The Mummy (1999) Movie Reaction - THE SCARABS FREAK US OUT! - First Time Watching - Brendan Fraser

Hey Knights! Come join us as we watch and react for the very first time to The Mummy (1999) with the incredible Brendan Fraser. We hope you enjoy our movie reaction to this classic. The Mummy has been on our list for a while now and we're so glad we watched it. It was such a fun time filled with thrilling action and adventure with some hints of horror.
Those scarabs freak us the hell out!
It is clear as day why The Mummy has become a timeless classic! The blending of genre with it's humor, action and horror made this such a fun movie. And as a bonus we get to shortly visit Ancient Egypt!
It's always a pleasure to react to films that are so loved by many and immediately understand why. Rick O'Connell is immediately magnetic as soon as he shows up and the chemistry between him and Evelyn Carnahan is fantastic!
Brendan Fraser, Rachel Weisz, and the charismatic villain played by Arnold Vosloo all did an amazing job with their performances. Thank you guys for the recommendation!
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[@to0muchtoan]

I just LOVE Rachel Weisz and Brendan Fraser's on screen chemistry.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

It is fantastic! They are perfect in screen!

[@patriciaalvareztostado8170]

One of the best in the history, feels good both them together, i didnt like the 3 movie mostly because they didnt have this chemistry

[@tonyyul703]

​@@OfficialMediaKnights *"PLEASE DO THE MUMMY RETURNS STARING THE ROCK"*

[@d3l3tes00n]

@@patriciaalvareztostado8170 That's why I never even bothered to see the third lol

[@patriciaalvareztostado8170]

@@d3l3tes00n I did not watch it on purpose, I had to watch the third movie on a long bus trip. And I didnt like it, especially because Rachel wasnt in it, didnt like the chemistry with the new Eve and Brendan

[@zacharyliles8657]

They literally don't make movies like this anymore. Fun, action comedies that aren't meant to be part of some larger franchise or multiverse. Just a fun project for entertainment. And it's genuinely good too! It's a sincerely well-made great classic movie. Really enjoyed this

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

You know, this definitely sent us down that late 90s, early 2000s nostalgia. This movie just nailed it all - the humor, the action, the horror and romance! What a genuinely good time this was!

[@animefan8591]

Even though they made one great sequel (despite bad cgi it was good) and one not so great sequel was not started with intention of a franchise

[@arcanevi4477]

Yea..I miss these types of movies

[@terogates1]

Was the multiverse bit added so no one could say everything everywhere all at once? That not part of a franchise

[@0725038]

Stephen Sommers made a movie just like that the year before. I highly suggest to watch Deep Rising! It's the exact same vibe with an horror/comedy and sarcastic quick witted badass main character. It massively flopped on release due to bad reviews at the time and it being released at the same time as Titanic.

[@zuzannabrzeszczak1578]

Rachel Weisz is literally the cutest thing ever in this movie. The way she looks around with those curious, wide eyes and just doesn't let anything stop her just cause she's a woman, idk, it was just a pleasure to watch her in this role. Her and Brendan Fraser were a perfect match.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Her character and her performance in this are amazing! The chemistry between her and Brendan Fraser is insane!

[@marcusfridh8489]

"James Bond" Daniel Craig, is a very lucky man, married to her

[@dhruvgeorge]

This is how you do a cute nerd

[@TheHeroClass]

Being born after the original Indiana Jones Trilogy, Rick O'Connell was the swashbuckling adventure hero that I (and MANY others) grew up with! Rachel Weisz and Brendan Fraser were perfect in these roles. Thank you for starting this awesomely nostalgic journey!!

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Yeeesss!! He was amazing in this, and so was Rachel Weisz! Their chemistry too, was just stunning! Thank you so much for joining us on this journey! See you real soon for the sequel!

[@JakkFrost1]

Indeed! If only we could have had Brendan and Johnny Depp buckling some swashes in an adventure movie together in their prime! How magnificent would that have been?

[@ThemeOfSecrets]

I remember a critic saying that Brendan Fraser was everything Indiana Jones wished he was.

[@IshikawaGoemon]

Being born during the original 3 Indy movies, Rick was one of the last great swashbuckling heroes for me. Such amazing movies.

[@Dotterelly]

Jonathan is such a brilliant character. On the surface he's just comic relief, but if you pay any attention to him you come to realize he's a survivor of world war one with big ass trauma who's pretty clever in his own right and super sweet and supportive of his sister.

[@Tyranidlord556]

Speaks and understands written Egyptian, and his initial conversation with Evie in the museum about envying the dead and sometimes wishes he could join them definitely shows a dark shadow over him. My favorite part is the deadpan delivery of "so have I" during the Mexican standoff with the Americans after O'connell States he's been in worse situations. Going by the likelihood of Jonathan being a veteran and probably serving on the western front, a mild romp with the undead is bound to have been a holiday by comparision. 😂

[@melissahernandez6732]

I’ve been randomly chanting “Imhotep, Imhotep” since my childhood because of this gem. Welcome. Haha!

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Haha we can definitely relate to that! We've been randomly chanting that ourselves since watching 😂

[@itzakpoelzig330]

Careful, you might wake him from his eternal rest!

