THE MUMMY: TOMB OF THE DRAGON EMPEROR (2008) MOVIE REACTION!! FIRST TIME WATCHING!! Jet Li | Review

[@ReelRejects]

Resurrect that *LIKE* & *SUBSCRIBE* kzbin.info - Get Your *SheJect Reject Crewneck* Today! www.rejectnationshop.com/ - *Full Reaction* Watch Along & MORE For *SS* Rejects: www.patreon.com/thereelrejects

[@jamesgatz4490]

Is Friday the 13th part 2 reaction today or have they moved to Thursday?

[@jessecupido9188]

They gotta see the scorpion king

[@jamesgatz4490]

@@jessecupido9188 What about the horrendous Scorpion King sequels?🥺

[@francisco_m7849]

@@jamesgatz4490 just the first one only do the first one the rest of them were all direct to DVDs and so bad at least the first one had the rock in it

[@francisco_m7849]

🌪️ Greg, I just heard the announcement yesterday that Batman is getting a new animated show on prime video channel and is by Bruce Timm from the original animated series and Matt Reeves is producing. Please I beg you give it a chance please give it a chance.

[@thedarkknight2221]

Brendan Fraser told a great story about how during his fight scene with Jet Li Jet came within an inch of hitting Brendan during the first take and instead hit a lock of his hair, then in the second take Jet hit him in the exact same lock of hair, then again on the third take. Brendan then realized Jet wasn’t missing, he was aiming for his hair so he could precisely gauge his distance so he wouldn’t actually hit Brendan. Yeah, Jet Li is that damn good.

[@ShaneMorgan]

A legend!

[@sheisaMachine]

Damn 😭

[@claudias2948]

I'm miss jet li but I know he's not well

[@draco3584]

@@claudias2948Wait fr? Ah, damn!

[@jeffrym9625]

Without Rachel Weisz, the main cast energy wasn't the same :( John being there as Jonathan again help the Fraser/Weisz chemistry was a big part

[@alicedickinson5356]

I agree I honestly would've preferred it if they didn't recast and just had it that she was on a book tour or something. Like when are franchises going to realise that recasting barely works

[@PriceLomonte]

I literally said the same thing I hate it when they change the cast in movie sequels it just ruins it after

[@jasondavis2995]

My only problem with this movie is the casting of the son, who is not like his previous movie character at all. And the replacement of Rachel Weisz.....it's..... serviceable. I really can't get over how much of a departure the son's character is overall😂

[@Lava91point0]

I never liked his character, He comes across as very aggressive. I'll never understand why they went with the "estranged father son" angle. The kid was his pride and joy in the second one, and the kid seemed to really love his dad, the bounced off each other. Here it's like he hates him, and just wants to kick his ass.

[@jasondavis2995]

@Lava91point0 exactly it's like they expected us to forget everything they went through in the last film. Like that made that movie so much more beautiful. Because you don't get that in movies like this often/ done well.

[@claranguyen2738]

Tara: "These movies always has something coming out from a tomb." Film series title: The Mummy Ummm where else is a mummy supposed to come from?

[@Lava91point0]

I think she just meant the plots are always similar, like ok yeah it's about mummies and tombs, and Indiana Jones style escapades, but it'd be fun if it wasn't just about oooh an evil undead mummy that wants revenge and to rule the world, 3 times in a row.

[@alexp601]

It must be so great that you speak with 100% perfection that no one could ever challenge or second guess anything you say

[@Astro.slugs1]

Tbh I would wish that the series just continued the idea of the Book of the Dead and Imhotep. I understand why they couldn't but it would actually make sense if the Mummy was just all about one mummy.

