Remember Why THE MUMMY Is A Masterpiece

[@RyanHollinger]

I realise there's a miscommunication with the line that Jonathan "overcome that just before a sacrab beetle kills him" - I meant it in the context of him overcoming greed before it was too late, not that he dies immediately after... you'd think me talking about the sequel with him in it would make sense. I'm currently working towards a goal of releasing 2 extra videos per month (eventually 4), so if you want to see more videos without a sacrifice in quality, please consider heading over to Patreon and helping me out: www.patreon.com/ryanhollinger

[@RJ-qs6nm]

Keep up the great work ryan. Consider breaking down ghostland and the symbolic tribute Pascal laugier gives to aspiring storytellers in that film, and how it serves as an allegory for his climb from suicidal ideation during his making of martyrs

[@dielewisformel]

Brendan Fraser was my childhood star

[@EEE-wj5ix]

Tragedy Girls is a film that I think needs more recognition than it gets. I believe you should consider watching it and even reviewing it if you believe it deserve that much.

[@ramonaflowers2813]

The depths in which you break this down makes me feel better for loving it so much. Something that was a bit groundbreaking about the Mummy , it's one of the first movies that I saw with a character of Middle Eastern descent that wasn't a villian.

[@13magicpotatoechips]

First love of my life. George of the Jungle started it for me

[@DrDanDungus]

Hey Benny, it looks to me like you're on the wrong side of the RIVER!

[@BigDamnGyro]

One of the best zings ever committed to film.

[@mst3KGf]

"Well, if it isn't my little buddy Benny. I think I'll kill you." "Wait, don't, think of my children!" "You don't have any children!" "Someday I might."

[@maydayace5651]

"You came back from the desert with a new friend, didn't you Benny?" *throws around room like a ragdoll and lifts into the air to intimidate with ceiling fan* 🤣

[@hey-zel]

Dr Dan Dungus it gets me every single time

[@perotekku]

No word of a lie, was thinking of that scene just earlier this week. Man, this movie is gold.

[@bongchoof]

im surprised you never mentioned brendan and rachael's excellent chemistry. its actually my favorite part of the first 2 movies and why the 3rd was so poor. for me, it wasnt the fact it was the same character, new face or what have you. the chemistry was gone and a lot of the charm went with it

[@SchulzEricT]

Yeah, I really like Maria Bello; it's unfair to pin blame on her for not being able to replace Weisz. It's an unfair thing to ask of her.

[@matthewbennett9928]

I actually liked Maria Bello in the part and she did the best job she could with what she was given so I was really pleased with her. it was just sort of a mistake for them to ask her to play the same character as Rachel. So she is in no way to blame but she should have been asked to play a different character while Evie should have been just killed off.

[@ajwelsh3191]

I saw The Mummy for the first time when I was 8 and I’ve loved it ever since. In my opinion it’s the perfect blend of scary, cool, and funny and it has a great cast.

[@VictorAHunter]

same here bro must have watched 50-60 times

[@mst3KGf]

It's just plain fun. And good GOD, is Rachel Weisz striking in it. No wonder she instantly became a star. She's the "hot librarian" trope personified.

[@AndreNitroX]

One of my all time favorites the aging cgi does bother me but not enough to not keep watching this movie again.

[@Terabit3]

Agreed. It's one of my favorite films of all time

[@caitlinhoffman2696]

I concur! I feel like it also held up fairly well. It is one movie from my childhood I can still watch and have fun. Where as, there are some that I watch and I am like ugh cringe. This one knew what it was good, campy fun!

[@BingBangPoe]

I miss Brendan Frasier. Dude was funny and badass at the same time.

[@roys2027]

El Rocky Raccoon also Bedazzled!

[@melwasnevergivenaname]

@@roys2027 also Dudley Doright! (probably misspelled)

[@RobertoRafaf]

@@Brotherofthe4thCompany Doom Patrol in general is an AMAZING show, everyone should watch it.

[@ECL28E]

He said he's open to another crack at a Mummy movie. Sure, if the Invisible Man can get another adaptation and be fantastic, another Mummy movie would be great

[@fluffykins1460]

Benny is the world's best shit, absolutely loved to hate him.

[@ItsScapeGoated]

I know right? Such a little weasel yeah, but I can't help but laugh at whatever he says.

[@jacobb.9181]

“Good-Bye Benni.”

[@TheWelshDwarf]

@Ken Lombardi the sad bit is that the dubbed versions often destroy the character with poor voice acting.

[@esmenouvelle9439]

Benny not only had onscreen charisma, but he also embraced his slimeyness. He didn't try to imagine he was noble or good or even OK. A-list baddy

[@fanta4897]

@@TheWelshDwarf I saw it in czech version. His character wasn't destroyed at all but tbh czech dub is (or at least was) usually among the best ones.

[@MethosChannel]

The Mummy to me is the unofficial "Indiana Jones handing over the tourch". It's a solid adventure/action flick.

[@temporarymomentary]

Methos Same level of awesomeness.

[@SirAsdf]

I'm so happy that Brendan Fraser has started to rebuild his career recently, he's currently starring as Robotman on DC Universe's Doom Patrol series and it is great.

[@landonhagan450]

I had no interest at all in that show until this very moment. Where can I watch it?

[@lordmegatron4789]

woooooaaaaaaaah i didn't know he was robot man

[@Lupostehgreat]

@@landonhagan450 if you're in the US, you can watch in on the DC App. If you are anywhere else, it will be on Netflix once the show finishes airing here.