[@omaramador4669]

@@OfficialMediaKnights After many centuries later he was considered “god” for The Asirían when they conquered Egypt because Imhotep had many titles. He went from architect, medic, physician to ambassador and counselor. First you have to read and understand the Egyptian castes system ( pyramid) The first civilizations (5000 years ago )used almost the same patterns

[@celruwethin2712]

...and now we chant "yibambe, yibambe" for Wakanda🙂

[@A7xFo]

Welcome? What a stupid comment

[@Grizzly_6623]

It’s always almost shocking how good this movie is, it holds up so well

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

It truly does hold up so well! It has all the qualities that make a movie a timeless classic - just a thoroughly great time!

[@Im_The_Dude]

Man 1999 gave us so many good movies. The Mummy, The Matrix, Galaxy Quest, Austin Powers, Star Wars, Green Mile… the list goes on

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

What a time to be alive, us 90s kids were lucky!

[@claireturner1118]

Galaxy Quest is so underrated!

[@tinablackk4603]

GALAXY QUEST!!! love that movie

[@Notarobot874]

Star wars 1, fight club, end of days, Tarzan, the 13th warrior, toy story 2...

[@oscarlindvall1053]

Great movie. While Brendan, The Mummy and Weisz are obviously the stars of the show it's the supporting cast that truly makes it great for me like almost every character seems to serve a purpose and got some kind of uniqueness to them. The movie would feel hollow without Jonathan, Beni, The Americans, Winston, The protectors, Bug guy etc all got excellent and rememberale moments.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

You are absolutely right! Everybody brought their A game and it shows! Great performances and fun scenes made this one such a great time.

[@KyleS3m3noff]

24 years later and I still haven't worked out which of the leads is more beautiful. Jesus.

[@xaderalert]

Obviously, the correct answer is Oded Fehr

[@peterseaboldt1250]

I like to think that the scarabs were not always voracious like we see throughout the movie. Scarabs are normally carrion feeders and aren't able to take down living prey, but after being locked in the sarcophagus with no other food source, they were forced to consume Imhotep's living body. Much like Dracula's bats, Imhotep's curse bound the scarabs to his spirit, turning them into the terrifying scourge that we see.

[@victoriabracken6480]

That actually makes a lot of sense :)

[@TF2CrunchyFrog]

Yes, it also explains how they survived for 3000 years... they were also undead.

[@brandonvortex995]

Yeah because the scarabs were undead insect

[@gabrielkawa3477]

BUT they were like this even before the curse so your theory doesn't work

[@peterseaboldt1250]

@@gabrielkawa3477 They didn't eat Imhotep right off the bat. He was only screaming because he was completely wrapped up and didn't know what was happening. It took some time for them to get hungry enough to chew through the wrappings and eat him.

[@80HD8]

Rescue the damsel in distress, kill the bad guys and save the world. Literally the plot in 99% of every movie. Glad you liked this one. Great reactions.

[@apple54345]

if the formula works, don't fuck with it. unfortunately, today's writers have decided to fuck with it.

[@amethystjess18]

I can't remember which one but Rick (Brendan) says that in the movie! 1 or 2... IDR🤷🏾‍♀️😂 Edit: 36:17 - found it😂😂😂😊

[@AutomaticDuck300]

@@apple54345 Now it's: The damsel is never in distress. She is all powerful and wins at all times. It's so boring.

[@jsim5475]

The damsel in distress is now the lead male role lol​@@AutomaticDuck300

[@Toastybees]

This movie was literally made as a love letter to the serial plays and radio shows that created those tropes you were talking about.

[@ccorgom]

I noticed that not everything was translated in subtitles when y’all were watching. When Beni starts speaking in Hebrew to the mummy, the mummy recognizes the language and says “The language of the slaves. I may have use for you. Where are the other jars?” It’s hard to understand that part without the translations.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Thanks so much for clarifying that part, we appreciate you!

[@slchance8839]

Yes. I always thought this part was especially clever. The Egyptian Pharaohs enslaved the Hebrew (Jewish) nation as slaves (even forcing them to build the pyramids). So....to an Egyptian high priest, like Imohtep, he would DEFINITELY recognize the Star of David, as the Jewish religious symbol of the people HE KNEW as slaves. Also, since he didnt realize the Egyptian Empire fell 2000 years ago, he'd assume the Hebrews are still enslaved.

[@PaperbackWizard]

I was hoping someone else noticed that. I don't know why the captions wouldn't show that, since it was in the original movie that way. Why would the original captions have been removed?

[@lucianaromulus1408]

​@@PaperbackWizardMaybe they're watching a bootleg

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

It’s a problem with the streaming version of it. Apparently due to a clause they cannot alter whichever version they got sent by the studio. And that includes unfortunately for us adding subtitles. So basically the studio forgot to send the streaming sites the parts that had the original captions.

[@coffeeandtatuaje]

Sequels are rarely as good or better than the original but the 2nd movie is an exception. Love both movies so much. Really enjoyed your reaction

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Couldn't agree more! This sequel is exactly what it should be! An expansion on what worked in the first while also giving us a different dynamic. Absolutely loved it!

