The Mummy Returns (2001) Movie Reaction - THIS IS SO MUCH FUN - First Time Watching - Brendan Fraser
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- Опубліковано 30 чер 2023
- Hey Knights! Come join us as we watch and react for the very first time to The Mummy Returns (2001) with the incredible Brendan Fraser. We hope you enjoy our movie reaction to this classic. The Mummy Returns was such a fun time filled with thrilling action and adventure with some hints of horror. As a sequel we think it definitely succeeded in capturing the essence that made the first movie The Mummy so successful whilst also keeping the dynamic fresh and new.
The electrifying chemistry between Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz as they reprise their iconic roles also returns with an energy that leaps off of the screen. This time facing a new wave of danger, ancient curses and the return of the terrifying Imhotep, brought to life by Arnold Vosloo who killed it in all the scenes he was in as the imposing Mummy!
We hope you enjoy our commentary as we unravel the film's intricate plot, examine the evolution of the characters, and marvel at the seamless blend of heart-stopping action, breathtaking visuals, and witty humor.
The Mummy franchise has become a timeless classic and we hope we get to bring you a little bit of that 90's and early 2000's nostalgia. Thank you for watching this with us ❤️
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This was an absolute blast all the nostalgia right there, thank you so so much 💞
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the official mummy trilogy:
1. The Mummy (1999)
2. The Mummy Returns (2001) // also, it's dwayne johnson's acting debut, and the infamous cgi-usage scene, with him, lol
3. The Scorpion King (2002) // prequel to the mummy and the mummy returns, but it's just starring dwayne johnson, no branden-frasier/o'conner and no rachel-weis/evie and no etc characters like her brother and etc, either, but it's still really good, and it is the prequel, of the mummy story/lore/trilogy
Did y'all catch the Doctor Strangelove reference at the blown up log bridge? ^_^
i need to recommend my favorite movies starring *Brendan Fraser*
★ - *Blast from the Past* (1999)
★ - *Bedazzled* (2000)
_Underrated _*_Brendan Fraser_*_ MOVIES_
See the mummy 3 tomb of the dragon you still didn’t see this movie yet is great good movie very different then mummy 1 and 2 Alex is different and Ricks wife see it amazing movie
I actually feel sorry for Imhotep , for over 3000 years he was in love with her but in the end we could see that she wasn't
We felt bad for him too! All he did was care for his true love and want to spend eternity with her. Granted he did some horrible things to achieve that but still. In the end she cared more about herself and he saw the truth. A heartbreaking end for Imhotep
Yeah! Hoe belong to the streets! 😡
Maybe coz this version of her was a reincarnation instead of actually her..whom he tried to bring alive through the book...
That's a great point!! Maybe once the soul entered, the reincarnated version was still more dominant? Which would explain why she wouldn't feel as strongly about Imhotep...
@@OfficialMediaKnights exactly... Coz In the first movie she (the actual anak su na mun) literally killed herself after Imhotep got arrested by the king's guard...
Apparently the kid who played Alex was a MASSIVE fan of the first Mummy movie. He turned down a part in Harry Potter in favour of The Mummy Returns because he loved it so much.
It also says on IMDB trivia that he was the crew's go-to fact-checker because he knew the first movie so well. They'd just go ask him about something and he'd tell them whether they got it right.
That definitely explains how much enthusiasm he brought to the role!
Crazy
He was born on the exact same day as me
@@UnlicensedOkie how is that crazy?
Shocking that he knew so much but also couldn’t count.
Respect to Arnold Vosloo's acting; did you ever think you'd feel sad at a villain getting what he deserved? His realization that the love he had for Anck-Su-Namun paled in comparison to the couple you'd just spent your last few hours fighting.
Love that! That is truly good writing. Because even though he is the antagonist we understand his motive...and we see how much he's fought for something he'll never truly have. Which is something that Rick & Evy do. Amazing storytelling and parallels!
It also showed how selfish both of them were. Rick was shouting at Evie to leave. Imohtep was shouting for rescue. Both villains wanted self preservation first. Whereas Rick and Evie both chose each other first.
@@pingidjit
I love that nod of respect that Imhotep gave Rick before he voluntarily and literally went to hell.
DID he deserve it though. like his whole story is how badly the pharoh/ the medjai fucked him over and all he wanted was his girl lol
Evie and Rick are a prime example of POWER COUPLE!
They really are! They work perfectly together 😃
This was Dwayne Johnson's first role, that "heroric contract" wasn't a thing yet (I personally think he would excel at playing antagonists/villains). He was probably at the height of his wrestling popularity as "The Rock". The whole thing even spun into his wrestling career at the time, creating the "Hollywood Rock" era of his wrestling persona. He got his own, cool spinoff movie, "The Scorpion King," soon after due to his popularity, which I totally recommend, thus the big, Hollywood Action Hero, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson was born...
It’s so cool to see where people started! We’d be game to also watch The Scorpion King and get more of a backstory on his character. And we agree with you! The Rock would also make a great villain. It’s a shame that he rarely chooses those roles anymore. Thank you for watching this with us! ❤️
@@OfficialMediaKnights he did a good job in DOOM tbh :D
@@OfficialMediaKnights there's four Scorpion King movies but only the first has The Rock.
