Back when Hollywood used to make "fun" movies. It's sad that I have to describe "fun" as a genre now. It's devastating to see what we've become over the past decade. It's probably the issue of pleasing the international market, especially China. If you really think about it, movies have been referencing less and less of American/Western Culture and more and more of a generic culture that can help all sorts of audiences relate with the film. But this strategy hurts the film by not making it a cultural thing of America which in turn robs the chance of the movie being a pride of American Achievement.
It also spoilt it for me when Alex suddenly had an American accent, nothing wrong with the accent but when the original Alex had a British accent, it really spoilt it
The three leads are a key to the first two films being awesome, but you can't dismiss Oded Fehr either. Granted he's primarily tied to Egypt and those mummies, but still would be nice to see him with the gang again too. I've loved his recent work on Star Trek Discovery and think he would be a welcomed returning character if the stars aligned to make a 4th Mummy movie happen.
The first two are still some of my favorite movies. I loved Fraser in these, and I fell in love with Rachel Weisz. They still hold up really well. The CGI is dated, but still serviceable. Without Fraser, there is no Mummy.
Considering Brendan's health, they should probably consider making it a less action reliant flick but one with more of an atmospheric horror kinda vibe.
@@hazardsigns They don't need CGI; that's what stuntmen are for. He's 54, and I'm sure they can create a fun script around his age. If Harrison Ford can do an Indiana Jones movie at 80, I think Brendan can find a way to make a Mummy movie work where he stays safe and healthy.
Most people, myself included, have said that it'd have been better if Universal had tried to make Fraser's character interact with different monsters like Dracula, the werewolf and other Universal Monsters in order to create a new cinematic universe
I had not realized Michelle Yeoh was in the 3rd Mummy movie. The first two were so much fun. Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz were a great pair. The casting of the first two movies were VERY good. Each character was done so well. It is true that the first two movies were primarily adventurous. That was the main ingredient that made them fun.
The first movie was great. You said the key word: fun. The second movie was trying, but it felt rushed into production. The third movie was fine, but lacked the fun factor. I find it hard to believe Brendan Fraser would be physically capable of making another movie like the Mummy at this point in his career.
We need a Monsterverse starring Brendan Fraser. We've seen Brendan take on the Mummy, now let's see him take on the Wolfman, Dracula, the Invisible Man, etc.
I would have loved a 90's dark universe with Old man's Dracula, DeNiro's Frankenstein, Nicholson's Wolf Man and Malkovich's Mr. Hyde teaming up. Maybe against a young Javier Bardhem's Faust?
I think it would be cool to bring Rick back as someone fit for his age, but still severely injured from countless mummy fighting. To compensate, he studies spellcasting and curse reading similar to Evelyn’s, even occasionally having the ability to conjure fire or shields. The movie can put Rick in a situation where HE has to read instead of punch, or have a moment where he struggles to believe what he say WILL summon the intended curse. Rick unleashing a wave of sand against a bunch of Mummies and going “How you like it NOW!?” And since Evelyn has weapon fighting literally in her character lineage, it would be appropriate to have her and Jonathan (maybe Alex if they keep Mummy 2 canon) handle most of the physical fighting. Rick still has his firearms obviously.
Totally agree with the trio being a huge part of the success. especially Rachel and Brandon? I'll tell ya what...that plot you described sounds pretty damn good. I'd pay to see it. Always wondered why Frasier didn't do many movies during that period. Awesome vid !
One of the first hollywood movies i ever watched was the mummy and the mummy returns. My mother introduced this movie to me and i still love watching these. I'm from india btw. So I'm glad it was one of the first i saw. Truly legendary. Me, my mother and my brother watched the third one with high expectations but it just wasn't the same sad 😞.
Their first mistake was sticking with mummies, I mean wouldn't it be way more awesome if they were up against vampires in the second one and werewolves in the 3rd. It better to watch the first one over and over again, than to spend any time on the sequels.
It was mentioned in TOMB OF THE DRAGON EMPEROR Rick and Evie had worked for the Allies on various missions in the Second World War. I could see them in war torn Europe battling a descendant of Victor Frankenstein. Who the Nazis were only too glad fund his research in bringing the dead back to life. Along with Frankensteins' monstrous creations. They also encounter an enigmatic figure. A Romanian nobleman who's there to also stop the Nazi scientist's experiments, and destroy his creations. This Transylvanian Count becomes involved due to the Nazis rounding up the Gypsies who are loyal to him,and sending them to the Doctor's tender mercies. Honor demands retribution. ALways thought this would've been a good way to dust off the Universal Monsters' toybox.
Part 1 is untouchable. Part 2 is a great movie to have on tv when you’re doing chores around the house. Part 3 is total trash but would’ve been an awesome movie in the hands of anyone else.