[@arcturus4295]

not an exception, it is fun but not even close to 1st one and the cgi is really fkn worst ever

[@smaug9617]

Agree 👍

[@lonerebeI]

Terminator 2, Child's Play 2, Saw 2, John Wick 2, Desperado, Halloween 2, etc. we have quite a few sequels hold up just as (if not better) than the og

[@Karlach_]

@@arcturus4295 L take

[@ExUSSailor]

Such a fun movie! It doesn't try to be anything deep, or, profound. It doesn't try to be dark & brooding, like everything tries to these days. It's as fun, and, entertaining as it was 24 years ago.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

It really is such a fun time filled with a lot of heart! Gotta love it!

[@novashy7119]

No, no no no. Please dont say that. Is this really 24 years old?? I'm 22 years old and I grew up watching this, I Really didn't think it was that flipping old. Jeez..

[@the_dropbear4392]

​@@novashy7119same

[@Joanna.From.Canada]

LOVED THIS! The Mummy Returns is a super fun adventure and definitely worth the watch! 🐪

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

So glad you enjoyed!! We are definitely gonna react to the second one very soon! 🐪🐫 Thank you so much for your support!

[@BGTitanAvatar]

Man this movie is just such a fun late 90s romp. My introduction to both Brendan Frasier and Rachel Weisz as a kid. Genuinely they have great chemistry in this movie. This movie in general seemed like it would have been fun to make. Also the scarabs have forever been a fear of mine.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Those scarabs are a thing of nightmares! And we absolutely agree! Seeing the chemistry, where it’s set and the sequences we can imagine they had a blast filming this because it definitely came across on screen!

[@mageeaaron2624]

Classic film! Used to be obsessed with this movie when I was a kid! Hope you two like it! 🙏🏽💪

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Oh my goodness we LOVED this!!! Such a great 90s and 2000s vibes! We can't wait to react to the second one very soon!

[@sickkuntmatteo7946]

96 year? As me? :D

[@touchstoneaf]

This movie raised so many young bisexuals. The cast is all beautiful, and there's something for everybody. Between Oded Fehr's hair and the dude who plays Imhotep and his lack thereof, running around naked, to Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz who are both absolutely gorgeous and have great charisma, it was a great movie to have in your pocket when you were growing into your sexuality. There are so many memes about how this movie launched a thousand bisexuals or whatever, lol, but anyway it's also so much fun. I remember watching it in the USC theater after a football game and then all of us stepped out of the theater afterwards and walked around the campus with our arms out chanting Iiiimhoteepp!" over and over and over again. I've probably watched this movie about a thousand times and I'm never getting over it. The second one is fantastic too. I never watched the third one or the Scorpion King spin-off because I was not interested in anything without Rachel Weisz in it. I'm pretty in love with her. Her line "I am a librarian!" is like a Battle Cry for all the nerds in the world. She is our mascot. Good times, good times.

[@spiraljumper74]

At 6, I was enchanted by Rachel Weisz. At 16, I realized I thought EVERYONE was hot. This movie really is iconic for a lot of us bi’s.

[@Wraiven22]

Imhotep was my gay awakening as a little kid 😂

[@merkitten953]

I had such a huge crush on the Mummy himself when this came out- i mean whats not to like? Handsome, powerful, & devoted to his girl 😍

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

He definitely knows how to be a romantic!

[@slchance8839]

Absolutely. I also liked how they made the Mummy have LOVE as his motivation. When he has to watch his girl die TWICE from the shadows, you feel really bad for him.

[@angelmom2211]

this movie was filled with eye candy! :)

[@Wraiven22]

Arnold Vosloo was my gay awakening as a little kid, he was my first big crush! I used to rewatch these two movies over and over crushing on him and trying to learn ancient Egyptian lmao

[@SirPaladin]

keep in mind Brendan Fraser was a stuntman before he was a leading man- does all his own stunts here & in pretty much every movie he leads. After a couple years the poor guy was pretty much beat to pulp.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Yes!!! What an incredible talent he was and still is! The kind of pressure he was put through, no wonder he suffered so many physical ailments. We are so excited that we have him back! So talented and charismatic!

[@lampad4549]

His stunts aren't that impressive

[@elzibiel]

31:56 throwing a chair... that perfectly expresses and encapsulates all the disgust and frustration that Benny elicited from Fraser's character for the entire first part of the movie. and it's simply a badass move in general.

[@michaelccozens]

Streaming services seem to have a strangely-hard time with subtitles in older movies. For example, when Beni first meets the Mummy, the caption here just says "ancient Egyptian", while the original film translated it to English and showed the Mummy to be accepting Beni's service because he knows Hebrew. Hebrew is "the language of the slaves" to the Mummy, so he assumes Beni might also be a capable assistant. This happens in a lot of movies, and it often wrecks plot-points. Faults in cheap automated captioning services, maybe? It's surprisingly negligent for such large firms.

[@CurlyAndNerdy101]

ALSO COMMA Jonathan was a sniper level soldier in WW1. In the second movie we see him one-shot a man in deep scrub, at night time, during a mad fight, from +200m away who was about to kill Ardeth. This explains a lot about his personality. Lying, cheating, drinking, ladies-man, always joking with an occasionally bitter undertone, and usually just wants a good time and money. He also has very few people to care about. He legit said, "Of course I do (have respect for the dead; his fallen comrades and parents), but sometimes... I'd rather like to join them. He's seen one of the most devastating wars of his time up close and personal. It DOES things, even if we don't see it.

