The Mummy: Tomb of Dragon Emperor

There weren't a lot of choices this weekend. Our choices were between The Mummy: Tomb of Dragon Emperor and Swing Vote, I chose The Mummy; about half way through the movie, as I struggled to keep my eyes open, I was regretting my choice.

I realize that this is nothing more than a popcorn movie designed to lure summer moviegoers in the lull after Dark Knight and before the serious Oscar contenders start to roll out. But even silly pop movies have standards and this one falls short.

The film starts off in 50BC China by telling an ancient tale of forbidden love and revenge when the power-hungry Dragon Emperor (Jet Li) - along with his terracotta army - are turned to stone while seeking the secret of immortality.

Fast forward 2,000 years and we’re in 1946 Oxford, where Egyptologist Rick O’Connell (Brendan Fraser) has retired after his adventures of the first two films with wife Evelyn (Maria Bello, replacing Rachel Weisz). But, the power-crazy maniac has been unleashed and it is up to Rick and his wife to stop him from taking over the world.

Dumb, inept and more than a little dull, this lacklustre film suggests that it’s time to put The Mummy back in its coffin - for good!

National Treasure: Book of Secrets

I tried really hard to wait for the hubby so that we could watch this movie together - especially since he forbade me to see it without him. I waited as long as I could then this weekend came along and mom and I wanted to go to the movies, just like we do every almost every weekend, but there wasn't anything else worth watching - not to mention it would probably no longer be in the theaters by the time he finally got around to going with me, so...National Treasure: Book of Secrets, here we come!!!

There's not much to tell you about this movie, it's pretty much the same as the first one and just as good. If you liked the first one, you'll enjoy this one too.