Movie Review: The Mummy Tomb Of The Dragon Emperor

Classic storytelling reveals that once upon a time a dreaded Chinese ruler known as Emperor Han had the world by a string. War was in this cad’s blood and only a wicked witch stopped his murderous plight. Left buried alive this man of magical powers somehow gets revived into the modern world of London 1946. Only the O’Connell clan has any experience in dealing with mummies so we’re off to the races in this no holds barred return to way out action/adventure with the fate of the world left hanging in the balance. So the story goes.

Great special effects and deadpan humor spark this 112 minute extravaganza that borrows just a touch from the original Raiders of the Lost Ark classic. Canadian raised Brendan Fraser again wins you over as the 'aw shucks' reluctant mummy-hunter Rick O’Connell. Lovely Maria Bello (A History of Violence) enlivens this movie further as the appealing Mrs. O’Connell. Newcomer Luke Ford impresses as a young version of Rick with Chinese superstar Jet Li nasty and natty as the power mad ruler. Throw James Bond veteran actress Michelle Yeoh into the pot and you’ve cooked up a rip roaring adventure that features just the right tempo and pacing.

Scores of battles, wacky chases through British streets, humor and a taste of adventure in the snowy Himalayas make this explosive jaunt a lot of fun. Fans of the first two 'mummies' will enjoy this new addition despite the far fetched nature of the whole situation.

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