He doesn't get enough credit for playing Sarge in Doom. He played bad pretty good in that film.
@@loucifer9618 Sarge was amazing he starts out as charming and caring about his men and over time becomes more and more unhinged and it's amazing.
Arnold Vosloo was awesome as Imhotep, those tears he shed at the end when Anck Su Namun left him to die.... we all felt that. Great Reaction guys!
Yeeesss!! The hurt in his eyes... Man, we felt that in our bones! He was fantastic - menacing, yet a romantic & creepy yet badass!
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When I was a kid, Rick catching the knife and throwing it back was my all time favorite action moment.
Oh my gosh, that moment was so badass though! It definitely would have molded our childhood had we seen it at that time 😂
@@OfficialMediaKnights The fact that he caught it in midair by the blade....
That and the snake. He just throws it back 😂
I love The Mummy 1 and 2. Eve and Rick are easily my favorite movie couples. The love, romance and attraction is palpable and feels so genuine.
Such a power couple! We loved them!
@@OfficialMediaKnights Just avoid the third one. Chinese and Egyptian myths don't mix very well.
@@WildDancer101Not to mention the criminal re-casting of Rachel Weisz
I love that end moment where we see the difference between the relationships. Imhotep did love Anck Su Namun, but unfortunately her love wasn’t as deep. Meanwhile Evy and Rick constantly show how much they love and respect each other. I haven’t actually watched these movies in ages (and I’ve only seen the third one once) so I’d honestly forgotten how good of a couple they were.
Right?! It's such a rare thing, even til today to see a couple that is different but instead of trying to 'fix' one another, they accept each other, and even learn from each other, growing out of mutual respect and love. It's truly so so refreshing!
That moment in the end with Imhotep was so sad though, ahah, poor man, he loved her for thousands of years only to be screwed over by her reincarnated version.
@@OfficialMediaKnights That look of respect that Imhotep gave Rick before he voluntarily and literally went to Hell was equal parts heartwarming and heartbreaking
he also did not love her. Rick yelled at Yvie to run to leave him because he loves her, she ran in risking her own life to save his - that is love.
Imhotep yelled at Anack Su Namun to risk her life to save him, she ran, proving none of them had real love for each other just lust.
@@mishiara5499 Correct. True love, in the Biblical sense, is selfless by definition. It is not merely a feeling, even though it can be felt. It is sacrifice. Imhotep and Anck-Su-Namun might have shared some types of "love" such as desire and passion, and maybe they even cared about each other to a degree, but ultimately it was about what was in it for themselves. Not that that is bad in and of itself, because all healthy relationships should be reciprocal rather than one-sided, but true love requires that they love the other at least as much as themselves, and would sacrifice of themselves for the benefit and well-being of the other.
Johnathon gets a bad rap so often but I think it's important to point out the timeline of these films. While Rick was in the Foreign Legion and ended up part of the doomed Hamunaptra expedition, Johnathon also served during World War I (most likely in the trenches of France). It's true he's a shiftabout scoundrel type, but he's also a former soldier likely dealing with the same soul destroying trauma that poisoned pretty much every trench soldier in that war. His way of dealing with it seems to be just going whole hog on being irresponsible, but at the moments it counts most he shines.
True! Jonathan has been through a lot. But he's definitely one of the good guys! Even though he's always getting himself in trouble 😂
I didn't even know Jonathan fought in WW1
@@fighterx9840 IIRC it's talked about in the DVD commentary
@@valashar5313ah ok
Agreed, Jonathan is a scoundrel, but he's a lovable scoundrel.
“He never loses?! It’s in his contracts!” Love this
Fraser's deadpan "are you serious?" looks elevates so many of his interactions. He's able to say so much with just a look.
49:54 never fails to make me laugh - it's not just the "NAIIIIIIIIIIY" it's the way Imhotep throws himself into the frame SO dramatically hahah
I think it was in a Nostalgia Critic review where it was pointed out it looks like he initially missed his mark and had to quickly get into frame.
Well, his chance to win the world just went in smoke and flames, and not just that but he lost to some mortal who already screwed him once. If that level of epic fail doesn't call for a dramatic fall on the knees and scream I don't know what does.
It was such a great chapter about love.
The actor of Imhotep was really great, especially the broken expression he had when he realized his love was not real.
While both movies have many illogical things, I must say their comedy, action, and romance are very lovable.
These films have been fantastic! Honestly a great balance and blend of genres. That final scene with Imhotep being contrasted by scenes with Rick and Evy during and moments later really drove home the parallel. Rick and Evy have something special❤️
His love for her was real, but hers for him wasnt
I love how when you said that the CGI was great for 2001 but then I was like just wait until the end with the Scorpion King 😂 I love the second Mummy movie just as much as the first. The third one does not exist in my eyes. So badly done and nothing like the first two. But The Revenge of the Mummy ride at Universal Studios in Orlando is one of my favorite roller coaster
The mummy coaster is one of our favorite rides ever! We thought the atmosphere during the cue was excellent and then the ride itself was unforgettable. Can’t wait to go back and experience it once again now that we’ve watched these 😃 and yeah we were fine with the CGI but couldn’t ignore that Scorpion King sequence 😂 such a shame a lot of you really didn’t like the third one!