[@DocuzanQuitomos]

A good point XD; but also one of the reasons why, even when we love the characters, they jus can fighting mummies so many times before it's repetitive. There may be some variations, though: some Peruvian mummies were not discovered in tombs entirely dedicated to their eternal rest. Some where ranom people mummified due to the conditions of the place they died. In another example (Mexico), the Guanajuato Mummies are in a permanent exhibit, and they are accidentally mummified corpses that were buried normally, the ground had the right mixture of conditions to mummify the corpses. In both cases, they would not come out of a ceremonial tomb, should they rise to wreack havoc.

[@ChitogeChitogeK]

Tomb of the Dragon Emperor does portray General Ming as a sympathetic character, even though he betrays the Emperor. His motives are romantic, but he still disobeys the Emperor’s commands and ultimately faces punishment for his actions. The film frames him as a tragic hero, sacrificing his loyalty to his ruler for love, while the Emperor, portrayed as cruel and power-hungry, becomes the villain. This moral framing does seem inconsistent, especially when compared to the way betrayal is treated in the original Mummy films. In The Mummy and The Mummy Returns, Imhotep is indeed cast as the villain because of his forbidden love and betrayal of the Pharaoh. The movies emphasize his punishment as just, portraying the Pharaoh as the rightful authority-even though, by similar reasoning, Imhotep’s love for Anck-su-namun could have been romanticized in the same way as Ming’s love for Zi Yuan. The thematic inconsistency can feel unsettling. Both films deal with betrayal, but with opposing moral judgments: The Mummy films punish lovers who go against societal rules, while Tomb of the Dragon Emperor romanticizes a similar defiance. In this way, Imhotep’s punishment appears hypocritical when we see General Ming celebrated for a similar act of defiance, implying that the portrayal might be biased by the cultural context or the storyline's demands. It certainly raises questions about how the films define loyalty, justice, and what qualifies someone as a hero or villain.

[@ninipookie]

Emily Blunt talks about how her daughter was British when she spoke but later turned into American. So yes people do lose accents.

[@zayn181]

Rachel Weisz missing presence really showed how much the chemistry was top tier the first two films. This was still an enjoyable film but just not the same 🥲

[@larahedge8960]

Not the best mummy on the franchise, but still thousand times better than that awful reboot Tom cruise ruined with his ego.

[@hacchii_xx]

agreed 😅

[@carpediem9750]

Damn right

[@I-Am-Batman_1988]

100%

[@oaktree1626]

What's ego have to do with that movie?

[@drakkus13]

Yep.. This one is 😑😕 Sad to say the tom cruise one is just..... 🤢🤮💀

[@Lynn7015hb]

Always loved the cast but adding Jet Li and Michelle Yeoh... awesome. I liked the movie but there's just no comparing BF & RW chemistry. Also, my fav BF movie is the silly Encino Man.

[@oneluffy2.0]

JET LI is so good . His movies are always entertaining

[@StardustandMadness]

Luke Ford (Alex) grew up in Australia (that’s why his accent shifted into a weird ‘British’ occasionally). He was in the movie version of Animal Kingdom and a really great movie called Red Dog.

[@srinath6247]

He is Canadian-Australian.

[@cocoidiea8643]

It sounded VERY Australian when he said "staminah" talking guns with Rick.

[@mismiserables]

I remember how obsessed I was with these movies as a child. I even loved the animated series.

[@BobbyMoore2-mp8wb]

Still better than the 2017 The Mummy

[@ethanholgate2512]

💯

[@Kevmaster2000]

This movie is great! So underrated. The action is fun, Jet Li and the terracotta army are awesome. Love the mythology.

[@iLadyBeePiex]

Always enjoyed the MUMMY movies. Not many enjoyed this one but I loved it.

[@claranguyen2738]

Well the father is American so he probably grew to have an American accent. Lily Collins mentioned having a strong British accent as a child but her accent changed. It doesnt matter if he was super British as a child.

[@nuffyj8614]

They're still living in the same house, I think (at the very least, they're still in England -- the crowd she read to was English; the butler is English), so they didn't move to America, and I doubt they would have sent him to boarding school in America or anything. And the son is living in China and apparently seeing Uncle John -- English -- the most...the only American accent he would have would be his dad's, and apparently they grew distant as he grew up...

