第2届上海科技馆科普特种电影周IMAX影评：木乃伊——法老之谜

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IMAX复活木乃伊  By Paul R. May, The St. Johns Sun

说起木乃伊本身已经足够吸引人了，但当他们出现在80英寸宽、6层楼高的电影银幕时，更是牢牢地抓住了观众的注意力。

无论是大人还是孩子都沉浸其中，仿佛回到3000年前，发现古埃及人保存他们称为“生命的神圣礼物”的秘密。电影讲述了埃及最让人敬畏的法老——拉美西斯二世之墓的发现，还给观众一个关于木乃伊化的过程形象而信服的解释。

再现古埃及生活将带给观众惊人的视觉享受。该电影很好地平衡了视觉享受与科学纪录片。影片讲述了Bob Brier的探索，他是国际上公认的第一个人，使用古埃及人的礼仪把人的死尸做成木乃伊。实验有助于科学家提高现代人类基因学以及DNA提取方法。根据研究者说法，对尸体进行涂抹香油和木乃伊化的处方包括：自然盐、发酵苏打、7种圣油、乳香、没药、蜂蜡、松脂和蜂蜜的混合物。

打开木乃伊的画面，对于大多数年轻人来说可能兴奋大于害怕。再现了涂抹香油防腐过程中必须把法老的内部器官去除这一幕，可能会让观众觉得有些“反感”。

电影中很好地运用了高科技的电脑绘图技术，音乐让人回想起电影《夺宝奇兵》。巨大的银幕能帮助观众更好地欣赏埃及的巨柱、雕像与金字塔。

从电影中也能得到些历史信息，如：Heinrich Brugsch在1881年发现了拉美西斯二世之墓，以及罗塞塔石碑发现背面的令人着迷的事实，它是解开古埃及象形文字之谜的突破口。当拉美西斯二世墓里发现成批的埃及王室木乃伊时，这是极其震撼的一幕。总之，这部40分钟的电影寓教于乐，发现三千年前历史秘密背后隐藏着的美丽。

Written by Lena Putzer   ACED Magazine

纪录片不能根据演员来评价好坏。很多时候，它只让一些二流演员来再现场景。它更再乎的是旁白者。在这部电影里，_christopher Lee的讲述可能会吸引更多的观众前来观看。

这部电影之所以令人兴趣盎然，因为它涉足面广而深：DNA分析、遗迹和木乃伊的研究、以及通过研究古代疾病寻找现代治疗法。

电影带领观众完成一次完整无缺的古埃及之旅，领略到高贵的法老和多神教。而且，还让曾统治66年之久、最著名的法老拉美西斯二世，以及他美丽的妻子纳菲尔塔莉皇后（Nefertari）复活。这个故事已有3000年历史，一直保存在壮观的金字塔墙里，随着尼罗河水流淌，无尽沙漠掩埋了它。

根据数以千计的金字塔墙壁上的象形文字图翻译，拉美西斯二世和皇后在国土上到处建立了一些现在埃及最美丽且有名的金字塔。从挖掘这些法老坟墓的发现中，现代科学家了解了木乃伊的过程。

制作木乃伊过程，今天仍是一个秘密吗？有人怀疑，完整的防腐配方及方法已随着最后一位最高牧师而消逝。这可能会让那些埃及古物学家、考古学家以及医学科学家伤心。因为通过钻研古埃及人保存尸体的方法，可以帮助我们解开今天现代医学之谜，找到治愈一些最致命性、令人困惑的疾病。

木乃伊是第一部最初用2D拍摄转换成3D。高超的电影技术美妙地转变成3D图像，把观众带到古老的埃及。

Documentaries are not viewed for the actors in them. Most of the time re-enactments are performed by second-rate actors. Sometimes a documentary will be viewed simply for who is narrating it. In this case, it is conceivable that people might flock to this documentary simply because _christopher Lee is the voice-over for the story it tells.

Perhaps this movie was so intriguing because, the one reviewing it happens to hold a deep __and profound passion for everything that was discussed: Protein gel electrophoresis, DNA analysis, researching ancient ruins __and mummification. Linking the past ailments to find today's cures is another one to add to the list...
Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs takes its viewers on a journey into ancient __and noble Egypt, complete with its royal Pharaohs __and polytheism. It brings to life one of Egypt's most celebrated Pharaohs, Rameses II The Great, who reigned for sixty-six years. Along with Rameses was his beautiful wife, the beloved Queen Nefertari. The story is over 3000 years old __and preserved in the walls of the great pyra_mids, scattered along the Nile river __and buried by endless mounds of desert s_and.

According to the translations of the millions of hieroglyphic drawings on the walls of the pyra_mids, erected for Rameses, this pharaoh __and his queen built some of the most beautiful __and renowned pyra_mids in all of Egypt. Much of what modern science knows today about the process of mummification comes from the digging __and recovery of this Pharaoh's tombs.

