The fun of this film lies in how mismatched elements interlock within a single story. Pharaohs' tombs and mummies are classic props of adventure stories, and on top of them come Professor Espérandieu, who has the ability to bring life to the afterlife, and an incident in which a giant hatched pterodactyl throws Paris into chaos. The setup in which the key to saving her sister is a professor sentenced to death places the goal and the obstacle in a single character, creating the tension of a chase and an escape as she tries to get him out of prison.
The running time is 106 minutes, so it is easy to watch in one sitting. It is available to watch on Wavve with a subscription. It is worth watching at what temperature the desperation to save family and the strange sight of a pterodactyl flying around blend together in a single work.
What to watch for
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Since Adèle even disregards her publisher's polar assignment to leave for Egypt, it is worth examining whether the starting point of this adventure lies not in honor but in a sense of responsibility toward her sister.
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As the setting shifts from a pharaoh's tomb in Egypt to Paris, you will follow how the mood of the story changes from exploration to uproar.
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It is worth noticing how the pterodactyl being used not as a threat but as a companion moving together with Adèle adds to the fun of the adventure.
This is a good fit for those who want to enjoy a light adventure story involving ancient ruins exploration and strange creatures within 106 minutes.