[@brandyanderson3522]

Just look at the actress Yvonne Strahovski ( Chuck, The Tomorrow War, Handmaid's Tale) her parents emigrated to Australia from Poland. She talks about how everyone also ways talked about how strange her accent was.

[@atomicfatboy8678]

That’s why you go into movies with your own thoughts and not listening to what everyone else says, I love these movies.

[@carladams9345]

Peoples accents change over time.

[@-M0LE]

I a hundred percent agree But also some don’t

[@ReelRejects]

What would be your DREAM Mummy 4??

[@joshuagorski9452]

A movie version of the Universal ride, if that’s even possible

[@tampaflbeastforlife]

@@joshuagorski9452 that ride was cool working at universal i would ride the mummy every day lol

[@tampaflbeastforlife]

i don't want to see a mummy 4 because its not going to be good as we saw with the tom cruse mummy movie i still wish i never saw that movie lol

[@makitagut2472]

Yes, that mummy ride at universal is awesome, and a movie would be perfect ​@@joshuagorski9452. Imagine the maze for Horror Nights 😮

[@joshuagorski9452]

@@tampaflbeastforlifeNice

[@BobbyMoore2-mp8wb]

The Mummy Tomb of the Dragon emperor was awesome

[@FlyingScotsman4072]

Ah you guys gotta do The Scorpion King next! Just to conclude the series. Don't do the sequels to them though they are not good 😂 straight to DVD type of movie sequels lol

[@FGOboi]

JET LI THE GOAT

[@francisco_m7849]

🌪️🤣 oh my God, Tara! Aaron: did they look like they have chemistry? Tara: not really. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😱🤣

[@TheKCKing]

I think we all had the same reaction "YETIS? OKAY. WHY NOT!" 😂😂😂

[@matijasostojic4288]

Honestly even if this is the worst movie I do think that this "Mummy" is the most astheticaly pleasing one.

[@justinstriplin]

They did delete a lot of scenes from this movie. Like when they camped out, they deleted Alex and Lin hooking up at the camp after their argument and they also deleted Rick and Evie having a romantic moment at the camp too. Those are a couple scenes that were deleted from the movie.

[@jamielee7943]

I really enjoyed The Mummy 3. It sucks Rachel Weisz didn’t come back but I gotta say… Jonathan & Rick are just comedy gold in this. They are so hilarious that I can’t hate this movie at all. Also the addition of Jet Ali & Michelle Yeoh is pretty awesome!!

[@francisco_m7849]

🌪️31:00 🤣🤣 you guys made an avalanche joke and I don’t think you noticed it. After the snow fell, you said I don’t know if snowfalls like that I’ve never been in an avalanche. And then you guys said we’re gonna let it slide. Get it avalanche. Slide.🤣🤣

[@bellaususfitzpinguidpalate8732]

Best representation of yetis I've seen; half humanoid / snow leopard. And they even know American football! 😁

[@Willows201]

Never watched the third one, so I’ll be along for the ride too.

[@mateogarcia5978]

I just like to put out there before the comments get too wild, Rachel Weiss didn't come back due to just bad timing, she was just working on other projects 😅

[@leojamesclune1730]

I also read it was because she didn't think she was old enough to have a son Alex's age in this movie. Is that true, do you know?

[@GrimlockGuy34]

7:30 great way to address the recast. Also makes it so this is the real world and the first two are movies within it.

[@gamebeast4191]

I have thought that if imhotep joined the o'connels and was alive to this adventure, imagine a mummy of the desert against the dragon emporer

[@justinpitcock5312]

Maria Bello was in Assault on Precinct 13. If you haven’t seen it, it’s a cool movie.

