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"Why has Scandinavia been producing such good thrillers? Maybe because their filmmakers can't afford millions for CGI and must rely on cheaper elements like, you know, stories and characters"
Roger Ebert
If you don't have the money to produce good CGI, don't use it. Really, it's better than producing abominations which stay in the audience mind and alienate it, to the point that your movie is only remembered for it and not the characters or the plot.
In general we should waste less money when we produce movies and series and try to be more efficient and focused. In a way consumerism is reflected in how special effects are influencing the industry.
It's good only when the plot demands it or there's no other way to do it.
The truth is that we're becoming lazy and producers are following the trend.
I'm a bit ashamed of how our society is ruining the artistic world. And I'm not just talking about movies.
PLOT
"The mummified body of Imhotep is shipped to a museum in London, where he once again wakes and begins his campaign of rage and terror" or "Like the first one but worse".
SCRIPT
The plot is pretty simple. The main characters are good, even though they don't have an arch. The kid and his uncle are two comic reliefs who don't bring anything to the plot and feels more like empty shells. Sure, the uncle is entertaining but there's nothing interesting about him, beside the fact that he's greedy. The same goes for the other side characters, who are explored only on the surface and function more like plot devices. The villain has a weak motivation but I like his death, which is contrapposed to O'Connel salvation. It's clear that this movie wants to be as entertaining as possible without going beyong it. There's worst but it isn't enough to qualify this script as a good one.
Script: 5/10
ACTING
It's bad, almost comical. The leads are the only ones who do an acceptable work. The others are just...awful. I'm so disappointed. I don't want to rant about it so I will stop here. You'll understand why it's so bad while watching the movie.
Acting: 4/10
PHOTOGRAPHY
This movie is just too bright and oversaturated. Light and Colours don't have a role and there're just a few good shots. I don't consider this section to be good, because it's too mediocre and boring. The director doesn't bring anything new to the table. It works but it makes this movie...common.
Photography: 5/10
EDITING
Sometimes it's good but most of the time it isn't. There're jump cuts with no reason and sloppy slow motion. When it needs to be a standard movie, it works but I don't find particularly remarkable, as a matter of fact this is below mediocre quality.
Editing: 5/10
SPECIAL EFFECTS
This movie is famous for his infamous cgi. Sure, it's dated but it could be avoided. The cherry on top is Dwayne Johnson cgi, which is an abomination. I don't think that there's much to say about it. It's downright outrageous. It's hard not to crack a smile when this movie's sloppy cgi is on the screen. It's a 2000's movie but it felt like a 90's movie.
Special Effects: 4/10
SOUNDTRACK
This is a good score, evn though it becomes repetitive and stagnant after a while. I like the fact that it pays homage to movies like Indiana Jones and such. It's a soundtrack which gives to the movie a sense of wonder and adventure that seems kinda lost today. Sometimes this score it's even exciting. Overall I consider it a good work by Alan Silvestri, evn though is a bit flawed.
Soundtrack: 7/10
COSTUMES
They seem historically accurate and fits the characters. Obviously the production doesn't try to do something original and the result is a mediocre period flick which, nonetheless, satisfy the audience.
Costumes: 6/10
CONCLUSION
Script: 5/10
Acting: 4/10
Photography: 5/10
Editing: 5/10
Special Effects: 4/10
Soundtrack: 7/10
Costumes: 6/10
AVERAGE: 5,14
An entertaining movie which is heavily flawed to the point of being comical. Just watch it, this is a classic of the 2000's and it has a good Indiana Jones feel.
Director: Stephen Sommers
Screenplay: Stephen Sommers
Cast: Brendan Fraser, Rachel Weisz, John Hannah, Arnold Vosloo, Oded Fehr, Patricia Velásquez, Freddie Boath, Alun Armstrong, The Rock
Soundtrack: Alan Silvestri
Cinematography: Adrian Biddle
Running Time: 129 minutes
Budget: $98 million
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