The Mummy

The Mummy

1999 · 124 min · EN · PG-13 · 7.0 (10,510 votes)
Dir. Stephen Sommers · Starring Brendan Fraser, Rachel Weisz, John Hannah, Arnold Vosloo, Patricia Velásquez, Oded Fehr · Music Jerry Goldsmith · The Mummy Collection

“The sands will rise. The heavens will part. The power will be unleashed.”

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Dashing legionnaire Rick O'Connell stumbles upon the hidden ruins of Hamunaptra while in the midst of a battle to claim the area in 1920s Egypt. It has been over three thousand years since former High Priest Imhotep suffered a fate worse than death as a punishment for a forbidden love—along with a curse that guarantees eternal doom upon the world if he is ever awoken.

VIBE

This is a rollicking, high-energy ride through ancient Egyptian mythology, blending thrilling action with witty banter and a dash of forbidden romance. It feels like cracking open a classic adventure novel, full of grand set pieces, charming characters, and genuine suspense, all wrapped in a wonderfully escapist package.

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