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Old 04-13-02, 09:05 AM
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Review Wanted: Mummy Collection [2 Pack]

ok i dont own either one of these movies yet. but was woundering if it is worth spending the $27. to pick this up. ?? does it have anything diff than the version sold seprate?? thanks in advance...
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I saw a few of these at some local B&Ms and its the 1 disc version of Mummy (not the 2 disc Ultimate Edition) packaged with Mummy Returns. Also, the Mummy was Full Frame, though I'm unsure if the Mummy Returns was (I would hazard a guess that it was, however).
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ok well i went out and bought it at bestbuy for $27 bucks.. you can watch full version or choose widescreen. they are the collectors edition on both. also for a limited time only it comes with a 3rd dvd the behind scenes of the scorpin king movie. the movie is very clear i check my friends copy of the ultimate edition and the box set version has better picture quality and sound. also there is a few extras on the box set... once i watch them both and check it out 100% i will post again.. with more info...
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I do not own either movie - yet. My choices seem to be:

Option #1:
Buy "Mummy: The Ultimate Edition" (2 Disc set)
Buy "Mummy Returns: Collector's Edition (Widescreen)" (1 Disc)
Total: 3 Discs

Option #2:
Buy "Mummy Collection - Mummy / Mummy Returns (Widescreen)"
Total: 2 Discs

Since I do not care for Full Screen at all, my main concern is: What do I lose when I go with option #2, which is cheaper? Thanks.
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I reviewed the Mummy Ultimate Edition, and in the extras section, I mention what's added and lost from the CE - besides the extras, the UE also has a DTS track, which the CE lacks.
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Originally posted by bpatt
I do not own either movie - yet. My choices seem to be:

Option #1:
Buy "Mummy: The Ultimate Edition" (2 Disc set)
Buy "Mummy Returns: Collector's Edition (Widescreen)" (1 Disc)
Total: 3 Discs
Option 1 doesn't exist.
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Originally posted by Robert
Option 1 doesn't exist.
Why not? That's what I did a few months ago. I picked up the Ultimate Edition on Ebay (the ones at my local Wal Mart all had broken cases) back in November, and Mummy Returns CE from Circuit City when it came out.
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Originally posted by bpatt
I do not own either movie - yet. My choices seem to be:

Option #1:
Buy "Mummy: The Ultimate Edition" (2 Disc set)
Buy "Mummy Returns: Collector's Edition (Widescreen)" (1 Disc)
Total: 3 Discs

Option #2:
Buy "Mummy Collection - Mummy / Mummy Returns (Widescreen)"
Total: 2 Discs

Since I do not care for Full Screen at all, my main concern is: What do I lose when I go with option #2, which is cheaper? Thanks.
I went with Option 1, I feel this is best options for wanting to own the best versions of each of the movies. I was holding out for a Ultimate Edition of Mummy Returns, for DTS Track, but since that seems unlikely, I had the Mummy Returns Widesreen Collector's Edition as an enrollment selection.

Later
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While I'm not sure what Robert's talking about either, I went with option #1 and scored both of them tonight from a single eBay-tailer for $30 shipped! Not too bad, methinks.

Thanks for the help, guys.
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the box set has same stuff as the ultimate edtion. but for a limted time only does the box set come with the ultimate editon fo mummy and mummy returns...

also it came with a special dvd and this wasnt on the mummy dvd it is its on dvd with the scorp on it and everything.... heres the info..


WWF super celeb "The Rock" (Dwayne Johnson) brings his bone-crushing charisma to the title role of The Scorpion King (in theaters April 19). This highly anticipated spinoff of The Mummy series delivers another round of non-stop action and ancient-world thrills, and you can get a sneak peek with our behind-the-scenes DVD.

(available while supplies last) loaded with a tomb's worth of treasures.
Some of the special features include:
Behind-the-scenes footage from The Scorpion King
Making of Godsmack's "I Stand Alone" music video (check out the whole soundtrack)
A conversation with The Rock
A photographic montage
The Scorpion King theatrical trailer
Previews of hot movies coming soon to theaters
Making of Spy Game footage



Don't drag your feet in the sand — quantities are limited.
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Sorry, I guess I was wrong.
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I noticed a lot of pixelation on The Mummy. More so than any other movie. Anyone else?? The black areas are not a problem.
But sometimes the walls seem to be crawling with pixels, especially during darker scenes. The daylight scenes are very clean.


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