This movie tries very hard to bring the same feelgood vibe as the first Mummy, but it fails throughout. I can't really nail it down, because it's got everything it needs: ancient villain, interesting backstory, over the top action and chases,cheesy dialogue and oneliners, unrealistic storyline, pretty nice special effects and romantic interests. The only thing I guess is missing is some soul. I didn't really laugh once, I didn't care who won the end battle, I didn't worry if the main character would get hurt, I didn't feel any romance/chemistry between any of the characters. I just missed the fun. Even the badass looking yeti's/dragons/hellhounds/zombies (I could go on..) couldn't make this right. This whole film just felt too formulaic and empty.

You can't just replace Rachel Weisz and expect a good movie. No where near the level of the first two.

I totally agree with Draackje. this movie really missed the chemistry between Chris and Evelyn, that was still there between Rachel Weisz and Brendan Fraser in the first two. it all felt as if the actors were doing it because they had to, not because they wanted to, not because they actually enjoyed making this movie. too bad.. all ingredients were there, but the mix didnt add up to a nice bowl of soup.

I had this whole write-up about this movie when my computer decided that it needed to restart, and I lost it all. But the gist was... No Rachel Weisz, No Stephen Sommers, and no freaking Mummy?!? BIG mistake!!! The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor is one of those late sequels that should have never been made...period.

Frantic and chaotic pacing/editing, super shaky cam. Headache inducing.