly Rated 3 out of 5 stars 11/03/25 Full Review Pedro Henrique C The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor is the worst film in the franchise, the change of actress was quite bad and there was no charisma appeal with the character, the beginning is promising but then it gets terrible. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 07/18/25 Full Review Carlos T Filme: A MÚMIA 3: tumba do Imperador Dragão @themumymovie Elenco: @brendan_fraser @officialmariabello @jetli @michelleyeoh @iamjohnhannah @lukepford @isabella.leongliamcunningham1 @wujing_jackywu Anthony Wong Modelo: #aventura #ação Duração: 1h 52m Ano: 2008 Minha opinião: Filmes ao estilo de aventura, como Indiana Jones, Tudo Por Uma Esmeralda, Allan Quatermain (As Minas do Rei Salomão), A Lenda do Tesouro Perdido, Uncharted, Cidade Perdida, Viagem ao centro da Terra, Goonies,... Este filme se tornou uma trilogia e mais anexo Rei Escorpião (2002), A Múmia (1999), O Retorno da Múmia (2001), Mùmia 3 Tumba do Dragão (2008). Depois de 7 anos, lançam o 3º filme da A Múmia, mas aqui sem Rachel Weiz, apesar de MAria se esforçar em substituir, a química é diferente. E também com o desconhecido Luke que o papel de Alex, agora adulto. E também um explorador e arqueólogo. E os país se envolvem na estória porque Luke sumiu. E os levam para a China. E novamente ressuscitam uma múmia chinesa Imp. Han (Jet Li). que também deseja conquistar o Mundo. Acredito que muito tempo de hibernação os faz acordar com sede de poder. E aqui a estória semelhante ao 2º filme de um Gen. Yang (Wong) querer ressuscitar Han. MAs para eliminar o Imp. Han temos a ajuda de Zi Yuan (Yeoh), uma feiticeira que vive a mais de 2.000 anos para eliminar Han. Aqui temos novamente uma boa produção de efeitos especiais, mas a empolgação dos 2 primeiros filmes, não temos aqui. Ainda mas quando vemos o pé grande no filme (Kkkkkk). Tentaram trazer a mesma receita, mas não conseguiram. E temos também a volta de Jonathan (Hannah). Vale apena assistir? sim, mas é o mais fraco da trilogia. a Rachel estava certa de não aceitar o papel. E aqui o diretor também não foi o mesmo dos 2 primeiros filmes. Nota: 6 Rated 3 out of 5 stars 07/15/25 Full Review hockeysong K It's not a in depth film, its a an action fantasy film, and i love it! Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 07/12/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Cursed by a devious sorceress, China's ruthless Dragon Emperor (Jet Li) and his vast army lie buried in clay for millennia. When young archaeologist Alex O'Connell is tricked into reviving the emperor, he and his famous parents (Brendan Fraser, Maria Bello) must find a way to send the ghoul back to the grave before he can awaken his vast army and take over the world.
Director
Rob Cohen
Producer
Bob Ducsay, Sean Daniel, Stephen Sommers, James Jacks
Screenwriter
Alfred Gough, Miles Millar
Distributor
Universal Pictures
Production Co
Relativity, Alphaville Films, Shanghai Film Studio, Universal Pictures, Sean Daniel Company
Rating
PG-13 (Violence|Adventure Action)
Genre
Adventure, Action, Fantasy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Aug 1, 2008, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
May 8, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA)
$102.2M
Runtime
1h 52m
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