@@OfficialMediaKnightsThe third one is not great, especially because one of the main characters is replaced.
Yes it does not exist lol
By far, the third movie's single biggest problem was not having Rachel Weisz in it. If that dynamic could have been sustained, then any other problems would have pretty much disappeared. Maria Bello was the replacement and, while I have no objection to her as a human being, she just didn't have anywhere near that chemistry.
@@7thsealord888 the reason why Rachel was not in it was because of bad writing. She hated the script and thought it didn’t feel right to do. And I agree with her. The screenplay was poorly written and this story didn’t have the same feeling as the first two
The concept of storytelling about the ultimate battle between good and evil that happened hundreds to billions of years ago is truly epic and legendary.
Right?! This movie was just such a great time, just like the first one! Love the epic battles of good and evil!
@@OfficialMediaKnights do yourself a favor skip the third movie it sucks
So sad to hear. We haven’t heard nothing good about the third film
@@OfficialMediaKnights Jet Li plays a good villain, but the third movie involves Chinese mummies buried inside the Great Wall. (Small spoiler alert, sorry)
@@OfficialMediaKnights yeah well the guys behind it couldn't convince Rachel Weiss to come back and Brendan Fraser by the time the third came out had to scale down the amount of stunts he could do because injuries from previous work were starting to take a toll on him.
I actually cry with these movies, they give me such a nostalgia feeling and I always have the most perfect time watching them! So glad you are doing these ❤
Thank you for joining us! It means the world! We are going down the summer blockbusters from the past. Feeling all that nostalgia! We hope you enjoy ❤️
Yeah - Such a Blast From The Past
One of the few sequels that totally lives up to its prequel. It's unfortunate that the third one isn't as good, and we just won't talk about Tom Cruise's 'reboot'.
On a separate note, I appreciate you guys. You're both so genuine and enthusiastic, and engage so happily with what you're watching. I dunno. I don't want to come across as weird or parasocial-gross, I'm just always happy to see your videos pop up on my feed.
This sequel DEFINITELY lived up to the first, and manages to give something new while still being faithful to what made fans love it to begin with. We just watched Tom Cruise's Mummy and though we didn't hate it, it definitely lacked the brightness of Evy (such a wonderfully written and acted female character) but also that magnetic chemistry between the leads wasn't there. It was such a shame.
Thank you so much for such kind words, it's not parasocial-gross at all! We have watched and still watch reactions over the years, and it's nice to feel a kinship with the reactors! We're so glad you enjoy our content, it means the world to have you here!
@@OfficialMediaKnightsthe problem with the Tom Cruise movie was that Universal was already focused on trying to make a cinematic universe. But they fell even shorter than DC, because DC at least had a roster of characters that are almost universally beloved. Most of Universal's monsters aren't critically acclaimed in recent years, so there wasn't as much investment going in. Plus, I think the concept reminded people of The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, which ruined a lot of things. Not least of which was Sean Connery's career.
@@OfficialMediaKnights The third Mummy (we ignore the Tom Cruise one) is not as good as the first two but has similar humor and has Brandon Frasier.
I can’t stand Tom cruise the mummy I tried to like it but I just couldn’t and Tom cruise is just not a good actor but that’s my opinion
Evelyn is the reincarnation of Nefertiti, the daughter of the Pharoah and princess of Egypt.
That is why she keeps having these memories of the past that happened thousands of years ago which she had been there but not, why she has her past life's knowledge in martial arts, and why she loves Egypt so much in the first part.
Yes! So cool they explored her connection to Egypt more in the sequel, it was so much fun to watch!
In real Egyptian history, it would be like Nefertiti fighting her own daughter, as Nefertiti was in real life the queen of pharao Akhenaton and mother of Ankhesenamun who was the stepsister and wife of Tutankhamun
When y'all were both talking about the special effects half way through saying "it looks really good sometimes they overdid the cgi in this time" I couldn't help but giggle knowing the scorpion king abomination was coming 😂
Hahaha yeah, we were waiting for that shoe to drop and drop it did 😂
Honestly it's not terrible for the time, faces were still really hard to do at the time, and it didn't help they were trying to make the face of an existing person. CG was better at environments, particles, and objects. If you look at the tidal wave face, the face itself is pretty bad but the fluid simulation of hte rest of the wave, especially as it crashes against hte canyon walls, is pretty decent for the time. Regardless, the CG gets across the idea well enough, the Scorpion King's face isn't really the focus, it's the fact that he's a giant scorpiontaur, and that's rad.
I really liked your reaction to this amazing movie!
A fact about the fighting scene between Rachel and Patricia that I believed nobody said is that they both practiced a lot and the whole fight they did it themselves.
These two movies have a special place in my heart. My late father and I enjoyed the first one so much it was one of the first DVDs he bought, and we were excited for the sequel. However I was traveling overseas when it came out, so he waited until I got home and took me to see it 2 days after I got back, and I loved it despite having a 12 hour jet lag.
It makes me happy to see you two enjoy them so much. Even with that famously terrible scorpion king CGI, lol.
