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@ChefNourhan

Жыл бұрын

This was an absolute blast all the nostalgia right there, thank you so so much 💞 - Please consider adding the CroOds 1-2 to your list if you haven’t seen it, you will love it so much best animation film series ever cast includes Ryan Reynolds Emma stone and Nickolas cage so trust me it’s the best you will laugh so much the plot colors everything is perfect about this series.

@redmoonbloodmoon3161

Жыл бұрын

the official mummy trilogy: 1. The Mummy (1999) 2. The Mummy Returns (2001) // also, it's dwayne johnson's acting debut, and the infamous cgi-usage scene, with him, lol 3. The Scorpion King (2002) // prequel to the mummy and the mummy returns, but it's just starring dwayne johnson, no branden-frasier/o'conner and no rachel-weis/evie and no etc characters like her brother and etc, either, but it's still really good, and it is the prequel, of the mummy story/lore/trilogy

@valashar5313

Жыл бұрын

Did y'all catch the Doctor Strangelove reference at the blown up log bridge? ^_^

@peperino25

Жыл бұрын

i need to recommend my favorite movies starring *Brendan Fraser* ★ - *Blast from the Past* (1999) ★ - *Bedazzled* (2000) _Underrated _*_Brendan Fraser_*_ MOVIES_

@gurpreetsinghkhakh9038

11 ай бұрын

See the mummy 3 tomb of the dragon you still didn’t see this movie yet is great good movie very different then mummy 1 and 2 Alex is different and Ricks wife see it amazing movie

I actually feel sorry for Imhotep , for over 3000 years he was in love with her but in the end we could see that she wasn't

@OfficialMediaKnights

Жыл бұрын

We felt bad for him too! All he did was care for his true love and want to spend eternity with her. Granted he did some horrible things to achieve that but still. In the end she cared more about herself and he saw the truth. A heartbreaking end for Imhotep

@backstreets2473

Жыл бұрын

Yeah! Hoe belong to the streets! 😡

@light5869

Жыл бұрын

Maybe coz this version of her was a reincarnation instead of actually her..whom he tried to bring alive through the book...

@OfficialMediaKnights

Жыл бұрын

That's a great point!! Maybe once the soul entered, the reincarnated version was still more dominant? Which would explain why she wouldn't feel as strongly about Imhotep...

@light5869

Жыл бұрын

@@OfficialMediaKnights exactly... Coz In the first movie she (the actual anak su na mun) literally killed herself after Imhotep got arrested by the king's guard...

Apparently the kid who played Alex was a MASSIVE fan of the first Mummy movie. He turned down a part in Harry Potter in favour of The Mummy Returns because he loved it so much.

@coachellyn

8 ай бұрын

It also says on IMDB trivia that he was the crew's go-to fact-checker because he knew the first movie so well. They'd just go ask him about something and he'd tell them whether they got it right.

@touchstoneaf

6 ай бұрын

That definitely explains how much enthusiasm he brought to the role!

@UnlicensedOkie

5 ай бұрын

Crazy He was born on the exact same day as me

@Tumbleweed_

5 ай бұрын

@@UnlicensedOkie how is that crazy?

@blakeharris58

4 ай бұрын

Shocking that he knew so much but also couldn’t count.

Respect to Arnold Vosloo's acting; did you ever think you'd feel sad at a villain getting what he deserved? His realization that the love he had for Anck-Su-Namun paled in comparison to the couple you'd just spent your last few hours fighting.

@OfficialMediaKnights

Жыл бұрын

Love that! That is truly good writing. Because even though he is the antagonist we understand his motive...and we see how much he's fought for something he'll never truly have. Which is something that Rick & Evy do. Amazing storytelling and parallels!

@pingidjit

7 ай бұрын

It also showed how selfish both of them were. Rick was shouting at Evie to leave. Imohtep was shouting for rescue. Both villains wanted self preservation first. Whereas Rick and Evie both chose each other first.

@Rainbow.Pegacorn.Cosplay

5 ай бұрын

@@pingidjit I love that nod of respect that Imhotep gave Rick before he voluntarily and literally went to hell.

@ancientcarnage6735

Ай бұрын

DID he deserve it though. like his whole story is how badly the pharoh/ the medjai fucked him over and all he wanted was his girl lol

Evie and Rick are a prime example of POWER COUPLE!

@OfficialMediaKnights

Жыл бұрын

They really are! They work perfectly together 😃

@bobrunnicles4618

Ай бұрын

What's really awesome is that they are still together as a couple and even stronger - most sequels go the way of the lead couple being unable to stay together after the first movie and now they are separated, this was a refreshing break from that norm.

When I was a kid, Rick catching the knife and throwing it back was my all time favorite action moment.

@OfficialMediaKnights

Жыл бұрын

Oh my gosh, that moment was so badass though! It definitely would have molded our childhood had we seen it at that time 😂

@Rainbow.Pegacorn.Cosplay

Жыл бұрын

@@OfficialMediaKnights The fact that he caught it in midair by the blade....

@bhargavipba

2 ай бұрын

That and the snake. He just throws it back 😂

This was Dwayne Johnson's first role, that "heroric contract" wasn't a thing yet (I personally think he would excel at playing antagonists/villains). He was probably at the height of his wrestling popularity as "The Rock". The whole thing even spun into his wrestling career at the time, creating the "Hollywood Rock" era of his wrestling persona. He got his own, cool spinoff movie, "The Scorpion King," soon after due to his popularity, which I totally recommend, thus the big, Hollywood Action Hero, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson was born...

@OfficialMediaKnights

Жыл бұрын

It’s so cool to see where people started! We’d be game to also watch The Scorpion King and get more of a backstory on his character. And we agree with you! The Rock would also make a great villain. It’s a shame that he rarely chooses those roles anymore. Thank you for watching this with us! ❤️

@kampinak

Жыл бұрын

@@OfficialMediaKnights he did a good job in DOOM tbh :D

@HeyitsEm18

Жыл бұрын

@@OfficialMediaKnights there's four Scorpion King movies but only the first has The Rock.

