The Mummy [HD DVD] | ![The Mummy [HD DVD]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51P63EF9XJL._SL160_.jpg)
 enlarge | Actors: Erick Avari, Carl Chase, Bernard Fox, Brendan Fraser, Jonathan Hyde
Studio: Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Category: DVD
List Price: $19.98
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Rating:  1190 reviews
Sales Rank: 7630
Format: Anamorphic, Color, Dolby, Subtitled, Widescreen
Languages: English (Original Language), Spanish (Original Language), French (Original Language), English (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), French (Dubbed), Spanish (Dubbed)
Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Media: HD DVD
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 125
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3
Dimensions (in): 6.7 x 5.3 x 0.5
MPN: 30031
UPC: 025193003126
EAN: 0025193003126
ASIN: B000IONJGU
Theatrical Release Date: 1999
Release Date: November 28, 2006
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Condition: New, still in shrink wrap. 1st-class mail delivery at no extra charge.
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Product Description
Universal The Mummy (1999) HD-DVD
Deep in the Egyptian desert, a handful of people searching for a long-lost treasure have just unearthed a 3,000 year old legacy of terror. Combining the thrills of a rousingadventure with the suspense of Universal's legendary 1932 horror classic "The Mummy," Starring Brendan Fraser, is a true nonstop action epic, filled with dazzling visual effects, top-notch talent andsuperb storytelling.
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If you're expecting bandaged-wrapped corpses and a lurching Boris Karloff-type villain, then you've come to the wrong movie. But if outrageous effects, a hunky hero, and some hearty laughs are what you're looking for, the 1999 version of The Mummy is spectacularly good fun. Yes, the critics called it "hokey," "cheesy," and "pallid." Well, the critics are unjust. Granted, the plot tends to stray, the acting is a bit of a stretch, and the characters occasionally slip into cliche, but who cares? When that action gets going, hold tight--those two hours just fly by.
The premise of the movie isn't that far off from the original. Egyptologist and general mess Evelyn (Rachel Weisz) discovers a map to the lost city of Hamunaptra, and so she hires rogue Rick O'Connell (Brendan Fraser) to lead her there. Once there, Evelyn accidentally unlocks the tomb of Imhotep (Arnold Vosloo), a man who had been buried alive a couple of millennia ago with flesh-eating bugs as punishment for sleeping with the pharaoh's girlfriend. The ancient mummy is revived, and he is determined to bring his old love back to life, which of course means much mayhem (including the unleashing of the 10 plagues) and human sacrifice. Despite the rather gory premise, this movie is fairly tame in terms of violence; most of the magic and surprise come from the special effects, which are glorious to watch, although Imhotep, before being fully reconstituted, is, as one explorer puts it, rather "juicy." Keep in mind this film is as much comedy as it is adventure--those looking for a straightforward horror pic will be disappointed. But for those who want good old-fashioned eye-candy kind of fun, The Mummy ranks as one of choicest flicks of 1999. --Jenny Brown
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 Kay's review September 7, 2008
The Mummy Returns is an excellent movie and it was sent to me in record time. I have no complaints.
hd dvdvdvdvdvdvd September 1, 2008
this is amazing i have never heard and seen anything so clear and nice its widescreen only but who cares buy it buy it this movie rocks on hd dvd
Mummy Returns August 29, 2008
I owned the HD-DVD version of the film...not anymore. This Blu-ray is the definitive option. It looks fantastic and sounds amazing. Great special features also. Highly recommended!
timeless adventure August 29, 2008
this movie brings to life the oldest of mummy stories and uses appropriate humor to keeps things light. delightful subplots.I would rate this movie a 5.
fantastic August 24, 2008
love the movie and the picture and sound quality is even better in bluray, great work
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