It’s so nice hearing how much people have enjoyed these throughout the years. These movies definitely deserve it. If we had watched the first one back in the day we would’ve definitely been ready for the sequel sat in the theater day one! So we can definitely see how you could ignore that amount of jet lag to watch a good movie! Thank you for watching with us ❤️
I think the difference in the two couple's love for one another is demonstrated really well in that final scene (though it is built throughout the two films). Rick telling her to go, save herself and their son and she doesn't listen, racing out to save him. Imhotep, on the other hand, calls for her to save him and she decides to save himself. I think he really did love her but even he had a desire to live even at the risk of her life.
Love this movie, the two together tell a great story with good characters. Is the CGI a little rough in place? Sure. Is the overall plot and story sometimes a bit cheesy/campy, yes. But it all works so well overall IMO.
That's a great observation you made about the two different kinds of love exemplified by the two couples. Rick and Evy's love for each other was sacrificial and genuine, while Imhotep and Anak Su Namuun's love for each other was more self-driven. When both men were trying to come out of the chasm after fighting the Scorpion King, their hands were shown. Rick was wearing a wedding ring--a symbol of love and commitment. Their love was legitimate. Imhotep and Anak Su Namuun's love was built around murder and disregard for the lives of all who stood in their way. It was never legitimate.
One thing I will say, I never really got the association with “campiness” and a good movie like idk why they often seem to be seen as mutually exclusive lol
Man seeing imhoptep like that made me sad asf. She really was for the streets. When I was a kid and saw that scene I didn’t think much of it I just wanted Imhotep dead but now that I’m older I’m like damn that was messed up. He Risk it all for her but in reality he realized he should have stayed dead.
It was an unfortunate conclusion to his character. He really seemed like he loved her and did everything to get that happy ending. But instead he got hit with reality 😔 Imhotep even though he was the antagonist he was a great part of both of these films 😄
@@OfficialMediaKnights yeah his actor was good great reaction by the way got a new subscriber
Since you liked these two movies so much, I have a feeling that you might also enjoy Van Helsing. Please, give it a try!
You just put a big smile on our faces! We love sharing our passion for films with all of you and it truly means a lot to us knowing you guys are enjoying these as well ❤️
When my mom and I watched this , the scene where you think Ardeth gets shot made us both gasp . We both actually had a sigh of relief when we saw he was still alive .
This is just one of those movies where all the elements came together...cast, director, writer, score, set design, costumes, etc. So many memorable characters and crazy fun action. No deep political statements or social commentary, just fun. Glad you enjoyed the two movies.
A good ol' summer blockbuster! Thank you for watching these with us!
From what I understand little, the Medjay were one of the most ancient badass warriors and protectors of the Pharoah.
They are skilled, fearless, valiant, honorable, selfless, and self-sacrifice.
Good to know! They were definitely badass in this! Some great fight sequences here.
This is heartfelt. You guys have one of the BEST reaction channels on UA-cam!! I love the way y’all feed off each other’s energy. So awesome!! 😂
Awww thank you!!! This is such a sweet comment, we're so happy you enjoyed our videos - what a huge compliment!!!
As a 90s kid that watched that in cinemas, I can tell you Rick and Evy are couple goals.
This movie make a perfect example of a strong couple complementing each other.
And what a toxic relationship is.
Yayyyy I'm so glad you enjoyed this (despite the very shoddy CGI at times lmao). The immediate recognition of Alan Silvestri!! So good! And yeah they're absolutely one of my all-time favourite film couples. The way they're there for each other and how they understand each other after everything. Love to see it, need more of it. and we will always be left with IMHOTEP!! IMHOTEP!! IMHOTEP!!
This was fantastic! We love movie soundtracks and their composers to the point that we've gotten so good at guessing who it might be. But man! We absolutely love Alan Silvestri's work! So glad he worked on this one. And yes! Rick and Evy are such a power couple! They are perfect for each other. When in doubt just IMHOTEP IMHOTEP IMHOTEP!! Hahaha
The snake at 4:35 was completely harmless. There are two types of snakes that look extremely similar, but the color pattern helps you tell them apart. Just remember this:
Red and black, friendly Jack
Red and yellow, deadly fellow
Unless ur in Australia.
Black and yellow black and yellow black and yellow black and yellow
For me the Mummy movies worked cuz of Brendan Frazer and Rachel Weisz. I till date haven't watched the third part and won't watch it cuz Rachel is not in it. Brendan's and Rachel's on screen chemistry was perfect. The mummy movies for me ended with the Mummy returns. I had a great childhood watching this movie in a packed movie theater.
Man, I'd kill for a TV show of the first 2 movies that goes into detail about their past and present lives. It feels like there could be so much lore there to explore, connecting both timelines. One of the rare cases where I think a sequel is just as good as the original, and doesn't just feel like a cash grab.
You lighten up - You big trouble - You get in the car 🤣😂😂
😂😂😂
A double decker bus?!😂
When I was a kid I wanted to be an Egyptologist because of these movies lol... Still love that shit!
"Well that's not good." LOL That line still kills me to this day.
