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Some people may not know this but Bernie Mac had a short-lived variety show on HBO called "Midnight Mac". It was then that Bernie Mac's comedy and host skills were displayed together. Why HBO got rid of the show is anyone's guess but I'm happy he has his own show now.

"The Bernie Mac Show" doesn't follow any of the conventional sitcom "rules". The male character (Bernie Mac) is strong, smooth, intelligent, and doesn't take any BS from anyone. Instead of the rash of wishy-washy and flat-out stupid "fathers" on recent sitcoms, The Bernie Mac Show is like a hip "Father Knows Best". The fresh cast is wonderful. The children are hilarious and Bernie's wife (Kellita Smith) is SOOOO REAL.

I hope this show stays on. So original, fresh, and entertaining!

I was pleasantly surprised when I saw the movie on DVD (couldn't catch it at the cinema). The beginning scenes featuring The Scorpion King (a new movie coming out in 2002) did a nice job of showing that this guy could be worse than The Mummy. I feel that The Mummy Returns excels in showing the connection between the current characters and their Egyptian counterparts. I frankly don't understand the criticism of saying their was NO STORY or the STORY WAS BAD. Where? The story is simple and easy to understand. Does that constitute as BAD. No it does not. The action, well that's an understatement. There's enough quality action to satisfy the hungriest fans. I found no bad performances in this movie (well the little boy could be a little irritating but what little boys aren't). Brendan Fraser, Rachel Weisz, and Arnold Vosloo stand out. Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje (Lock-Nah) looked like a throwback to the old Spartacas (sp?) type movie characters. Just a quality follow-up to a great movie. I hope "The Scorpion King" lives up to "The Mummies". Can't do wrong buying the DVD.

There is WAY TO MUCH over-analyzation in the bad comments about this movie. This isn't "The Godfather".

As an avid sci-fi and fantasy ready along with being a veteran D&D player, my initial reaction was to analyze this movie with a fine-tooth comb when I went to see it in the theaters. After I saw the movie, I immediately wanted the DVD. Why? Because it's just pure entertainment!

That is not a bad thing! Movies are supposed to entertain. I found myself laughing at funny scenes and loving the action sequences. There are some solid D&D references in the movie also. Jeremy Irons was good. He didn't OVERACT. He played the character! Marlon Wayans was a good thief (about this issue of his supposed "buffoonery" and black stereotypes... WHATEVER! As a African-American, I find that nit-picking every role that a black person does is TIRED, POINTLESS, and a HORIZONTAL issue. LEAVE IT ALONE!). Sci-fi effects were good (could have been better). Overall this is a good movie, especially if you have children (which I do).

YES, I would've like to see the gritty, misty D&D atmosphere. YES, it could've been darker, bloodier, more violent (as in the real experience). YES, I wanted accurate D&D rules. But this film was made to appeal to a wide audience. And in that regard, it was a good film. I think all D&D lovers need to remember that when watching this movie. If I can do it, you can too!

Overall, 7 out of 10!