[@PeterGriffin11]

I just want to know why is Cyborg apart of the Doom Patrol if the cartoon taught me anything I remember Beast Boy being apart of Doom Patrol and Cyborg being a Teen Titan which Beast Boy later joined. I only remember there being 5 members as well.

[@Lupostehgreat]

@@PeterGriffin11 there is a story reason. Cyborg is more of a hero along for the ride to help DP find someone than a member. He will probably go to another show, next season as more DP members are introduced.

[@oneslikeme]

Brendan Fraiser: Not concerned with looking good. Hot af anyway. The Mummy and The Mummy Returns are among my favorite movies ever.

[@dreadfulmouse]

Always good to see Big Daddy Brendan getting the love he deserves.

[@melissagura7275]

He's one of my favorite actors! & he seems like a genuinely nice guy.

[@ProfessorBalth]

I am a proud member of the r/SAVEBRENDAN community

[@slayer45670]

Bruh have you seen Doom Patrol? He’s fantastic in it!

[@ProfessorBalth]

@@slayer45670 Not available in Canada yet unfortunately. Can't wait to see it though.

[@drumyogi9281]

Especially since his divorce destroyed him. He needs to know that he entertained a lot of people.

[@CrittersRule247]

"Well if it isn't my little buddy Benny...I think I'll kill ya." "Think of my children!" "You don't have any children." "Someday I might..."

[@belkistorres]

I’m dying! 😂

[@belkistorres]

The Doge-Emperor of Dogekind 😂 “ The language of the slaves?” 😂😂😂

[@ajaxtelamonian5134]

Shut up!xD

[@R0ndras]

Brendan is so underrated. Sad that his career wasn't as good as it should have been.

[@Ehh97]

He's making a comeback in Doom Patrol at least. :>

[@duckywinks]

Don’t worry. The Brendasaunce is only just beginning.

[@ArtRoomProductions]

Bojan Babic happens when your ex wife takes your money through divorce. So Fraser basically had to take any part to make his alimony payments.

[@sunriseintrees92]

Our boy ain't dead yet

[@hannahjordan9833]

Apparently he badly injured himself doing stunts, then gained weight from being unable to exercise properly and that's why he's been out of the spotlight for a while. I look forward to his comeback!

[@KryptKicker5]

Imhotep recognizes the prayer that Beni prays in Hebrew; Imhotep acknowledges that it is the language of the slaves which makes Beni instantly useful; establishing their interpersonal dynamic from there. It does NOT mean Imhotep was a Jew, practicing or otherwise.

[@illerac84]

Thank you. I was going to post the same. Imhotep is a high priest of the ancient Egyptian religion. He's well educated and certainly high class if not a noble. He certainly wasn't a Hebrew, just recognized the language of the slaves that Egypt held. I always liked that line, but I think it goes over a lot of people's heads.

[@alexandresobreiramartins9461]

Yeah, considering it's a fairy tale like the Bible, pretty accurate. Also, IT SAYS SO in the movie. Imhotep says, "The language of the slaves. You may be of some use". He's NOT saying "my language", he's just acknowledging Beni as a Jew (even though he's actually not) and a slave (even though Egyptians never enslaved Jews (or anyone else, for that matter) and the whole story is a myth, but that's fine because this movie is fiction anyway.

[@illerac84]

@@alexandresobreiramartins9461 It adds another layer of detail. That's all we're saying.

[@spencergreen3581]

I just want to say that yes Jewish people do speak Hebrew, if there were Jewish slaves in ancient Egypt they wouldn't have spoken Hebrew they would have spoken Egyptian. It wouldn't make sense to have your workforce speak a different language, and as for them speaking it in a religious sense: Egyptian worship was tired to their government so they would have forced slaves to practice worship of Egyptian gods. So why would Imhotep know Hebrew?

[@tessdurberville711]

@@alexandresobreiramartins9461 Of course Beni was not Jewish! He was stupid, unkempt and unattractive. Also, it is ludicrous to even entertain the thought that Jewish people were slaves. They would clearly have been in charge of finances, education, and entertainment.

[@TheAutistWhisperer]

Yes! The Mummy (1999) is a personal favourite of mine, swashbuckling fun.

[@mcoupe69]

I have a scurvy driven boner

[@dreiicee3184]

i absolutely adore Evelyn and RIck's relationship! It's one of the few relationships in an action movie/series that felt so natural and real and the fact that in the sequels they stay in love and devoted to each other is just amazing to me! I love that they love each other, basically. That kind of romance in movies is... rare, to say the least. They managed to make a fun and compelling series of movies that didn't derive petty drama from the relationship of its main couple and instead had the drama be from the actual stuff going on. I love The Mummy and The Mummy Returns very much and I'm happy you seem to as well!

[@dingleberryliespewer3177]

watched it again recently expecting my love of it to be based entirely in nostalgia. needless to say it still held up and kept me hooked till the end. it has the perfect blend of self aware comedic cheese and somewhat creepy moments. I'd go as far to say this one is timeless.

[@KingdomEnfilade]

I watched it for the first time in 20 years a couple of months ago, expecting the same. I was NOT expecting how well paced it is, how well shot its action is, how whip-smart its script is, how perfect the cast is. It holds up amazingly, and even though I try not to bemoan modern cinema, they really don't make them like that anymore.

[@mst3KGf]

The only thing that's really aged is some of the effects and even that enhances the film because it plays up the "B movie with a budget" effect it's going for. I do love how much Fraser plays his role like Indiana Jones in that he's frequently in over his head and, to borrow a quote from Indy, is "making this up as he goes along." He's not an unstoppable action hero, he's just a guy doing his best to get through this and more than once getting out of trouble through sheer dumb luck.