[@nickinotbella92]

Aaron is me when I first watched this. "YETIS?!?! SURE, OK! WHY NOT!!" 😂😂

[@Mattgyver1987]

The Nazis got their symbols from ancient China it means good fortune and Hitler took it and turned it backwards and used it at his symbol

[@SurprisedEagleRay-ic3fy]

From India as well. We still use swastik in religious rituals

[@lavinder11]

Indian actually. He even took the term Aryan from them.

[@WelshAmethystGirl087]

Tara you are just so insanely funny to me honestly, it doesn't matter who you are paired with the comedy is on point and the chemistry is insane. Pure talent girl

[@hrishikeshXXV]

she aint gonna ride you lil bro

[@WelshAmethystGirl087]

@@hrishikeshXXV that's not even funny I'm happily married with a kid, is it not OK to be someone's number 1 fan. Don't get me wrong I'd be honoured if she wanted to but it's not my thing

[@michaelhickman9667]

"Yetis!!!!!????? Haha why not!" Lmao 😂 hope I spelt yeti correctly lol

[@WelshAmethystGirl087]

I agree the chemistry between frazier and wiess was way better I much prefer her in the role. Not the best of the three movies but I do love the plot and the yetis. The Tom cruise movie is worth a watch the actress who plays the mummy does an outstanding job

[@tonyyul703]

Apparently Rachel Chose not to do this one because she didn't agree with the script of Her having an older son.... Plus she had a recently a young boy at the time herself.

[@mishking9547]

I remember it being a lot worse but it turned out not that bad really after watching it with you guys....I just love Brendan

[@GhostKyng]

This movie of the trilogy wasn’t so nostalgic as the first two but it was still Ok for the most part. I love Jet Li

[@ChrisTheAspergerGuy]

I'm surprised you two actually dug this one. So many people hate it, which I never understood. It has it's problems and it definitely not as good as the first two, but it's still a great time and I like that it did something different with moving the story to China. The Egypt stuff would've gotten a little old. As far as Alex's accent, he apparently went to boarding school in America. He pretty much grew up here, so it's not that far fetched that his British accent would've faded over time. Also, I never knew Rachel Weisz didn't do the movie because of the script. I guess she was bullshitting because the explanation she gave at the time was the baby thing. Maria Bello did a fine job taking over the role, but she and Brendan simply don't have chemistry. I hope Rachel comes back for the 4th one if it gets made. And make sure you two watch The Scorpion King.

[@MickTheMage]

The problem with the character chemistry can be the tagline for this movie :-)

[@ChitogeChitogeK]

General Ming’s betrayal indeed highlights an important aspect of loyalty and respect, especially within the cultural and historical context of the Emperor’s rule. The Emperor placed immense trust in Ming, not only as a military leader but as a confidant, and Ming’s betrayal, particularly for personal gain and desire, is deeply dishonorable in that setting. By sending the witch to negotiate on his behalf rather than seeking forgiveness himself, Ming further disrespects the bond and trust they once shared. In the Emperor’s eyes, such betrayal from a trusted general was not only a personal affront but also a threat to the stability of his empire. Harshly punishing Ming would therefore serve as a powerful example against treason-a decision consistent with the values and authority expected of a ruler in his time. Your perspective on the O’Connells as looters sheds light on a very different, less romanticized view of their character and motivations. They’re portrayed as adventurers, but their actions-taking treasures and artifacts from ancient cultures-mirror the real-life British exploitation of colonized nations. The O’Connells, as representatives of British influence, act without regard for the heritage and sanctity of these ancient sites, effectively plundering other cultures for their own gain and thrill. In that sense, they’re symbolic of the broader historical context where British expeditions often seized cultural treasures under the guise of exploration, ultimately stripping these lands of priceless artifacts and wealth. This interpretation reframes the O’Connells not as noble heroes but as exploiters who profit from the ancient treasures and mysticism of Egypt and China, indifferent to the harm or cultural loss their actions might cause. By focusing on these perspectives, you’ve highlighted how the narratives can reveal deeper, more uncomfortable truths about colonialism and betrayal, showing how these stories can shift dramatically based on who is seen as the true hero or villain.