[@riversong4997]

Jesus, I hadn't thought about that. I already felt so bad for Winston, now I feel awful for Jonathan too...

[@peacepenguine]

My family and I can watch this movie anywhere, any time! It's a perfect mix of action, comedy and horror, and the cast is just A+ For sure my comfort movie, and the sequel is definitely worth a watch as well

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

This is definitely comfort movie material! It has such high rewatchability value - we loved this movie and can't wait to watch the second one! Thanks so much for your support!

[@smeltikozuyesmelti]

The unspoken detail that I've always loved is the reason why Imhotep has the girls confused after he is resurrected. He took the eyes of the man with glasses. Because of this, Imhotep had poor vision, thus causing the confusion.

[@DarkKnightBatman420]

Ah what a good film. I wish I could watch it for the first time again. Blast from the Past and Bedazzled were two of Brendan's other great hits from that era. Absolutely recommended for react.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Ahhh man same here!!! Those are awesome recommendations, I loooved Encino Man that was my childhood right there 😂 Will definitely add those to the list!

[@Nani.101]

Bedazzled is such a fun movie

[@stillhuntre55]

I love that the Mummy speaks so uncertainly when he says, Anaks-un-amun? when looking at Evie - nice touch by the film makers.. because he took the eyes of a guy than NEEDED GLASSES.

[@DeannaGilbert616]

Rick is like the epitome of non-toxic masculinity. I mean, after he stops thinking he's about to get hanged.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

THIS!!! It's so wonderful to see a romance subplot where the male lead actually pays attention to the female lead, her passions and takes her skills seriously without trying to change her/fix her. Also there is a wonderful mutual respect that begins to grow as they get to know each other! It made watching this movie so much more enjoyable! Badly handled love subplots definitely take away from a movie, even when it's great!

[@DeannaGilbert616]

@@OfficialMediaKnights Yeah, there's a reason it's one of my favorite movies. I mean, it's a better Indiana Jones film than Crystal Skull was!

[@carmenmonroe7]

Right on, yes! We loved Rick for this...

[@sarahbrown2789]

There's no such thing as toxic masculinity. It's a term made up by leftists to demonize men and further degrade the family unit. Breaking up the family unit is straight out of the communist playbook.

[@animationbird9440]

31:36 - Side note: No she’s no a descendant in the beginning they killed her but if you watch the sequel of Mummy, you’ll understand.

[@sethraelthebard5459]

This was the swan song of the adventure comedy films of the 20th century. It was made right at the edge before everything became multi-film franchises. The Mummy was just a fun, swashbuckling adventure film that put you in a feel-good mood. Modern cinema doesn't have any heart left. It's all reboots and remakes pushing "The Message" at the expense of entertainment value.

[@GobiSubramaniam]

The creature was not allergic to cats. Cats are represented as the Goddess Bastet in ancient Egypt, warrior Goddess of the Sun. It was originally lioness but later, it had become a cat - most likely because its role in protecting grain from mice and rats. Bastet is the protector of the Sun God, Ra and since it is closely associated with the Sun, the creature which delves in the dark is very fearful of it.

[@mariacavanaugh1010]

"Hey Beni, looks like you're on the wrong side of the river." ~Rick. And shortly thereafter, guys like you(him) "always get their comeuppance." ~Evelyn 😄

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Haha their lines are truly epic! And Evelyn definitely called it!

[@lillianbarbieri7771]

This is one of my all time favorite movies. I was addicted to it when I was a kid and also made me have a huge crush on Brendan and Rachel hahaha the whole movie is amazing, the cast did a great job, the dynamic between them was awesome. Really a 90's gem.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

It really is a gem! The chemistry is fantastic, performances are on point and the sequences are just so so fun! We're so glad we watched this!

[@bharat_vaasi]

Great Reaction....I remember when the movie released and dubbed in regional language of my small home town in India people thronged to watch this movie which eventually ran more than 100 days in single screen. That's how people loved and enjoyed this film.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Wooow that is incredible! It must have been such a great experience to see this in theatres, but we're glad we finally did get to watch it! It was such a great time!

[@eiriyuki19]

It might be a strange suggestion, but I think that you would both probably enjoy a movie called "the league of extraordinary gentlemen", and despite the bad reviews and such I think that the two of you would enjoy the craftsmanship of the entire movie behind it a lot.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Thank you so much for the suggestion! We appreciate all strange recommendations haha always fun to see new things

[@Nani.101]

It's such a fun movie!

[@thiagodiaz9779]

I remember when I was a kid I had a DVD with the Egyptians parts subtitled. The reason why Benny speaking in Hebrew works is bc Imhotep acknowledges the language as the “slaves tongue” hence why he assumes Benny to be a servant and gives him gold.

[@carmenmonroe7]

Yes and he can understand the language Imhotep speaks...a communicator in the modern world.