@loucifer9618

9 ай бұрын

He doesn't get enough credit for playing Sarge in Doom. He played bad pretty good in that film.

@jakewheeler6014

9 ай бұрын

@@loucifer9618 Sarge was amazing he starts out as charming and caring about his men and over time becomes more and more unhinged and it's amazing.

I love The Mummy 1 and 2. Eve and Rick are easily my favorite movie couples. The love, romance and attraction is palpable and feels so genuine.

@OfficialMediaKnights

Жыл бұрын

Such a power couple! We loved them!

@WildDancer101

11 ай бұрын

@@OfficialMediaKnights Just avoid the third one. Chinese and Egyptian myths don't mix very well.

@pc_buildyb0i935

11 ай бұрын

​@@WildDancer101Not to mention the criminal re-casting of Rachel Weisz

Arnold Vosloo was awesome as Imhotep, those tears he shed at the end when Anck Su Namun left him to die.... we all felt that. Great Reaction guys!

@OfficialMediaKnights

Жыл бұрын

Yeeesss!! The hurt in his eyes... Man, we felt that in our bones! He was fantastic - menacing, yet a romantic & creepy yet badass! Thanks so much for your support, it means so much to us!!

I love that end moment where we see the difference between the relationships. Imhotep did love Anck Su Namun, but unfortunately her love wasn’t as deep. Meanwhile Evy and Rick constantly show how much they love and respect each other. I haven’t actually watched these movies in ages (and I’ve only seen the third one once) so I’d honestly forgotten how good of a couple they were.

@OfficialMediaKnights

Жыл бұрын

Right?! It's such a rare thing, even til today to see a couple that is different but instead of trying to 'fix' one another, they accept each other, and even learn from each other, growing out of mutual respect and love. It's truly so so refreshing! That moment in the end with Imhotep was so sad though, ahah, poor man, he loved her for thousands of years only to be screwed over by her reincarnated version.

@Rainbow.Pegacorn.Cosplay

Жыл бұрын

@@OfficialMediaKnights That look of respect that Imhotep gave Rick before he voluntarily and literally went to Hell was equal parts heartwarming and heartbreaking

@mishiara5499

11 ай бұрын

he also did not love her. Rick yelled at Yvie to run to leave him because he loves her, she ran in risking her own life to save his - that is love. Imhotep yelled at Anack Su Namun to risk her life to save him, she ran, proving none of them had real love for each other just lust.

@rbrtck

6 ай бұрын

@@mishiara5499 Correct. True love, in the Biblical sense, is selfless by definition. It is not merely a feeling, even though it can be felt. It is sacrifice. Imhotep and Anck-Su-Namun might have shared some types of "love" such as desire and passion, and maybe they even cared about each other to a degree, but ultimately it was about what was in it for themselves. Not that that is bad in and of itself, because all healthy relationships should be reciprocal rather than one-sided, but true love requires that they love the other at least as much as themselves, and would sacrifice of themselves for the benefit and well-being of the other.

Johnathon gets a bad rap so often but I think it's important to point out the timeline of these films. While Rick was in the Foreign Legion and ended up part of the doomed Hamunaptra expedition, Johnathon also served during World War I (most likely in the trenches of France). It's true he's a shiftabout scoundrel type, but he's also a former soldier likely dealing with the same soul destroying trauma that poisoned pretty much every trench soldier in that war. His way of dealing with it seems to be just going whole hog on being irresponsible, but at the moments it counts most he shines.

@OfficialMediaKnights

Жыл бұрын

True! Jonathan has been through a lot. But he's definitely one of the good guys! Even though he's always getting himself in trouble 😂

@fighterx9840

11 ай бұрын

I didn't even know Jonathan fought in WW1

@valashar5313

11 ай бұрын

@@fighterx9840 IIRC it's talked about in the DVD commentary

@fighterx9840

10 ай бұрын

​@@valashar5313ah ok

@22Tesla

8 ай бұрын

Agreed, Jonathan is a scoundrel, but he's a lovable scoundrel.

Fraser's deadpan "are you serious?" looks elevates so many of his interactions. He's able to say so much with just a look.

49:54 never fails to make me laugh - it's not just the "NAIIIIIIIIIIY" it's the way Imhotep throws himself into the frame SO dramatically hahah

@KnightsaysNi

Жыл бұрын

I think it was in a Nostalgia Critic review where it was pointed out it looks like he initially missed his mark and had to quickly get into frame.

@user-pm3wk6lw6m

11 ай бұрын

Well, his chance to win the world just went in smoke and flames, and not just that but he lost to some mortal who already screwed him once. If that level of epic fail doesn't call for a dramatic fall on the knees and scream I don't know what does.

It was such a great chapter about love. The actor of Imhotep was really great, especially the broken expression he had when he realized his love was not real. While both movies have many illogical things, I must say their comedy, action, and romance are very lovable.

@OfficialMediaKnights

Жыл бұрын

These films have been fantastic! Honestly a great balance and blend of genres. That final scene with Imhotep being contrasted by scenes with Rick and Evy during and moments later really drove home the parallel. Rick and Evy have something special❤️

@marcusfridh8489

3 ай бұрын

His love for her was real, but hers for him wasnt

I love how when you said that the CGI was great for 2001 but then I was like just wait until the end with the Scorpion King 😂 I love the second Mummy movie just as much as the first. The third one does not exist in my eyes. So badly done and nothing like the first two. But The Revenge of the Mummy ride at Universal Studios in Orlando is one of my favorite roller coaster

@OfficialMediaKnights

Жыл бұрын

The mummy coaster is one of our favorite rides ever! We thought the atmosphere during the cue was excellent and then the ride itself was unforgettable. Can’t wait to go back and experience it once again now that we’ve watched these 😃 and yeah we were fine with the CGI but couldn’t ignore that Scorpion King sequence 😂 such a shame a lot of you really didn’t like the third one!

