Mummies – Movie Review
Director: Juan Jesus Garcia Galocha
Writer: Jordi Gasull, Javier Lopez Barreira (Screenplay)
Cast (voice talents)
- Joe Thomas (The Inbetweeners Movie)
- Eleanor Tomlinson (Jack the Giant Slayer)
- Hugh Bonneville (Paddington)
- Celia Imrie (The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel)
- Sean Bean (GoldenEye)
Plot: It follows three mummies as they end up in present-day London and embark on a journey in search of an old ring belonging to the Royal Family, stolen by the ambitious archaeologist Lord Carnaby.
Runtime: 1 Hour 28 Minutes
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Story: Mummies starts as the Egyptians continued to live under the pyramids. They continued the same lifestyle, where the Pharaoh wants his daughter Nefer to get married. The lucky man in Thut is a former chariot racer. However, Lord Carnaby uncovers their home and takes the ring.
Thut and Nefer must put their differences aside and travel to the modern world to retrieve the ring. However, they must get used to Rome, well London and Lord Carnaby to learn what they really are.
Verdict on Mummies
Mummies is an animated comedy following mummies who have continued to live until modern times. However, when they get uncovered, a group of unlikely characters come to London to find their stolen treasure. Although they get to know the new world and its dangers, drawing them to want to stay.
This is a fun animated movie bringing to life characters from history to a modern world. It does everything you would imagine, with peril, funny sidekick characters and a story about learning yourself. We get to see a clash of cultures concept going on and a villain that feels like they will never give up or get what they want.
Where to Watch
JustWatch
Final Thoughts – Mummies is an enjoyable family animation.
