And we mean that both literally and figuratively. 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. The modern "Heroine in an Adventure Film" is SPUNKY, screams, and gets rescued a lot. 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. John Hannah was acceptable, if not inspired, as the wastrel brother. Hey! Call me shallow, but that's pretty much all I'm looking for in a screen idol. Brendan Fraser looks good, has a fabulous voice, and a whole boatload of goofy charm. A modern affectation, sure, but I like the idea of a mummy with a great butt. 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. ![]() While it hasn't replaced the Universal classic in my affections, let's face it, the venerable original creaks a little. Rider Haggardesque fun, this is the film for you. Citizen Kane it ain't, but if you're looking for good, silly, H.
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