I honestly didn't know there had already been a third Mummy film until watching this now. I say merge two cinematic universes together, with Fraser playing the hero and the villain in The Mummy 4: Rise of The Aztec Whale.
If a 4th one is made, let us find out more about Rick's background, and Rick's father is alive. Jonathan gets in trouble and is rescued by Rick's dad, who saves him from mobsters. Who in turn captures Rick and Evie. Rick's dad saves them. It would be set in the 50's fighting Nazis. In South America.
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The Mummy will always be my favorite movie up till now. Been watching it since the 5th grade, rewatch it during high school and college. I got disappointed in the 3rd one which they replaced Rachel. All of the trilogy the mummy will always be 1st and 2nd the mummy returns. Over all movies the mummy is my number 1 favorite.
I love the Mummy movies especially the first one. I loved Brendan from his other movies and knew when this first came out I was there.❤ I not too long ago had my son watch it and he enjoyed it too.
Totally wanted the Mexican Mummy Movie but please bribe Weiz to make it with Fraiser. As mentioned, the culture of the Aztecs is fascinating and so in mummy monster territory. I liked the third one because his son was a good character to take over the reigns. The action stars Jet Li and Michelle Yeoh were great. Good story. I still want Rachel to return though. Maria is a great actress but I missed Rachel's sense of humor.
The Mummy: Rise Of The Aztec/mummy 4 was cancelled bcuz of how bad The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor when it changed directors and writers and recastings with actors that had no chemistry, when the movie bombed at the box office. the only way mummy 4 can work is bringing back the original writer/director Stephen Sommers that started this series (mummy (1999) & the mummy returns) when he created this own universe and also bringing back Rachel Weisz and i also wouldn't mind for the original Alex: Freddie Boath to also come back since his a grown man at this point, bcuz tbh i hated Luke Ford version of Alex and he had no chemistry with any of the actors and he was annoying, in my opinion.
@@matthewdaley746 That's your version of the story. Many directors have flops, but it doesn't stop their career. If they don't get big movies anymore, they at least continue doing directing work for television (like Simon West etc.). The fact that Sommers hasn't done *anything* for that many years now, isn't simply explainable by the G.I. Joe "flop" (which wasn't even a huge flop; did very well on home video and the studio continued it with a sequel and spin-off). There must have happened something else - so yeah, it would be really interesting to delve into the question: WTF happened to Stephen Sommers? Greetings from Germany! :=)
@@matthewdaley746 We really don't know if it had anything to do with Con Air. Those are just assumptions. We have no official facts to base it on. We all should know by now that Hollywood doesn't play by fair rules. It's a very corrupt industry lead by often pretty disgusting people. People who love demonstrating their power. So if you step on somebody's toes who has a very fragile ego, your career might suddenly be over. With Stephen Sommers another reason could also be that he was a director that took many risks with dangerous stunts etc... Like the video pointed out, Fraser got hurt many times during production. Perhaps Sommers just went too far with his risky directing style and some big names didn't want to work with him anymore. Perhaps there were complaints piling up from actors/crew who feared for their health while working with him. Yeah, those are also just assumptions. But not less valid than yours. ;) And don't get me wrong: I'm a big fan of Stephen Sommers. I'm not saying he did anything bad. His directing style just seems to be more oldschool. Just like me he loves classic action scenes with real stunts, where the audience can feel the danger. I hope he'll come back, but it's highly unelikely at that point. Hollywood sadly has changed a lot since he made his last movies. Directors like Sommers aren't compatible with modern Hollywood anymore. That's why guys like Simon West and Chuck Russel are going to China, where they still can make the kind of entertainment they love. Greetings from Germany :)
@@matthewdaley746 Okay. So what? Your personal taste doesn't deliver any evidence that this movie destroyed Simon West's career. He still directed "The General's Daughter" and "Tomb Raider" after "Con Air". And no matter what you think about "Con Air", in hindsight it became a cult classic. It's one of Nicholas Cage's most beloved roles. The movie has nearly 310.000 votes on IMDB. Almost as much as "The Rock". Not many movies that were considered a "flop" are getting that much attention. Greetings from Germany :=)
@@matthewdaley746 Your argument is still nonsense. His career wasn't over after "Con Air" and the movie wasn't even a big flop. It was one of the most successful r-rated movies of the 90's. It was also a huge success on home video. I don't know why you are so fixated on this weak argument. Everbody who knows how to do research can prove you wrong in a few seconds. Getting a prestige movie like "The General's Daughter" and being hired to direct an expensive new franchise starter like "Tomb Raider" does clearly show that "Con Air" didn't destroy West's career. Nobody cares if you like the movie or not. Using your personal taste as an argument is absolutely ridiculous. Yes, Simon West's career took a nosedive at some point. But not for the reason you're stating. He even directed "The Expendables 2" some years later. A movie with one of the biggest casts of action stars. So you're even wrong with your assumption that he didn't get a second chance after his career stumbled. He clearly did. Greetings from Germany :=)
@Matthew Daily I love drama-queens like yourself. Always very amusing. Posting badly researched nonsense and when you're caught you're not even man enough to admit your mistakes. Instead you're running away like a little child. It really wouldn't have been hard to admit that Simon West's career was far from over after "Con Air". If you can't even accept such a simple fact, then I don't want to know how you'd behave in discussions about really serious issues. Grow up, Matthew! Being a nerd doesn't mean you have to be a manchild all your life. Greetings from Germany :=)
If it didn't have at least the those three actors returning I'm not sold. I love Brendan Fraser and John Hannah so so much. But if they don't have Rachel Weisz too it's never going to live up to the originals. If they can bring back more of the original cast, Beni at least that would be awesome. But they need as many of them as well as Sommers for this to work. As for the setting I'm flexible but i do enjoy tye Egyptian romps.
