Whenever its on at whatever point you watch it.

True or false?

It shouldn’t be. But its additactive. Why?

True but the same could be said for Die Hard or Pulp Fiction and many many others, even classics like Where Eagles Dare, A fist full of Dollars..

PS: for this reason my g/f now hates The Mummy and Die hard

I call that you fancy Brendan Fraser.

Z1ppy so you are calling it a cult* classic?

*possibly not the right word but it has a good story, filming, characters and its endearing. I think that last word says it.

True, the second ones quite good too.

But the third is proper shite.

Hora did you land on your head on todays ride?? The Mummy ? Its got no wizards or shire folk in it so how can it be??

Visual fast food. Filling at the time, but ultimately not that satisfying.
And best film of all time? You have got to be shitting me!
Not even close!

No but I saw a singletrack VW T5. Thought chips drove a berlingo

No.

I like a good action movie, but all my favourite films generally involve much more character development or carry a strong feel, or tone of a film. the mummy is ok. I happily watch it when it’s repeated on tv, but It’s not anywhere near what I regard as ‘best’, even if there were such a thing.

So, character – something like one flew over the cuckoos nest, American Beauty, The others
Tone – Blade runner, Alien, Brazil.
Action with some kind of credible character acting – nearest I can get is say, Dances with Wolves or Gladiator
No brain actioner – there are so many, but terminator, guardians of the Galaxy, avengers, original robocop.

It’s entertaining.

No but I saw a singletrack VW T5. Thought chips drove a berlingo

He does.

I don’t think its a great film – certainly in comparison to anything listed above – what its proved to be good at is being repeated so often on tv – in that you can just start watching it at any point and stop watching it at any point and the bit you watch is ok on its own.

Its not even the best film of its genre never mind be the next Citizen Kane

Its a decent waste of time and highly watchable but it is no Die hard or Predator

You do know Top gears on though tut tut

Visual fast food summed it up perfectly (currently watching)

No I’d not suggest the mummy is a true classic, just very watchable, like many classics, cult or not

I feel the same about Vertical limit, great trashy action flick.

Its a decent waste of time and highly watchable but it is no Die hard or Predator

Well the last too are a different genre.

True however the category crap and watchable covers many genres

Its no raiders of the lost ark????

Not sure as i dont watch that many family adventure type films

Pulp fiction YES
Dollar Westerns Yes
The Mummy NO

It’s better than something like Cocktail but that’s about as much praise as I can give it. I’d rather watch Kelly’s Heros.

Drinking wine and eating cheese and catching some rays. You know.

It doesn’t have the line ‘slack jawed faggots/sexual tyranarsaurus’ I agree. Still.

Everyone knows the best film ever is the princess bride.

Everyone knows the best film ever is the princess bride.

You’ve not seen ‘Frozen’ then?

Original RoboCop is far from a “no brain” actioner…

But yeah, The Mummy. Decent escapist fun, but it ain’t no Moulin Rouge.

Original RoboCop is far from a “no brain” actioner…

Watched it for the first time in about 20 years the other night. Still great mindless entertainment.

Bunch of heathens.

Tremors.

Always being shown on itv-1,2,3 or 4 is not the same as “the best film of all time”.

It’s always on as weekend schedule filler because the rights were cheap, and the rights were cheap because it is a crappy kids action film. It wouldn’t make it into most sane people’s top 100…

Robocop is a work of genius. And I mean that without any irony whatsoever.

No no no……..end of debate …Amelie …..close thread

The Mummy is certainly close to being the worst film ever, yet still manages somehow to outclass ‘Stargate’

“This one’s for King Tut – a**hole!” *BADAPOOHM!*

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You’re all wrong. This is the best film ever. The language is a bit strong and content a bit close to the bone for here but get the movie.
You’ll love it.

Amelie is my phone and work wallpaper. Its sublime.

Amelie, Its sublime.

I’ve no argument with that.
Two absolutely outstanding films that never get shown on TV, are hardly ever mentioned, but I can watch over and over again: Diva and Dead Men Don’t Wear Plaid.
Sheer quality.

and its on my ringtone too. I can’t stand MicMacs though.

Hora – I agree easily up there with Honey I Blew Up the Kid and Teenwolf.

True but the same could be said for Die Hard or Pulp Fiction and many many others, even classics like Where Eagles Dare, A fist full of Dollars..

I hate Die Hard and Pulp Fiction, so you’re wrong. Tremors is pretty good, as is Starship Troopers. But for true greatness: Independence Day.

The Mummy is on TV tonight actually. I’m not 10 years old, so I won’t be watching 😉

The Mummy is on TV tonight actually.

it’s on 3 times a week on ITV2

I almost hate to admit it, but the film that I probably enjoyed the most watching was Forrest Gump.

Also the first Pirates of the Caribbean was brilliant.

Action with some kind of credible character acting – nearest I can get is say, Dances with Wolves or Gladiator

Gladiator, really? The character development is pretty much right on par with the Mummy. Cliche after cliche in gladiator. It’s not a bad film for all that but it’s hardly the thinking person’s action film.