@iykeharrison9161

Жыл бұрын

​@@OfficialMediaKnightsThe third one is not great, especially because one of the main characters is replaced.

@Karthig1987

11 ай бұрын

Yes it does not exist lol

@7thsealord888

11 ай бұрын

By far, the third movie's single biggest problem was not having Rachel Weisz in it. If that dynamic could have been sustained, then any other problems would have pretty much disappeared. Maria Bello was the replacement and, while I have no objection to her as a human being, she just didn't have anywhere near that chemistry.

@confessionofabookdragon

11 ай бұрын

@@7thsealord888 the reason why Rachel was not in it was because of bad writing. She hated the script and thought it didn’t feel right to do. And I agree with her. The screenplay was poorly written and this story didn’t have the same feeling as the first two

Evelyn is the reincarnation of Nefertiti, the daughter of the Pharoah and princess of Egypt. That is why she keeps having these memories of the past that happened thousands of years ago which she had been there but not, why she has her past life's knowledge in martial arts, and why she loves Egypt so much in the first part.

@OfficialMediaKnights

Жыл бұрын

Yes! So cool they explored her connection to Egypt more in the sequel, it was so much fun to watch!

@marcusfridh8489

3 ай бұрын

In real Egyptian history, it would be like Nefertiti fighting her own daughter, as Nefertiti was in real life the queen of pharao Akhenaton and mother of Ankhesenamun who was the stepsister and wife of Tutankhamun

“He never loses?! It’s in his contracts!” Love this

For me the Mummy movies worked cuz of Brendan Frazer and Rachel Weisz. I till date haven't watched the third part and won't watch it cuz Rachel is not in it. Brendan's and Rachel's on screen chemistry was perfect. The mummy movies for me ended with the Mummy returns. I had a great childhood watching this movie in a packed movie theater.

One of the few sequels that totally lives up to its prequel. It's unfortunate that the third one isn't as good, and we just won't talk about Tom Cruise's 'reboot'. On a separate note, I appreciate you guys. You're both so genuine and enthusiastic, and engage so happily with what you're watching. I dunno. I don't want to come across as weird or parasocial-gross, I'm just always happy to see your videos pop up on my feed.

@OfficialMediaKnights

Жыл бұрын

This sequel DEFINITELY lived up to the first, and manages to give something new while still being faithful to what made fans love it to begin with. We just watched Tom Cruise's Mummy and though we didn't hate it, it definitely lacked the brightness of Evy (such a wonderfully written and acted female character) but also that magnetic chemistry between the leads wasn't there. It was such a shame. Thank you so much for such kind words, it's not parasocial-gross at all! We have watched and still watch reactions over the years, and it's nice to feel a kinship with the reactors! We're so glad you enjoy our content, it means the world to have you here!

@WolfHreda

Жыл бұрын

​@@OfficialMediaKnightsthe problem with the Tom Cruise movie was that Universal was already focused on trying to make a cinematic universe. But they fell even shorter than DC, because DC at least had a roster of characters that are almost universally beloved. Most of Universal's monsters aren't critically acclaimed in recent years, so there wasn't as much investment going in. Plus, I think the concept reminded people of The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, which ruined a lot of things. Not least of which was Sean Connery's career.

@ginawhisnant9966

9 ай бұрын

@@OfficialMediaKnights The third Mummy (we ignore the Tom Cruise one) is not as good as the first two but has similar humor and has Brandon Frasier.

@silentdelicate2299

6 ай бұрын

I can’t stand Tom cruise the mummy I tried to like it but I just couldn’t and Tom cruise is just not a good actor but that’s my opinion

The concept of storytelling about the ultimate battle between good and evil that happened hundreds to billions of years ago is truly epic and legendary.

@OfficialMediaKnights

Жыл бұрын

Right?! This movie was just such a great time, just like the first one! Love the epic battles of good and evil!

@smdownh9

Жыл бұрын

@@OfficialMediaKnights do yourself a favor skip the third movie it sucks

@OfficialMediaKnights

Жыл бұрын

So sad to hear. We haven’t heard nothing good about the third film

@Rainbow.Pegacorn.Cosplay

Жыл бұрын

@@OfficialMediaKnights Jet Li plays a good villain, but the third movie involves Chinese mummies buried inside the Great Wall. (Small spoiler alert, sorry)

@thegladve

Жыл бұрын

@@OfficialMediaKnights yeah well the guys behind it couldn't convince Rachel Weiss to come back and Brendan Fraser by the time the third came out had to scale down the amount of stunts he could do because injuries from previous work were starting to take a toll on him.

Man seeing imhoptep like that made me sad asf. She really was for the streets. When I was a kid and saw that scene I didn’t think much of it I just wanted Imhotep dead but now that I’m older I’m like damn that was messed up. He Risk it all for her but in reality he realized he should have stayed dead.

@OfficialMediaKnights

Жыл бұрын

It was an unfortunate conclusion to his character. He really seemed like he loved her and did everything to get that happy ending. But instead he got hit with reality 😔 Imhotep even though he was the antagonist he was a great part of both of these films 😄

@JMK248

Жыл бұрын

@@OfficialMediaKnights yeah his actor was good great reaction by the way got a new subscriber

I actually cry with these movies, they give me such a nostalgia feeling and I always have the most perfect time watching them! So glad you are doing these ❤

@OfficialMediaKnights

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for joining us! It means the world! We are going down the summer blockbusters from the past. Feeling all that nostalgia! We hope you enjoy ❤️

@simonfrederiksen104

Жыл бұрын

Yeah - Such a Blast From The Past

I really liked your reaction to this amazing movie! A fact about the fighting scene between Rachel and Patricia that I believed nobody said is that they both practiced a lot and the whole fight they did it themselves.

