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Mummies

Mummies

Momias

1h 28m2023Spain
AnimationAventureFantastiqueFamilial

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Detailed parental analysis

Sacred Mummies is an animated adventure comedy with a light, colourful atmosphere, driven by generous visual humour and a brisk pace. Two Egyptian mummies arrive in London to retrieve a royal artefact and find themselves caught in a race against time facing unscrupulous adversaries. The film targets a young family audience, from early primary school age onwards, and functions as straightforward all-ages entertainment without particular ambition.

Violence

Violence is omnipresent in the form of slapstick: blows, fights, projectiles, exchanges of sticks and boomerangs punctuate the narrative at a rapid pace. It remains clearly within the register of exaggerated cartoon, without visible realistic consequence, and functions as a comic device rather than a genuine threat. However, two elements stand apart from the purely burlesque register: a scene in which a character is threatened with having his tongue cut out and eyes torn out, and injections of tranquilliser darts that provoke visible symptoms of intoxication. These passages introduce a tone slightly more brutal than the average animation film aimed at very young children, without reaching a level that causes lasting anxiety. For sensitive children aged 5 or 6, a reassuring word from a parent before or after these scenes may be sufficient to defuse any worry.

Underlying Values

The film structures two clearly readable value arcs. The first concerns commitment and fear of romantic commitment: one of the protagonists learns over the course of the narrative to overcome his resistance to marriage, offering a concrete and thoughtful point of discussion about relationships and trust. The second arc concerns a secondary character confronted with fear of failure following an accident, who regains self-confidence through action. These two narrative threads convey positive messages about self-improvement and the value of commitment, without slipping into heavy-handed moralising.

Parental and Family Portrayals

The central duo rests on a fraternal or family relationship between the two mummies, and figures of authority or affection do not play a particularly structuring role in the narrative. There is no notable family dysfunction to flag, nor any parental model of particular significance either way.

Strengths

The film benefits from its cultural displacement, setting an ancient Egyptian universe against modern London, to generate visual humour accessible to young children whilst offering a few winks to adults. The pacing is effective and leaves little downtime, which maintains the attention of the youngest viewers. The themes of commitment and overcoming personal fears lend the film slight narrative depth without weighing down the narrative. It is neither an auteur work nor a film of striking visual or emotional richness, but it honestly fulfils its role as an upbeat family comedy.

Age recommendation and discussion points

The film is suitable from age 6 onwards for a stress-free viewing experience; children aged 4 to 5 can enjoy it, but an attentive parent will be present to contextualise the scene of physical threat and the effects of the tranquilliser darts. After viewing, two natural discussion points arise: asking the child why the character was afraid to marry and what helped him change his mind, or exploring with him what it means to be afraid to try something again after an accident.

Synopsis

Through a series of unfortunate events, three mummies end up in present-day London and embark on a wacky and hilarious journey in search of an old ring belonging to the Royal Family, stolen by ambitious archaeologist Lord Carnaby.

About this title

Format
Feature film
Year
2023
Runtime
1h 28m
Countries
Spain
Original language
ES
Directed by
Juan Jesús García Galocha
Main cast
Óscar Barberán, Ana Esther Alborg, Luis Pérez Reina, María Luisa Solá, Jaume Solà, José Luis Mediavilla, José Javier Serrano Rodríguez, Aleix Estadella, María Moscardó, Juan Carlos Gustems
Studios
Warner Bros. Entertainment España, 4 Cats Pictures, Moomios Movie AIE, Anangu Grup, C.O.R.E. Feature Animation, Atresmedia

Content barometer

  • Violence
    2/5
    Moderate
  • Fear
    2/5
    A few scenes
  • Sexuality
    0/5
    None
  • Language
    0/5
    None
  • Narrative complexity
    1/5
    Accessible
  • Adult themes
    1/5
    Mild

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