[@ryanstandre3648]

They missed the opportunity for a Indiana Jones / mummy collaboration... Both movie franchises happen in the same time frame... Harrison Ford and Brendan Fraser did do a movie together but it had nothing to do with mummies or artifacts..

[@JayStephens8]

Besides the recasting of Evelyn and the casting of adult Alex I enjoyed this movie would I like to see a 4th one yes but only if they actually took their time to write a good story but the actors mainly Fraser are to old for the role now

[@shippendales8543]

I would only do 4 if they bring Rachel back

[@JayStephens8]

@@shippendales8543 and if Fraser could drop some weight

[@primal1233]

I really like this movie. It's not as great as the others but it's still pretty good

[@SuperCasperman]

I mean Rick is American, not surprised his son grew up to have that vibe

[@MattyBmemes]

The son basically has an Australian accent the whole time. Trust me I'm Australian. Its a bd Australian trying to nave American and comes out really I consistent might sound vaugly british to American ears

[@-M0LE]

Yes I’ve noticed that too (as a Brit) Americans -doing- attempting the Australian accent sound English and attempting English accent sound Australian or cockney

[@ChitogeChitogeK]

Tomb of the Dragon Emperor does portray General Ming as a sympathetic character, even though he betrays the Emperor. His motives are romantic, but he still disobeys the Emperor’s commands and ultimately faces punishment for his actions. The film frames him as a tragic hero, sacrificing his loyalty to his ruler for love, while the Emperor, portrayed as cruel and power-hungry, becomes the villain. This moral framing does seem inconsistent, especially when compared to the way betrayal is treated in the original Mummy films. In The Mummy and The Mummy Returns, Imhotep is indeed cast as the villain because of his forbidden love and betrayal of the Pharaoh. The movies emphasize his punishment as just, portraying the Pharaoh as the rightful authority-even though, by similar reasoning, Imhotep’s love for Anck-su-namun could have been romanticized in the same way as Ming’s love for Zi Yuan. The thematic inconsistency can feel unsettling. Both films deal with betrayal, but with opposing moral judgments: The Mummy films punish lovers who go against societal rules, while Tomb of the Dragon Emperor romanticizes a similar defiance. In this way, Imhotep’s punishment appears hypocritical when we see General Ming celebrated for a similar act of defiance, implying that the portrayal might be biased by the cultural context or the storyline's demands. It certainly raises questions about how the films define loyalty, justice, and what qualifies someone as a hero or villain.

[@orgazmo69ner]

as a kid i loved these movies they are just a fun adventure

[@bucketfamjelly4943]

I remember going to the movies to see this with my mom had a blast

[@besupaaa]

Okay after watching your reaction I figured it out. The first two movies were goofy and silly but they were FUN, you guys were CRACKING UP the whole time. And yeah, stuff didn't always make sense but those movies were charismatic. Now this time around it feels like the atmosphere being more serious, and the movie taking itself more seriously, didn't translate as well. Most of the time you guys were like "huh??? Heh??? What??? Okay I guess...???". I don't think this one has the same energy.

[@ZmansEdits]

My favorite mummy movie!!

[@iiTsDrew]

This is my favorite one out the series! Very action packed and I loved the yeti scene

[@daviddejesus2496]

i'll never forget this movie when me and my cousin went to the theaters to see this my first mummy movie the other 2 number 1 on VHS at my grandma house and Number 2 i bought it from Blockbuster after my dad promise me if i go to school and when i get out takes me to blockbuster and Burger King on the way home.

[@josesoto-ec2my]

I love Brendan Fraser, he was a big part of my childhood. If you haven't already, you should watch Encino Man.

