Mortal Kombat (1995)

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• Michael E

  
  I've played 4 MK games, MKII, MKIII, MK Deadly Alliance, and MKI, and though I don't think the games are incredibly good like everyone else says, I will say, it was good for a movie idea. Aaaaaannnnddddd...... The movie was just okay. The acting is cheesily entertaining, and… More
  I've played 4 MK games, MKII, MKIII, MK Deadly Alliance, and MKI, and though I don't think the games are incredibly good like everyone else says, I will say, it was good for a movie idea. Aaaaaannnnddddd...... The movie was just okay. The acting is cheesily entertaining, and some of the action scenes are good. The only nitpicks I have for the film is that, while some of the effects look really good like Goro, Scorpions eyes and skull face, and the soul stealing thing that Shang Tsung does, most of the other effects look really bad or look really dated, like Reptiles CG form, the spear that comes out of Scorpions hand, or the electricity effects on Raiden. Another Nitpick is that a lot of the action scenes go on a little too long, like 5 minutes too long. Most fighting movies have fights up to about 4 to 5 minutes, most of the fights in this movie, go on for about 9 minutes to 11, and it gets really boring after a while. But its a decent movie overall and its entertaining to watch with friends, even if it is just to make fun of it.

• Eric A

  
  I just get the feeling that this movie was completely rushed. It seemed cool as a little kid, but looking back now it just seems all too cheesy.

• Jeff "

  
  Rewatching this recently brought back a lot of memories. The film based on the popular video game of the same name looks dated by today's standards with cheap dialogue, special effects and mediocre acting. But boy is it still a fun film to watch. Mortal Kombat focuses on a… More
  Rewatching this recently brought back a lot of memories. The film based on the popular video game of the same name looks dated by today's standards with cheap dialogue, special effects and mediocre acting. But boy is it still a fun film to watch. Mortal Kombat focuses on a tournament where the best martial arts fighters are assembled on a secret island to battle in hand to hand combat in order to win and determine the fate of the human race. Paul W.S Anderson first video game to film adaptation (he would later helm the Resident Evil films) is a good acting yarn, that is meant to be harmless fun. On that end, the film succeeds. Mortal Kombat can be seen as a guilty pleasure. The film has good actin, cheesy one liners and it's one of those films that you can't take too seriously. As a person who has played the game, I thought that this was a good, entertaining film that fairly respected the game. Mortal Kombat, though an average action film is a respectable video game to film adaptation. The film is non stop excitement and thought it won't win any Oscars, it does a great job at keeping the feel of the game. But it does feel like a B movie by today's standards. Mortal Kombat is a mindless action film that is a lot of fun, and it manages to keep the best elements from the game. Mortal Kombat is an entertaining guilty pleasure that though dated is a lot of fun to watch.

• Spencer S

  
  When the best part of a movie is the opening credits' theme song, you know you're watching none other than Mortal Kombat. Based from a simplistic video game from the eighties, Kombat can be exactly compared to the original game. That, in itself, is the main problem with this… More
  When the best part of a movie is the opening credits' theme song, you know you're watching none other than Mortal Kombat. Based from a simplistic video game from the eighties, Kombat can be exactly compared to the original game. That, in itself, is the main problem with this film. When the thing you're basing something off of is as lame and uninspiring as a game of bingo, it should not be a motion picture. The premise is stupid, the characters are annoying, the special effects and backgrounds are embarrassing for the time it was made, and the fighting sequences, though numerous, are as boring as watching two people play Mortal Kombat. Kudos go to casting Robin Shou , because who doesn't want to see the guy from Beverly Hills Ninja and The Jungle Book play yet another stereotypical Asian role. It was bland and boring, but fun to watch with a group and redub.

• Phil H

  
  The first and best of the 'MK' movies, I saw this on cinematic release and thought it was slightly OK, apon watching it again I still feel its slightly OK, extremely hokey and tacky but it holds its own to a degree. At the time it was either this or 'Street… More
  The first and best of the 'MK' movies, I saw this on cinematic release and thought it was slightly OK, apon watching it again I still feel its slightly OK, extremely hokey and tacky but it holds its own to a degree. At the time it was either this or 'Street Fighter' with JCVD and MK won hands down. Its basically a continuous setup for various fights between popular characters, unfortunately the fights are very basic and don't even look too good haha but they were fine for the time and the characters do look good, Scorpion being the best hehe The look is dark and kinda goth with some glorious location backdrops and it does match well against the game. It is very gentle stuff but it does the job well, which is rare for a computer game film. Tagawa and Lambert make the film really with some hammy ass performances but they do inject some laughs and a reasonable hint of realism into it and give it a much needed bite. Best to forget about the Goro puppet creation, not bad though, good dated 90's techno soundtrack too hehe. 'FIGHT!!'

• Chris W

  
  When I first saw this, it blew my mind. Nowadays: it's not bad, but it's not great either. I expect more out of an adaptation of Mortal Kombat, but this one's pretty okay considering. It should have been R, but the way they get around it is forgiveable. I like the… More
  When I first saw this, it blew my mind. Nowadays: it's not bad, but it's not great either. I expect more out of an adaptation of Mortal Kombat, but this one's pretty okay considering. It should have been R, but the way they get around it is forgiveable. I like the humor. I wasn't expecting it, and it doesn't make the film a comedy, but levity is good. The effects are sure dated, but this is still an okay film.

