10 Critically Reviled Action-Horror Movies (That Weren't Actually That Bad)
2. The Mummy Returns
The sequel to the first Brendan Fraser led Mummy film, The Mummy Returns is in no way a failure when compared to the original. The Mummy Returns builds on the lore that was established in the first film and expands it, introducing a new villain in the form of The Scorpion King.
Rick O'Connell is the anchor of these films, as the action hero we truly needed at the time; goofy, whacky, but incredibly heartfelt. He really gets to show his range in this film with the introduction of his son, who plays a pivotal role in the story. His relationship with both Evie and Jonathan is perfected in this film, with the three of them being a genuinely engaging trio.
The action scenes aimed to top the original films and they did in spades. A highlight is the battle between the Medjai and the Army of Anubis. The main battle between O'Connell, The Scorpion King and Imhotep is interesting, and would make for a great climax to the film - but it is somewhat hampered by the AWFUL CGI Scorpion King. That said, the battle itself is stellar.
A great follow up to the original film, The Mummy Returns is in no way deserving of a 47% Rotten Tomatoes score.