[@marcusfridh8489]

Becourse he was the highpriest of Seti 1 who actually was the son of Ramses the great, the same Ramses as in the Exodus

[@sasapetroski981]

This movie can watch 3 times during week😊😊😊

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

It’s fantastic! ❤️

[@rbrtck]

Brendan really got strangled by that noose, and it took everyone several additional seconds to realize that he wasn't just acting. He was unconscious when the crew finally freed him, but otherwise unharmed, thank goodness. The cool part is that his real strangulation appears in the movie. I'm sure you can tell when it happens.

[@alykgirl10]

This movie is so iconic !!! The chemistry, the set design, the action and the score !!! 💕

[@Desertpunk114mm]

you think when the mummy took the first guys eyes he had his poor vision? it would explain why he mistakes Evelyn for Anaksunamun.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Ohhhh! Great theory! I hope that is the case. That would be great attention to detail!

[@naveenr5636]

Next "The Mummy Returns" expecting soon from you guys🤩

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

We’re so glad to see you guys are liking this! We’d gladly do The Mummy Returns 😄

[@angelabowman1614]

Yes!! It's almost as good if not better! I hope that they watch The Mummy Returns! 👍🏼😁🤞🏼🤞🏼

[@expensivegirI]

Brendan as Rick was my first celebrity crush! The Mummy also kind of introduced me into horror movies in a way that they didn't have to necessarily scare me to death but could be spine-chilling yet fun and entertaining. One of my top 3 movies of all time, for sure.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Rick is awesome! Also we love horror and the horror vibes in this was just an added plus. The genre blending is perfect!

[@toodlescae]

The second one, Return of The Mummy, is great too. The 3rd one, Tomb of the Golden Emperor, can be fun but it doesn't have the same chemistry because they had to replace Rachel Weiss as Evie. She wasn't available because she had just had a baby and didn't want to be away from him for the extended filming time on location. No on the ride. I will never go on that thing again. Once was enough.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Great to hear the second was is a good time! It’s a shame they couldn’t lock her in for the third one. But her reasoning makes sense! Also yeah…we get it. That ride can be intense 😂

[@jamiereed254]

Hands down one of my fav movies of all time! Still holds up even after 20 years!

[@scarecrowman7789]

This movie is awesome! Watched this during my childhood. This late 90s early 2000s were the best for movies! Poor kids of today.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

We really enjoyed this movie, it truly brought us back to the best of the late 90s early 2000s times! What an era that was!

[@ACNelson-officialchannel]

Evie (Rachel Weisz) had a definite "I Love Lucy" quality about her. I wish that movies like this were still being made. Creative, great acting, and great cinematography. Again, awesome reaction!

[@carmenmonroe7]

I am a huge fan of "I Love Lucy"...and I don't see it lol. I love Evie though.

[@kiranadleeh9187]

I never realized just how much of the story is lost without the subtitles for the Ancient Egyptian. I watched this when it came out in the theatre and many times on TV where they kept the translation for those parts as well so I kind of know them by heart. It looks like Netflix couldn't be bothered to keep them and that's sad because of not only the lost story but also because Anck-su-namun had a great line ("My body is no longer his temple" right before stabbing herself) and Imhotep's last line ("Death is only the beginning").

[@ag9953]

The reason why Eve says the bugs ate him slowly is because this is part of the curse, the body is prepared in such a way that the bugs will not eat it all at once like they did with the other guys. The curse itself is explained in the novel, essentially it creates a perverse cycle of life and death in which the victim, desperate for sustenance, will eat the bugs that are eating him, while the bugs will continue living off of him, kind of like a perpetual recycling of flesh. This is the reason he's so "juicy", it took hundreds of years for him to die under the curse, and this is also why upon being freed he gains all these powers, it's a counterbalance to the curse.

[@monil2447]

I was such a baby (mentally speaking...) when I saw this movie 20 years ago. I hadn't noticed how funny it is. It's so self-parodic. I had a great time rewatching it 😄

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

It is such a great time! We had a blast and can't wait to tackle the second one. So glad you enjoyed it as well! 😄

[@yulilevi6049]

AMO ESTA PELICULA Era la película favorita de mi papá, asi que cuando tenia unos 4/5 me la mostro por primera vez, ni siquiera recuerdo cual fue la primera vez que la vi, la seguiamos viendo cada que podiamos, y me volvi gran fan. Mi papá ya fallecio hace unos años, asi que cuando le veo, me acuerdo de como la veiamos juntos ♡

[@MrCageCat]

Not sure why they removed the original English subtitles when Imotep spoke at the beginning, but the reason he spared Benny's life was that Benny spoke Hebrew (when he took out the Star of David), and Imotep said "The language of the slaves" (cause the Hebrews were slaves and built the pyramids around the time he was still alive), and Imotep also said "I might have some use for you". Was always a favourite scene of mine. Also, great reaction, thanks guys.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

That's a great detail! Thank you for keeping us in the loop. We understood the interaction through context but it's nice to know exactly what went down. Thank you so much for watching this with us!

[@stephanginther9051]

Fun fact. The scene where she's in a nightgown had to be touched up with CGI because of a detail they missed until after everything was already filmed. Actually it was *two* details...somehow nobody noticed just how sheer the gown was until it was too late. So they had to go back and pain over those two particular details frame by frame.

[@ChadSimpson-ft7yz]

I remembered being surprised when I first saw that. I think there's another scene similar in a black gown.