Just because the franchise is called the mummy doesn't mean you have to continually use that monster. It would be cool to see the og trio encounter other myths and legends.
I would have enjoyed the 4th based on this description - but "Change of pace?" come on, I think people just got a bit bored of the same plot over and over again
It's really sad that Stephen Sommers has pretty much vanished from Hollywood. People are thinking that because G.I. Joe didn't do that well. I don't believe, that's the real reason. Many directors have flops, but it doesn't stop their career. If they don't get big movies anymore, they at least continue doing directing work for television (like Simon West etc.). The fact that Sommers hasn't done *anything* for that many years now, isn't simply explainable by the G.I. Joe "flop" (which wasn't even a huge flop; did very well on home video and the studio continued it with a sequel and spin-off). There must have happened something else - so yeah, it would be really interesting to delve into the question: WTF happened to Stephen Sommers? Greetings from Germany! :=)
Some additional thoughts: We all should know by now that Hollywood doesn't play by fair rules. It's a very corrupt industry lead by often pretty disgusting people. People who love demonstrating their power. So if you step on somebody's toes who has a very fragile ego, your career might suddenly be over. With Stephen Sommers another reason could also be that he was a director that took many risks with dangerous stunts etc... Like the video pointed out, Fraser got hurt many times during production. Perhaps Sommers just went too far with his risky directing style and some big names didn't want to work with him anymore. Perhaps there were complaints piling up from actors/crew who feared for their health while working with him. Yeah, those are also just assumptions. But not less valid than yours. ;) And don't get me wrong: I'm a big fan of Stephen Sommers. I'm not saying he did anything bad. His directing style just seems to be more oldschool. Just like me he loves classic action scenes with real stunts, where the audience can feel the danger. I hope he'll come back, but it's highly unelikely at that point. Hollywood sadly has changed a lot since he made his last movies. Directors like Sommers aren't compatible with modern Hollywood anymore. That's why guys like Simon West and Chuck Russel are going to China, where they still can make the kind of entertainment they love. Greetings from Germany :)
All 3 Mummy movies are equally great to me but The Mummy Tomb of the Dragon Emperor is a little higher for me cause it introduced me to the legendary Jet Li and Michelle Yeoh I do hope Universal considers bringing back The Mummy 4 with the OG cast
Hated the 3rd movie due to it not being set in Egypt and hated that they replaced Rachel Weiz and also couldn’t stand the son Alex, would be nice if there was a 4th with the original cast back in Egypt
I might be the only person on earth who still hasn't seen these movies. I don't even know why? I love indiana Jones, star wars and all that stuff. It is on the list
Haven't watched yet, will do when I'm off work. Let's be real though, for as bad as the 3rd one was, the real reason is: they beat the shit out of Brendan Fraiser, almost killed him, and took advantage of him. He had serious injuries by the time the second one was completed, it's a wonder he even did a 3rd, let alone a 4th. The poor man has life long injuries from this franchise. Hollywood chewed him up, spit him out, and couldn't care less.
the reason he said he would do another mummy movie if the right script came along is a hint to the fact he is out of weight and has health issues so he wouldn't fit his old role rick o'connell, which is why he drops the comment when the right script comes along
see, although that CGI has aged now... well... tbh, it was aged then. hahaha. the franchise was just massive fun in cool environments. Brendan was the man!
Pitch: Let's go to mexico and have some aztec mummies. Brendan can play an older O'Conell who plays a mentor role to some younger athletic hero (his son). But here's the best part. Brendan should direct it. If he wants. Or get executive to make sure the tone is right.
