The Mummy (1999) set the precedent for action-adventure movies for years. It perfectly blended adrenaline-packed action sequences with a beautiful romance, and featured some of the most interesting characters the genre has ever seen. It’s Indiana Jones for a new generation, and its effects on the film industry can still be felt today.And, of course, it’s impossible to talk about the movie without talking about one of the things that contributed so heavily to its success: how infinitely quotable it is. The Mummy’s dialogue has made its way into the pop culture lexicon, which is a large part of its staying power. Let’s take a look at the ten best quotes from the film.However, the most iconic moment comes when Evelyn, Rick, and Jonathan open Imhotep’s sarcophagus for the first time. It has the potential to be terrifying. After all, there’s nothing tame about the remains of a mummy, no matter how long he’s been rotting, and the film never shied away from embracing the horror undertones present in the original. He’s revealed using a jumpscare of sorts, complete with loud noises and intense reactions from the characters. The tension is immediately alleviated, however, by Jonathan and Rick’s wisecrack about how he doesn’t seem to be nearly as decomposed as he should be. It reflects how well the movie balances horror and comedy, and is one of the most quotable lines in the film.
The Mummy (1999) set the precedent for action-adventure movies for years. It perfectly blended adrenaline-packed action sequences with a beautiful romance, and featured some of the most interesting characters the genre has ever seen. It’s Indiana Jones for a new generation, and its effects on the film industry can still be felt today.
And, of course, it’s impossible to talk about the movie without talking about one of the things that contributed so heavily to its success: how infinitely quotable it is. The Mummy‘s dialogue has made its way into the pop culture lexicon, which is a large part of its staying power. Let’s take a look at the ten best quotes from the film.
However, the most iconic moment comes when Evelyn, Rick, and Jonathan open Imhotep’s sarcophagus for the first time. It has the potential to be terrifying. After all, there’s nothing tame about the remains of a mummy, no matter how long he’s been rotting, and the film never shied away from embracing the horror undertones present in the original. He’s revealed using a jumpscare of sorts, complete with loud noises and intense reactions from the characters. The tension is immediately alleviated, however, by Jonathan and Rick’s wisecrack about how he doesn’t seem to be nearly as decomposed as he should be. It reflects how well the movie balances horror and comedy, and is one of the most quotable lines in the film.
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