The exact science of mummification remains a mystery to this day.? It is suspected that the complete list of ingredients __and methodologies of embalming in ancient Egypt died with the last high priest. This has proven disheartening to the Egyptologist, archaeologist, __and even medical scientist of today because it is within knowing __and underst_anding this art of preserving the human body that we come to underst__and the human condition, so many years ago, __and take from it the clues to unraveling the mysteries of today's most baffling __and destructive diseases.

Mummies will be the first film to be photographed originally in 2D with the 3D conversion  planned from the outset.  The cinematography beautifully translates into three dimensions, whisking audiences into the world of ancient Egypt.  

专家评说

“我们知道电影最终将变成3D格式。Reed Smoot和我把它放在心上，在构图与拍摄点上都为这个最终目的而考虑。因此，图像转换成3D后，也显得非常连贯而生动。——Keith Melton导演

“We knew while filming that a 3D conversion of Mummies was down the road.  Reed Smoot __and I always kept that in mind __and made sure that the framing __and shot composition were designed for that end purpose.  The imagery is really conducive to 3D __and there are particular sequences in the film that are going to come alive in the third dimension.”———Keith Melton, Director

“因为木乃伊从一开始就是为拍摄成3D准备的，所以尽管最初是作为2D影片发行，但是它的质量与3D影片不相上下，甚至在某些方面，可能还超过了那些3D照相机拍摄的片子。”  ——Tim Sassoon，Sassoon电影设计公司总裁

"Because Mummies was designed, from the start, as a 3D conversion from a 2D original release, Mummies 3D will be equal in quality to a 3D-originated film, _and, in some instances, perhaps even go beyond what the 3D CAMeras are capable of." ----- Tim Sassoon, President, Sassoon Film Design

“一次顶级的大银幕享受。”  ——_chris Hurtubise, COSI Columbus

“A top notch giant screen experience” ——_chris Hurtubise, COSI Columbus

“一部IMAX银幕放映的华丽电影”     ——Kathryn Chapman, MSI Chicago

“A gorgeous film for the IMAX screen”  ——Kathryn Chapman, MSI Chicago

“美丽的电影，富有教育意义的启蒙”  ——Emlyn Koster,，自由科学中心

“Beautifully filmed __and educationally enlightening” ——Emlyn Koster, Liberty Science Center 

“不断突破纪录……17年历史里从未有过的”  ——Art Mercurio,富兰克林学会

“Record breaking…unprecedented in our 17 year history” ——Art Mercurio, The Franklin Institute

“有着强烈科学元素的埃及题材电影……对博物馆剧院而言是最好的” ——Cherie Rivers, MOS Boston

“An Egypt film with a strong science component...about as good as it gets for a museum theater ” ——Cherie Rivers, MOS Boston

“短短85天，《木乃伊》就卖掉150,000电影票。其中包括170场全部售光——这在富兰克林学院IMAX历史上是从未有过的！”  ——KAREN CORBIN 富兰克林学院，费城

“In only 85 days, Mummies: Secret of the Pharaohs has sold over 150,000 tickets--including  over 170 sold out shows -- unprecedented in Franklin Institute IMAX history!”     ——KAREN CORBIN FRANKLIN INSTITUTE, PHILADELPHIA 

“今年秋天，我们选择了《木乃伊》作为重建后的球幕影院对外的影片。埃及对学校团队而言是很受欢迎的主题，而且也非常适合科学博物馆的任务。我们希望影片能成为秋季临展CSI：The Experience的重要补充部分。” ——CHERIE RIVERS 波士顿科学博物馆

"We have _selected Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaoh to reopen after our renovated Dome Theater this fall.  Egypt is a very popular theme for our school groups but this film also   meets our mission as a science museum.   We expect the Mummies will be a great  complement to our temporary fall exhibit CSI: The Experience.” —— CHERIE RIVERS MUSEUM OF SCIENCE, BOSTON

“从得知《木乃伊》上映那一刻我们就非常激动。基于过去所有古埃及题材以及Keith Melton导演的电影成功历史，我们增强了新一轮成功的信心，特别是在GSCA电影博览会上看过这部电影后。”    ——MARK BRETHERTON ，LG IMAX影院 悉尼

  “From the moment we learned about the release of Mummies we have been very excited. Given our past success with both the topic of ancient Egypt __and films directed by Keith Melton, we are gearing up for another successful run, especially after seeing the film at the GSCA Film Expo."   ——MARK BRETHERTON LG IMAX THEATER SYDNEY

“非常高兴能够在洛杉矶看到《木乃伊》的最终版本，也能在随后举办的会议中听到、感受到对电影的高度热情。球幕联盟明显对是否挑选了正确的“第一部电影”非常紧张。事实证明，我们的耐心得到回报，在我们中间有了胜利者。”  ——DAVE DUSZYNSKI 辛辛那提博物馆中心