I have just accepted that they, current hollywood, will never ever make movies like they used to ever again. They care more about relying on cgi as their crutch, not on good writing and their marketing is very divisive and antagonistic towards their audiences in the last decade, not to mention they prioritise shoving their personal current political messaging as the main theme in their content, not escapism. I instead have just enjoyed myself going through classic movies of the previous century.
I gave the third Mummy a chance when I saw that Rachel Weisz was not in it. Was I ever disappointed. Not having her in it drained a lot of the chemistry, charm and charisma from the movie. You could tell the acting was forced and there was no flow. Universal should have waited patiently. Production companies should learn from this (laughing knowing they never will). They always wonder why the franchise flops and sometimes blame the audience. Nope, it was the production companies all along. Had Universal started the horror reboots with another monster than the Mummy they might have done better. The 1999 Mummy series was still very fresh in our minds, making it hard for many to accept Tom Cruise's the Mummy. Such a forgettable movie... Only way I remember it is when a UA-cam channel brings it up.
Tomb shouldnt have ever been made when i think of THE MUMMY i think of the 4 main heroes, the villain imohtep and the country of egypt. Thats what defined the films! It just doesnt feel like MUMMY is an appropriate title without those things. And tomb cut it in half by ditching weiz, fehr, vosloo and egypt If weiz was in her role in tomb it might have been easier to stomach or if fehr was still in it somehow. Its just lacking without all those things. Im glad a 4th wasnt made, for me it all stopped at returns
Agree, same totally still wouldn’t be same to me without Weisz and this what it said Fehr declined because Imhotep was not to be in the film, and had felt that if there was no Imhotep, then Ardeth Bay had no point or reason to appear in the movie. 💩💩
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That 1999 Mummy movie is still so much fun
Still one of the best action-adventure movies ever
@@chasehedges6775 Agreed
Back when Hollywood used to make "fun" movies. It's sad that I have to describe "fun" as a genre now. It's devastating to see what we've become over the past decade. It's probably the issue of pleasing the international market, especially China. If you really think about it, movies have been referencing less and less of American/Western Culture and more and more of a generic culture that can help all sorts of audiences relate with the film. But this strategy hurts the film by not making it a cultural thing of America which in turn robs the chance of the movie being a pride of American Achievement.
Showed my 7 year old and he had a blast
For real, a lifetime classic for me
Brendan Fraser needs to come back to the franchise ASAP. I love the first and second film! They're a lot of fun from start to finish!
Unfortunately I don’t see him being able to get the body he had back then due to his back which is what studios want in their actions stars
@@scionixx9568 yeah its just too late
I'd be down for a fourth one. Just bring Rachel Weisz back, her chemistry with Brendan is the heart of the series!
It also spoilt it for me when Alex suddenly had an American accent, nothing wrong with the accent but when the original Alex had a British accent, it really spoilt it
@@mumblebee3246 never noticed it, but you’re right!
Just watched the original again last night, despite the early CGI it's still a classic :D
The three leads are a key to the first two films being awesome, but you can't dismiss Oded Fehr either. Granted he's primarily tied to Egypt and those mummies, but still would be nice to see him with the gang again too. I've loved his recent work on Star Trek Discovery and think he would be a welcomed returning character if the stars aligned to make a 4th Mummy movie happen.
yes and the movie jungle cruise did something similare had a brother and sister characters and a love interest must be taken from the mummy
I wouldn't be surprised if they greenlit it to captalize on Brendan Fraser's comeback
I still want a dark universe. That would have been sick. The mummy with Brendan Fraser is still one of my comfort movies
If a 4th Mummy movie gets made, maybe get Stephen Sommers back since he didn’t make the third movie
He lost his touch a long time ago
@@LeonardoKlotz Sadly I agree.
The first two are still some of my favorite movies. I loved Fraser in these, and I fell in love with Rachel Weisz.
They still hold up really well. The CGI is dated, but still serviceable. Without Fraser, there is no Mummy.
The mummy and the mummy returns are probably my two favorite movies from childhood, and there still classics to this day. Brenden is back baby!
I enjoyed the Mummy movies. I'm sure with Brendan Fraser's comeback, a fourth one could possibly be made
So long as they CGI any stunts for him. Those original movies knackered Brendon's body 🥲
The new Mummy film should be more horror like The Invisible Man 2020.
Considering Brendan's health, they should probably consider making it a less action reliant flick but one with more of an atmospheric horror kinda vibe.
@@hazardsigns They don't need CGI; that's what stuntmen are for. He's 54, and I'm sure they can create a fun script around his age. If Harrison Ford can do an Indiana Jones movie at 80, I think Brendan can find a way to make a Mummy movie work where he stays safe and healthy.
Great point.
Most people, myself included, have said that it'd have been better if Universal had tried to make Fraser's character interact with different monsters like Dracula, the werewolf and other Universal Monsters in order to create a new cinematic universe
Well they could try to use the fourth movie finally to launch their universe that would not be so dark as the dark universe :P
That would’ve been awesome.
