The Mummy
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YouTube TVYouTube TVReleased in 1999, The Mummy was a reimagining of the 1932 horror classic of the same name. Directed by Stephen Sommers, the film stars Brendan Fraser as Rick.But critical questions remain: Is the movie truly “good” in cinematic terms? Or is its popularity fueled more by nostalgia than quality? This article explores these questions in detail by examining the movie’s story, characters, direction, reception, and legacy.
How 1999's The Mummy finally got made under director Stephen Sommers. In the end, The Mummy was made for a sizable $80 million, though Universal wasn't complaining about the price tag once the film opened theatrically in early May of 1999. An effortlessly entertaining, Indiana Jones-style throwback to the swashbuckling adventure serials of the 1930s and '40s, the summer tentpole went on to make over $400 million worldwide, spawning a lucrative franchise of sequels, merchandise, a television spinoff, and a long-running theme park ride.