[@AndreNitroX]

It’s the Curse!

[@TheMuaythaikidd]

"O'Connell, O'Connell what are we going to do!? What are we going to do!?" "Wait here! I'll go get help!" *Jumps ship* Makes me love the comedy applied into this film!

[@adnansharif89]

Lol. This was the best scene in the movie for me. I laughed so hard in the theatre the usher actually shhed me.

[@Meph648]

"I loved the whole sand wall trick is was beautiful... Bastard" his delivery still makes me laugh

[@Chipotleadvisory]

John Doe it’s honestly one of my favorite lines in the movie

[@StatRM]

-O'Connell! Hey! Hey, O'Connell! It looks to me like I've got all the horses! -Hey, Benny! Looks to me like you're on the wrong side of the river! Gosh, the comedy of this movies was pure gold!

[@ReignBot]

Thank you. Most people I know think The Mummy sucks

[@ozymandias7372]

How can anybody hate the mummy.😲

[@hiyasauce8113]

Fight them

[@NorthernHandle]

They’re probably thinking about the third film.

[@annedrieck7316]

@@NorthernHandle The Daddy😏

[@Hair8Metal8Karen]

Those people are wrong.

[@bradleevanravenswaay1761]

Not even a passing mention for Oded Fehr as Ardeth Bay?!? He’s my favorite!

[@palexstarks5553]

Yup mine too..had that perfect mysterious vibe to him

[@KlutzDeluxe]

I was so in love with him

[@sakikogookheng]

Loved his opening dialogue, it really sets the tone of the film

[@celestialspartan1176]

He’s also the voice of the Guardian Warlock, Osiris, in Destiny 2. I don’t think many people know that.

[@annedrieck7316]

A fan testicles adventures😁

[@Ehh97]

Ok firstly, great vid as always. Second: Imhotep is probably one of my favorite movie villians just because of how tragic his backstory is. He falls in love with a girl, gets like TRIPLE MURDERED because of it, and after all the crap he went through, she abandons him to fall into the underworld instead of risking her life for him. Say what you will about the second film, but that look of devastating betrayal on Imhotep's face right before he lets himself fall into the underworld is one of the more heartbreaking moments of cinema to me. I mean yeah he's a bad dude still, but this whole thing still started because he loved her, and in the end he got nothing but pain in return. (Also fuck those scarabs and those monkey things they scared THE FRICK OUTTA ME AS A KID)

[@tessdurberville711]

Ehhh Ohhh- So very sad. If they make a fourth film, I would like to see Imotep switch sides to help Rick fight a different Mummy.

[@kalas_x3]

That definitely makes The Mummy Returns worth a watch in & of itself. That scene makes it clear she only used Imhotep to get out from under the Pharaoh's control and so she could get the Scorpion King's bracelet for herself. If they had been successful in gaining control over Anubis' army, I could have seen her turning on him either in that moment or at a later date, so she could take control of the armies and thus the world.

[@kalas_x3]

@@tessdurberville711 If the Dark Universe's The Mummy had been better and was also better received, if not Rick, we could have seen Imhotep work with one of the DU's Mummy characters instead for a sequel thanks to the Book of Amun-Ra popping up as an easter egg in the film. A sequel could have revealed the Fraser Mummy movies take place in the DU's past if they ever felt inclined. Sadly, the movie was an all around failure.

[@alexandresobreiramartins9461]

I don't see him as bad, just a product of his time. The actions he takes are what would be expected of an Egyptian nobleman who could not care less for the pedestrians all around him, but he's not doing anything out of actual evil (unlike Beni, who is selfish to the point of being demonic).

[@fanta4897]

Would be great if there would be a sequel in which Imhotep would get ressurrected... again, and so the protagonists would say ''Fuck it, we killed him numerous times, it's obviously not working, let's instead break that curse and get him his chick''

[@MaximumMadnessStixon]

Saw _The Mummy_ in theaters when I was eleven, and it's been one of my favorite films ever since. Easily one of the most entertaining and re-watchable movies of the past thirty years. No joke, I've probably seen it a hundred times since I first saw it on the big-screen. It's still one of my go-to's whenever I wanna watch something fun and relax after a long work-week. Recently picked it up on 4K since I'm planning to finally upgrade to a 4K TV soon, and I can't wait to check it out in that format. (Still have my original VHS copy, plus Ultimate Edition DVD and Blu-Ray copies, too.) It was one of those magical films where everything went just right. The right director at the helm. The right actor/actress in every part. The right composer. The right set designer. Etc. It honestly wouldn't surprise me if it was considered a classic thirty years from now, much in the same way that the original 1932 _Mummy_ is viewed as one now.

[@Fribee83]

This is the exact reason why the recent Mummy movie failed, they made Brendan Fraser a flawed and relatable person against a sympathic protagonist in the Mummy. With the update, apparently Tom Cruise demanded the script be rewritten to make his character this super human ladies-man and to make his protagonist take a much smaller role.

[@McBadassish]

Tom Cruise didn't want to do the movie unless they shot more scenes of him doing action stuff. Guess, he never could leave Mission Impossible behind...

[@dadeleemurphy85]

- Evy: You're wondering what is a place like me is doing in a girl like this? Rick: (nods) ...

[@coachgoltzbizpro23]

Go back to Cairo Evy. You're wine drunk.