[@marcyjones2667]

I hate to sound like an old person saying "they don't make em like this anymore" but They don't make em like this anymore.

[@divinelangene6813]

Im 18 years old and i agree with you😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Insaneian]

Him saying he hates bugs isn't Chechov's gun, it's just foreshadowing. Showing a weapon (or Maguffin) in the opening, and having it turn up and be used in the final frames is a Chechov's gun. 😅

[@crazyman7671]

You missed the Curators comment as to why Imothep is afraid of cats. He commented that "Cats are guardians of the Underworld. He will fear them until he is fully regenerated."

[@AshXXMayftw]

So, something I found out about this movie after a bit of research is that Beni was supposed to have a redemption arc and live at the end. Supposedly he would have betrayed Imhotep after realizing how much a shitbag he had been, and while Johnathan worked to get the book open, he would have worked with Rick to distract Imhotep. In fact, the scene where Rick was being chased by the guardsman I believe was meant for Beni as he ran in both fear and to lure them away so Rick could deal with Imhotep's lover. But, apparently the producer thought Imhotep was a bit too sympathetic in his goal and thought they needed an absolute scumbag villain. And that's why he is the way he is.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

We did a poll and many of you wanted us to watch this! And now we know why! The Mummy is a fantastic adventure movie filled with humor and elements of horror that made this a truly fun experience! Brendan Fraser absolutely kills it in the roll and we quickly became fans of Rick O'Connell. What a badass! Thank you for watching and for your support. You are truly the best! Leave a like if you enjoyed the reaction (It helps out a ton!) and if you are feeling extra generous hit that subscribe button and catch our next reactions! Watch The Mummy Returns Reaction out now! kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZbId4iIar1lq5Y If you'd like to support the channel and gain access to the full length reaction become a member of our patreon bit.ly/3ICVrJ6

[@CoolnessNSparks]

You Guys think this is great, wait until you see the sequel it’s equally funny! 😂😂

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

We cannot waittt!!!

[@JesseJ.Speigner]

​@@OfficialMediaKnights Excellent Reaction.... This film is a Classic

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Thank you so much! It means the world ❤️ this was such a fantastic watch 😃

[@tanvu2728]

idk if u guys turned on the subtitle for when Imhotep met benny for first time with the whole religions part. But the Star of David is for the Jewish people and Egyptian use Jewish Slaves in ancient time. so the translation would have told you that Imhotep recognized Hebrew and want to use Benny to help him as a servant.

[@donspafford414]

28:22 Beni is the penultimate survivalist opportunist. I always loved his necklaces, whoever came up with the prop choice for his character that way was top notch. Edit: I changed my mind: Jonathan is the penultimate opportunist survivor, in that he actually survives.

[@cbertain1]

Did you guys figure out that the mummy's' plagues were the same plagues from the old testament when the pharoah angered God? 1. Locusts 2. Rain of fire or frogs 3. Gadflies or Horseflies, (when he opened his mouth wide) 4. Boils 5. Three days of darkness Etc.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Yes we did catch that reference!! Loved how they visualized those plagues in the movie!

[@sanneannelies843]

This is one of my favorite movies of all time!! I was a teenager at the time and I have a lot of great memories and had the VHS tapes. Great reaction, new follower.

[@Poss1]

Ah! Great! This so much fun. Everybody just shines. Always makes me smile. Can't wait to share it with y'all. Thanks! Here we go! :)

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

We hope you enjoy the reaction! Absolutely agree! It truly is such a fun time and it brings that big adventure that’s perfect for the summer. We thoroughly enjoyed the story and performances 😃

[@andrewsawyer1375]

Crazy part is Imhotep was a real Egyptian & was a sort of architect.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Yes! From what we understand Imhotep was an incredibly intelligent man with many skills!

[@screamr2d2]

Watching this video made ,me realize I've seen this movie so many times from such a young age that I completely forgot that it's actually pretty scary the first time you watch it! As an adult it's a comfort movie, a comedy, something I leave playing as I go to sleep haha but it was originally quite the thrilling adventure film! Takes me back, glad you guys enjoyed it and appreciated it, it's near and dear to its fans' hearts.

[@avatarfan12341234]

This was one of my favorite reaction videos to The Mummy!!! Some youtubers don't pay enough attention it and miss details that you guys picked up on and they constantly criticize certain things about it being an early 2000s movie instead of just sitting back and having fun. This was such a joy to watch and I'm so glad you guys liked the movie!

[@ramon.rnt1992]

The mummy is such an endless classic! Such a good movie. Pretty much Tomb Raider + indiana Jones + egyption myth. Used to watch this with my Dad all the time ❤.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Right?! Exactly what you said, it's the perfect combination of all those! This movie really was such a joy to watch and we can't wait to watch the second one! You must have had a great time watching this with your dad! Thank you so much for your support!

[@Anonymous-ub9oi]

A very serious fact: Brendan Fraser was actually choking at 8:30. He was wearing a safety harness under the clothes, and the rope was just for the scene, but it got tight when he dropped, so he was hanging for dear life, literally.

[@Charsept]

I love a movie that's just made to be fun. Movies can be deep art and change the way you see the world but for every serious film, there should be one like this.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

We agree! This was such a fun time. We could just sit back and enjoy

[@carmenmonroe7]

Lots of the old school movies did this. You just need to watch more older movies.

