Review of The Mummy (2017) by Popcorneater — 08 Jun 2017

Not sure why "The Mummy" is getting so much negative criticism. Perhaps I don't understand the backstory that true movie buffs and geeks live by; however, I enjoyed the movie very much. One prior reviewer said it was burdened with too much exposition but I feel just the opposite.

They explained enough to understand the storyline but the movie was full of action. Also, I've always liked Tom Cruise and Russell Crowe performances and they didn't disappoint in this movie either.

I found the movie to be fast paced and exciting/suspenseful throughout the whole thing but not annoyingly so like the neverending action sequences in "Man of Steel" that felt like an hour of Superman and Zod smashing each other through buildings.

(I agree with a prior reviewer that liked "The Mummy" better than any of the DC offerings so far.) I liked the supporting cast in "The Mummy" and felt they all had good chemistry (did not feel the same about Henry Cavill and Amy Adams who seemed more like brother and sister).

I thought Universal set-up the Dark Universe adequately but again, I'm a nube to any backstory here. I enjoyed it very much and would watch it again. I can't say that for any of the DC movies, including "Wonder Woman" (although in fairness I was very tired when I watched it).

And keep in mind, the movie is not "Schindler's List". It's not meant to challenge or educate. It's pure escapist entertainment. So, if you want an action movie that resurrects the monster movies of old with a great cast, go see "The Mummy" regardless of what anyone else says.