[@SashaRicky]

I, am a LIBRARIAN! 😂 that used to kill me everytime when I was little. The delivery from Rachel was perfect. Also loved what you had to say aboit Brendan. 😊

[@kiyaluque]

SashaRicky “what is a place like me doing, in a girl like this?” Always killed me growing up

[@nope4802]

She had the best drunk face.

[@mayanboricua]

The soundtrack is a masterpiece too.

[@fanta4897]

Wasn't it done by the same guy who made soundtrack for Stargate?

[@43nostromo]

@@fanta4897 No, The Mummy (1999) was scored by Jerry Goldsmith.

[@curiousworld7912]

Favorite line: 'I'm proud of what I am.... I am a Librarian!'

[@monmothma3358]

WHAT IS A PLACE LIKE THIS DOING IN A GIRL LIKE ME!!

[@aurumthebrave3427]

*(Cries in shelf dust)*

[@vanyadolly]

That line is one of the reasons I wanted to become a librarian.

[@ssrobs2552]

The Mummy 9/10 The Mummy Returns 7/10 The Scorpion King 2.5/10 Tomb of the Dragon Emperor -4/10

[@batorsagandszerelem4474]

All true, except for The Mummy. I would rate it 10/10.

[@aurumthebrave3427]

I'd probably give returns an 8 Maybe the Scorpion King higher than TotDE but that's just me own opinion.

[@Trickyluck]

Scorpion King diserve a 5 I think. It'S mediocre, but entertaning.

[@bjp4869]

@@aurumthebrave3427 Scorpion King is Higher than TotDE

[@lequay1454]

Scorpion king wasn't that bad. It was fun. 6/10

[@EEE-wj5ix]

This was one of the only movies that gave me a sense of tragedy to the characters being picked off by the mummy or the other forces at work. Just gave me that feelings that no one is safe and that no one deserves those horrific deaths

[@mst3KGf]

The characters did commit the old sin of violating an ancient tomb and thus paying the price, but the crime is not worthy of those fates. The guy who gets his eyes and tongue removed...ugh.

[@mst3KGf]

Oh, yes, the guy who gets sucked up into a tornado and we watch his shadow get shrunk down into a shriveled corpse. And then a nearly reconstituted Imhotep eats a bug. Lovely.

[@daedalus8237]

Saaame

[@AndreNitroX]

Yes, I always felt bad for the Americans and all the side characters that got killed, because they were likeable, and them suffering horrible deaths was also another reason.

[@kylemiller5148]

Imhotep is one of those villains that I sympathise with a great deal more than most that I've seen, his motive is so easy to understand and it's nice to see his side of the story on how and why he became the villain

[@ErosAnteros]

The Dragon Emperor was the real low point... and no Rachel Weisz. WTF

[@wizkidgamer9942]

DUDE I KNOW THEY TOOK AWAY THE HOTNESS

[@athenajaxon2397]

Not worse than the 2017 one

[@AirQuotes]

The 2nd film was fine not as good as the 1st one but it wasn't bad. I like to pretend the 3rd and 4th ones don't exist.

[@ErosAnteros]

Oh God no... nothing could sink to Tom Cruise's depths

[@vc6444]

True. One of the reasons that I will never watch that movie. Brendan and Rachel had great chemistry.

[@Neru619]

The short impromptu comedy bits with O'connell are just so perfectly placed and acted that it keeps the movie from taking itself too seriously. The whole "Goodbye, Benny" "Wait here I'll go get help" and the scene with O'connell letting out a battlecry to show his fearlessness and the mummies letting out their own more fearsome battlecry in response just fits so good in the context of the scene and O'connell's personality. Benny's scenes are also memorable, "He just got promoted" and when he was praying in hebrew and other languages while shaking in fear in front of Imhotep.

[@imbuffysummers]

1. Our main heroes didn’t go to Hamunaptra searching to “unlock ancient powers,” they went because Evie was fascinated by ancient Egypt and researching/discovering its artifacts. They didn’t actually know of any powers or curse, aside from Rick having experiencing the creepy sand incident at the very beginning of the movie. 2. Imhotep didn’t spare Benny because he ascribed to his belief system, the reason he took Benny with him was because he spoke “the language of the slaves” a language he was familiar with, which would allow him to serve as a translator Great video! This movie was definitely a favorite of mine growing up and still holds a place that is near and dear to my heart so I was very excited to see this in my notifications. I enjoyed your positive input and appreciate the mutual fondness of nostalgia, but most of all am pleased to see you do justice to a film that has meant so much to me over the years!

[@riyadali4082]

This comment slayed it.

[@ozymandias7372]

Oh and it was the golden book of the life they were searching for not book of the dead. They came across the book of the dead because it was placed in the area the Bembridge scholars mixed there locations. Evie proves this in the movie.

[@bananachild1936]

Brendan "The nicest man in the world" Fraser made the movie a masterpiece.

[@Linxwearingeyeliner]

The mummy has been one of my favorite movies since I was a kid, so I'm happy you did a vid on It! I rewatched it just the other day and it struck me just how much fun it is so watch. So many movies try to be an ~experience~ now, but the mummy outdoes them all by being so damn enjoyable. Also, I may now be a adult but when I see myself in my minds eye I'm still always dressed as Rick.

[@AndreNitroX]

Have you tried cosplay. Great movie great fun

[@vcdonovan5943]

movie makers these days just trying too hard.

[@Linxwearingeyeliner]

@@AndreNitroX I definitley want to cosplay as him someday yes!

