The Mummy Vs Raiders of the Lost Ark.
Last week had a chance to look at Mummy and RLA trilogy, and must say enjoyed Mummy much more than Raiders of the Lost Ark
Understanding that there are 15 years of gap in special effects technology between those films, the Mummy moved in much faster pace to accommodate those effects.
Off course there is no denying that RLA very much influenced making of the Mummy, but The Mummy took it and kicked it into high gear. Especially in second installation (Mummy Returns).
Or it just might be me :D
http://www.the-reel-mccoy.com/movies...myReturns1.jpg
I dunno. I kinda see this as an apples to oranges comparison.
The "raiders" movies are old time cliff-hanger type action movies with a touch of comic relief., forwhich Ford is perfectly suited. He's Han Solo in a Fedora.
The two "Mummy" movies*, OTOH, seem to be more light action/heavy comedy movies which used the action and horror merely as filler, for which Fraser is perfectly suited.
Overall, I loved 'em both for their own individual traits. I won't even compare SFX because that's not a fair comparison given the times involved.
*The Scorpion King" was simply a stab at setting up The Rock as the new Arnie with a Conan type vehicle. IMNSHO, it failed on all counts but others may disagree.