Mummies (2023)

Mummies is the kind of family animation that wins you over with sheer playful invention: an ancient underworld rendered with colorful flair, then a gleeful crash-landing into modern London where every street sign and subway ride becomes a new punchline. The movie’s charm comes from watching its trio of unlikely heroes try to keep their dignity intact while the 21st century refuses to cooperate, all wrapped in brisk adventure energy and bright, appealing visuals. It’s light, silly, and often genuinely funny, the sort of PG romp that keeps kids engaged while giving adults enough culture-clash humor to stay happily along for the ride. If you’re looking for deep mythology or sharp satire, it’s not that—but if you want a breezy, good-natured animated getaway, this one earns its laughs.

Mummies (2023) is aiming for a breezy, kid-friendly fish-out-of-water comedy, tossing ancient characters into modern London for fast gags, mild peril, and a simple quest. The problem is the story feels stitched together from familiar animated-adventure beats, with thin writing that leans on obvious culture-clash jokes and a villain plot that’s more convenient than convincing. Visually it’s serviceable rather than dazzling, and the character design and overall presentation may look a bit generic if you’re used to top-tier studio animation. If you’re watching with younger kids who just want bright colors, harmless chaos, and an easy runtime, it’ll do the job; if you’re hoping for originality, sharp humor, or a memorable fantasy world, this probably isn’t your film.