When y'all were both talking about the special effects half way through saying "it looks really good sometimes they overdid the cgi in this time" I couldn't help but giggle knowing the scorpion king abomination was coming 😂

@OfficialMediaKnights

Жыл бұрын

Hahaha yeah, we were waiting for that shoe to drop and drop it did 😂

@Khadharphak

8 ай бұрын

Honestly it's not terrible for the time, faces were still really hard to do at the time, and it didn't help they were trying to make the face of an existing person. CG was better at environments, particles, and objects. If you look at the tidal wave face, the face itself is pretty bad but the fluid simulation of hte rest of the wave, especially as it crashes against hte canyon walls, is pretty decent for the time. Regardless, the CG gets across the idea well enough, the Scorpion King's face isn't really the focus, it's the fact that he's a giant scorpiontaur, and that's rad.

These two movies have a special place in my heart. My late father and I enjoyed the first one so much it was one of the first DVDs he bought, and we were excited for the sequel. However I was traveling overseas when it came out, so he waited until I got home and took me to see it 2 days after I got back, and I loved it despite having a 12 hour jet lag. It makes me happy to see you two enjoy them so much. Even with that famously terrible scorpion king CGI, lol.

@OfficialMediaKnights

Жыл бұрын

It’s so nice hearing how much people have enjoyed these throughout the years. These movies definitely deserve it. If we had watched the first one back in the day we would’ve definitely been ready for the sequel sat in the theater day one! So we can definitely see how you could ignore that amount of jet lag to watch a good movie! Thank you for watching with us ❤️

Since you liked these two movies so much, I have a feeling that you might also enjoy Van Helsing. Please, give it a try!

@OfficialMediaKnights

Жыл бұрын

You just put a big smile on our faces! We love sharing our passion for films with all of you and it truly means a lot to us knowing you guys are enjoying these as well ❤️

From what I understand little, the Medjay were one of the most ancient badass warriors and protectors of the Pharoah. They are skilled, fearless, valiant, honorable, selfless, and self-sacrifice.

@OfficialMediaKnights

Жыл бұрын

Good to know! They were definitely badass in this! Some great fight sequences here.

I think the difference in the two couple's love for one another is demonstrated really well in that final scene (though it is built throughout the two films). Rick telling her to go, save herself and their son and she doesn't listen, racing out to save him. Imhotep, on the other hand, calls for her to save him and she decides to save himself. I think he really did love her but even he had a desire to live even at the risk of her life. Love this movie, the two together tell a great story with good characters. Is the CGI a little rough in place? Sure. Is the overall plot and story sometimes a bit cheesy/campy, yes. But it all works so well overall IMO.

@sheridanclaude2133

11 ай бұрын

That's a great observation you made about the two different kinds of love exemplified by the two couples. Rick and Evy's love for each other was sacrificial and genuine, while Imhotep and Anak Su Namuun's love for each other was more self-driven. When both men were trying to come out of the chasm after fighting the Scorpion King, their hands were shown. Rick was wearing a wedding ring--a symbol of love and commitment. Their love was legitimate. Imhotep and Anak Su Namuun's love was built around murder and disregard for the lives of all who stood in their way. It was never legitimate.

@deimos144

10 ай бұрын

One thing I will say, I never really got the association with “campiness” and a good movie like idk why they often seem to be seen as mutually exclusive lol

The snake at 4:35 was completely harmless. There are two types of snakes that look extremely similar, but the color pattern helps you tell them apart. Just remember this: Red and black, friendly Jack Red and yellow, deadly fellow

@JodiellKrakouer

9 ай бұрын

Unless ur in Australia.

@lazunekko

Ай бұрын

Black and yellow black and yellow black and yellow black and yellow

If Imhotep had truly loved Anck-Su-Namun, then he wouldn't have wanted her to risk her life to save his, like how Rick told Evelyn to get out of there and save herself. And earlier, Anck-Su-Namun, despite desiring power for herself as well, had begged, implored him to forget about all of this and just happily live with her instead. That was when she learned that he would no longer have his Mummy powers. Before they were taken away, he would have defeated the Scorpion King easily, so sure, go for it, take over the world for us, but without his powers, he was likely to be killed instead. But he didn't care about what she wanted, he'd rather risk it all to dominate the world, which was something that didn't need to be done. Rick only did what he did to save the world (it needed to be saved, either way, but Anck-Su-Namun wasn't thinking about that, only that she wanted Imhotep to live and be with her). I think Imhotep really did love Anck-Su-Namun in some ways and to some extent, and we can see how her unwillngness to risk the ultimate sacrifice for him, as Evelyn had done for Rick, absolutely crushed him. In his mind, theirs was an epic love for the ages, and it really did span thousands of years, in a way. They did fight hard to be with each other, but that was driven by passion, not true love, after all, because true love is sacrifice, meaning that you care about each other more than your own selves, not mere desire (there is nothing wrong with desire and passion, but ideally there should be more). I think Anck-Su-Namun also loved Imhotep, but apparently not enough to risk her own life to save him, especially after he had ignored what she wanted for them, putting his greed above her, and then expecting her to risk her life to save him. She wasn't feeling it anymore, and took off to save herself.

@Escapist...

2 ай бұрын

This is what caught my attention as well. People diss on Anck-Su-Namun for leaving him dying without realising if Imhotep truly loved her, the way Rick loved Evei, he would never have asked her to risk her life for him. That's why I never really felt that bad for him. They both deserved each other in a way.

When my mom and I watched this , the scene where you think Ardeth gets shot made us both gasp . We both actually had a sigh of relief when we saw he was still alive .

This is just one of those movies where all the elements came together...cast, director, writer, score, set design, costumes, etc. So many memorable characters and crazy fun action. No deep political statements or social commentary, just fun. Glad you enjoyed the two movies.

@OfficialMediaKnights

Жыл бұрын

A good ol' summer blockbuster! Thank you for watching these with us!

This is heartfelt. You guys have one of the BEST reaction channels on KZread!! I love the way y’all feed off each other’s energy. So awesome!! 😂

@OfficialMediaKnights

Жыл бұрын

Awww thank you!!! This is such a sweet comment, we're so happy you enjoyed our videos - what a huge compliment!!!