Ain’t gonna lie when Evy goes to save Rick at the end..always chokes me up man. I remember watching this in the cinema and having that same feeling at that same scene 😢 classic movie with the 1st one also. Good o 90’s 😎
Such a great and fun sequel. It raises the stakes a bit more too with Rick and Evy's son being caught in the middle. The horror while still there, kind of toned down a bit.
It kind of also brings questions from the first film full circle in a way. Things we didn't see the first time within such context. Like there was more going on with Imhotep and Anck Su Namun, with Nefertiri watching it from the sidelines and seeing what's going on. Its like the moment when one of your parents remarry and you kind of have a disdain or contempt towards your stepparent and seeing something is not right with them. It also explains why Evy acts different here. She might be one of the few characters to have gone through such an interesting development. Hell, she kicked so much ass this time around too! Also, the musical score in this is just as good as the first one. Kind of picks up where it left off. The only real issue I have is what they did to the Scorpion King in the end. His CGI face still looks like shit lol.
Imagine if Evy and Rick pulled Imhotep up in the end... think of i!: would that friendship lead? ❤
Difference between the couple-Rick tells Eve to just leave because he loves her and he doesn't want her to get hurt or die by falling debris, Eve goes anyway risking her life (again) to save him. With the other couple, Imhotep calls out to Anck-su-namun asking her to save him disregarding the potential risk to her life, after spending hundreds of years in hell, it seems she doesn't love him enough to risk dying and going back there again. In the end, i think what they had was not true love at all.
One of my favorite adventure films!
Such a banger!
Another fantastic reaction guys. I’m so glad your enjoying The Mummy films. Probably my favourite series ever. This is a sequel that not only lives up to the hype but continues on the greatness from the first one. I do hope you react the third movie. I know a lot of people don’t Ike it because Rachel Weisz didn’t return but I love it just because of the comedy genius of Brendan Fraser & John Hannah. Rick & Jonathan are so freaking hilarious in the 3rd film.
That's so refreshing to hear, we've been inundated with comments telling us that the third one was such a letdown, but we're glad to read that Fraser and Hannah still brought their A game!
"In the early 2000s the VFX were terrible, but in this movie they're great so far!"
That was fun to hear moments before you saw the Scorpion King xD
Actually this is one of the those movies which make people think that early 2000s VFX used to suck. Back in 2001, the VFX team apologized with Brendan Fraser for the final cut, because they didn't have enough time, but Brendan Fraser, being just awesome as he is, comforted them. Anyway, this movie is still great and lot of fun even today.
I think this movie was fantastic! The only moment where the vfx looked bad was honestly the Scorpion King...other than that the movie looks decent for its time! But it has so many more positives that it truly does not matter 😀
@@OfficialMediaKnights yeah, absolutely! This is one movie I never get tired of
NO, when this movie came out the CGI was still awful looking to us but the movie is so fun and the characters and the banter were so good we gave it a pass.
Absolutely agree! The film has way more positives that significantly outweigh the negative!
How about those twists with Evie’s and Rick’s characters! Absolutely brilliant no one saw it coming lol! Btw Those fighting moves are real btw it’s an ancient Egyptian form of defence art called “Tahtib” which is derived from stick fighting and Stone shaping and in combat it was made into Egyptian Sai Swords like the ones they faught with. This is a lost art I have learned it from a few whom are left who still practice it but it’s mostly now made into a folklore dance with sticks with or without music to accompany it. Anyways back to the fight scene I’m a huge fan of that particular scene as well as it really makes me feel like I’m back to my ancient roots ❤
The comparisons between both relationships and how Evie and Ricks love is selfless while the Ank Sun Amon and imhotep’s wasnt Ank didn’t love Imhotep more than herself while Evie and Rick were PERFECTION 😍🥰
Wow thanks so much for revealing more about the fight scene and technique! It truly was such a joy to watch, what a well choreographed moment!
Also yess Rick and Evie are honestly goals, we love them together! They grow together and freely let each other still express their individuality. They're truly a match made in heaven!
@@OfficialMediaKnights They might as well be the only non toxic couple in Tv history lol
46:43 Thank you for the support haha 😂 it was actually never awesome but it was always funny and no one cared because the rest of the cgi was on point especially with Anubis army and the mummies etc and it was long ago as well so the fact the film still hold up means it was mostly super well done 99% of the time if they just got the face more realistic it would’ve been great but the body was terrifying especially when he was crawling on the ceiling yeesh lol
Hahaha yeah, poor VFX team! You are right though, the rest of the CGI looked great so it's not too big of a deal. They shoulda just let the OG The Rock fight them and just showed his power through his physicality, maybe even some psychic powers etc.!
While the third Mummy movie has some downsides the plot was really good and the development of the characters was amazing. You should watch The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor
If Imhotep had truly loved Anck-Su-Namun, then he wouldn't have wanted her to risk her life to save his, like how Rick told Evelyn to get out of there and save herself. And earlier, Anck-Su-Namun, despite desiring power for herself as well, had begged, implored him to forget about all of this and just happily live with her instead. That was when she learned that he would no longer have his Mummy powers. Before they were taken away, he would have defeated the Scorpion King easily, so sure, go for it, take over the world for us, but without his powers, he was likely to be killed instead. But he didn't care about what she wanted, he'd rather risk it all to dominate the world, which was something that didn't need to be done. Rick only did what he did to save the world (it needed to be saved, either way, but Anck-Su-Namun wasn't thinking about that, only that she wanted Imhotep to live and be with her).
