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		List Price: $39.98		Label: Universal Studios Salesrank: 10902 Released: December 16, 2008
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		MPAA Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested) Media: Blu-ray

Editorial Review:
Universal Pictures The Mummy Tomb of the Dragon Emperor WS (Blu-Ray)Filled with spectacular action and sharp banter, THE MUMMY: TOMB OF THE DRAGON EMPEROR finds the dashing Rick and Evelyn O'Connell (Brendan Fraser and Maria Bello, who took over for Rachel Weisz) called upon for another world-saving adventure. Thefilm opens in 50 B.C., when the ruthless Dragon Emperor (Jet Li) seeks to conquer one last enemy, death, and become an immortal ruler. But when the Emperor betrays an obliging sorceress (Michelle Yeoh), he and his army are cursed to spend an eternity in statuesque limbo. Fast forward to 1946, when Rick and Evelyn are struggling to adapt to their self-imposed retirement. But the fates have other plans, and soon the O'Connells are crossing paths with their somewhat estranged son, Alex (Luke Ford). While enthusiastically carrying on the family's tomb-raiding traditions, Alex has unwittingly brought the Dragon Emperor back to life. With the world in peril, the O'Connells must overcome their differences to prevent the Dragon Emperor from gaining immortality for himself and his army. Along the way they're joined by a mysterious young woman (Isabella Leong), a wily pilot, and a trio of Abominable Snowmen. Jumping from Shanghai to the Himalayas to the Chinese desert, director Rob Cohen (THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS) takes audiences on a breathless adventure that continues THE MUMMY's love of quick wits, close calls and big battles. The result is a spirited romp that proves evil is no match against a family united.

Description of The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor (Deluxe Edition) [Blu-ray]:
The third film in the The Mummy series freshens the franchise up by setting the action in China. There, the discovery of an ancient emperor's elaborate tomb proves a feather in the cap of Alex O'Connell (Luke Ford), a young archaeologist and son of Rick O'Connell (Brendan Fraser) and his wife Evelyn (Maria Bello, taking over the role from Rachel Weisz). Unfortunately, a curse that turned the emperor (Jet Li) and his army into terra cotta warriors buried for centuries is lifted, and the old guy prepares for world domination by seeking immortality at Shangri La. The O'Connells barely stay a step ahead of him (climbing through the Himalaya mountains with apparent ease), but the action inevitably leads to a showdown between two armies of mummies in a Chinese desert. The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor has a lot to offer: a supporting cast that includes the elegant Michelle Yeoh, Russell Wong, and Liam Cunningham, the unexpected appearance of several Yeti, and a climactic battle sequence that is nightmarishly weird but compelling. On the downside, the charm so desperately sought in romantic relationships, as well as comic turns by John Hannah (as Evelyn's rascal brother), is not only absent but often annoying. Rarely have witty asides in the thick of battle been more unwelcome in a movie. Rob Cohen's direction is largely crisp if sometimes curious (a fight between Fraser and Jet Li keeps varying in speed for some reason), but his vision of Shangri La, in the Hollywood tradition, is certainly attractive. --Tom Keoghbr>



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The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor (Deluxe Edition) [Blu-ray] Reviews:
Interesting..
2009-10-12 - I was thrown at first by Rachel Weisz's replacement. I think it would have been better with her. The son looked too close to Brendan Fraser's age to me... but otherwise I really enjoyed it. Brendan Fraser really can do no wrong and I will watch whatever he is in. I liked the action, the romance and the scenery was beautiful. The story was intriguing.... I'd watch another 'Mummy' installment... hey, maybe they can find some here in the Nations Capital ;0) ....


nice action and entertainment
2009-10-04 - These are the kind of action movies I hardly EVER watch. The Indiana Jones type, as I like to call them. Exciting movies perhaps, but they feel so... bombastic and fake.

This movie is no exception, but something about it is more appealing to me compared to all those Indiana Jones and James Bond films. The visual effects are pretty stunning, I know that much. The snowmen/ape creatures were unique, the transformations involving the main mummy were VERY well done and looked stunning to be completely honest, and the story was good enough that I'd call it enjoyable.

Even the army of creatures with swords that we saw at the end of the movie were pretty fun, though it was hard to believe only a few people were able to take ALL of them out, haha. But they were so WEIRD looking, and every time their heads would be chopped off I'd sit there amazed how cool it looked. This is one beautiful movie.

Maybe I should check out more movies with a similar feel and style and not just write them off as "terrible" so quickly, because honestly, these kind of storylines CAN in fact be enjoyable given some time to adjust to the overall whacky style the writers must have been going for. The action is good, the characters... well, they could have been better to be honest. A British woman, an American guy (who I didn't particularly care for) and his obnoxious son. These characters could (and should) have been better.

Other than that, surprisingly good action film.


I WANT MY MUMMY BACK!
2009-09-26 - I am a vintage horror fan and I was excited to hear they were going to revamp the Mummy series back in the 90's and while the first film in the new series was entertaining it was a far cry from the original 1931 classic with Boris Karloff. 'The Mummy Returns' was pretty bad, almost causing me to not even give this third outing a look. Since it came on cable I decided to give it a shot.

The film starts out promising with a cool set up in China, but soon after the opening credits role it goes downhill. The makers of these films try forcing so many comedic elements into them; it takes all tension away and actually slows the pace of the film down. This film could have been pretty good, if it was played a little more serious. In fact if they deleted the entire ridiculous comedy and uninspired romances scenes out, it would play much better. It's very frustrating to see a good idea gone so terribly wrong.

To make matters worse the CGI is unconvincing most of the time and having Yeti make goal post GOOD signs with their arms is nothing short of ludicrous! This film and all of the films in the series should have been played straight. It's a shame that some films makers don't seem to have a clue that stupid jokes are never welcomed or any "cojones" for that matter to make a film that isn't going to appeal to an age group too young to see this film any way! My 2 stars rating is generous.



Anyone seen any Yetti around here?
2009-09-25 - This is the newest installment of "The Mummy" series (Brendan Fraser), this is my favorite of the series. With Jet Li (one of my favorites) as The Mummy and Michelle Yeoh in a supporting role, you have a great cast! This movie is almost in the league of the Indiana Jones movies. Great fun with lots of action and adventure. Did I mention the battle with the Yetti? This movie is worth watching!

america's critic
2009-09-11 - the mummy and jet li-- this was a good film cgi sucked butt the yeti was totally jacked up for a multimillion dollar film fix up the cgi loved the army was creative so in conclusion it slightly worthy of being owned.