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Rachel
Weisz plays Evelyn O'Connor a feisty Egyptologist who
is digging for trouble. Back at her side is Rick (Fraser)
as the action hero hubby ready to shoot the couple's way
out of trouble, and save the world.
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| What
do you mean my asp looks big in this |
The
film is set in the 1930s and flits between Egypt and London
allowing for an array of costumes, magnificent backdrops
and changeable weather.
The
story begins in Egypt eight years on from the last time
the happy couple had to save the world.
Evelyn
unearths a bracelet, setting off a chain reaction that
could raise unspeakable evil. It's the cue for the arrival
of her 3000-year old enemy, Imhotep, (Vosloo) who is in
search of eternal youth but might also end up destroying
the world.
| Very
exciting in some bits but in others boring. I would
give it a 7 out of 10. The first film was better than
the 2nd I thought. Also the Rock did very little acting
in the film which disapointed me! |
Dave
Stafford,
Grantham |
This
film keeps with the comic book trend - surreal storylines
and effects to boot. The cast even incorporates a Shaggy
and Scooby double act in the form of Weisz's young son,
Freddie Boath, and his uncle, John Hannah.
The visual
effects unleashed in the movie are stunning. You take the
role of spectator of a desert battlefield where the devils
army fights against the righteous Medja.
You will squeal as someone is eaten by a plague of killer
bugs and the skeleton pygmies will have you ducking in your
seat.
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| A
bad day at the office, dear! |
The script
lacks some of the humour that added much to the charm to
the first production. This comedy would have been handy
to detract from some of the more corny scenes.
The storyline lacks the clarity of other movies of this
genre but for non-stop action it is up there with Heat.
Look out for the catfight between Evelyn and Anck -
Su - Namun, played by Patricia Velasquez.
For pure escapism this is sure to be a hit for all ages.
The directors have carefully removed the blood and guts
to keep the certificate ratings down.
As I walked out of the cinema I felt I had to brush the
sand out of my hair.
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