The mummy saga happen in the dark unjvers ,that is why we see the book of living in the 2017's movie, prouve that he is canon to her
I had not realized Michelle Yeoh was in the 3rd Mummy movie. The first two were so much fun. Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz were a great pair. The casting of the first two movies were VERY good. Each character was done so well. It is true that the first two movies were primarily adventurous. That was the main ingredient that made them fun.
Yeah Michelle Yeoh and Jet Lee have thankless roles in this movie😮 literally could have been played by anyone
The mummy 1&2 was amazing! Number 3 was unnecessary especially because Eve (Rachel Weisz) was not casted…
Exactly! Without Weisz it isn't the same.
The first movie was great. You said the key word: fun. The second movie was trying, but it felt rushed into production. The third movie was fine, but lacked the fun factor.
I find it hard to believe Brendan Fraser would be physically capable of making another movie like the Mummy at this point in his career.
Now that Brendan Fraser is back in Hollywood, 4th Mummy lets go! First two were awesome, movies of my childhood
We need a Monsterverse starring Brendan Fraser. We've seen Brendan take on the Mummy, now let's see him take on the Wolfman, Dracula, the Invisible Man, etc.
I really want Dark Universe to work! I hated the Tom Cruise version, but if they could do it right, I'd be so happy
I would have loved a 90's dark universe with Old man's Dracula, DeNiro's Frankenstein, Nicholson's Wolf Man and Malkovich's Mr. Hyde teaming up. Maybe against a young Javier Bardhem's Faust?
I think it would be cool to bring Rick back as someone fit for his age, but still severely injured from countless mummy fighting. To compensate, he studies spellcasting and curse reading similar to Evelyn’s, even occasionally having the ability to conjure fire or shields. The movie can put Rick in a situation where HE has to read instead of punch, or have a moment where he struggles to believe what he say WILL summon the intended curse. Rick unleashing a wave of sand against a bunch of Mummies and going “How you like it NOW!?”
And since Evelyn has weapon fighting literally in her character lineage, it would be appropriate to have her and Jonathan (maybe Alex if they keep Mummy 2 canon) handle most of the physical fighting. Rick still has his firearms obviously.
Totally agree with the trio being a huge part of the success. especially Rachel and Brandon? I'll tell ya what...that plot you described sounds pretty damn good. I'd pay to see it. Always wondered why Frasier didn't do many movies during that period. Awesome vid !
One of the first hollywood movies i ever watched was the mummy and the mummy returns. My mother introduced this movie to me and i still love watching these. I'm from india btw. So I'm glad it was one of the first i saw. Truly legendary.
Me, my mother and my brother watched the third one with high expectations but it just wasn't the same sad 😞.
The first two mummy movies with Brendan Fraser are awesome
Their first mistake was sticking with mummies, I mean wouldn't it be way more awesome if they were up against vampires in the second one and werewolves in the 3rd. It better to watch the first one over and over again, than to spend any time on the sequels.
Agree 100% actually
Never thought of that. That sounds awesome!
It was mentioned in TOMB OF THE DRAGON EMPEROR Rick and Evie had worked for the Allies on various missions in the Second World War. I could see them in war torn Europe battling a descendant of Victor Frankenstein. Who the Nazis were only too glad fund his research in bringing the dead back to life. Along with Frankensteins' monstrous creations. They also encounter an enigmatic figure. A Romanian nobleman who's there to also stop the Nazi scientist's experiments, and destroy his creations. This Transylvanian Count becomes involved due to the Nazis rounding up the Gypsies who are loyal to him,and sending them to the Doctor's tender mercies. Honor demands retribution. ALways thought this would've been a good way to dust off the Universal Monsters' toybox.
1999s Mummy & 2001s Mummy Returns are some of the reasons I longed to play an action hero as a child. Brendan Fraser was such a badass good guy👌
Part 1 is untouchable. Part 2 is a great movie to have on tv when you’re doing chores around the house. Part 3 is total trash but would’ve been an awesome movie in the hands of anyone else.
I just couldn't get beyond that the son looked to be almost the same age as Brendan Fraser.
We NEED a 4th Mummy Movie !!
I honestly didn't know there had already been a third Mummy film until watching this now.
I say merge two cinematic universes together, with Fraser playing the hero and the villain in The Mummy 4: Rise of The Aztec Whale.
The flop of The Mummy 2017 made all the fans to want Frasser back in New Mummy
The Mummy 2017 caused all fans to bring Brendan Fraser back his career, and we were all responsible for his comeback.