[@AndreNitroX]

@@Linxwearingeyeliner do it, ive cosplayed as Imhotep. went bald and showed off my six pack

[@Linxwearingeyeliner]

@@AndreNitroX omg that sounds great! Did people recognize you? I worry no one would recognize Rick but I'm sure it would be fun anyway

[@trixerius]

I’m in the minority; I really like the second movie. Brendan Fraser really gets a chance to shine on the double decker buss scene. He’s just so emotive! Also, to 9 year old me, the Scorpion King was the coolest thing ever bad CGI and all, I was a tad obsessed.

[@mrcliff3709]

I agree . Though I watched the second one first so maybe a bit bias.

[@hulkfan97]

The second is way better in my eyes. I had more fun with it.

[@NONE.Dragon]

Yes, the second movie was really fun. Also scratched my itch of seeing Rick and Evelyn's relationship be more developed.

[@richardcarlstedt3701]

I feel that the showing of the star of David making the Mummy think of him as a slave is a strangely amazing joke, and the fact that this alone spares his life and makes him the Mummy's servant just amplifies that

[@Fickji]

It wasn't the Star of David that the Mummy notices. It was the prayer Benny says. Imhotep states "the language of the slaves". And then proceeds to talk to Benny in the Jewish language. It hearkens back to the time when the Jews were slaves stuck in Egypt. You know. Moses and Joseph bible stories. Tells you how old Imhotep is.

[@Fickji]

@Garret Phegley Sorry, yes that's what I meant.

[@tessdurberville711]

@@Fickji He was educated and intelligent. He knew what a Star of David was.

[@Fickji]

@@tessdurberville711 I have my doubts. Especially as the Star of David's origins comes from the Seal of Solomn in 970 to 930 bc and Imhotep is from 1290 bc. Imhotep predates it by 300 years. And the movie clearly shows Imhotep stopping for the words NOT the symbol.

[@richardcarlstedt3701]

@OriginalTharios okay

[@munromister777]

I miss Brendan Fraser so much. Both him and Tobey Maguire.

[@ozymandias7372]

Oh ya what happened to Toby Maguire? Last I saw him was in the Great Gatsby. At least I hear Brendan is making a comeback as robotman in a series.

[@JamCooper]

I've always felt like the mummy was a modern-day classic. I know that the movie is generally appreciated today, but it always feels good to hear somebody talk about it.

[@mitchgosser2802]

It's WILD that the titular "Mummy" doesn't appear until around 48 minutes into the movie. That's great.

[@sakikogookheng]

Yeah it's similar to jaws in that regard. We're introduced to the threat from early on, but t's comfortable spending time to build its characters and world before really throwing them in the deep end

[@xkumanekox]

Never ever speak of the third movie, ever. Let's all agree that it never existed.

[@justvibin1447]

Seconded!

[@amalitafeliz]

The 3rd one isn’t very. Good

[@LittleMissRequiem]

The funny part is that, regarding the third movie, I was willing to let a lot of things slide (dropping Ardeth Bay from the cast, calling terra-cotta soldiers “mummies”, changing Evy’s actress, etc.) for the sake of suspension of disbelief. The one thing I could NOT excuse was how the characters from previous movies (with the exceptions of those characters who didn’t make an appearance at all, and possibly Jonathan as well) were treated in the third movie compared to past movies. Rick’s intro in the third movie makes him look like a bumbling idiot who can’t do something as simple as fishing without resorting to bullets. Evy went from a quirky little cinnamon roll in the first movie, to a confidently badass princess in the second movie, to a washed-up has-been dreaming about her glory days in the third movie. And don’t even get me started on Alex. In the second movie, Alex was a smart kid with a bright future who genuinely loved his parents (even if he was somewhat of a brat at first), and the ending of the second movie highlighted how much closer the O’Connells had become. Some of the non-canon bits of Mummy lore (the animated series, the book series, etc.) expanded on his character even further by making him an aspiring Medjai, which set up a nice mentor dynamic between him and Ardeth Bay. And then along came the third movie, which singlehandedly flushed all that character development down the proverbial toilet and not only had Alex drop out of school, but also put him on bad terms with his parents at the start for no adequately explained reason. And last but not least, while in retrospect I can be glad that Ardeth Bay wasn’t in the third movie (if only because he avoided any direct character assassination as a result), I will say that the characters who essentially replaced him in the third movie (Lin and later Zi Yuan) couldn’t quite match up for a number of reasons, and the overall group dynamic suffered as a result. Most notably, what made Ardeth fit so well in the Mummy series was that, while he was the most dark/mysterious hero in the series and the most dead serious most of the time, he could still have a sense of humor and even a goofy moment or two (“this was... my first bus ride”) without being out of character. This allowed him to balance out the other characters without being a buzzkill, and is a primary reason why his buddy banter with the much more comedic Jonathan in the second movie worked so well. Neither Lin nor Zi Yuan had that same dynamic with the O’Connells. Not only did Zi Yuan not even meet the O’Connells until about 3/4 into the movie, but her interactions with them were little more than the standard wise-person-aiding-the-heroes-on-their-quest routine. Lin was Alex’s designated love interest, but not only was her chemistry with the other O’Connells minimal at best, but even her romance with Alex seemed forced at times, mainly because her rigid seriousness didn’t mesh particularly well with Alex’s more swashbuckler personality. So yeah, those are my two cents.

[@adamtherock2008]

Stephen Sommers is a director who I think manages to walk that fine line of making really enjoyable schlock that’s just self-aware enough to not take itself too seriously but also doesn’t dumb itself down and respects its audience’s intelligence. Special shoutout also to Van Helsing and Deep Rising!