[@MiArcangel]

So much nostalgia, this was my favorite movie when i was a kid😭❤❤

[@skyhunt9595]

28:27 "the language of a slaves. perhaps you will be useful for me, and the rewards..." 39:21 "go! Wake the others!"

[@RanticProductions]

I wish this version had the subtitles for when Imhotep speaks... I'm surprised it doesn't, because they're part of the actual movie... didn't realize a version without them Did exist. You're missing so much context haha.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Right!? It was honestly a wtf once we learned the original version had translated everything Imhotep said! Universal never sent the version with the original subtitles to streaming services! Smart fellows huh!

[@shainewhite2781]

One of my favorite movies as a kid! In the late 80's and early '90's, horror film directors like Wes Craven, John Landis, John Carpenter, Joe Dante, David Cronenberg, Mick Garris, and George Romero were considered for Directing. Stephen Sommers, a huge fan of the original film with Boris Karloff, was hired to direct the project, after his last movie, DEEP RISING bombed at box office. Before Brendan Fraser was cast as Rick O'Connell, Tom Cruise, Kurt Russell, Sylvester Stallone, Matthew McConaughey, Brad Pitt, Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon and Ben Affleck were considered for the role. Cruise would later star in the reboot, which was not well received by Critics or fans. Even Fraser said that it "was a heartless, joyless, soulless remake of the original series." The film was a box office success, making $420 million dollars against a $75-80 million dollar budget.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Whoa these are some interesting facts, thanks so much for sharing! Sommers has a great instinct for adventure, joy and horror all in one! Fraser was an incredible choice, he was fantastic in this movie so casting him was a great decision! This was such a great movie and we will definitely be watching the sequel very soon!

[@offworld_coop]

My mom took us to the movies to see this back in the day. They don't make em like this anymore. I recently found a VHS of it at a garage sale.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Watching this definitely reminded me of back in the day! Going to the movies and watching that big summer blockbuster with the family. What a great feeling to have while watching a film!

[@jediclonekag13]

13:35-13:43 You're correct! His name is Oded Fehr. He plays Ardeth Bay in "The Mummy (1999 film)' and "The Mummy Returns" and plays Carlos Olivera in the live-action Resident Evil film series. He's still among my top 10 favorite actors. This still remains as my #1 favorite mummy movie, especially since it started my love for Brendan Fraser, Rachel Weisz, John Hannah, Arnold Vosloo, and Oded Fehr.

[@aussiejed1]

This is a perfect movie. Brendan Fraser is so likeable in that Han Solo/Indiana Jones kind of way, the chemistry between him and and Rachel Weisz is off the charts, the supporters like John Hannah and Kevin J. O'Connor are great, and the script is banger. And it's so well made! Bit of trivia: the character Ardeth Bay (leader of the Medjai warriors all in black) was originally supposed to be completely covered in tattoos. Whey they cast Oded Fehr, the director Stephen Sommers realised they could not conceal someone so handsome under all that. So his tatts got downgraded to what we see.

[@jimmyzee7040]

The Mummy 2 even better

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Good to know! Because we’re definitely coming back for the second one ❤️

[@rash1990ful]

33:33- In case you both are wondering why Imhotep decayed when he kissed Evy, it was because Imhotep was still undead at that point and the curse was motivating him to finish killing everyone who opened the chest. That's why Beni stopped Burns (the guy with glasses who was first sucked dry by Imhotep) from touching Imhotep earlier.

[@markspencer8790]

It’s wonderful listening to film fans who notice all the details of set, score and cinematography. Please consider reviewing Atonement 2007, it’s such a beautiful film and I know you would both appreciate the craft that went into it. Love and hugs from Nova Scotia 🤗

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Thank you so much for watching this with us! And for your kind words. Adding Atonement to our list! Thank you for the suggestion!

[@Jhairus]

Evy keeps it real with those girl screams. No high pitch at all.

[@kenpullig1652]

One of the most fun adventure films ever made. Great cast, fun script, and solid directing. BTW, Beni was played by Kevin O'Connor. Not a long filmography but a very good actor, who even had a run on TV's Chicago PD as the station captain. The next movie is a must-see with good action, but forgive it some early CGI attempts. Glad you had fun.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Absolutely agreed!! O'Connor was fantastic in this, what a character actor! We're so hyped for the sequel and are already sure we're gonna love it! Thanks so much for the comment!

[@GsButterfly78]

Dont forget he also played Darryl Hannah's husband in Steel Magnolias. Great movie ya'll should give it a look.

[@1989AnimeFreak]

I laughed when you said "ladies, there's your chance" 'cause Patricia Velasquez (Anck-su-namun) is a lesbian in real life.

[@FinarfinNoldorin]

Thank you for allowing me to watch movies with you in this special way. This old grandfather really enjoyed seeing your reaction to it. I laughed so hard! :)

[@brandaoz]

31:58..That chair flying was great!!!

