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The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor

Name: The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor
Director: Rob Cohen
Genre: Adventure, Action, Fantasy
Released: 2008-01-01
Duration: 112 min
Rating: 5.5
Cast: Brendan Fraser, Maria Bello, John Hannah, Luke Ford, Isabella Leong Lok-Sze

2008Dir. Rob Cohen1h 52m

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Runtime1h 52m

Released2008

Budget$145M

Box office$403.4M

DirectorRob Cohen

About This Movie

So, 'The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor' has a different vibe than the first two entries. It shifts the action to China, which is a departure, and you can feel Rob Cohen's directorial stamp in the pacing—it's brisk, maybe a bit too much at times. The CGI is pretty heavy, especially with the Dragon Emperor's army, but there are some neat practical effects scattered throughout. Brendan Fraser and his crew bring that charm, and Jet Li's performance as the emperor is interesting, though I feel like he got overshadowed by the spectacle. It’s got that blend of adventure and fantasy but leans hard into the action. Definitely a mixed bag, but you can’t deny the ambition behind it.

Released on August 1, 2008, by Universal PicturesFeatures a mix of practical effects and CGIJet Li portrays the Dragon Emperor, adding star powerThird installment in 'The Mummy' franchise