A fourth Mummy movie with the original trio centered around stopping the avatar of Camazotz would be awesome 👌🏼
Beni praying in different languages to get the 4th movie made
If a 4th one is made, let us find out more about Rick's background, and Rick's father is alive. Jonathan gets in trouble and is rescued by Rick's dad, who saves him from mobsters. Who in turn captures Rick and Evie. Rick's dad saves them. It would be set in the 50's fighting Nazis. In South America.
Bring Brendan and Rachel back and a legit screenwriter. We'll show up opening night.
Stephen sommers? His style is very VERY 90s but it could be seen as a nice throwback to that style
@@someguy42093 it worked as an adventure comedy, I'd say bring him back and give the production a decent budget
I honestly didn't know there was a third mummy. I always thought the rock spin-off was the third one.
Learn something I everyday
Part of the fun of the original was it took you back in time to the golden age of mummy hunting.
At least we have 4 scorpion king sequels
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I first saw the mummy when i was in 2nd or 3rd grade and i legit told everyone that i wanted to be an archeologist and wanted to go to egypt.😁
The Mummy will always be my favorite movie up till now. Been watching it since the 5th grade, rewatch it during high school and college. I got disappointed in the 3rd one which they replaced Rachel. All of the trilogy the mummy will always be 1st and 2nd the mummy returns. Over all movies the mummy is my number 1 favorite.
I remeber going to a movie theater for a 5th grade bd party and seeing the 1999 movie and being SO SCARED bc of the special effects.
I never thought the CGI was any good, even back in 1999. But I still really liked the film.
I would love to know more about the Clive barker version.
I’d love to see Rick reappear as Dr. O’Connel guiding a young skeptic through a new fight with a resurrected Imhotep.
I love the Mummy movies especially the first one. I loved Brendan from his other movies and knew when this first came out I was there.❤
I not too long ago had my son watch it and he enjoyed it too.
Totally wanted the Mexican Mummy Movie but please bribe Weiz to make it with Fraiser. As mentioned, the culture of the Aztecs is fascinating and so in mummy monster territory.
I liked the third one because his son was a good character to take over the reigns. The action stars Jet Li and Michelle Yeoh were great. Good story. I still want Rachel to return though. Maria is a great actress but I missed Rachel's sense of humor.
I would absolutely love to see another one.
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It was all over after the 3rd film. Which wasn’t as successful as the first 2, unfortunately.
3rd is pretty bad but at least it’s not the Tom Cruise one
need to rewatch these films.
The Mummy: Rise Of The Aztec/mummy 4 was cancelled bcuz of how bad The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor when it changed directors and writers and recastings with actors that had no chemistry, when the movie bombed at the box office. the only way mummy 4 can work is bringing back the original writer/director Stephen Sommers that started this series (mummy (1999) & the mummy returns) when he created this own universe and also bringing back Rachel Weisz and i also wouldn't mind for the original Alex: Freddie Boath to also come back since his a grown man at this point, bcuz tbh i hated Luke Ford version of Alex and he had no chemistry with any of the actors and he was annoying, in my opinion.
WTF happened to Stephen Sommers?
@@matthewdaley746 That's your version of the story. Many directors have flops, but it doesn't stop their career. If they don't get big movies anymore, they at least continue doing directing work for television (like Simon West etc.). The fact that Sommers hasn't done *anything* for that many years now, isn't simply explainable by the G.I. Joe "flop" (which wasn't even a huge flop; did very well on home video and the studio continued it with a sequel and spin-off). There must have happened something else - so yeah, it would be really interesting to delve into the question: WTF happened to Stephen Sommers?
Greetings from Germany! :=)
@@matthewdaley746 We really don't know if it had anything to do with Con Air. Those are just assumptions. We have no official facts to base it on.
We all should know by now that Hollywood doesn't play by fair rules. It's a very corrupt industry lead by often pretty disgusting people. People who love demonstrating their power.
So if you step on somebody's toes who has a very fragile ego, your career might suddenly be over.
With Stephen Sommers another reason could also be that he was a director that took many risks with dangerous stunts etc... Like the video pointed out, Fraser got hurt many times during production. Perhaps Sommers just went too far with his risky directing style and some big names didn't want to work with him anymore. Perhaps there were complaints piling up from actors/crew who feared for their health while working with him.
Yeah, those are also just assumptions. But not less valid than yours. ;) And don't get me wrong: I'm a big fan of Stephen Sommers. I'm not saying he did anything bad. His directing style just seems to be more oldschool. Just like me he loves classic action scenes with real stunts, where the audience can feel the danger.
I hope he'll come back, but it's highly unelikely at that point. Hollywood sadly has changed a lot since he made his last movies. Directors like Sommers aren't compatible with modern Hollywood anymore. That's why guys like Simon West and Chuck Russel are going to China, where they still can make the kind of entertainment they love.