I think Imhotep really did love Anck-Su-Namun in some ways and to some extent, and we can see how her unwillngness to risk the ultimate sacrifice for him, as Evelyn had done for Rick, absolutely crushed him. In his mind, theirs was an epic love for the ages, and it really did span thousands of years, in a way. They did fight hard to be with each other, but that was driven by passion, not true love, after all, because true love is sacrifice, meaning that you care about each other more than your own selves, not mere desire (there is nothing wrong with desire and passion, but ideally there should be more). I think Anck-Su-Namun also loved Imhotep, but apparently not enough to risk her own life to save him, especially after he had ignored what she wanted for them, putting his greed above her, and then expecting her to risk her life to save him. She wasn't feeling it anymore, and took off to save herself.
This is what caught my attention as well. People diss on Anck-Su-Namun for leaving him dying without realising if Imhotep truly loved her, the way Rick loved Evei, he would never have asked her to risk her life for him. That's why I never really felt that bad for him. They both deserved each other in a way.
Awesome ! So glad you liked it ! The cgi Lol I waited for you to see the scorpion king monstruosity ! The Mummy duology rocks the characters, the score, the adventure, the humour, everything is on point !! And Rick and Evie rules !Their chemistry is definitely off the charts ! They're proof moonlight syndrome is because writers don't know how to make a couple interesting, we're still engaged and rooting for them even after they're together !
Hahah we had heard a lot about the CGI but we weren't prepared for the Scorpion King 😂 To be fair though, it didn't take away from the movie for us at all, in fact it sorta even added to the charm 😂
You are so correct!! So many love subplots seem to resort to breaking the couple up before they even get together, or just after because... Drama? It would be so much more interesting if we got to see a couple be functional and healthy whilst putting actual conflict in for them to resolve together instead of basing the conflict off of some miscommunication - you know, when one half of the couple overhears the other say or something but it's completely out of context so they decide to not communicate and just break up? This was so refreshing!! We need more on screen couples like this!!
Corridor Digital did an episode where they had the guy who was in charge of something for the CGI with the Scorpion King, I don't remember if it was art director, or lead animator, or what. Basically, it wasn't necessarily the time this came out (it was 2 years after Star Wars Episode I and the same year as the first Harry Potter, though obviously not as advanced as today), but mainly time constraints. The studio didn't give them enough time, so something had to be cut somewhere and it ended up being the scorpion king. So it wasn't necessarily the best they could do at the time, but more the best they could do WITH the time.
Wooow that's great to know!!! Thanks so much for writing this out for us - sadly that's an issue we see happen even today, where studios rush a product only for it to suffer in the long run. Sometimes taking the time is the right thing to do!
I got so excited when you correctly predicted it was Alan Silvestri!!
i need to recommend my favorite movies starring *Brendan Fraser*
★ - *Blast from the Past* (1999)
★ - *Bedazzled* (2000)
_Underrated _*_Brendan Fraser_*_ MOVIES_
I loved the difference when it came to true love. He told Eve not to come and she ran for him anyway, Imhotep asked for help Anak Suman ran.
My mom took us to see this one too, we was all crying when Brendan started sobbing over Evie lmao this gotta be one of the best sequels to a movie ever.
We loved this movie! It works great as a sequel carrying so many elements from the original while giving us something new. Thank you guys for recommending the sequel ❤️
Their son is LITERALLY my FAVORITE! I adore him! Audacious little punk but he backs it up. I love him.
fun fact: this is LITERALLY the first ever big film role of Dwayne Johnson and it's funny how the DVD I have has a special bit of him introducing the movie and how happy he was to be included and this was when he still was referring himself as just The Rock
these 2 movies were my childhood favorites!! the chemistry between rick and evey are undeniable and relationship goals lol!! they are special to a lot of us who grew up with it and wish more movies were still made this way. all the characters are so individual with what they represent and what their roles are!!! but honestly i love jonathan!!! hes hilarious and i love how their son paired with him is a perfect duo!!lol
I believe the film commentary explains how the last sequence with the Scorpion King, not to mention a couple of others like the formation of the oasis at the beginning, were rushed to meet a deadline. For the time, I'm not sure how much better they could have made it look since deepfake technology didn't exist and animating facial expressions was very difficult.
That makes so much sense! It's never the production itself it's almost always the studios fault and these unrealistic deadlines they give the artists to finish their projects. Such a shame!
Rick and Evy are one of my fave onscreen couples too. ♥ Modern actions films (Marvel, DC, Disney, I'm looking at you) should take note!
1 and 2 have always been fun to rewatch growing up. Id say The Scorpion King movie would complete the trilogy 🙂
The Scorpion King is next! Definitely watching that and leaving it at a high having enjoyed these 2
Truly, the two movies are so special to me and my family, so glad to see you enjoy them ^^ exploring evy's backstory and fitting it so smoothly with the established romance between anck-su-namus and imhotep, was just *chef's kiss*, and the love of his life betraying him and giving imhotep a truly heartbreaking end was a bold move that i absolutely adored
The parallel storytelling is amazing! And during the conclusion they really make it a point to have that punchline where we see both relationships put to the test! In the end we see just how real and powerful Rick and Evy's love for each other is. Seeing Imhotep realize his love is never gonna be like theirs is truly heartbreaking but such an amazing moment for the character and the actor. Absolutely loved this!
