The Mummy

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The Mummy

PG-13

Released May 7, 1999

2h 4m

Adventure

Action

Fantasy

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The Mummy is a rousing, suspenseful and horrifying epic about an expedition of treasure-seeking explorers in the Sahara Desert in 1925. Stumbling upon an ancient tomb, the hunters unwittingly set loose a 3,000-year-old legacy of terror, which is embodied in the vengeful reincarnation of an Egyptian priest who had been sentenced to an eternity as one of the living dead.

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Critics Consensus

It's difficult to make a persuasive argument for The Mummy as any kind of meaningful cinematic achievement, but it's undeniably fun to watch.

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Peter Bradshaw

Guardian

The Mummy is cheerful, good-natured and entertaining and its cast did engagingly silly things like ride camels through the desert; though the film relies on some dodgy stereotypes, not really palatable despite the 1920s setting.

Rated: 4/5

Jul 5, 2024

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David Hunter

The Hollywood Reporter

Far more ambitious than its predecessors but a notch or two below the unique event-movie experience it might have been.

May 12, 2020

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Keith Phipps

AV Club

It's passable entertainment, but it'll likely leave you wanting more.

Rated: A-

Feb 27, 2020

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Sebastian Zavala Kahn

Me gusta el cine

“The Mummy” managed to capture lightning in a bottle. It picked a perfect cast for a highly entertaining script and did so in an era when innovation was possible in visual and special effects. The result is appropriately special. Full review in Spanish.

Rated: 4.5/5

Dec 6, 2024

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Trace Thurman

Horror Queers Podcast

A perfect blend of action, adventure, romance, horror and comedy.

Rated: 5/5

May 7, 2024

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Howard Waldstein

CBR

The Brendan Fraser-led film The Mummy is a joyous ode to old Hollywood adventures packed with wit and charm.

Rated: 7/10

Apr 30, 2024

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r96 s

'The Mummy' is a film that I've taken way too long to see. I've known of these films for ages, in fact I think I (illogically) watched the third film when I was a kid. This first entry is very good. I haven't got much to note other than the fact that there's plenty to enjoy, it's a fun two hours. Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz are a sturdy onscreen pairing, both give praiseworthy performances. I wasn't overly keen on the characters of John Hannah and Kevin J. O'Connor, neither hamper enjoyment mind. Oded Fehr (wanted to see more of him) and Omid Djalili are pluses though. The special effects haven't aged the most gracefully, though for 1999 I guess there aren't too bad - and again, like Hannah & O'Connor, it didn't affect me whilst watching, it's just noticeable that's all. That's the only noteworthy drawback that I have for this, it's entertaining all in all.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/17/25

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Bobby B

Silly but very much good fun. Watched with my friend he liked it too.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/16/25

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Christine R

The Mummy still holds a special place in my heart. I can watch it over again and again. It has become a cult classic movie that can be enjoyed by everyone.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/07/25

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Alan S

Old school joyful cinema fun. Guilty Pleasure or not, it’s still a pleasure.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/14/25

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Dillon G

A Cult Classic! Brendan Fraser, Rachel Weisz, John Hannah, Arnold Vosloo, & Kevin J. O Connor all deliver fun and super entertaining performances. This movie is a fun watch all the way through, adventurous and exciting! If you've not watched this, you're missing out.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/03/25

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Obi-wan K

Enjoyable film nothing else

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

12/29/24

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Stephen Sommers

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Evelyn 'Evie' Carnahan

John Hannah

Jonathan Carnahan

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Kevin J. O'Connor

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Synopsis

The Mummy is a rousing, suspenseful and horrifying epic about an expedition of treasure-seeking explorers in the Sahara Desert in 1925. Stumbling upon an ancient tomb, the hunters unwittingly set loose a 3,000-year-old legacy of terror, which is embodied in the vengeful reincarnation of an Egyptian priest who had been sentenced to an eternity as one of the living dead.

Director: Stephen Sommers
Producer: Sean Daniel, James Jacks
Screenwriter: Nina Wilcox Putnam, Richard Schayer, John L. Balderston, Stephen Sommers, Lloyd Fonvielle, Kevin Jarre, Stephen Sommers
Distributor: Universal Pictures
Production Co: Universal Pictures, Alphaville Films
Rating: PG-13
Genre: Adventure, Action, Fantasy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 7, 1999, Wide
Rerelease Date (Theaters): Apr 26, 2024
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 1, 2015
Runtime: 2h 4m
Sound Mix: Dolby SR, DTS, Dolby Stereo, Surround, SDDS, Dolby A, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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