Greetings from Germany :)
@@matthewdaley746 Okay. So what? Your personal taste doesn't deliver any evidence that this movie destroyed Simon West's career. He still directed "The General's Daughter" and "Tomb Raider" after "Con Air".
And no matter what you think about "Con Air", in hindsight it became a cult classic. It's one of Nicholas Cage's most beloved roles. The movie has nearly 310.000 votes on IMDB. Almost as much as "The Rock". Not many movies that were considered a "flop" are getting that much attention.
Greetings from Germany :=)
@@matthewdaley746 Your argument is still nonsense. His career wasn't over after "Con Air" and the movie wasn't even a big flop. It was one of the most successful r-rated movies of the 90's. It was also a huge success on home video.
I don't know why you are so fixated on this weak argument. Everbody who knows how to do research can prove you wrong in a few seconds. Getting a prestige movie like "The General's Daughter" and being hired to direct an expensive new franchise starter like "Tomb Raider" does clearly show that "Con Air" didn't destroy West's career.
Nobody cares if you like the movie or not. Using your personal taste as an argument is absolutely ridiculous.
Yes, Simon West's career took a nosedive at some point. But not for the reason you're stating. He even directed "The Expendables 2" some years later. A movie with one of the biggest casts of action stars. So you're even wrong with your assumption that he didn't get a second chance after his career stumbled. He clearly did.
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@Matthew Daily
I love drama-queens like yourself. Always very amusing. Posting badly researched nonsense and when you're caught you're not even man enough to admit your mistakes. Instead you're running away like a little child.
It really wouldn't have been hard to admit that Simon West's career was far from over after "Con Air". If you can't even accept such a simple fact, then I don't want to know how you'd behave in discussions about really serious issues.
Grow up, Matthew! Being a nerd doesn't mean you have to be a manchild all your life.
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"ventured into Peru in search of a lost Aztect city"
Let's stick with Egyptian mummy, adventure, romance and Fun.
It made no-sense to have taken them out of Egypt.
If it didn't have at least the those three actors returning I'm not sold. I love Brendan Fraser and John Hannah so so much. But if they don't have Rachel Weisz too it's never going to live up to the originals. If they can bring back more of the original cast, Beni at least that would be awesome.
But they need as many of them as well as Sommers for this to work. As for the setting I'm flexible but i do enjoy tye Egyptian romps.
Wait wait wait, there's a third movie?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?! LOL
And a cartoon series!
Just because the franchise is called the mummy doesn't mean you have to continually use that monster.
It would be cool to see the og trio encounter other myths and legends.
"Hey Winston! Pedal FASTER!!"
Brendan Fraser should make one more Mummy movie.
They sould do a mummy 4 but back in Egypte. We love Egypte !
2:54 ahhh y’all got me lol
Stephen Sommers is honestly an enjoyable pop corn Director, he has a comeback soon.
They need to reboot it, it will be a success
We want rick O'Connell back and his family for the next mummy adventure.
This is the perfect time ro revive this project
Brilliant stuff
Would love to see another Mummy movie done right
I would have enjoyed the 4th based on this description - but "Change of pace?" come on, I think people just got a bit bored of the same plot over and over again
Taron Edgerton playing Rick and Evelyn's son
It's really sad that Stephen Sommers has pretty much vanished from Hollywood.
People are thinking that because G.I. Joe didn't do that well. I don't believe, that's the real reason. Many directors have flops, but it doesn't stop their career. If they don't get big movies anymore, they at least continue doing directing work for television (like Simon West etc.). The fact that Sommers hasn't done *anything* for that many years now, isn't simply explainable by the G.I. Joe "flop" (which wasn't even a huge flop; did very well on home video and the studio continued it with a sequel and spin-off).
There must have happened something else - so yeah, it would be really interesting to delve into the question: WTF happened to Stephen Sommers?
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Some additional thoughts:
We all should know by now that Hollywood doesn't play by fair rules. It's a very corrupt industry lead by often pretty disgusting people. People who love demonstrating their power. So if you step on somebody's toes who has a very fragile ego, your career might suddenly be over.
With Stephen Sommers another reason could also be that he was a director that took many risks with dangerous stunts etc... Like the video pointed out, Fraser got hurt many times during production. Perhaps Sommers just went too far with his risky directing style and some big names didn't want to work with him anymore. Perhaps there were complaints piling up from actors/crew who feared for their health while working with him.
Yeah, those are also just assumptions. But not less valid than yours. ;) And don't get me wrong: I'm a big fan of Stephen Sommers. I'm not saying he did anything bad. His directing style just seems to be more oldschool. Just like me he loves classic action scenes with real stunts, where the audience can feel the danger.
I hope he'll come back, but it's highly unelikely at that point. Hollywood sadly has changed a lot since he made his last movies. Directors like Sommers aren't compatible with modern Hollywood anymore. That's why guys like Simon West and Chuck Russel are going to China, where they still can make the kind of entertainment they love.
