Less than 10 minutes into G.I. Joe, something has exploded. Prior to this, no characterization has taken place, no one has been identified, and there is no base for the action.
The action sequence is completely un-involving because there is no point in caring for these characters. If the purpose of the sequence is to involve [...]

As far as sequels go, The Mummy Returns is a solid start to a new franchise. Given the green light for production one day after The Mummy premiered in theaters to huge box office receipts, Returns does a fine job of adding to the story while one upping the action and adventure aspects. The story [...]