Um Amor de Múmia

This is a very entertaining movie about 3 sub-teenagers who encounter a mummy who has been awoken from its sleep and must be returned to the crypt before midnight Halloween. The "horror" content is about nil and the movie is suitable for viewers of all ages (I believe it is "G" rated). The mummy's encounters with people in the world are very entertaining, and I thoroughly enjoyed the movie. It reminded me a lot of "Harry and the Hendersons".

You wouldn't expect a story like this to work as well as it does. Three friends in middle school named Marshall (Mario Yedidia), Gilbert (Adam Wylie), and Amy (Clara Bryant) find, and accidently reanimate a mummy they dub Harold (Bill Fagerbakke). Harold breaks loose and runs around their small California town and the kids have to find him before Harold is caught by these mobster type villains who want to sell him on the black market. My describing the plot makes it seem like a really lazy set up but it's done surpringly pretty well. It's actually a pretty fun movie. The three main characters were all really enjoyable to watch, almost reminding me of E.T. or The Goonies. They don't swear or do anything like that but they act snarky to each other, they call each other loser, they act like real kids. It's obviously aimed for a child audience but (personally) I think there are things that can appeal to adults as well.

This kid flick was shot in my hometown of Chico Ca. When my mom had heard that a Disney movie would be filming in Chico, she immediately signed her and myself up as extras. I just have a small part at the school scene, but it was fun nonetheless. And, we were both paid for our services! It was fun, and I'd do it again! The movie turned out to be okay, (as far as kiddie Disney movies go). I've only seen it twice, if that, but it's fun to see parts of Chico on film, (even though the original Robin Hood was shot around here as well). I hope Chico can still be considered a market, even for small and low budget films. Its's a beautiful town!

I thought that I hated Under Wraps but, as it turns out, I was thinking of a completely different Disney Channel Original Movie. My mistake. Under Wraps isn't that bad. Yes, this is absolutely geared towards kids and no, it's not scary at all, but there's something endearing about this corny Halloween story. It's a gateway movie for young children and those that don't enjoy horror, introducing the concept of mummies in a safe & silly environment. And, truthfully, it's one of the better mummy movies out there. Most of them aren't that good. I'm glad I finally unraveled my feelings on Under Wraps.

I grew up on the original DCOMs and the Halloween ones were always my faves. Under Wraps is a good, warm movie for the family. Yes, it is late 90s, and yes, it is aimed at children with child actors, but the story is fun and cute and the humor pretty on point. Love it!