“It was great to see the final version of Mummies in Los Angeles, __and hear __and feel the warm enthusiasm for the film from the conference contingent.  The Dome Alliance was admittedly nervous about picking the right “first film” for support.  It appears that our patience has paid off __and that we have a winner in our _midst."  ——   DAVE DUSZYNSKI CINCINNATI MUSEUM CENTER 

“我们刚把《木乃伊》投放市场，并且周末就有了一个极其成功的开始——许多场次都售罄。在售票中心问及观众是否会选择这个题材的电影时，他们的回答都很积极，而且观后反馈也极其热情！不用说，视觉是灿烂绚丽的，而最让我印象深刻的是剧本的故事讲述方法；它用一种平易近人和令人激动的方式讲述了宽泛的话题。”  ——KATHRYN CHAPMAN 芝加哥科学工业博物馆

“We just launched Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs __and had a great opening weekend--most shows sold out.  Guests respond very positively to the topic when choosing their film at the ticket _counter __and audience feedback has been fantastic!  The visuals, of course, were gorgeous __and I was most impressed by the storytelling in the script; it presented a broad topic in a very accessible __and exciting manner." ——KATHRYN CHAPMAN MUSEUM OF SCIENCE _and INDUSTRY, CHICAGO

“我们急切热盼着《木乃伊》的开幕。自从4月份在电影博览会上观看了完整的电影后，我们非常自信这部电影在即将到来的夏天将给我们带来充足的观众源，而且电影的教育元素肯定会成为秋天时吸引学校团队的主要方面。”     ——INGRID LAE SCIENCE WORLD BRITISH COLUMBIA, VANCOUVER, B.C.

“We are looking forward with great anticipation to our upcoming opening of Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs. After experiencing the completed film at the Film EXPO in April, we're confident that the film will provide us with good solid attendance this coming summer __and the educational components of the film are sure to have major appeal to our school visitors, when they return in the fall.” ——INGRID LAE SCIENCE WORLD BRITISH COLUMBIA, VANCOUVER, B.C.

“《木乃伊》是一个巨大的成功！我们期望在放映期最后能达到100,000观众量。令人难以置信的是，这部电影非常受学校团队的欢迎，与其他电影相比平均高出25%，同时，它也得到我们自己成员的好评。” ——JACKIE MOLLET 圣路易斯科学中心

“Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs is a great success! We expect attendance to top 100,000 visitors by the end of its run. This film has been incredibly popular with school groups, averaging 25% more in capacity than our other films, while also receiving excellent reviews from our members.” ——JACKIE MOLLET  SAINT LOUIS SCIENCE CENTER 

“《木乃伊》是今年早期在洛杉矶举办的GSCA电影博览会上最好的电影之一。这部电影让观众全身心地沉浸其中，而且创造了娱乐与教育的极佳平衡点。再现部分也做得非常棒，强大的演员班底更加强了它的魅力。”       ——PAUL WILD 国家地理IMAX影院，VICTORIA, B.C

“Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs was one of the best films exhibited at the GSCA film expo in L.A. earlier this year. The film flowed nicely keeping the viewer engaged throughout while maintaining a nice balance of entertainment __and education. The re-enactments were done superbly __and enhanced by great casting of the main _characters." ——PAUL WILD NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC IMAX THEATER, VICTORIA, B.C. 

“由Keith Melton作导演，引人入胜的片名《木乃伊：法老之谜》，这两项结合肯定会取得成功。没有谁能像IMAX影院一样，把公众对埃及历史持久的兴趣发挥尽致，将他们带回到过去。我毫不怀疑这个夏季上映后将达到顶点。”  ——GRAHAM JEPHCOTT IMAX CORPORATION THEATERS

“The combination of a film directed by Keith Melton, __and a title like Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs has to be a winner. The public has an enduring fascination with Egyptian history, __and there is no better place to be transported back than in an IMAX theatre. I have no doubt we'll have a hit on our h_ands when we launch this summer.” ——GRAHAM JEPHCOTT IMAX CORPORATION THEATERS

 “发现神秘法老之墓的激动，超乎想像的电影技术以及醉人的异国情调，将给你一次难以忘怀的电影享受，票房上会取得巨大成功。” ——_chrIS HURTUBISE COSI COLUMBUS

 "Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs delivers a top-notch giant screen experience that both educates __and entertains on a topic that we are sure audiences are going to love.  Egypt has a mystique that is timeless. Mummies combines the excitement __and mystery of discovering the tomb of the pharaohs, fantastic cinematography __and exotic locales, which will deliver a great film experience __and great results at the box office."   ——_chrIS HURTUBISE COSI COLUMBUS
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