Richard
Propes' Comment
What is it
about The Rock that makes me smile? I can't help
it. I find him amusing. This film is a perfect
vehicle for his limited acting range. It
combines a little bit of acting, a lot of
action, and some general silliness. Everything
here is predictable, but it makes fairly decent
eye-candy. It helps that The Rock is clearly
having fun here, and gets in a few one-liners.
Having a rainy Saturday afternoon? This is your
flick...mindless fun that will make you smile.
Jacob
Hall's Comment
The Rock seems to be following the same path as
Arnold S.
Dwayne Johnson stars as the hero of the title, a
warrior who defeats the enemy through brute
strength. It's very similar to Arnold's first
big film, "Conan the Barbarian."
It also features the 1980s sword and sorcery
cliches. The musclebound hero, the helpless
heroine, the little orphaned kid, the crazy old
man, and the former rival who becomes an ally.
Still fun, but I can't stomach the thought of
giving it a B. The Rock's next film, "The
Rundown," is far more fun.
The filmmakers also forget to explain how our
hero becomes the magical villain of "The Mummy
Returns."
