Storyline

Desperate to cure her near catatonic sister, intrepid authoress Adèle Blanc-Sec braves ancient Egyptian tombs and modern Egyptian lowlife to locate a mummified doctor and get him back to Paris. Her hope is that oddball Professor Espérandieu will then use his unusual powers to bring the doctor back to life so he, in turn, can use his centuries-old skills on the unfortunate sister. In Paris however Espérandieu is already causing mayhem, having brought to life what was a safe museum egg but is now a very active pterodactyl. Paris 1911 may not be the healthiest place to be.

Plot Keywords

action heroine, strong female character, mummy, tomb, treasure, sister sister relationship, paris france, 1910s, dinosaur, based on comic, steampunk, woman in a wheelchair, guillotine, egypt, adventurer, pharaoh, back from the dead, levitation, tennis, brain damage

Short Review

The film lacks the more corrosive aspects of [Jacques] Tardi's work, but Besson replaces it with something that gives the story a larger shape and meaning.

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Streaming Service

1. Amazon Video : From $2.99 to rent, Or $0.00 with a Shout! Factory TV trial on Prime Video Channels