【The Mummy 2 Classic All-Round Upgrade】
In 1999, "The Mummy" was produced, which grossed $415 million worldwide, so Universal Pictures immediately began to produce a sequel. A sequel is not only a continuation of the story, but also an upgrade in all aspects to meet the audience's expectations.
The sequel to "The Mummy 2 Mummy Returns", in addition to the original team of the first part, director Stephen Sommers, starring Brandon Fisher, Rachel Witz, Arnold Vossru and other stars, also joined Hollywood tough guy Dawn Johnson as the ultimate boss Scorpion King.
The story is set in 1933, nine years later, in the era of the Scorpion King. Adventurer Rick. Oak Connor and his library lover, Aveline, are already a loving couple, and they have a lively and cute son, Alex, who is also an adventurous genius. 【Rhythm of the Mummy Expedition Family】
The movie's story has also been significantly upgraded.
Oak Connor's family went on vacation to Egypt and found an ancient bracelet, but they were hunted down by a group of grave robbers. Everyone went back to London with great difficulty, and the bracelet took root on Alex's wrist, which could no longer be removed, and they saw all kinds of magical appearances. It turned out that this bracelet was the magic weapon that summoned the Great Demon Head Scorpion King, and a ghost fight was staged in London.
The Scorpion King exchanged his soul for powerful military power 5,000 years ago, eventually becoming a demon, and 5,000 years later, he was resurrected by magic to prepare to rule the world, and that bracelet became the key. And, of course, there's the sparkling Book of the Sun. 【The heroine's family from archaeology can understand these ancient texts】
As a classic fantasy adventure blockbuster, special effects have become the blood of the whole film and must be upgraded.
John Andrew Burton Jr. of Industrial Light and Magic continues to be the special effects supervisor of the sequel, and although the old and new works are only two years apart, the special effects technology is no longer what it used to be, and under the most advanced computer special effects and animation technology, the vivid images of Imhotep, the Scorpion King and their die-hard followers are more perfect. The Scorpion King's 5,000-year-old Battle of the Humans and Beasts in the City of Thebes, the Mummy Chase in the streets of London, Imhotep's use of magic to blow the river up to chase hot air balloons (the previous episode is the Yellow Sand Chasing Plane), and the final big scene of the Scorpion King Werewolf Legion and the Egyptian cavalry, one more exciting, one more than the other. 【This money is not spent in vain】
In addition to the story being more well-reasoned and the special effects more realistic and charming, the expressions of the actors are also bright. The male and female protagonists gave birth to a gifted son, who, although only 9 years old at the time, was full of spirituality and adventurer spirit, and performed very well from picking up a bracelet during the beginning of the tour to being kidnapped by a mage. The film is filmed at the gates of the Sahara Desert in Morocco, and although there are local garrisons to help maintain safety, the harsh environment is overcome by the little guys themselves. [Think about some small fresh meat in China now is not as good as a 9-year-old child]
Another highlight belongs to the heroine's brother, that is, the hero's brother-in-law Jonathan, who is responsible for being funny, otherwise such a dry adventure is boring! Jonathan's temperament of a greedy person who is afraid of death and greedy for money and lust is very vivid and grounded, and as the brother of the heroine, he himself also has a very high archaeological question, and he can also read the flashy "Sun Golden Classic". Most importantly, because of his greed, he stole a diamond-encrusted scepter, which eventually became the key to killing the Scorpion King, because it was the spear of the ancient pharaoh warrior. [Every teasing is useful]
Taking advantage of the release of "The New Mummy", it feels good to revisit the classic.
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