[@shoesncheese]

Deep Rising is a gem and at least Van Helsing was entertaining (I liked their take on Frankenstein's Monster).

[@peterblood50]

Loved this movie from the first viewing forward. Really like Branden Fraiser and was disappointed he didn't become the big star I thought he would. Here's hoping his comeback is meteoric. For me this movie was underrated just as "John Carter" was.

[@Deoxys_Used_Mimic]

I love this movie! Shoutout to "The Mummy: The Ride" in Universal Studios Florida; one of the best rides there in my opinion.

[@FireBlastStudios]

The ride's okay, but I would've enjoyed it a lot more... IF I HAD GOTTEN MY CUP OF COFFEE

[@Mesay20yr]

I've had to defend this movie SO MANY times to my friends. I love the first and second ones. The cartoonish CGI has never really bothered me because the movie has so much charm. Also Brendan Fraser is the best and I kinda miss him.

[@renegadexblackout]

You've had to defend the movie? Who tf doesnt consider this to be at the very very least a good movie??

[@Mesay20yr]

You'd be surprised! Most of the time it's complaining about the CGI or they just inherently don't like Brendan Fraser. For me, it's a perfect mix of character actors and dialogue. To be honest some of these lines wouldn't have worked with other actors.

[@regularolfish7085]

Aww, The Mummy Returns is my favorite. I also loved The Scorpion King movie, but whatever. These movies got me into all kinds of mythologies and history. It broke my heart in the second movie when Anack-Su-Namun left Imotept to die. His whole purpose and what got him killed was all for her. My mom said I cried a lot when I first watched it at six years old.

[@kiyaluque]

Regular Ol' Fish yeah I’m now realising this movie probably started my historical/theological/mythological obsessions also! Yeah it made me sad too, not so much as a child, but about a month ago when I rewatched the films I cried so hard and couldn’t stop, my mother was weirded out, I had to explain how everything he did was for her, he killed other people for her, she meant so much to him.. how Rick wanted Evelyn to save herself but she wouldn’t abandon him, how Imhotep looks to his love expecting that same pure love, but it’s revealed she’s had a dark and selfish soul this whole time. How Imhoteps soul never rested for hundreds and hundreds of years, and his love for her could be so pure despite being an evil man even after all that time, but she loved herself more than she loved him. It changes the context of her suicide in the first film. You think it’s so she can be reunited with Imhotep afterwards, loving him enough to trust he’d bring her back so their love could be fulfilled, but really, she did it to escape a life she always hated, she did it for herself, not for her love of Imhotep or to be with him, but to be away from the world and position she was born in to.

[@Account_Not_Applicable]

@@kiyaluque Imhotep has such a tragic ending to his arc that even after watching the first and second films back to back, seeing the genuinely terrible and horrific things he does to people, it's hard not to sympathize with him at the end.

[@danibee9026]

This movie has such great re-watch value. Just pure fun every time I watch it; never trying to be anything but entertaining. Thanks for another great video ! I get so excited whenever I see a new upload

[@AndreNitroX]

Yes I watch this movie at least once a year

[@champslim]

@@AndreNitroX Same. Just a great movie

[@vcdonovan5943]

there was a period of about a year and a half back in gradeschool when i'd watch this movie every afternoon. drove my mother nuts!

[@lakarox6777]

"I know what you must be thinking...what is a place like me doing in a girl like this..."

[@Grachtnakk]

Talking about Brendan Fraser... Anyone else loving "Bedazzled"? Even though not perfect it showcased how much BF really could do imo.

[@zainiikhwan9405]

I still wondering if he really 'eating' the sand in that one scene 😅

[@TheCandymusiclover]

Yes! From action to comedy, he was always versatile. Bedazzled showcased that in him especially!

[@BlackDropEffect]

Raaauuuul!!!!

[@truthbetold9092]

Loved the scene when he was Abe Lincoln

[@MrJohnlennon007]

Elizabeth Hurley is hot as hell

[@KichiMiangra]

I think in the movie the name sounded like Ah-Nahk-Su-Nah-Moon

[@Amarianee]

It was. I *think* (could be wrong) he was pulling her name from the original Mummy, and there is "Ancksunamun" they mostly just changed where the accents/emphases are (slightly changing the pronunciation) and added an "a" to make it "Anacksunamun" instead.

[@munstrumridcully]

According to the films, it's _ah-knock-soon-ah-moon_ cheers :)

[@landonhagan450]

Yeah, that was a weird bit, since they say it repeatedly in the movie. It's like half of Imhotep's lines.

[@munstrumridcully]

@@landonhagan450 yeah, I wondered about that too. They say her name a million times. Cheers :)

[@genevievemccluer7503]

He also said that Johnathon died and that Imhotep was Jewish, so I think he may not have rewatched it too recently.

[@landonhagan450]

I heard other comments say that, but I don't remember him saying Johnathon died, when does that happen? Also, if I remember the actual scene from the movie correctly, then I'm pretty sure the Jewish thing was just an accidental implication in the editing.

[@munstrumridcully]

@@landonhagan450 Yeah, the Jonathan dying thing got me too. It must've been in the Jet Li one, as that is the one I've never seen.

[@LivyRivy]

Rick: “Lemme guess.. spring cleaning?” Benny: “HYUGHOUHHHHH!!!” My brother and I used to rewind that scene over and over because we thought his scream was so fcking funny haha

[@PaigeSinclaire]

Jonathan, the brother didn't die tho, he was with Rick and Eve at the end of the movie

[@double_u_bee]

Yeah I thought I'd misheard this, Jonathan doesn't die in this movie Ryan. Love the video though.

