Mummy 3 - Review

So I saw the Mummy - Tomb Of the Dragon Emperor on Friday.

The first thing that came to my mind was -

Oh my God! Why? Why? Why?

I really don't know why they made this movie.

The first two movies of the Mummy franchise were action packed and full of fun and wit all the way. This movie fails on all three aspects.

The plot is weak and the special effects are even worse.

This movie looks like a cheap rip off or a slapstick comedy of one of the older Mummy movies.

There is no Rachel Weisz in this movie. She is replaced by Maria Bello who tries a lot to act the part, but ends up overacting.

Brendon Frasier doesn't even try in this movie. He isn't the best actor under any circumstances. But in this movie, it almost looks like he is forced to be in the scene. He just does not fit the part of a middle aged man who is trying to show the love for his 20 something son(Luke Ford). Infact, he and his son, almost look the same age. Come on guys. Spend some money and at least make Brendon look a little older.

Both Jet Li and Michelle Yeoh try and bring something to their characters, but it is nowhere close to enough.

Both of them have talent. They shouldn't waste time on movies such as this.
Or at least stick to the Chinese Kung-Fu movies. [:D]

Nothing in this movie fits.

Overall, it is a disaster. It looks like an under budgeted waste of time and money.

Take my advice. Don't waste your time watching this movie. Rent part 1 and part 2 and watch them again.

Rahul.

Relationships. Perspectives. Life.

What's Life?

Life is nothing but a convoluted series of relationships, perspectives and experiences that a person has during his or her existence in this world.

I have asked this question so many times. Every time I ask this question, I am either sad or contemplative. I have not once asked this question when I am happy or things are going well.
I guess it is the nature of human existence. We look back and question things in life only when we aren't completely satisfied or we feel something is missing in life.

What are the relationships that define your life? What the the relationships that make you happy or excited. Is it when you are talking to you special someone? Is it when your boss appreciates the work that you do? Or is it when you are with your family and friends and things just feel so comfortable. I guess, it's all of them. When they all add up, Life feels full and happy and fulfilled. I guess that is when they say the Sum of the parts is bigger than the whole.

So, what happens when one part goes missing, or is difficult to find? Do you look for that one part? Try and find out what it is that is you need to make you happy? Or compensate with the things that you have now in your life?

I guess it all depends on your overall state of mind. If you are happy and confident you go out and find that one or more things and make your life fulfilled. Or at times, you just go on the way you are, If you are not confident and you don't have the drive. That is when you get into a rut.

Live Life, find your missing pieces.. There will always be more to find. The more you do, the longer you keep the pieces you have in place intact, the better each day will be.

Guys - I know this blog is extremely abstract. It's just a pick me up. If you feel you need one. I hope this helps.

Rahul