Greetings from Germany :)
Brandon frazer the mummy and mummy 2 is by far the best yet
Wow good video guys 😊
The 4th movie should be set in outer space. And have Mike Tyson as Brendan Fraser's sidekick. And have Jerry Seinfeld as the main antagonist.
All 3 Mummy movies are equally great to me but The Mummy Tomb of the Dragon Emperor is a little higher for me cause it introduced me to the legendary Jet Li and Michelle Yeoh I do hope Universal considers bringing back The Mummy 4 with the OG cast
Hated the 3rd movie due to it not being set in Egypt and hated that they replaced Rachel Weiz and also couldn’t stand the son Alex, would be nice if there was a 4th with the original cast back in Egypt
Mummy is still one of my favorite
I might be the only person on earth who still hasn't seen these movies. I don't even know why? I love indiana Jones, star wars and all that stuff. It is on the list
There was a part 4?
Kind of think it’s crazy that you didn’t mention the guy who played the mummy once like at all lol
Haven't watched yet, will do when I'm off work. Let's be real though, for as bad as the 3rd one was, the real reason is: they beat the shit out of Brendan Fraiser, almost killed him, and took advantage of him. He had serious injuries by the time the second one was completed, it's a wonder he even did a 3rd, let alone a 4th. The poor man has life long injuries from this franchise. Hollywood chewed him up, spit him out, and couldn't care less.
Let us have our memories from the original trilogy of movies 🎥 and leave it at just that.
*It was my favourite film* 🥰🥰🥰
That would've been a good movie.
the reason he said he would do another mummy movie if the right script came along is a hint to the fact he is out of weight and has health issues so he wouldn't fit his old role rick o'connell, which is why he drops the comment when the right script comes along
Yes please and thank you
First 2 movies were awesome
Agreed.
I had no idea about the movie trailer's audio fail lmao.
7:35 really? Aztecs were in central america my friends...
I also think the 3rd film came out in a weird time for Cinema. I think maybe comic book movies were ascending. And the “Movie Star” was dying.
see, although that CGI has aged now... well... tbh, it was aged then. hahaha. the franchise was just massive fun in cool environments. Brendan was the man!
Pitch:
Let's go to mexico and have some aztec mummies. Brendan can play an older O'Conell who plays a mentor role to some younger athletic hero (his son). But here's the best part. Brendan should direct it. If he wants. Or get executive to make sure the tone is right.
What makes you think he wants or even can direct?
@@Peer165 Because he has a gift for story telling and it would be natural transition as many actors, with age tend to take director seat.
I have just accepted that they, current hollywood, will never ever make movies like they used to ever again. They care more about relying on cgi as their crutch, not on good writing and their marketing is very divisive and antagonistic towards their audiences in the last decade, not to mention they prioritise shoving their personal current political messaging as the main theme in their content, not escapism.
I instead have just enjoyed myself going through classic movies of the previous century.
Please let this film series die. It deserves its peace please no more movies
Aztec in peru? Lack of understanding geography
Fan fiction at it's best regarding The Rise of Aztec!
I gave the third Mummy a chance when I saw that Rachel Weisz was not in it. Was I ever disappointed. Not having her in it drained a lot of the chemistry, charm and charisma from the movie. You could tell the acting was forced and there was no flow. Universal should have waited patiently. Production companies should learn from this (laughing knowing they never will). They always wonder why the franchise flops and sometimes blame the audience. Nope, it was the production companies all along.
Had Universal started the horror reboots with another monster than the Mummy they might have done better. The 1999 Mummy series was still very fresh in our minds, making it hard for many to accept Tom Cruise's the Mummy. Such a forgettable movie... Only way I remember it is when a UA-cam channel brings it up.
Steven sommer gave gems that are for ever GREEN - MUMMY 1 , 2 , and VANHELSING.
I hope they do another mummy movie with Brendan Fraser if they don't have him I don't think it's going to do good
now im curious about the romero and Barker scripts of the mummy
Tomb shouldnt have ever been made when i think of THE MUMMY i think of the 4 main heroes, the villain imohtep and the country of egypt. Thats what defined the films! It just doesnt feel like MUMMY is an appropriate title without those things. And tomb cut it in half by ditching weiz, fehr, vosloo and egypt
If weiz was in her role in tomb it might have been easier to stomach or if fehr was still in it somehow. Its just lacking without all those things. Im glad a 4th wasnt made, for me it all stopped at returns
Agree, same totally still wouldn’t be same to me without Weisz and this what it said Fehr declined because Imhotep was not to be in the film, and had felt that if there was no Imhotep, then Ardeth Bay had no point or reason to appear in the movie. 💩💩