Its theme emphasizes the wide gap between the frivolous rich and the downtrodden, outsider poor, and how fate heavy-handedly can control life.[A similar scene occurred at the conclusion ofThe Bridge on the River Kwai (1957)- was it deliberate or accidental?] A blinding white light intensified until it whited out the image of Taylor""s bloody fingers hanging onto the detonator.Eomerwas opposed to the King""s treacherous assistant Grima Wormtongue (Brad Dourif), who was in league with Saruman and had lustful feelings for the King""s pretty niece Eowyn (Miranda Otto).Joey can""t comprehend hat his hero would back down: "He didn""t, did he?" and both of them speak supportively to Shane through an open window - understanding that he could have defended himself if he had chosen o:Joey: Shane, I know you ain""t afraid." However, an ending caption stated: "Soon after, mummies were found in Peru."Film Notables (Awards, Facts, etc.)Although chronologically the fourth movie in the series, it was thethirdMummyfranchise film, with the action aking place in ancient and 20th century Far Eastern China rather han Egypt.