Glad you guys watching this movie I've watched it like 10 times
Thank you for watching this with us! This is one of those movies that is worth the rewatch throughout the years! No wonder you guys loved these ❤️
Just so you know Rachel is not on the third film if you reacted to the movie
That movie brought me here. Great reaction! You can now react to Scorpion King (2002 I think). That movie was one of my favourites movies in my childhood... I can sugest to you more great movies, but The Mummy had everything: comedy, romance, some history, a little bit horror. According to Brendan Fraser, this wasn't the initial ideea. They weren't sure what genre to use for this movie so they combined them, according to me, perfectly!!!
Ohh yes, definitely hit us with some recommendations!! We are definitely adding Scorpion King to our list so that's gonna happen!
It's so great that they blended multiple genres, it's what made this movie so unique! What a great ride!
You know i actually came across you guys for the first Mummy at the same time you put this out(apparently) but i did a back to back watching two weeks later. I enjoy your reactions alot. Also i didn't see it noted in the comments but the first movie and Return have tie in Games cause you know all early 2000 had a tie in.
I saw this movie in the theater when it came out, and I can tell you that the CGI Scorpion King at the end was always awful. You would think that today the technology exists where they could go in and update it, because this part 2 was really great, but with updated CGI it would be even better. Great reaction.
Haha oh dear okay, we didn't wanna be too harsh because a lot of movies from the 90s or early 2000s seem to have shaky CGI compared to now. But imagine if they could remaster it, that'd be awesome! Thanks so much for the kind comment, we appreciate you!
When you wake up on a saturday to "50 shades of Imotehp" you know its going to be a good day. You guys cracked me up. This sequel has some obvious flaws with the CGI that i feel takes away a little bit from the movie, but its still such a blast, the casting is still fantastic, Imotehp is such a relatable villan. And the concept of the movie is badass. Such a fun franchise.
Haha awww man this was so great to read, we are honestly so glad you enjoyed our reaction! This franchise is definitely awesome, shaky CGI and all! It was such a pleasure to react and share with y'all!!
It's official, I love you two's reactions. They're great and there's none of the annoying qualities I see in other channels. Subbed for sure!
I am binging a lot of your videos right now. I love rewatch those movies I grew up with through your eyes. You clearly are becoming my favorite movie reactors.
Thank you for the reaction you guys. I watched this movie for the first time when I was like 7 or 8 years old, when it first came out. By the way, it was scorpions, not scarabs that ate up the mummy's girlfriend at the end...lol
Aw that must have been so cool!! We definitely were a little late to the party, but we did get to watch them in the end! Thanks so much for your kind words, it means the world to us!
Though Imhotep did love Anack su namun, it’s worth noting that, unlike Rick, he asked her to risk her life to come help him. Whereas Rick wanted Evie to save herself and not risk it coming back for him. Imhotep have loved her, but it was selfish love. Rick’s love was selfless.
Evelyn was the reincarnation of Nefertiti.
While a millionaire crime lord Meela Nais was the reincarnation of Anck-Su-Namun.
Which explains why both of them would have random visions and memories of their past lives.
Back in the first movie, Ardeth Bay looked like he was having the time of his life on his first plane ride. And it looked he enjoyed his first bus ride, too.
Also... IM-HO-TEP! IM-HO-TEP! 😂
In many ways, I like this film even more than the original. However both were so much fun and a joy to watch just like your reactions to the movies!! I've seen a couple of others mention the third film being bad, and I agree.
The biggest problem with the third movie is that they got rid of Rachel Weisz and recast Evie. It felt like there was no chemistry at all between Brandon Frazier and Maria Bello, which made the film feel like it had no heart. That plus the fact that its just not as good of a script doomed the movie. So, probably best to give that film a pass. Regardless though... Thanks for the reaction and keep up the great work as you 2 are amazing!!
This one was definitely what a sequel should be! It kept the elements that worked in the original and expanded on them in such clever ways! Thoroughly enjoyed it! Such a shame from what we’ve gathered not a lot of people that enjoyed these 2 enjoyed the third one. The main thing we keep getting is the fact that they recast Evy and it makes total sense…seeing the chemistry these two had and then taking that away strips the movie from a lot of the things that made it work in the first place. Especially if the script was also not that good. Thank you for your kind words and for the support ❤️
@@OfficialMediaKnights Yeah, the biggest problem with the 3rd movie (from a chemistry standpoint) is kind of hard to explain without spoilers. On the chance that you check it out, even if just on your own, I'll say this... There is something that happens to Rick in the 3rd movie that could have been every bit as emotional as what happens to Evie towards the end of this movie.
The fact that there was no chemistry there ruins the moment, which is a shame because it would have been really great to see Rachel Weisz' version of Evy reacting to that scene. I wouldn't be surprised if that is one of the biggest things that cause most (including myself) to dislike the 3rd movie.
