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DOA Dead or Alive, a review by RossRoy

DOA: Dead or Alive (2006/United States) (Canada) Director: Corey Yuen Writing: J.F. Lawton (Screenwriter), Adam Gross (Screenwriter), Seth Gross (Screenwriter) Length: 86 min. Stars: Jaime Pressly as Tina Armstrong Devon Aoki as Kasumi Holly Valance as Christie Allen Sarah Carter as Helena Douglas Natassia Malthe as Ayane

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Plot:"Filled with non-stop action"?

Yep, that's pretty much it. There's some sort of background story, but, it's entirely secondary. It's all about the girls fighting, looking pretty doing so. And you know what? I enjoyed it! It was exactly what I was in the mood for today: mindless, beautiful, sexy, action. That's what I got.

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(From RossRoy's Random Viewings on May 30th, 2011)

The Mummy Returns, a review by Dragonfire

The year's biggest action-adventure is coming home...with a vengeance! Brendan Fraser and an all-star cast reunite with Stephen Sommers for explosive, non-stop thrills in "the ultimate rollercoaster movie ride!" (Seattle Post Intelligencer)

An ancient legacy of terror is unleashed when the accursed mummy, Imhotep (Arnold Vosloo), is resurrected - along with a force even more powerful: The Scorpion King (The Rock). Now, as the fate of all mankind hangs in the balance, Rick O'Connell (Fraser) and his wife Evie (Rachel Weisz) embark on a daring, desperate race to save their son - and the world - from unspeakable evil. Super-charged with pulse-pounding action and spectacular special effects that'll blow you away, The Mummy Returns is "the best adventure movie of the year!" (MTV Radio)

My Thoughts

I think this movie works really well as a sequel.  The characters have changed a bit, but they are still true to the way they were depicted in the first movie.  The plot is entertaining, though once again, it can be silly and it isn't realistic.  The movie has the same blend of action, adventure, and humor that worked well in the first movie.  I loved the fact that Rick and Evie were still together and that they had a son.  People that enjoyed the first movie should give this one a chance too.

 

I did get a review posted on Epinions several years ago.  

The Mummy Returns

(From Dragonfire: What I've Been Watching on May 27th, 2009)

The Good Old Days TV Thread, a review by addicted2dvd

My Thoughts:
I decided to watch the first episode of season 2 today... as I always preferred the episodes that took place in the '70 over those in the first season that took place during World War II. It was a lot of fun watching this episode again. For the most part the effects they use in this show is fine. But I do have to laugh whenever they show the invisible jet from a distance. It is so extremely obvious it is a Wonder Woman and Steve Trevor dolls in a model. But that one minor thing... that is seldomly seen is forgivable.

My Rating:

(From The Good Old Days TV Thread on February 23rd, 2010)