Mortal Kombat

Leaning all into a foul-mouthed Aussie stereotype, [Josh Lawson] makes Hugh Jackman's Wolverine seem terribly polite.

The movie gets props for putting an asian actor front and centre in a blockbuster action film such as this one, but as with all efforts of representation, is it too much to ask for the work to be done right?

It could have been much much worse. I went in with particularly low expectations but kind of enjoyed it. The thing I did enjoy most was the gratuitous gore...

It's ultimately a disappointment because Cole's emotional journey is uninvolving.

It's half Avengers wannabe, half martial arts exhibition match, but, alas, all dull.

It's a bold gamble to create a film that feels like the homework you have to do before the fun - and the actual Mortal Kombat - begins. And with a sequel yet to be announced, it's unclear whether the risk was worth it.

The reboot of the franchise that brought us a couple of gory films in the ‘90s fails to land any solid punches this time around.

While far from perfect, Mortal Kombat is still bloody fun, with a solid attempt at adapting the game's insane world.

A lawless victory but it’s also not a fatality. Turn your brain all the way off, grab a giant bucket of popcorn & be prepared for gruesome, gory, & grotesque Fights that are all top notch in everyway! Bring on the sequel

Mortal Kombat is a surprisingly decent adaptation of the popular franchise, which will leave the most hardcore fans quite satisfied. For viewers with no experience or knowledge about the games, it could be a tough watch.