NO, when this movie came out the CGI was still awful looking to us but the movie is so fun and the characters and the banter were so good we gave it a pass.

@OfficialMediaKnights

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely agree! The film has way more positives that significantly outweigh the negative!

Yayyyy I'm so glad you enjoyed this (despite the very shoddy CGI at times lmao). The immediate recognition of Alan Silvestri!! So good! And yeah they're absolutely one of my all-time favourite film couples. The way they're there for each other and how they understand each other after everything. Love to see it, need more of it. and we will always be left with IMHOTEP!! IMHOTEP!! IMHOTEP!!

@OfficialMediaKnights

Жыл бұрын

This was fantastic! We love movie soundtracks and their composers to the point that we've gotten so good at guessing who it might be. But man! We absolutely love Alan Silvestri's work! So glad he worked on this one. And yes! Rick and Evy are such a power couple! They are perfect for each other. When in doubt just IMHOTEP IMHOTEP IMHOTEP!! Hahaha

As a 90s kid that watched that in cinemas, I can tell you Rick and Evy are couple goals. This movie make a perfect example of a strong couple complementing each other. And what a toxic relationship is.

One of my favorite adventure films!

@OfficialMediaKnights

Жыл бұрын

Such a banger!

Ain’t gonna lie when Evy goes to save Rick at the end..always chokes me up man. I remember watching this in the cinema and having that same feeling at that same scene 😢 classic movie with the 1st one also. Good o 90’s 😎

Man, I'd kill for a TV show of the first 2 movies that goes into detail about their past and present lives. It feels like there could be so much lore there to explore, connecting both timelines. One of the rare cases where I think a sequel is just as good as the original, and doesn't just feel like a cash grab.

Such a great and fun sequel. It raises the stakes a bit more too with Rick and Evy's son being caught in the middle. The horror while still there, kind of toned down a bit. It kind of also brings questions from the first film full circle in a way. Things we didn't see the first time within such context. Like there was more going on with Imhotep and Anck Su Namun, with Nefertiri watching it from the sidelines and seeing what's going on. Its like the moment when one of your parents remarry and you kind of have a disdain or contempt towards your stepparent and seeing something is not right with them. It also explains why Evy acts different here. She might be one of the few characters to have gone through such an interesting development. Hell, she kicked so much ass this time around too! Also, the musical score in this is just as good as the first one. Kind of picks up where it left off. The only real issue I have is what they did to the Scorpion King in the end. His CGI face still looks like shit lol.

When I was a kid I wanted to be an Egyptologist because of these movies lol... Still love that shit!

Imagine if Evy and Rick pulled Imhotep up in the end... think of i!: would that friendship lead? ❤

@RaptorNX01

5 күн бұрын

I was thinking the same thing. that could have been an awesome set up for another film. having imotep as an anti-hero.

You lighten up - You big trouble - You get in the car 🤣😂😂

@OfficialMediaKnights

Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@0553140

2 ай бұрын

A double decker bus?!😂

How about those twists with Evie’s and Rick’s characters! Absolutely brilliant no one saw it coming lol! Btw Those fighting moves are real btw it’s an ancient Egyptian form of defence art called “Tahtib” which is derived from stick fighting and Stone shaping and in combat it was made into Egyptian Sai Swords like the ones they faught with. This is a lost art I have learned it from a few whom are left who still practice it but it’s mostly now made into a folklore dance with sticks with or without music to accompany it. Anyways back to the fight scene I’m a huge fan of that particular scene as well as it really makes me feel like I’m back to my ancient roots ❤

@ChefNourhan

Жыл бұрын

The comparisons between both relationships and how Evie and Ricks love is selfless while the Ank Sun Amon and imhotep’s wasnt Ank didn’t love Imhotep more than herself while Evie and Rick were PERFECTION 😍🥰

@OfficialMediaKnights

Жыл бұрын

Wow thanks so much for revealing more about the fight scene and technique! It truly was such a joy to watch, what a well choreographed moment! Also yess Rick and Evie are honestly goals, we love them together! They grow together and freely let each other still express their individuality. They're truly a match made in heaven!

@ChefNourhan

Жыл бұрын

@@OfficialMediaKnights They might as well be the only non toxic couple in Tv history lol

"In the early 2000s the VFX were terrible, but in this movie they're great so far!" That was fun to hear moments before you saw the Scorpion King xD Actually this is one of the those movies which make people think that early 2000s VFX used to suck. Back in 2001, the VFX team apologized with Brendan Fraser for the final cut, because they didn't have enough time, but Brendan Fraser, being just awesome as he is, comforted them. Anyway, this movie is still great and lot of fun even today.

@OfficialMediaKnights

Жыл бұрын

I think this movie was fantastic! The only moment where the vfx looked bad was honestly the Scorpion King...other than that the movie looks decent for its time! But it has so many more positives that it truly does not matter 😀

@foro921f4

Жыл бұрын

@@OfficialMediaKnights yeah, absolutely! This is one movie I never get tired of

46:43 Thank you for the support haha 😂 it was actually never awesome but it was always funny and no one cared because the rest of the cgi was on point especially with Anubis army and the mummies etc and it was long ago as well so the fact the film still hold up means it was mostly super well done 99% of the time if they just got the face more realistic it would’ve been great but the body was terrifying especially when he was crawling on the ceiling yeesh lol

@OfficialMediaKnights

Жыл бұрын

Hahaha yeah, poor VFX team! You are right though, the rest of the CGI looked great so it's not too big of a deal. They shoulda just let the OG The Rock fight them and just showed his power through his physicality, maybe even some psychic powers etc.!

Difference between the couple-Rick tells Eve to just leave because he loves her and he doesn't want her to get hurt or die by falling debris, Eve goes anyway risking her life (again) to save him. With the other couple, Imhotep calls out to Anck-su-namun asking her to save him disregarding the potential risk to her life, after spending hundreds of years in hell, it seems she doesn't love him enough to risk dying and going back there again. In the end, i think what they had was not true love at all.