[@Im_The_Dude]

It’s crazy how well this movie holds up, the film is crisp and bright and clean and the set design is so well lit and detailed, apart from the dialogue (which I love, 90s and early 2000s corny/comedy dialogue is my favorite) and the CG (which is still great for 99) if you told me this was produced in say 2018 I’d believe you. I know his body has been through a lot but I would love to see Brendan and Rachel come back for one last foray into the Mummy Franchise. Can’t wait for your reaction to TMR!

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Absolutely agreed!! There is just a certain charm to 90s and 2000s humor, it may be corny but it is earnest and entertaining as hell! Gaaahh can you imagine if we get them back one last time?! With today's effects?! That would ba amazingggg!

[@StinkFingerr]

Picture their eight Year old Son asking one day: "Mommy, where were You When You first Kissed Daddy?

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Hahaha it's definitely gonna be one helluva story to tell 😂 'so your daddy was in jail...'

[@merib7094]

Beni is such a good weasel type of character : it’s always fun to watch him get his comeuppance.

[@Michael-dy2lb]

Beni really does help make the movie that much better. He was hysterical.

[@AtlasBlizzard]

This movie came out the same year as Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation, so it was a great year for Egypt in popular media, and I got really passionate about Egyptian mythology as a result.

[@presumed_guilty]

Way to go whoever all made this happen!! Looking forward to it!

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

We hope you enjoy! 😄

[@ChefNourhan]

“I hope they are not spiders I hate spiders“ - o don’t worry buddy they are much worse 💀🤣, Speaking as an ancient Egyptian Kemet descendant who reads and writes hieroglyphics and have studied Egyptology in-depth. I actually had to pause and comment you guys because I was starting to get emotional this film is pure nostalgia to me everything about it I love and throughly enjoyed regardless of any historical inaccuracies in the films and don’t understand those who criticize it as if it’s a documentary lol there’s also a lot of things they got right like the incredible Egyptian sunsets and in the end of the day it’s an an adventure with a mixture of fact and fiction that worked brilliantly ( for the first 2 films - skip the 3rd and maybe watch the very different version of Tom cruises just don’t compare lol ) - I can’t wait for The Mummt Returns it’s much more packed you will absolutely love it you guys. Much love from Egypt and thank you I’m really enjoying your reaction! 🥷🏻🙏🏼🔥❤️

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Thank you so much for this awesome comment, it's so great to hear about the fact that you can read and write hieroglyphics, that is awesome!! I can definitely relate to what you're saying, as a half Turkish woman it boils my blood to see cultures misrepresented, but this did turn out to be a great time! We are definitely gonna react to the second one, but we heard pretty terrible things about the third one so we'll see 😂😂😂

[@ChefNourhan]

@@OfficialMediaKnights Skip the 3rd one for the sake of your own sanity it will tarnish your view of the franchise it was fkin horrible no Rachel W. ?! Were they joking lol - the 2nd one is EPIC it’s my favorite maybe except for one little CGI mishap that didn’t age at all lol it will be definitely be a giggle though 😂 - Also I had a feeling you looked Turkish told ya Royal queen vibes all over lol , and yeah I’m an only child so had too much time on my hands and I’m like my dad both interested in linguistics except my dad knows 9 languages fluently and I know 4 so far so yeah not really a competition there hehe

[@popuptarget7386]

The thing that got me as a hardware nerd, was Fraisiers characters choice of sidearm. The French 1873s as a ex legionaire was awesome.

[@jcs31smith46]

11:55 where yall both crack up to the guy being kicked into the flaming room cracked me up so much! lolol

[@niamsidri]

You guys make a good duo reacting, really enjoyed it! Your takes were spot on and you even picked up a few inconsistencies in the script. Did the movie justice. Mummy is one of my favorites, they don't make them like this anymore

[@robbinsnest6163]

The sequel the Mummy returns is just as fun and the chemistry is still there with Rachel and brendan. I don't even care that the cgi is horrible at the end...if you know, you know...

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Oh my gosh it truly was such a fun time!! We loved doing a reaction to that one as well, and you're so right, the chemistry between Weisz and Fraser is unmatched! What a great couple!

[@youngcanuck5397]

The scarabs absolutely terrified me as a kid 😅

[@NayanJB]

So much childhood memory associated with The Mummy 🥰 The first Hollywood blockbuster I watched in theater & freaking loved d adventure/comedy/horror epic. Still one of my favorite movies of all time, it'd always have a special place in my adventurous heart. And who doesn't love Brendan Fraser, he is a beloved icon, a superstar of this genre & his chemistry with stunning Rachel Weiz is as iconic as this gem of a movie ❣

[@morganfae3690]

I have never seen one of yours that just came out. I'm stoked, but also sad I can't now watch you react to the second one! You two watching Rick and Evelyn was adorable!

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

We would love to react to the second one! We enjoyed watching this one so much! Rick and Evy work perfectly together!

[@PCallahanPhilly]

The Mummy was afraid of the cat because ancient Egyptians believed cats were magical creatures.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Ha!! That makes sense!!

[@robertburns4429]

Take a moment to appreciate just how well acted Benny was. Fantastic job!

[@AMLAN815]

I love Denise's reactions and humor. So on point 😂❤

[@hannahsimmons682]

Y’all made this so much fun to re-experience. Love you channel

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Aw thank you so much, that is truly wonderful to hear!! Glad you enjoyed , we're so glad to have you here!