The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor (Deluxe Edition) [Blu-ray]
by Rob Cohen
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Actor: Brendan Fraser, Jet Li, John Hannah, Maria Bello, Michelle YeohDirector: Rob Cohen
Brand: Universal Studios
Blu-ray: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Subtitled); French (Subtitled); Spanish (Subtitled); English (Original Language); Spanish (Original Language); French (Original Language); French (Dubbed); Spanish (Dubbed)
Format: Anamorphic, Color, DTS Surround Sound, Subtitled, Widescreen
Picture Format: 2.40:1
Running Time: 112 minutes
Blu-ray Release Date: 2008-12-16
Audience Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Studio: Universal Studios
Blu-ray Reviews of The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor (Deluxe Edition) [Blu-ray]
Blu-ray Review: A fun ride despite the flaws
Summary: 4 Stars
After 7-years The Mummy franchise returns, but with a few changes; Stephen Sommers who wrote and directed the first 2 returns only as producer and half the cast is gone, but the character of Evelyn returns only played by Maria Bello rather than Rachel Weisz. Anyone that knows me pretty much knows that in general I'm not one for big Hollywood movies for the most part. Since the mid 90s Hollywood has really been putting out some lousy flicks. Prior to that I Hollywood movies were fairly good overall, but I have to admit I really enjoyed The Mummy franchise. The first two were not great movies, but were highly entertaining.
But going into The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor my expectations were quite low. With new writers and a new director plus half the cast being gone I was hoping for something decent, but I didn't expect much, but Tomb of the Dragon Emperor was quite a surprise. While it's inferior to the previous two flicks in its own right it was enjoyable even with the flaws.
The script by Alfred Gough & Miles Miller was alright; it's never as amusing as the previous parts, but it does stay true to the franchise and mostly relies on the viewers knowing the characters. Overall the characters are just sort of there and they don't have the excellent character moments that had in the previous two, but like those movies the characters are still a lot of fun. The script could have used a touch up and it's pretty much your standard Hollywood action screenplay, but overall it serves its purpose.
I was never really much of a fan of director Rob Cohen, while he's done some decent movies personally I always find them slightly lacking and despite the flaws with The Tomb of the Dragon Emperor I'd say this is probably his best work thus far. While never as witty or creative as Stephen Sommers, Rob Cohen does get the job done on delivering a highly entertaining movie even with the flaws. The pacing was solid and there really are no slow moments and Cohen keeps the movie fun from the beginning to end.
I've liked Brendan Fraser ever since I saw Encino Man; what I like about him is he has this average everyday guy look rather than big Hollywood look and he's a lot better of an actor than he's given credit for. And once again Fraser is the man; I just love the character of Rick O'Connell and Fraser plays the part perfectly. This time around he doesn't have the great character moments like he did in the first two, but Fraser still makes the best out of it and delivers another solid performance and again is quite funny.
Maria Bello takes over the role of Evelyn O'Connell and does very well in the role. Personally I like Maria Bello more than Rachel Weisz, but I do think Rachel was a bit better as Evelyn, but Maria Bello is good enough and the movie doesn't suffer due to the re-casting of the role. John Hannah returns as Jonathan and this time around he seems to be here just for the sake of it. John Hannah stole the show in the first two and he almost does again, but he's just not given enough to do.
Jet Li and Michelle Yeoh are welcome additions to the cast even if not used to their full potential. You have Li and Yeoh in a movie and they aren't allowed to really showcase their skills, which was a shame. They do have a brief fight scene that while a bit disappointing fans of these two will still surly enjoy it just due to the fact it's Li Vs Yeoh. But both are underused for sure they never really get to showcase their skills, but both are still excellent.
The Tomb of the Dragon Emperor is getting a lot of poor reviews and I'm not exactly sure why. While the first two movies were extremely fun I wouldn't say they were these epic classic films. They were simply fun and while yes this movie isn't as good it still serves its purpose as mindless entertainment just like The Mummy and The Mummy Returns. Again while inferior The Tomb of the Dragon Emperor still serves its purpose as a fun flick.
As fun as the movie was the franchise is running out of steam; the biggest flaw with the movie was really due to the fact there was nothing that could really be added to the concept, but I do think this series might still have a little bit of life left in it. Despite the mostly negative reviews I enjoyed The Mummy: The Tomb of the Dragon Emperor, while inferior to the first two its still a fun ride that is far better than the reviews out there. If you liked the first two odds are you`ll enjoy this flaws and all.
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