Corridor Digital did an episode where they had the guy who was in charge of something for the CGI with the Scorpion King, I don't remember if it was art director, or lead animator, or what. Basically, it wasn't necessarily the time this came out (it was 2 years after Star Wars Episode I and the same year as the first Harry Potter, though obviously not as advanced as today), but mainly time constraints. The studio didn't give them enough time, so something had to be cut somewhere and it ended up being the scorpion king. So it wasn't necessarily the best they could do at the time, but more the best they could do WITH the time.

@OfficialMediaKnights

Жыл бұрын

Wooow that's great to know!!! Thanks so much for writing this out for us - sadly that's an issue we see happen even today, where studios rush a product only for it to suffer in the long run. Sometimes taking the time is the right thing to do!

@RaptorNX01

5 күн бұрын

yeah, this movie was rushed out after the success of the first film. 2 years is just not enough time for what they were trying to do. it did have a slightly larger budget, $98m vs the mummy's $80m, but they were doing over twice the effects and much larger scale.

Awesome ! So glad you liked it ! The cgi Lol I waited for you to see the scorpion king monstruosity ! The Mummy duology rocks the characters, the score, the adventure, the humour, everything is on point !! And Rick and Evie rules !Their chemistry is definitely off the charts ! They're proof moonlight syndrome is because writers don't know how to make a couple interesting, we're still engaged and rooting for them even after they're together !

@OfficialMediaKnights

Жыл бұрын

Hahah we had heard a lot about the CGI but we weren't prepared for the Scorpion King 😂 To be fair though, it didn't take away from the movie for us at all, in fact it sorta even added to the charm 😂 You are so correct!! So many love subplots seem to resort to breaking the couple up before they even get together, or just after because... Drama? It would be so much more interesting if we got to see a couple be functional and healthy whilst putting actual conflict in for them to resolve together instead of basing the conflict off of some miscommunication - you know, when one half of the couple overhears the other say or something but it's completely out of context so they decide to not communicate and just break up? This was so refreshing!! We need more on screen couples like this!!

"Well that's not good." LOL That line still kills me to this day.

fun fact: this is LITERALLY the first ever big film role of Dwayne Johnson and it's funny how the DVD I have has a special bit of him introducing the movie and how happy he was to be included and this was when he still was referring himself as just The Rock

1 and 2 have always been fun to rewatch growing up. Id say The Scorpion King movie would complete the trilogy 🙂

@OfficialMediaKnights

Жыл бұрын

The Scorpion King is next! Definitely watching that and leaving it at a high having enjoyed these 2

Another fantastic reaction guys. I’m so glad your enjoying The Mummy films. Probably my favourite series ever. This is a sequel that not only lives up to the hype but continues on the greatness from the first one. I do hope you react the third movie. I know a lot of people don’t Ike it because Rachel Weisz didn’t return but I love it just because of the comedy genius of Brendan Fraser & John Hannah. Rick & Jonathan are so freaking hilarious in the 3rd film.

@OfficialMediaKnights

Жыл бұрын

That's so refreshing to hear, we've been inundated with comments telling us that the third one was such a letdown, but we're glad to read that Fraser and Hannah still brought their A game!

@RaptorNX01

5 күн бұрын

I'm also among the (vocal) few that did actually enjoy the third film. yeah, its not as good as the few two, and getting over not having Rachel is a big hurdle, but i thought it was fine, over all. and i did like that they referenced the change with Evy at least.

While the third Mummy movie has some downsides the plot was really good and the development of the characters was amazing. You should watch The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor

i need to recommend my favorite movies starring *Brendan Fraser* ★ - *Blast from the Past* (1999) ★ - *Bedazzled* (2000) _Underrated _*_Brendan Fraser_*_ MOVIES_

My mom took us to see this one too, we was all crying when Brendan started sobbing over Evie lmao this gotta be one of the best sequels to a movie ever.

@OfficialMediaKnights

Жыл бұрын

We loved this movie! It works great as a sequel carrying so many elements from the original while giving us something new. Thank you guys for recommending the sequel ❤️

I believe the film commentary explains how the last sequence with the Scorpion King, not to mention a couple of others like the formation of the oasis at the beginning, were rushed to meet a deadline. For the time, I'm not sure how much better they could have made it look since deepfake technology didn't exist and animating facial expressions was very difficult.

@OfficialMediaKnights

Жыл бұрын

That makes so much sense! It's never the production itself it's almost always the studios fault and these unrealistic deadlines they give the artists to finish their projects. Such a shame!

Brendan should have married Rachel instead of the money grabbing horse he was tricked into marrying. She literally destroyed Brendan in so many ways. Rachel and Brendan would have been a great pair in real life.

Their son is LITERALLY my FAVORITE! I adore him! Audacious little punk but he backs it up. I love him.

Evelyn was the reincarnation of Nefertiti. While a millionaire crime lord Meela Nais was the reincarnation of Anck-Su-Namun. Which explains why both of them would have random visions and memories of their past lives.

Glad you guys watching this movie I've watched it like 10 times

@OfficialMediaKnights

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching this with us! This is one of those movies that is worth the rewatch throughout the years! No wonder you guys loved these ❤️

@Ichigojose

Жыл бұрын

Just so you know Rachel is not on the third film if you reacted to the movie

I saw this movie in the theater when it came out, and I can tell you that the CGI Scorpion King at the end was always awful. You would think that today the technology exists where they could go in and update it, because this part 2 was really great, but with updated CGI it would be even better. Great reaction.

@OfficialMediaKnights

Жыл бұрын

Haha oh dear okay, we didn't wanna be too harsh because a lot of movies from the 90s or early 2000s seem to have shaky CGI compared to now. But imagine if they could remaster it, that'd be awesome! Thanks so much for the kind comment, we appreciate you!