[@PaigeSinclaire]

Dexter Morgan maybe he didn’t think he was that memorable 😂😂😂 poor Jonathan lol

[@PaigeSinclaire]

Dexter Morgan haha I guess that’s true

[@ash12181987]

Yeah, what I came here to say too. @Ryan Hollinger

[@therandominfochannel6619]

I think he may have meant he realized the vanity of treasure right before he (would have) died at the hands of the scarab like the warden did. If that makes sense.

[@GLORIOUSCHONK]

I did not get the notification for this. Also, Brendan Frasier taught me to scream back at monsters.

[@vicenteortegarubilar9418]

One of the films that introduced me to the adventure genre and with his sequel are one of my favourite films ever. Great video.

[@enold4ever]

"I love the sandwall trick, eh it was beautiful... bastard..." love this line.

[@norigib6186]

The ride at Universal Studios Orlando is phenomenal.

[@javiergarcia567]

Isaac Twardowski NOT EVEN THE MEDJAI CAN SAVE YOU NOW!

[@CarloisBuriedAlive]

I could ride that over and over 🤘🏼 (and I have)

[@daniaacosta3173]

I’ll ride it for the first time in Orlando on Friday !!! I can’t wait !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@CarloisBuriedAlive]

Dania Acosta it’s so much fun and the queue is pretty well-themed, enjoy!

[@GhostofGomezDawkins]

The Mummy and The Mummy Returns were the safe, warm, and fun family gold of the late 90s/pre 9/11 early 2000s adventure films. I miss these days and the good times that followed watching these movies back to back at sleepovers, cabin camp outs in the winter, and movie nights.

[@lordmegatron4789]

I'm glad that others hold brendan in such high regard just as i do

[@npcimknot958]

nick bergman he is really likeable! its really sad how he got screwed over....people are evil

[@lordmegatron4789]

@@npcimknot958 well put!

[@tessdurberville711]

nick bergman - Brendan.

[@lordmegatron4789]

@@tessdurberville711 oh! thank you for correcting me :)

[@tessdurberville711]

@@lordmegatron4789 ☺️🤠👍.

[@ironwoman2012]

The mummy with Brendan Fraser is my favorite movie, I have so many beautiful memories ❤️

[@exe4780]

" Look at THIS! Sons of the pharaoh, GIVE ME FLIES, LOCUSTS, ANYTHING BUT *YOU!* "

[@morganlf4508]

I love The Mummy and The Mummy Returns both. They don't take themselves too seriously and I love the characters. I do sympathise with Imotep which is why one of my morbidly favourite moments is when Anakanamun abandons him at the end of the 2nd movie and he realised she was just using him - it always gives me such a pang in my chest that I kind of forgive him for everything else.

[@inukshuksixtyfour1164]

LOL...Arnold Vosloo just rips at the heartstrings too... ;-)

[@jeepamir508]

Your videos are great and deserves a bunch of respect Mummy is one of my favourite movies ever. And Jonathan is one of my favourite comic characters ever.

[@arkae09]

One of my favorite movies as a kid. Definitely the reason why I got into Egyptian culture and history.

[@alexac9018]

The beetle scene still gives me chills, thank you for the great video!

[@browncoat007]

So nice to see someone praise this movie in the way it deserves. This movie has always been one of my favorites and Brendan Fraser and this character were one of my true movie heroes for all the reasons you mentioned in this video. He has great charisma and a more real human charm than most big movie stars have. The whole movie has a certain charm a lot of movies now a days are lacking, like you said. Brendan deserves so much more work. Could've seen him as Nathan Drake for sure. Great video as always Ryan!

[@distilledwill]

Wait, Benny doesn't discover what belief system the mummy subscribes to - he hears Benny talking in Yiddish (??) and says "the language of the slaves". He takes Benny on as a slave because he recognises he thinks he is Jewish.

[@GlockMotion]

the 1999 mummy is one of the few movies i really dont ever get tired of watching

[@TheSchoolRumbler]

I love the mummy even the mummy returns something about it just screams classic and good like the Indiana jones trilogy.

[@coolgreenbug7551]

I am a sucker for any off-brand Indiana Jones movie

[@angeladunn3077]

I can literally watch this movie at any time and enjoy. It is genuinely one of my favorites of all time. Not going to lie, it makes me feel less guilty that you broke it down and explained why it's so cool.

[@LicoriceLain]

"HEY, O'CONNELL, LOOKS TO ME LIKE I'VE GOT ALL THE HORSES!"

[@camil3545]

"HEY, BENNY, LOOKS TO ME LIKE YOU'RE ON THE WRONG SIDE OF THE RIVER!"

[@BarryHart-xo1oy]

I have to take issue with Mr. Hollinger here-when Benny is trying out various religious medallions and speaking various languages,Imhotep/the Mummy recognizes Hebrew.This isn’t because (as Mr. Hollinger believes)Imhotep admires Judaism,it’s just that he recognizes that someone who knows “ the language of slaves”(Hebrew)could be useful to him.

[@yutarokida]

Wait a second... Jonathan doesn't die...

[@dave7592]

I was confused about that too

[@LucasFlemi]

I'm glad you said something because I was about to lol

[@therunawayrascal]

i had to look it up to make sure i wasn't crazy haha

[@KryptKicker5]

Yeah you're right.

[@batorsagandszerelem4474]

True. He, Rick and Evie - they all survived. Benny got left inside the pyramid when it started to close and I would have felt sorry for him if he wasn't such a shit.

