I have been planning to watch the latest "The Mummy - Tomb of the Dragon Emperor" movie since last week. Today we finally got the chance to watch it.
Overall, the movie was entertaining but it fails in comparison with its 2 previous predecessors. Personally, I found the movie's story too simple and less exciting.
The first thing that I really didn't like in the movie was the actress that played Evelyn O'Connell. I could not remove Rachel Weisz's great portrayal of Eve as compared to that of Maria Bello. Then top it with the visual contrast of Brendan Fraser versus Maria Bello. She just looks too old for Brendan. I get that the director was aiming to show the timeline between the last mummy movie and this one was around a decade or so. . . but you can't argue with me when I say that Brendan and Rachel really looked much better together.
Another part of the movie that I felt was short changed was the character of the evil Emperor, played by Jet Li. Don't get me wrong, Jet Li is one of my favorite Chinese actors (second to Jackie Chan). But his character as the evil antagonist who loved Zi Juan, played by Michelle Yeoh, was not totally relayed completely. In my opinion, his evil powers to control the 5 elements of nature was not powerfully displayed after he has gained his immortality. His shape shifting powers was highlighted more compared to his power to control the elements even if it was never mentioned in the beginning of the movie. I didn't even get where he got that power in the first place.
Which brings me to another point. Living for more than 2000 years as an immortal with the most powerful book in the realm of magic would make one think that Zi Juan would have gained or shown some magical powers, being a sorceress and all. If I, a normal movie goer, got that impression, you would think that the writer of the plot would have thought about that as well. In this sense, the director failed to explore the immortality and sorcery of Zi Juan and her daughter Lin, played by Isabella Leong. Being able to summon and talk to 3 abominable snowmen does not count.
Lastly, the location of the mythical place that was Shangrila, pointed by the big blue diamond to be just a few meters away from the Himalayas temple was somewhat silly if you ask me. What makes it silly is that you don't even need the diamond to get there. It was just a total waste of jewelry.
On a positive note, I really loved the comic relief that Jonathan Carnahan, played by John Hannah, brought to the movie. It was very refreshing and entertaining to say the least. The character of the rebellious son (Alex O'Connell, portrayed by Luke Ford) that wanted to gain his father's approval was a common family twist in any adventure movie. And as usual, Branden Fraser has once again portrayed his best as Rick O'Connell as he had in the past "The Mummy" movies.
I would give this movie a rating of 6 out of 10 for story and 8 out 10 for effects and cinematography. But don't take my word for it. Go and watch it and find out for yourselves. Enjoy! :)
Overall, the movie was entertaining but it fails in comparison with its 2 previous predecessors. Personally, I found the movie's story too simple and less exciting.
The first thing that I really didn't like in the movie was the actress that played Evelyn O'Connell. I could not remove Rachel Weisz's great portrayal of Eve as compared to that of Maria Bello. Then top it with the visual contrast of Brendan Fraser versus Maria Bello. She just looks too old for Brendan. I get that the director was aiming to show the timeline between the last mummy movie and this one was around a decade or so. . . but you can't argue with me when I say that Brendan and Rachel really looked much better together.
Another part of the movie that I felt was short changed was the character of the evil Emperor, played by Jet Li. Don't get me wrong, Jet Li is one of my favorite Chinese actors (second to Jackie Chan). But his character as the evil antagonist who loved Zi Juan, played by Michelle Yeoh, was not totally relayed completely. In my opinion, his evil powers to control the 5 elements of nature was not powerfully displayed after he has gained his immortality. His shape shifting powers was highlighted more compared to his power to control the elements even if it was never mentioned in the beginning of the movie. I didn't even get where he got that power in the first place.
Which brings me to another point. Living for more than 2000 years as an immortal with the most powerful book in the realm of magic would make one think that Zi Juan would have gained or shown some magical powers, being a sorceress and all. If I, a normal movie goer, got that impression, you would think that the writer of the plot would have thought about that as well. In this sense, the director failed to explore the immortality and sorcery of Zi Juan and her daughter Lin, played by Isabella Leong. Being able to summon and talk to 3 abominable snowmen does not count.
Lastly, the location of the mythical place that was Shangrila, pointed by the big blue diamond to be just a few meters away from the Himalayas temple was somewhat silly if you ask me. What makes it silly is that you don't even need the diamond to get there. It was just a total waste of jewelry.
On a positive note, I really loved the comic relief that Jonathan Carnahan, played by John Hannah, brought to the movie. It was very refreshing and entertaining to say the least. The character of the rebellious son (Alex O'Connell, portrayed by Luke Ford) that wanted to gain his father's approval was a common family twist in any adventure movie. And as usual, Branden Fraser has once again portrayed his best as Rick O'Connell as he had in the past "The Mummy" movies.
I would give this movie a rating of 6 out of 10 for story and 8 out 10 for effects and cinematography. But don't take my word for it. Go and watch it and find out for yourselves. Enjoy! :)
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hello! we plan to watch this sana magustuhan ko :D btw, i have a tag for you here just copy and paste the q sa blog mo. ym me if you have any q :D
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