If you didn't notice when Evelyn fell off the boat , that's what happened to her in the past life as well. Nefertiri inadvertently leaned too far over the edge of the balcony and fell to her death. Despite having perished, Nefertiri's soul was cast adrift into the currents of time to be reborn once fate deemed the time right to revenge herself upon Anck-Su-Namun. This is why Evelyn is a reincarnation.

Thank you for the reaction you guys. I watched this movie for the first time when I was like 7 or 8 years old, when it first came out. By the way, it was scorpions, not scarabs that ate up the mummy's girlfriend at the end...lol

@OfficialMediaKnights

Жыл бұрын

Aw that must have been so cool!! We definitely were a little late to the party, but we did get to watch them in the end! Thanks so much for your kind words, it means the world to us!

That movie brought me here. Great reaction! You can now react to Scorpion King (2002 I think). That movie was one of my favourites movies in my childhood... I can sugest to you more great movies, but The Mummy had everything: comedy, romance, some history, a little bit horror. According to Brendan Fraser, this wasn't the initial ideea. They weren't sure what genre to use for this movie so they combined them, according to me, perfectly!!!

@OfficialMediaKnights

Жыл бұрын

Ohh yes, definitely hit us with some recommendations!! We are definitely adding Scorpion King to our list so that's gonna happen! It's so great that they blended multiple genres, it's what made this movie so unique! What a great ride!

Rick and Evy are one of my fave onscreen couples too. ♥ Modern actions films (Marvel, DC, Disney, I'm looking at you) should take note!

I loved the difference when it came to true love. He told Eve not to come and she ran for him anyway, Imhotep asked for help Anak Suman ran.

Brandon Fraser has officially solidified Rick O'Connel as legendary as Indiana Jones.

46:43 i really, REALLY wish they'd just had the Rock fight as himself. Hes already much larger than the actors

@OfficialMediaKnights

Жыл бұрын

Right?! He already has the physicality, not just appearance-wise but also in skillset! That CGI did not need to happen 😂

Truly, the two movies are so special to me and my family, so glad to see you enjoy them ^^ exploring evy's backstory and fitting it so smoothly with the established romance between anck-su-namus and imhotep, was just *chef's kiss*, and the love of his life betraying him and giving imhotep a truly heartbreaking end was a bold move that i absolutely adored

@OfficialMediaKnights

Жыл бұрын

The parallel storytelling is amazing! And during the conclusion they really make it a point to have that punchline where we see both relationships put to the test! In the end we see just how real and powerful Rick and Evy's love for each other is. Seeing Imhotep realize his love is never gonna be like theirs is truly heartbreaking but such an amazing moment for the character and the actor. Absolutely loved this!

I got so excited when you correctly predicted it was Alan Silvestri!!

these 2 movies were my childhood favorites!! the chemistry between rick and evey are undeniable and relationship goals lol!! they are special to a lot of us who grew up with it and wish more movies were still made this way. all the characters are so individual with what they represent and what their roles are!!! but honestly i love jonathan!!! hes hilarious and i love how their son paired with him is a perfect duo!!lol

Such a tragedy there's no third film... oh well at least we have two amazing films

@OfficialMediaKnights

Жыл бұрын

Lolll yeah, we don't talk about the third one 😂 Fight Club style

@aliciacarley3408

11 ай бұрын

The third one should have just been a father and son type movie. Think that would have been a way better movie.

When you wake up on a saturday to "50 shades of Imotehp" you know its going to be a good day. You guys cracked me up. This sequel has some obvious flaws with the CGI that i feel takes away a little bit from the movie, but its still such a blast, the casting is still fantastic, Imotehp is such a relatable villan. And the concept of the movie is badass. Such a fun franchise.

@OfficialMediaKnights

Жыл бұрын

Haha awww man this was so great to read, we are honestly so glad you enjoyed our reaction! This franchise is definitely awesome, shaky CGI and all! It was such a pleasure to react and share with y'all!!

You know i actually came across you guys for the first Mummy at the same time you put this out(apparently) but i did a back to back watching two weeks later. I enjoy your reactions alot. Also i didn't see it noted in the comments but the first movie and Return have tie in Games cause you know all early 2000 had a tie in.

Rachel Weisz is such a good actress and a star in her own right.....even without being Daniel Craig's (007) wife.

@OfficialMediaKnights

Жыл бұрын

She was fantastic in both of these films! We thoroughly enjoyed her performance 😃

In many ways, I like this film even more than the original. However both were so much fun and a joy to watch just like your reactions to the movies!! I've seen a couple of others mention the third film being bad, and I agree. The biggest problem with the third movie is that they got rid of Rachel Weisz and recast Evie. It felt like there was no chemistry at all between Brandon Frazier and Maria Bello, which made the film feel like it had no heart. That plus the fact that its just not as good of a script doomed the movie. So, probably best to give that film a pass. Regardless though... Thanks for the reaction and keep up the great work as you 2 are amazing!!

@OfficialMediaKnights

Жыл бұрын

This one was definitely what a sequel should be! It kept the elements that worked in the original and expanded on them in such clever ways! Thoroughly enjoyed it! Such a shame from what we’ve gathered not a lot of people that enjoyed these 2 enjoyed the third one. The main thing we keep getting is the fact that they recast Evy and it makes total sense…seeing the chemistry these two had and then taking that away strips the movie from a lot of the things that made it work in the first place. Especially if the script was also not that good. Thank you for your kind words and for the support ❤️

@chasestreet8082

Жыл бұрын

@@OfficialMediaKnights ​ Yeah, the biggest problem with the 3rd movie (from a chemistry standpoint) is kind of hard to explain without spoilers. On the chance that you check it out, even if just on your own, I'll say this... There is something that happens to Rick in the 3rd movie that could have been every bit as emotional as what happens to Evie towards the end of this movie. The fact that there was no chemistry there ruins the moment, which is a shame because it would have been really great to see Rachel Weisz' version of Evy reacting to that scene. I wouldn't be surprised if that is one of the biggest things that cause most (including myself) to dislike the 3rd movie.

