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'The Mummy' is the 'worst movie Tom Cruise has ever made,' according to critics

Carrie WittmerJun 9, 2017, 23:39 IST

Universal

"The Mummy" reboot starring Tom Cruise debuts this weekend as the first installment in Universal's Dark Universe franchise, and it's about as bad as its nauseating trailer, which uses The Rolling Stones' "Paint It Black" way too many times (five).

Critics agree that the movie isn't a promising start to the many Dark Universe movies that are already in the works.

It's a messy story packed with messier action, special effects, and exposition. Even veteran action star Tom Cruise can't save it from itself. While most critics are not loving the movie, some say that though it's a misstep, they're actually looking forward to the other movies in the Dark Universe.

Here's what the critics are saying about "The Mummy":