[@yzolakitchi]

Love y'all reacting together. I think this one gets a raw deal, it's still a decent action movie imho. And again....PLEASE for the love of movies, get his name right. FRASER rhymes with RAZOR, there's no 'i' in his name (he's NOT the Kelsey Grammer character) he's been plagued by it his whole career and more than deserves us pronouncing his name correctly!!

[@thenerdywave2007]

Great Reaction! 👍

[@Elessar580]

good reaction. there is already a mummy 4 and it's no other than the 2017's movie; because of the book of the living

[@LSS8]

I wonder if Tara has ever seen George of the jungle

[@nerdwatch1017]

It would have been cool to see the 4th movie see the Egyptian mummy fighting this mummy

[@Iwillone]

I can't exactly hate a movie with Michelle Yeoh in it but instead of recasting Rachel Weisz's character, they should have had the marriage fall through and that's among the main reasons why the son is estranged from his dad who's moved on with another woman.

[@ethanholgate2512]

Never understood the hate this one got I think it's just of a blast as the previous 2

[@Jazmin881]

I think the majority of the hate was Rachel Weisz, who wasn't in the film. That was the first thing I always heard.

[@daijishinomori9161]

Someone already pointed out how this third movie lacked the fun, energy and light-heartedness of the other two. I was kinda rooting for the emperor, because JET. LI. Loved that Michelle Yeoh and Russell Wong (the one who played her lover, General Ming). I also recognized some familiar Hong Kong actors here, too (Anthony Wong!). But overall... I missed the old mummy gang *coughArdethBAEcough*

[@justuswarren8965]

My most favorite part about Brandon Fraser is him using blades

[@herodaresfire4512]

The lack of chemistry between Fraser and the new Evie is the worst thing here.

[@davidoneal6157]

Yeah, I'll agree with others on here. This movie is a perfectly serviceable popcorn movie. But the chemistry of the two principles is a large part of what made the first two great instead of serviceable.

[@mirayoon1992]

I rewatched this couple days ago Mummy 3 is my all time favorite mummy movie since it has elemental magic I always like media with elemental magic alot

[@eddy8446]

God damn this might be long. The Mummy 3 lost when it lost Stephen Sommers as the writter, Rachel Weisz as Evie and Egyptian culture as the lore. 1) Sure we can understand that maybe they ran out of ideas related to egypt and wanted to reach other cultures, still it was not wise to change too many things at once. 2) We are supposed to believe Rick and Evie started having problems in their marriage and Rachel Weisz looked old enough to play the mother of a 20 yo. I know she was 30 yo in The Mummy but still, she did not look like a mother of 20yo. Surely, it is believable that the character moved by knowledge suddenly wanted to retire. 3) The kid that was booksmart became like his father and nothing like his mother. Makes sense too. 4) You can tell they didn't rewrite the script and it was always just that for Evie. Be the reason the mummy is revived and nothing else, while in the first 2 movies she was essential to the plot. I don't think Oscar Winner Rachel Weisz did such a bad choice by leaving considering they ruined her character and the franchise. Still... enjoyable for the lore, legends Michelle Yeo and Jet Li. Jonathan was also decent. Not much else I'm always hopeful they're gonna revive the franchise and cast Weisz back but i'm afraid they'll just use Rick and Evie as set ups for another bland protagonist like the son. Edit: Also, this was the only movie of the franchise i was able to see in theaters because I was finally old enough and what a let down. I grew up rewatching the first two every time it aired on the Portuguese TV. I remember watching it premiere after midnight because it was too scary and I was awake and looked at the tv and fell in love with Evie being so smart, brave and headstrong. The movie was such a hit that they started airing it during the day time on the weekends. Every month you'd get the 1st or the sequel.

[@francisco_m7849]

🌪️ funny thing is they probably did work out that way in the writing room where they probably said hey let’s have this. Hey, let’s have this. Let’s have this and we’ll figure out the story about around it.

