Mortal Kombat
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Mortal Kombat, which has managed to become one of the iconic works of the gaming world for decades, aims to balance both the nostalgic connection to the series and the connection established with a new generation when it moves to the screen again in 2021. This production, in which Simon McQuoid sits in the director's chair for the first time, demonstrates a sincere effort to faithfully convey the spirit of the series. The story begins with a character who lives without knowing his origins and leads an ordinary life as a fighter. However, this ordinariness soon gives way to a dark and relentless reality. The mysterious mark it bears draws him unknowingly into the very heart of a much greater destiny. On the verge of an interdimensional conflict in which the existence of the Earth is under threat, a handful of warriors are forced to Decelerate towards a common goal with their different backgrounds. One of the most powerful aspects of the film is that it organically places the rules and mythology of the universe into the action, rather than trying to upload them directly to the viewer. The threat of the Outside World, magic, and warrior identities confront the audience through a narrative rhythm that oscillates between myth and reality. Especially the way the legendary characters of the series such as Sub-Zero and Scorpion come to life on the screen, has been preparing the ground for extremely satisfying moments for fans who have loved this world for years. The scenes featuring intense action and without overdoing the visual violence are among the production's most ambitious choices. The brutal fighting style that defines the Mortal Kombat identity is pervasive throughout the film, going far beyond PG-13-level content. This bold choice is a concrete demonstration of respect for the spirit of the series. Although the dynamics between the characters have remained superficial at times, the main story carried by Lewis Tan forms a reliable core that moves the story forward Decently. Kano, played by Josh Lawson, stands out as one of the unexpected surprises of the film; he attracts attention every moment he dominates the stage with his cynicism and dark humor. Mortal Kombat attempts to completely dismantle the outdated prejudice that video game adaptations are excluded from cinema. Although it has its shortcomings, the energy it conveys, its bold aesthetics, and the universe's potential for expansion are enough to keep us eagerly awaiting the continuation of this adventure.
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tmdb79614358
April 12, 2021
10/10
I will be short. You should understand how hard to make movies based on such a legendary universe (expectation is too high!), with a lot of characters that need screen time, and with limited budget, PLUS in a pandemic situation, - the director made a great job. This is the best adaptation of such a legendary title.
garethmb
April 23, 2021
/10
Mortal Kombat Gives Fans Of The Franchise The Brutal Live-Action Version They Deserve Fans of the Mortal Kombat series have known that the path to bringing the violent and controversial game to live-action formats has been a mixed bag. While the first film in 1995 was a decent hit; the follow-up in 1997 disappointed fans who had grown weary of the PG-13 take on the series. Subsequent efforts such as the 2011 television series also left fans wanting more; especially since the game series had ...
Manuel São Bento
April 24, 2021
6/10
If you enjoy reading my Spoiler-Free reviews, please follow my blog @ https://www.msbreviews.com Even though I consider myself somewhat of a gamer, I was never the biggest fan of the Mortal Kombat games, probably because I never really knew how to play them. Besides occasional visits to my neighbor's house to play several games on his PlayStation 1 (or 2?), I've only played this game on the nostalgic arcade machines that gave me incredible joy when I was younger. In all honesty, I don't exac...

sykobanana
April 25, 2021
7/10
I liked this more than I should have. I have tried the games, but am not into the fighting genre of games (although the Injustice series grabbed me for its story). The previous movies were fun and didnt take themselves seriously - which was good, but they got too hammy and over the top. The last cartoon took itself way to seriously and was disappointing and forgettable to say the least. This movie, however seemed to grab everything good from the previous attempts, added actors who kn...

JPV852
April 30, 2021
5/10
Fluff entertainment at its most bland. The fighting is pretty forgettable but at least they utilized the R rating for some decent gore that honors the game at least. Acting is at best so-so while the dialogue was pretty bad and it probably 10-15 minutes too long. Can't say I'll remember this but for what it is, it's fine as a time-waster. **2.75/5**

Chris
May 10, 2021
10/10
Okay so let's start by saying I wasn't exactly sure what to think going into this movie I didn't know what was going to happen but wow this is one of the best action films of the decade so far yeah it started slow but really was a good full time of excitement

Rene
July 08, 2021
6/10
OK LETS start off with if you have not watched the latest animations of mortal kombat this will movie will make you feel abit effy. You will need more background on the actual characters you know from previous movies and those you don't. and the True scorpion and sub zero animation also covers alot. Good fighting movie though. Shouting GET OVER HERE!!!!!!and FINISH HIM haha it makes a person feel like you part of it.
Martha
July 26, 2022
5/10
I've played Mortal Kombat since it first came out. I watched the original movies in the theaters. I had high hopes that maybe a reboot would make it feel fresh and maybe establish it as a darker genre like the games are. The only saving grace in this film is the Scorpion and Sub-Zero Feud. I felt disconnected from Raiden and Shang Tsung because they were so emotionless and hollow. I did like who they got to play Kabal because I felt like that character was really well-written. I usually don't...
tmdb28039023
August 29, 2022
1/10
Mortal Kombat is not just too long for a movie based on a fighting video game; it’s actually too dumb to even be a movie based on a fighting video game. On the one hand it does a Resident Evil, introducing a new character and making him the hero, instead of giving this role to an already established character – preferably one that is, you know, popular among the franchise’s fan base. And on the other hand, it dips into the same old MK well, kicking off with the Hanzo Hasashi Family Massacre –...

GenerationofSwine
January 11, 2023
1/10
OK... my wife is the Mortal Kombat fan of the family, and the fighting game fan of the family. So this should really be her review... because I'm just going to trash it. The problem here is plot, as in they actually tried to add in a real plot. Mortal Kombat is a fighting game. You play it to peacefully beat your friends to a bloody pulp... and that is where the fun is. But they added a plot. In Twister, the star of the show was the tornado. The plot was there to move the view from torn...

The Movie Mob
January 13, 2023
6/10
<b>Mortal Kombat shows off some amazing design and stunt work, but the writing keeps it from everything fans wanted it to be. Hopefully, the sequel will learn from these shortcomings.</b> I would be lying if I said Mortal Kombat (2021) was everything I had hoped. But I also enjoyed it and hope the sequel does happen someday soon. <blockquote><b>Pros:</b> * The character roster was pretty big for a first outing, and I appreciated seeing so many of my favorites right off the bat. * The cos...
james4715
January 07, 2025
/10
Enjoyed it overall but the story was meh. Loved that they had goro and other characters and that they also alluded to characters like kitana by showing off her fan and stuff. I wish that there was a tournament in the film and they stuck closer to the Mortal kombat story. Cole Young was not a very good character in my opinion.
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Mortal Kombat was released in 2021.
Mortal Kombat has a runtime of 1 hr 50 min (110 minutes).
Mortal Kombat belongs to the following genres: Action, Fantasy, Adventure.
Mortal Kombat has a rating of 7.0/10 from 6,802 votes on TMDB.
In the United States, Mortal Kombat is available to watch on: HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, HBO Max, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store.