That core is still there in the DTS:X for those who don’t have height speakers to experience the “ :X” part. Just worth noting that the standard Blu-ray Disc version contained DTS-HD 7.1 Master Audio, in comparison. Besides the slight excessive film grain, “ The Mummy Returns“ looks great throughout.Īudio here on the 4K UHD Blu-ray is in the DTS:X immersive sound format. Maybe it’s just me, but I found myself quite amazed at the clarity here, as each cloud seemed almost like a clear window. The sequence were Rick and company are traveling in a hot air balloon was amazing. Grain was kept in check with the grain levels only becoming noticeable in the film’s darker sequences (when Rick is battling The Scorpion King). Heck, even my brother (who isn’t the biggest video guy) noticed a big improvement here (trust me too he’s seen this film a dozen or so times). Every little detail in the sequence with Imhotep’s rebirth around 40 minutes in was perfect. Such isn’t the case here as every exterior sequence from the opening battle to the closing minutes looked great. I feared that all the bright exterior desert sequences would result in a lot of EE (edge enhancement). I particularly liked how the brightness was improved.
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This is presented in full 2160p 4K resolution with HDR ( HDR10) High Dynamic Range.Ĭolor was vibrant, crisp and powerful throughout.
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Instead of relying on these aforementioned typical sequel qualities, “ The Mummy Returns” is a film that always seems to pleasure regardless of time span between viewings.Īccording to the technical specifications on IMDb, the first film “ The Mummy Returns“, presented in the 2:35:1 aspect ratio, was shot on 35MM film using the Panavision Panaflex Millennium XL camera and Panavision C-Series Lenses. I figured (as per the typical sequel), we’d get a dumbed down, stupid action fest with varying explosions. I was very surprised by this one when I saw it back in 2001 in theaters. Wow does that sound like a negative sentence or what? Even though it may sound negative, the CGI effects used in this film were convincing enough (especially Anubis’ warriors, which looked every bit as scary as you might think). Alex wants nothing more than for Rick to include his son in his adventures (and vice-versa).Ĭarrying a heftier budget (probably due to the success of the first film), The Mummy Returns is a CGI-heavy film that constantly relies on these effects to help tell its story. I suppose what makes him so funny is that he loves adventure even more than his parents and is always seeking new fun (pretty intense for an 8 year-old). Every sequence he’s involved usually ends up being smile cracking fun. Luckily for everyone involved, the addition of Rick’s son ( Alex) adds a bit of humor and charm to the film.
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I had feared that the generic adding of a child into the loop would kill this film.
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Also how did Anuksunamun come back to life? While these inconsistencies take away a bit from the overall impact of the film, I still found the film entertaining enough. Also, what are those random warriors doing? What is their purpose? Are they just servants of Imhotep? This is just a few of the inconsistencies I found between the first film and this sequel. Speaking of loop-holes, I found it interesting how this film never cared to explain what exactly the curator of the British Museum hopes to receive from Imhotep. Well imagine what exactly happens and you have a pretty solid (if loop-holed) film. If someone gets a hold of this bracelet and puts it on, The Scorpion King ( Dwayne “ The Rock“ Johnson) will rise in seven days (which is exactly what Imhotep and company want as they hope to steal The Scorpion King’s power). The only big problem is that this particular year, 1933, happens to be the year of the Scorpion (a little back-story is that The Scorpion King sacrificed his soul to the god Anubis in exchange for victory over his enemies).
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We zip to another scene where we learn that Anuksunamun is trying to bring her old love Imhotep ( Arnold Vosloo) back to life. Having just returned from another treasure hunting trip (this time looking for the bracelet of Anubis). In the 2001 sequel, “ The Mummy Returns,” Rick O’Connell ( Brendan Fraser) and Evie ( Rachel Weisz) are a happily married adventure seeking couple. Versions Available: 4K Blu-ray or 4K Ultimate TrilogyĬast: Brendan Fraser, Rachel Weisz, John Hannah, Arnold Vosloo, Oded Fehr, Patricia Velasquez, Alun Armstrong, Freddie Boath, Dwayne Johnson