• Dead A

  
  I watched this really long time ago. Don't even remember half of it but I do remember of liking it. The story line was weird. Obviously the movie itself was weird. But I do like playing the games ;)

• Conner R

  
  In no way is this a good movie by any means, but it is a hilariously fun experience. The acting is over the top and cheesy most of the time, certainly unintentional on the actors part. The directing is incredibly horrible and almost childish, Paul W.S. Anderson doing something like… More
  In no way is this a good movie by any means, but it is a hilariously fun experience. The acting is over the top and cheesy most of the time, certainly unintentional on the actors part. The directing is incredibly horrible and almost childish, Paul W.S. Anderson doing something like Shopping and then doing this is almost odd (I know he has some talent somewhere). My favorite aspects include the three major villains that essentially steal the show. Shang Tsung is the epitome of every kung fu villain thrown in to one. Kano is just about the most disgusting bonehead of a sidekick. Last but not least is Goro, the ultimate fighting machine with six arms to kill and crush. The other side characters like Sub-Zero, Reptile and Scorpion are fun to watch as well, but were incredibly under-used. It's extremely dumb and should only be watched on a sarcastic note.

• Tim S

  
  Definitely a fun movie, but it doesn't hold up very well.

• Jason O

  
  Liu Kang, Johnny Cage, and Sonya must put an end to the likesof Goro and Shang Tsung before it's too late. On their way they will encounter familiar adversaries such as Scorpion and Sub-Zero. With the help of Rayden, they just might have a chance to win the tournament and take on… More
  Liu Kang, Johnny Cage, and Sonya must put an end to the likesof Goro and Shang Tsung before it's too late. On their way they will encounter familiar adversaries such as Scorpion and Sub-Zero. With the help of Rayden, they just might have a chance to win the tournament and take on Goro and Shang Tsung. "Mortal Kombat" is based on the video game and if you see the movie, you'll see the similarities. The only difference is that there's not any teams in the video game. Just about everything in the movie is awesome. It has good special effects, a good plot, and best of all, awesome fighting scenes. Some parts and effects stand out from the others such as Scorpion throwing the whip and saying "Get Over Here." The music is also top notch which is perfect for the movie. If you're a fan of the Mortal Kombat video games or if you like fighting movies, I would recommend getting "Mortal Kombat." It's one of the best fighting movies out there. NOTE: That was my Amazon review from the year 2000. I've always been a fan, though not a huge fan of the video game series, but I love both the movies! And that Techno Syndrome song had me dancing even though I don't dance!

• Coxxie M

  
  i am currently trying to sell this at my yard sales

• Aaron N

  
  Johnny Cage: We got a guy with things comin' out of his hands, we got another guy who freezes stuff, and then there's a man, who as far as I can tell, is made out of electricity. I mean, how did he disappear like that? What is goin' on here? WHO IS THIS GUY? Sonya… More
  Johnny Cage: We got a guy with things comin' out of his hands, we got another guy who freezes stuff, and then there's a man, who as far as I can tell, is made out of electricity. I mean, how did he disappear like that? What is goin' on here? WHO IS THIS GUY? Sonya Blade: Let's just think this through. There IS a rational explanation for all this. Liu Kang: He's Rayden, god of lightning and protector of the realm of Earth. Johnny Cage: Oh yeah. THERE'S your rational explanation! I stand by in saying this is the best Video Game movie. It does the best job in capturing the spirit, style and tone of the games. It is full of some inventive action scenes, good enough fights, a great soundtrack, corny one liners, and terrible acting. All of these are exactly what I would ask for in a Mortal Kombat movie. It makes plenty of nods to the game, while keeping itself surrounded in a movie realm. Fast paced and a fun watch every now and again. Johnny Cage: Those were $500 Sunglasses asshole! Special recognition must go to Christopher Lambert, who provides one of the strangest performances during this time. It seems as if the crew of the film knows he isn't cool, but Lambert is so convinced that he is, that every delivery he has seems like his personal interpretation of what it means to be himself. Lord Rayden: I have looked into their souls... and yours. One of you three with determine the outcome of the tournament. The fate of billions depends upon you. Heh, heh, heh! [resigned] Lord Rayden: Sorry.

• Al S

  
  The pure example of awful, it takes away 90 mins of your life that you wont get back. Bad story and bad characters, hell....what story and what characters

• Tsubaki S

  
  When this is considerated the "best" thing that can come out from video game movie adaptations, it's no wonder why things are the way they are these days. When you're trying to be as good as a mere filler/week end movie, your standards will always be low no matter… More
  When this is considerated the "best" thing that can come out from video game movie adaptations, it's no wonder why things are the way they are these days. When you're trying to be as good as a mere filler/week end movie, your standards will always be low no matter what. Oh yeah, both Talissa Soto and Bridgette Wilson are in not enough movies these days.

• Lewis C

  
  The rare video game movie that doesn't crush everything that I love.

• Lenny M

  
  Acting is terrible but it isn't that bad of a movie

• Ginny  

  
  Wheee! I still have the soundtrack for this lmao!

• Curtis L

  
  Oh wow. I loved it in middle school.

• Dan S

  
  Stupid, but fun entertainment. Don't dig to much into the story, its based off a video game.

• Taylor B

  
  I saw this when I was like 13. It was tight when I was 13.

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