[@francisco_m7849]

🌪️ it’s like that classic thing with most movies that when you start making so many sequels people will accept just about anything because they love the characters and just want to see the characters again. Very good example Indiana Jones.

[@engokaihe9056]

The mummies movies are my childhood memories so don't ruined it now.. Just enjoy it😂😂😂

[@jacobwlezien6569]

So you guys aren't going to watch The Scorpion King?

[@I-Am-Batman_1988]

Maybe they wanted to watch the mummy movies first and then watch the scorpion king, really hoping they do though. Unlike this movie the scorpion king is actually a fun watch.

[@mcclapyohands2365]

If theres one franchise we need another installemnt of, its this! A TRUE sequel, not that tom cruise bullshit

[@joshuagorski9452]

10:37 Kung Lao???!!! Is that you???!!!

[@hollywarnock6382]

Honestly I really enjoyed the 3rd one. I think for most people it was just the casting changes that threw the balance of everything off. I've watched this movie a few times and I enjoy the concept really well and honestly the CGI in the 3rd one it 1000x better than Mummy 2 with the Scorpion King am I right?? Hahaha

[@francisco_m7849]

🌪️ the adventure stuff was fine I hadn’t. I didn’t have a lot of complaints about the adventure part of it. It was the actual story stuff and the characters. I had a problem with and I think a lot of people had issues with it because they fell in love with these characters so much.

[@classy_c88]

“ YETISSSS!! hahaha Okay WHY NOT!!!” ⚰️💀😂

[@manu.gibert]

Great reaction. I hope you guys make a Tara's reaction to The Disaster Artist (2017).

[@NAGAVERSE]

I've always loved the Part 3s of all movies. I dont know why im not in the majority. The part 3 of every movie has the highest stakes. The strongest villains. Movie critics be damned. I like part 3s of every movie. The third movies are always the best

[@jamesgatz4490]

Even Scream 3, spider-man 3, X-Men 3, Blade 3, Halloween 3, Resident Evil 3, Godfather 3, Return of the Jedi, Superman 3, Batman Forever, Hangover 3, Jaws 3, Alien 3, Terminator 3 and Ghoulies go to College??? You Sir, are a dangerous man lol

[@ACNelson-officialchannel]

They made a big mistake in this one by not getting Rachel Weisz back as Evie. Nothing against Maria Bello, she's a terrific actress, but it killed the natural vibe. The actor that played Alex could've been excused for the American accent if they had thrown in a tidbit about him going to school in America due to WWII. Otherwise, it's a fun film, and the plot/storyline did fit with the first two films. Wonderful reaction and analysis Guys! ❤❤❤

[@Emma-es2su]

I felt that Maria and Brendan had good chemistry but not the Rachel/Brendan chemistry for Rick and Evie. I think the pairing could have worked if Maria was Rick's cousin and they're just good buddies who like adventure. Then make some excuse for why Evie is away, e.g. she's giving lectures on ancient Egypt to various universities in the Americas (and the Peru stuff is then started by her).

[@Alexanderthegreat159]

14:29 I mean when people live someplace long enough their voice can dramatically change. He hasn't lived in Britain in a long time. I know a guy that moved down here from Britain about 20 years ago? Not only did he lose his accent which was one of the heaviest I've heard for the most part but also he's gotten somewhat of a southern accent. Wow maybe his voice wouldn't change that much, I do believe it would be a heavy difference from his childhood especially considering he moved away from England as a child

[@sarahsupasweet]

If you guys watch the remake with Tom Cruise, just be aware it's not like these films it's almost its own story. On its own I personally found it enjoyable and had great effects. Nothing like this series though and I don't compare them. These are classics for me as we grew up with them watching with the family. ❤

[@ira233]

My favorite Mummy movie, its awesome!

[@francisco_m7849]

🌪️ love your optimism guys

[@niallburroughs2897]

Oh another great reaction you guys 👏👏👍👌😃

[@devilangelgirl427]

Got the same sentiment as you guys..no chemistry between Brendan and Maria..and grown up Alex looks like a younger bro than Brendan’s son..

