Movie Reviews for The Mummy [HD DVD]

The Mummy [HD DVD]

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Movie Reviews of The Mummy [HD DVD]

Movie Review: Fond Memories Of This Movies
Summary: 4 Stars

My (then future) wife and I got know each other whilst this move was playing. We had it on VHS via a 4:3 TV and basic Pro-Logic surround system but we enjoyed it all the same. Its blend of humour, adventure, action and nostalgia really did make it the INDIANA JONES IV movie that never was (but still may yet be - personally, I hope not. Best leave it at 3 good movies).

This disk is a good place to start for you if you are a bit new (as we are) to HD. It was, for years, a standard def test disk. The picture looks beautiful and sharp. The blue skies look crystal clear, the flames look hot, the gold looks warm and the reds don't bleed at all. Great DTS core sound too (its all we as yet - but we're working on it!) and a story that is a great old yarn that is creepy rather than scary.

There are some faults but they do lie fully on the limitation of film making technology at that period in time. On this disk, I do feel that the format does rather show up those limitations, it does make some blue/geen screen work seem even more obvious that it perhaps might be - a fault shared with THE MUMMY RETURNS, which we also have. It is hard to believe that what is regarded as cutting-edge can move so quickly.

That quibble aside, its a good film on a good disk.

Movie Review: The Mummy Comes to life again
Summary: 4 Stars

Not as startling as some of the more recent HD transfers. Don't get me wrong it is very good. Bringing life backing to old family favorite. The colors and sound were the most noticeable, mind you the high quality picture was not to be out done either. It was like watching a new movie. Well not quite. But there were a bunch of little things and scenes that went unnoticed before that are front and center in this edition because of the improved sound and picture.

One thing I never noticed before is right after Imhotep's casket fell through the tomb ceiling there is a line through the center of the picture, it disappeared in less than a minute. I doubt this is fault to do with the HD transfer so it was probably on the original print.

One weird thing was the menu. All of the other HD DVDs have graphics from the movie, this one had generic music and the universal logo.

Great Picture. Great Sound. Worth having on HD. Over all 4/5. Bring on Jurassic Park!

Movie Review: Great on HD DVD
Summary: 4 Stars

This is a excellent movie. This review is about the HD DVD version. I thought the transfer was overall excellent. However, there were a few spots where you can see lines or spots on the film (most other HD DVDs I have seen have not had lines or spots at all, so I was surprised to see some in this one). Other areas look almost 3D like. Sound is great.

Most of the special effects have held up well over time. The acting and direction are great. If you enjoy pure action / adventures with a bit of humor, and a wee bit of scariness, this movie is for you!

HD DVD transfer: 3.5
Movie 4.5
Overall: 4.0

Movie Review: Looks great on HD DVD
Summary: 4 Stars

A reasonably fun, light adventure tale that looks great in HD DVD. The FX are still holding up pretty well in 2007. Unfortunately, the sequel stinks, so stick with just this one.