Evie and Rick in The Mummy (1999) have a romance subplot that is so perfect that, even as a romance author, I have no notes. The chemistry is perfect. The banter is sweet and beautiful. He's obviously smitten from the beginning. And a librarian and a charming rogue with a soul? *chef's kiss*
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Right before the Magi just in to attack.
They understood the perfect blend of romance and action.
I love when he steals tools for her to use because hers were lost in the river. And he gives them to her with this adorable bashfulness.
Casting Brendan Fraser as Rick was a brilliant choice... especially opposite Rachel Weisz. Wow.
And Rick is 1000% aware of where Evie is every minute of the movie.
This is the stuff that romance authors dream of in chemistry and, of all things, The Mummy pulls it off.
Seriously, no freaking notes. Well done.
Like Ardeth is holding him back, not her brother. I don’t want to shit on her brother too much because he is there, he keeps showing up. It’s just painfully clear who Evie means the most too. Boy has got it BAD
Funny and sweet and romantic in the middle of a mummy movie of all things. And Evie is not a typical damsel with no agency. She keeps her composure and uses her brain like Rick uses his guns and muscles.