[@francisco_m7849]

🌪️ interesting fact: the mummy 2 came out in 2001. They followed that up with the scorpion king with the rock as the main lead in 2002 as a vehicle for the rock. Every other scorpion king movie never had the rock in it ever again, he just did the first one. Honestly, I have no idea why they came out with the memory three unless they were trying to revive the series, but not sure.

[@-M0LE]

💰 💷 💴

[@francisco_m7849]

🌪️ honestly, I agree that the chemistry killed it for me for this movie because that’s the part that I love the most. but to be honest, I think again unconfirmed because I haven’t really checked it or remember, but I do believe that they did not really have that chemistry on set either. Not that they had problems but it just didn’t quite drive.

[@iceewun5833]

my only problem was no Rachel Weisz, other than that, I had fun with this one too

[@SLBFan]

I like the movie, it was hard to get into it fully though. You're right the chemistry between Frasier and Bello just wasn't there.

[@tampaflbeastforlife]

i wish i could of liked this mummy movie as much as i did with the first 2 but this movie was just not as good as it could of been for many reasons lol

[@ChitogeChitogeK]

the contrast in how these characters are judged by their actions highlights some double standards in the storytelling. Imhotep, in The Mummy, is condemned as a villain for his actions-even though he only kills when necessary to regain his full form. His motivations are, in a way, understandable: he’s driven by his love for Anck-su-namun and is acting out of a desire to be reunited with her, albeit through dark means. In contrast, Zi Yuan’s character in Tomb of the Dragon Emperor is portrayed with more sympathy, despite the fact that her actions arguably cause more harm. She not only curses the Emperor, but her spell also leads to the deaths of countless soldiers who are simply following orders. Her vendetta against the Emperor causes widespread suffering, and yet the film glosses over this destruction, treating her as a righteous figure seeking justice. This creates a strange moral inconsistency: her large-scale actions are forgiven or even justified, while Imhotep’s comparatively targeted actions are condemned. This double standard might be a result of the different cultural contexts and character arcs in the films, but it does feel uneven. In both cases, the characters act out of love, yet the narrative chooses to frame one as evil and the other as justified. It seems that Imhotep’s punishment for transgressing authority (by betraying the Pharaoh) is harsher, whereas Zi Yuan’s rebellion against the Emperor is romanticized, potentially reflecting a storytelling bias that fails to treat similar actions with equal moral weight.

[@thedarkknight2221]

Sadly Rachel Weisz didn’t come back because she didn’t like the script and didn’t want to make a bad or boring movie. Sadly she was right.

[@Zeradias]

Debatable

[@-M0LE]

I feel like all THREEquels are like squeezing that last bit out the ketchup bottle It’s not needed

[@Metalheadyup]

It was due to scheduling. "The U.K.-based ES Magazine interviewed her in the Nov. 16 issue back in 2008. In it, Weisz said that she had never even read the script and that the scheduling of its production was what put her off the project."

[@thedarkknight2221]

@@-M0LE Lord Of The Rings, How To Train Your Dragon, Star Wars OG trilogy, Across the Spiderverse, I could go on.

[@joshuaminke6629]

she didn't even see the script. it was because she was filming another movie at the time

[@elliebelliewatermellie155]

I hate KZbin for not recommending this to me lol

[@sointroverted]

I didn't even know there's a third one, i like jet li, and it should be good

[@huney8cocoa]

While Maria Bello was a great actress, I still preferred Rachel Weisz. I just feel she fit the role better and her chemistry with Brendan Fraser was also better. As for the son, the actor Luke Ford is Canadian born, but raised in Australia, so what you heard was likely his Australian accent coming through. I'm not sure why they didn't have him through a British accent instead of an American one. Maybe for some reason he found an American accent easier to do