Interesting! Goes to show that your actors and the chemistry they built across a few films is everything to an audience that is engaged. Such a shame they decided to move on instead of waiting a little to lock down Rachel Weisz.
Brandon Fraser has officially solidified Rick O'Connel as legendary as Indiana Jones.
Such a tragedy there's no third film... oh well at least we have two amazing films
Lolll yeah, we don't talk about the third one 😂 Fight Club style
The third one should have just been a father and son type movie. Think that would have been a way better movie.
Currently binge watching your channel. I don’t know what it is, but watching you two react to some of my favourite content is very much refreshing.
That means the world to us! We love sharing our passion for films and knowing you guys are enjoying these as well makes our day!
Both the mummy movies were always be my favourites
Specially Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz such beautiful couple in the movie
If you didn't notice when Evelyn fell off the boat , that's what happened to her in the past life as well.
Nefertiri inadvertently leaned too far over the edge of the balcony and fell to her death. Despite having perished, Nefertiri's soul was cast adrift into the currents of time to be reborn once fate deemed the time right to revenge herself upon Anck-Su-Namun. This is why Evelyn is a reincarnation.
I first starting watching when you guys watched “Jaws” for the first time and was hooked. I’ve been binge watching all your videos. I love rewatching these movies again through a first time viewers eyes. I love the appreciation and respect you have for these films. Also, side note, I saw “The Mummy Returns” when it was originally released in 2001 and I can tell you that Scorpion King CGI had me cringing even back then! LOL! 😆
We loved both of these movies! Good to know everyone received the CGI in a similar way 😂 Thank you so much for watching these with us! It means the world to both of us ❤️
@@OfficialMediaKnights So fun watching with you! Also, have you seen “The Omen”, “The Sentinel”, or “Burnt Offerings”? A few more creepy classics you might find entertaining.
Brendan Frazier was in the movie Blast From The Past. I laughed when you said that. That was a good movie.
Thank you for another great reaction! Rick and Evie are one of my most favourite movie couples as well, as you said, so healthy!
I just watched your reaction to part one and was like 'please do part 2' then I saw the part 2 video off to the side of my screen and was like 'hell yeah!'
Technically, Jonathan was accurate on the sacred "ground" part, since the pygmy didn't touch the ground.
And to answer your question, they were Scarab Beetles, the same as were in the sarcophagus in the first one.
Still debating whose "love" was more shallow. You seen Rick's reaction seeing the danger coming to him would've been... telling Evie to get out vs. Imhotep, telling Anuk-su-namun telling her to come help him.
Such a fantastic sequel, it's really too bad they never made a third one lol
They did but it was a bag of shit 😂
Loll we're just all pretending that didn't happen huh 😂😂😂
@@OfficialMediaKnightsehh. It would be great if Rachel Weisz had been playing Evie. It's kind of hard to ignore the lack of chemistry between Rick and Evie with the new actress. Jonathan is still..Jonathan though. 😂
We can imagine! The chemistry was such a huge part during both of these films that the lack of it would immediately impact the film.
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The third was is my favourite.
i rly like Arnold Vosloo. Great Actor.
third one plz 😀 thx for the video.
I really enjoy your reaction, and how much fun you guys had watching.
In The Mummy the animated series we learn that Rick O'Connell is descendant of Medjay warriors like Ardeth Bay.
Again, you guys are GREAT! I totally enjoyed listening to you again, well, well done!!:)
Anck-Su-Namun fell into a pit of scorpions where they stung her to death. It was a similar death Beni had from the first Mummy movie.
I cannot even be upset about what happened to imhotep because he had both of them alive and still was power hungry. She asked him not to go and he still ran in. Man still had his immortality and such. He could have just vanished into the world if he truly wanted to be happy with just her. That man wanted power also.
I know I’m late to this video, but I’m a new subscriber and I LOVED your reaction this The Mummy, The Crow and The Thing. You guys actually get into the emotions of films, understand the character complexities and are funny as hell, all of which I really adore and appreciate when viewing reactors! Thank you guys for being awesome, can’t wait to binge watch your other movie reactions!! 💗🙌
Thank you for the massive compliment! It truly means a lot to us. We’re so happy to hear you’ve been enjoying these. Thanks for watching ❤️
Yeah! After Scarrubs; Scorpians and Turantulas are NOTHING haha! 😅😂❤ Turantulas can be such sweeties. A good friend of mine had a close relationship with one for many years as a companion. In some ways it was like a dog. ❤❤❤❤
Dude, Evie in a rematch against Anck-Su-Namun is like Chekov's gun: an inevitability.
I looove the way it interwined with part 1
Rachel Weisz is such a good actress and a star in her own right.....even without being Daniel Craig's (007) wife.
She was fantastic in both of these films! We thoroughly enjoyed her performance 😃
I can't wait till yall watch mummy 3
38:11 I loved this scene. It was a love letter to the second Jurassic Park and my favorite from both movies. 🥰
46:43 i really, REALLY wish they'd just had the Rock fight as himself. Hes already much larger than the actors
Right?! He already has the physicality, not just appearance-wise but also in skillset! That CGI did not need to happen 😂