[@ariellebonsor9975]

The Mummy is one of my fav “horror” movies of the 90’s. Rick is awesome, I feel like StarLord takes some inspiration from Rick.

[@Koszmarsen]

Wait. Johnathan doesn't die dude. He survives and he's even in the next movies.

[@ewyeth7713]

Yeah that really confuses me cause I thought I remembered bf cutting the beetle out

[@chefboyr2d2]

I'm sure what he meant was "just before a scarab beetle would have killed him" similar to the warden. Just the way he phrased it was off.

[@lindyxyo4254]

This was one of my favorite movies when it came out. I was about 9 and adored it.

[@kota86]

I 1000% agree. The Mummy is one of my favorite film series of all time and I could sing its praises forever. It's one of the few films series that I love even for the flaws. EDIT: I forgot Tomb of the Dragon Emperor exists. That one doesn't count...

[@goth_fraggle]

I think my favourite scene is the one where O'Connell sees Imhotep for the first time. I love how re runs towards Evy without noticing the undead deathmonster at first, but when he does, his "WHOA!" is just perfectly delivered. It's the perfect blend of genuinely terrified and just surprised in a "What the fuck? How did I not notice this?!" kind of way. Then the mummy screams at him and he just goes "bllaaaarrgh!" before shooting it in the face. Classic. I could rewatch these two bits all day. The encapsulate the essence of this film perfectly

[@purplehaze2358]

It felt like my brain cells were slowly committing suicide one by one while I watched that new mummy movie.

[@smelkus]

And the bits where his dead friend keeps showing up was a blatant rip off of An American werewolf in London

[@nothanks7263]

shame, you'd just come right back if you died too.

[@leroux9999]

Omg ! Thanks ! That movie is like the first movie i remember viewing in my childhood, and since then, is a gem that i come back too every now and then. Seeing it getting attention from you is so nice to see

[@kikilles_]

When are you making a video on "National Treasure" starring Nicholas Cage?

[@dajosh42069]

Hopefully never!

[@BenLaurence]

Just re watched the mummy the other day and I forgot how fun it was!! They don’t make movies like they use to!

[@TheFallopianTube420]

It is definitely the best due to Brendan Fraser

[@lespaulnasty31]

For a solid 8 years after the movie came out, in response to EVERY action movie he saw, my dad would say "It would've been better with Brendan Fraser"

[@TheFallopianTube420]

@@lespaulnasty31 I whole-heartedly agree

[@RubyBlueUwU]

I watched this when I was like 7 when my grandma put it on, the scarab scenes absolutely horrified me and the multiple scenes of characters whimpering and begging for their lives nearly made me cry and stuck with me forever. It’s status as a sort of action, comedy horror gave it a bit of a human quality and was reminiscent of a lot of live action kids films at the time, but that had explicit and violent death that had real weight in comparison. And, yeah, Rick is who all action protagonists should aspire to be

[@combustible7267]

"remember" as if I could ever stop thinking about the mummy

[@theessexred]

I can’t believe you did a video on The Mummy. This is awesome! Was such a favourite of mine growing up. Despite elements absolutely horrifying me, it had enough light hearted moments, which was a nice blend. I agree RE BF. His character was an excellent blend of badass and goofy.

[@lilkidd8621]

Just here to say i fcking love your vids

[@dailyalicewonder]

I LOVED this franchise! The Mummy was one of the first movies I'd ever watched with my dad as a little kid, and we were both really crazy about vampires, werewolves, mummies, and all that supernatural stuff. We always tended to rewatch the first movie together, and to see you talk about it gives me such a nostalgic feeling! :D

[@AliceOfSherwood]

9:23 Roar translated: "I don't feel so good..."

[@aurayafrost6253]

this movie is just one of those Forever Favourites that will never ever leave that list - it's so easily rewatchable, charming, scary and wonderful, freaked me the hell out as a kid but I kept going back because it was just such fun!

[@oliverdervis3879]

You should do a video on Possession (1981) or Carnival Of Souls (1962) both underrated and have a lot to explore.

[@CarloisBuriedAlive]

Two movies that’ll put you off dating for a while lol

[@fossil-bit8439]

My best friend and I watched this in the theater when we were teenagers 5 times! Mostly because it was in the dollar theater in the mall…. But, since then, I’ve had a big attachment to the film and is one of my favorites of all time! It’s like Starship Troopers for me as well. I just love the way it’s filmed. Every actor was the perfect pick for their roles.

[@LexiS-lk8cy]

YESsssss the mummy is so so good❤️Love that ryan appreciates it, i feel so justified now

[@timmspencer8955]

This movie is a legit masterpiece. Probably my favourite movie of all time I don’t even know how many times I’ve watched it. Never gets old

[@evenflow5491]

The Mummy was awesome. ‘Nuf said. Also you weren’t far off with Anck-Su-Namuns pronunciation

[@NorthernHandle]

I remember being so obsessed with the first two films. There’s something this film has that not even my most favourite films have.

[@arthurmorgan319]

I’m getting flashbacks of Universal Studios and, if anyone gets this reference, “Where’s my cup of coffee??!!!!???!??”

[@skullsweaters2612]

Honestly i was so happy when i saw this notification!! The mummy was my whole childhood growing up and i feel lile its so underrated. Its a great film with great and interesting characters. Brenden and Rachel had such amazing chemistry and what you said about Rick's character is spot on!! Thank you for this video! It was great!

[@milesupshur9869]

I miss Brendan Fraser getting work. I hope after Doom Patrol we see him in more things.