![]() Mortal Kombat will be available in theaters and on HBO Max starting April 23, 2021. With shows like The Witcher and Sonic The Hedgehog’s second movie already planned, perhaps the days of lackluster video game adaptations could be gone for good. If Mortal Kombat truly delivers an entertaining burst of gore, finely crafted kombat sequences, and another memorable techno theme then the movie is definitely honoring its video game legacy. will be carefully watching how it performs in the coming weeks. Mortal Kombat also hints at a potential sequel in its final scenes, so Warner Bros. Yahoo! News Singapore’s Bryan Tan called the film a gory masterpiece that definitely caters more to Mortal Kombat fans than those not too familiar with the series, but overall, there’s almost universal acclaim for the film’s action without any major storytelling flaws that hinder its enjoyment. ![]() This was echoed by A’bidah Zaid from Geek Culture, who also praised Mortal Kombat’s impeccable costume design, especially for Scorpion, Sub-Zero, and Kung Lao. On a different note, the inclusion of Cole Young as a newcomer character completely foreign to Mortal Kombat game fans doesn’t seem to have rubbed anyone the wrong way, as most reviewers claim the protagonists fit in just fine with the rest of Earthrealm’s gang. One big disclaimer for moviegoers and HBO Max subscribers is that this film actually takes place before the Mortal Kombat tournament, rather than the actual event, as pointed by Sergio Pereira from Fortress of Solitude. Remembers that video game movies should be fun For those uninitiated with the 'Mortal Kombat' universe, the narrative. In that regard, most reviewers from Asia, Africa, and Europe agree on calling this Mortal Kombat reboot a satisfying film adaptation packed with tons of fans service for die-hard fans, spectacular action sequences and, of course, tons of gore thanks to a healthy dose of bloody fatalities. Its far from a flawless victory, but it is a surprisingly fun time. RELATED: Mortal Kombat: The 10 Most Powerful Kombatants, Ranked After all, in its early beginnings, Mortal Kombat was all about getting a bunch of fighters in the same place to beat each other to death, something that the Mortal Kombat movie seems to have nailed according to its pre-release fight teaser and comments from critics. Mortal Kombat has a lot going for it when compared to other franchises attempting the video game to cinema transition, not the least being a simpler story than what other games bring to the table. ![]() In a year packed with video game movie adaptations, Mortal Kombat bears the load of being first, at least until Uncharted comes out this summer and Resident Evil: Welcome To Raccoon City drops in November. However, with the movie premiering internationally before landing in the United States, the first Mortal Kombat reviews are already in. Read all of our articles early by supporting over on Patreon. However, Mortal Kombat is a fun, gruesome, action-packed popcorn flick which viewers will undoubtably have a good time viewing. Obviously a film based on a fighting game was going to find it difficult to bring much depth or nuance to it's story. Sadly there was one specific line of dialogue that was missing, "Finish Him", which had it been inserted into the final battle would have earned the film an extra star on its own. Throughout the film their are plenty of Easter eggs for long time Mortal Kombat fans, whether those be character reveals, character backstories, fighting moves or specific lines of dialogue such as "flawless victory", "Kano Wins" or "Get Over Here!". A factor which was crucial in this film capturing the essence of what made the game so loved to begin with. The film certainly earns hits R18+ rating with extreme violence, gore and obscenities. Heading into this one I had no expectations for Kano, as one of my least favourite members of the game's roster but Lawson's performance has certainly elevated the character in my eyes. Conversely Josh Lawson as Kano steals the show with his often improvised and hilarious one-liners. In this iteration of the property we're introduced to Cole Young (Lewis Tan), Earth's latest champion to be chosen to take part in Mortal Kombat - a life or death tournament for supremacy over good and evil.Ĭole unfortunately is the dullest and least developed character in the film, which is not helped by Tan's stiff and uninspiring performance. Following in the wake of the success seen by Detective Pikachu and Sonic The Hedgehog comes a film adaptation of the ultra violent fighting game franchise Mortal Kombat.ĭirected by Simon McQoiud this film is faithful representation of the much loved fighting game franchise. Video game movie adaptations don't have the greatest track record but over recent years we appear to be heading in a much more positive direction with the genre. The team behind Mortal Kombat may not have achieved a flawless victory but they certainly packed a punch.
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