As many friends and critics have repeated, the 3rd version of the film is the absolute worst. In terms of story and action (or lack thereof), this is the weakest link. And after watching the original film again this afternoon, I found another reason why the 3rd installment bombed.
They replaced Rachel Weisz! In the first 2 Mummies, she played Lynn Carnahan-O' Connell with such aplomb. Her combination of great acting, good comic timing and action credibility added up to a character that was part Lara Croft and part Lucille Ball.
The girl they got to replace her - Maria Bello - didn't live up to the first two performances. As one magazine said: "She was trying too hard to be British that she forgot how to act."
During the last minute of "The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor," John Hannah's character hinted on a sequel - probably set in Peru. (Hmmm... I could smell a lost Incan civilization story here.) If they do make a sequel, try and get it right this time. And try and get Rachel Weisz back in the film.
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