@OfficialMediaKnights

Жыл бұрын

Interesting! Goes to show that your actors and the chemistry they built across a few films is everything to an audience that is engaged. Such a shame they decided to move on instead of waiting a little to lock down Rachel Weisz.

Such a fantastic sequel, it's really too bad they never made a third one lol

@demonicxpriest7699

Жыл бұрын

They did but it was a bag of shit 😂

@OfficialMediaKnights

Жыл бұрын

Loll we're just all pretending that didn't happen huh 😂😂😂

@toodlescae

Жыл бұрын

​@@OfficialMediaKnightsehh. It would be great if Rachel Weisz had been playing Evie. It's kind of hard to ignore the lack of chemistry between Rick and Evie with the new actress. Jonathan is still..Jonathan though. 😂

@OfficialMediaKnights

Жыл бұрын

We can imagine! The chemistry was such a huge part during both of these films that the lack of it would immediately impact the film.

@iamdeathiamentropyiamdarks3517

Жыл бұрын

​@@OfficialMediaKnights The third was is my favourite.

I cannot even be upset about what happened to imhotep because he had both of them alive and still was power hungry. She asked him not to go and he still ran in. Man still had his immortality and such. He could have just vanished into the world if he truly wanted to be happy with just her. That man wanted power also.

I watched with directors dialog and he said when they were filming these last scenes that Brendon Fraisr had a broken rib, tore a disk in his back, and blew out his knee. So he did all tbe running and jumping on bad knee.

I feel bad for Anuck Su Na Moon - she killed herself to save him, he let her rot in hell for 3000 years. After his second attempt at resurrecting her he was too obsessed with the book that he let her get stabbed to death again after she called out for him TWICE. She reincarnated to bring HIM back only to get her soul briefly before her life's at risk AGAIN.

After you guys finish the franchise, you should watch The Mummy: The Animated Series It might not be canon but I LOVED IT at the time

@OfficialMediaKnights

Жыл бұрын

Ohhh that's a great recommendation, thank you! We will definitely add it to our list!

@rhaegostheskydragon1760

Жыл бұрын

An excellent suggestion

It's official, I love you two's reactions. They're great and there's none of the annoying qualities I see in other channels. Subbed for sure!

Thinking about it years later, I'm wondering now how Imhotep even landed into that pit along side Rick.

I'm glad you guys like this movie unfortunately there's one huge change in the third film and you're not going to like it.

@OfficialMediaKnights

Жыл бұрын

We’re bracing ourselves for impact on that third one. Many of you have told us it’s not as good as these two but to be fair that’s already a pretty high bar. Thank you for watching this with us!

@TheHulk2008

Жыл бұрын

😀 I'm only thinking that the CGI is cheesey on purpose

Awesome reaction 🎉 But tell me one thing, r u guys rewatching it or u have really not seen it before! 😏💥

@OfficialMediaKnights

Жыл бұрын

We’re glad you enjoyed! If one of us has watched a movie (like in the case of The Hunger Games reaction) we make it a point to say it at the beginning of the reaction so there is no confusion. Neither of us had watched The Mummy Saga

@himanshurana4404

Жыл бұрын

@@OfficialMediaKnights ok , Thanks 😊❤️ U guys r so humble, bless you 🤗

I am binging a lot of your videos right now. I love rewatch those movies I grew up with through your eyes. You clearly are becoming my favorite movie reactors.

Though Imhotep did love Anack su namun, it’s worth noting that, unlike Rick, he asked her to risk her life to come help him. Whereas Rick wanted Evie to save herself and not risk it coming back for him. Imhotep have loved her, but it was selfish love. Rick’s love was selfless.

i remember when i first watched this, i was like: Me: i wondered when Anubis was going to show up. Egypt had some of the coolest Gods: Horus (sun and sky), Anubis (Underworld), Osiris (Dead, afterlife and resurection), Isis (afterlife, wife of Osiris), Sobek (God of the Nile, my personal favourite), Seth (God of Chaos and Storms), Geb (God of the Earth)

Currently binge watching your channel. I don’t know what it is, but watching you two react to some of my favourite content is very much refreshing.

@OfficialMediaKnights

Жыл бұрын

That means the world to us! We love sharing our passion for films and knowing you guys are enjoying these as well makes our day!

Interestingly enough Apocalypse is downplayed since actually means “Lifting Of The Veil”. Even ties a lot to certain Native American tribes such as the Hopi and the famous “Hopi Prophecy”. ❤❤❤❤

Again, you guys are GREAT! I totally enjoyed listening to you again, well, well done!!:)

Both the mummy movies were always be my favourites Specially Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz such beautiful couple in the movie

Dude, Evie in a rematch against Anck-Su-Namun is like Chekov's gun: an inevitability.

I really think Brendan Fraser is a great actor and from what I understand he is like Keanu Reeves a real sweetheart and really cares about the people he works with and seems to get along with pretty much everybody I really feel bad that he was injured so bad making these movies trying to be the acting star but it doesn't seem to have stopped him career-wise and there was a reason that he got a standing ovation at that awards ceremony

I really enjoy your reaction, and how much fun you guys had watching.

Technically, Jonathan was accurate on the sacred "ground" part, since the pygmy didn't touch the ground. And to answer your question, they were Scarab Beetles, the same as were in the sarcophagus in the first one. Still debating whose "love" was more shallow. You seen Rick's reaction seeing the danger coming to him would've been... telling Evie to get out vs. Imhotep, telling Anuk-su-namun telling her to come help him.

To think, Beni is the reason why the O'Connell's and Jonathan are all rich. Kind of ironic lol. And to the answer to your question is she fell into a pit of scorpions. She deserved it too!

This scene at the end with Imhotep, when Anck-Su-Namun felled and did not save him, literally broke my heart as a child......

I just watched your reaction to part one and was like 'please do part 2' then I saw the part 2 video off to the side of my screen and was like 'hell yeah!'