Mortal Kombat
Mortal Kombat
Based on the popular video game of the same name "Mortal Kombat" tells the story of an ancient tournament where the best of the best of different Realms fight each other. The goal: 10 wins to be able to legally invade the losing Realm. Outworld has so far collected 9 wins against Earthrealm, so it's up to Lord Rayden and his fighters to stop Outworld from reaching the final victory.
Hipster ZOMBIE reviewedApril 1, 2025
As the OG Mortal Kombat film, this live action interpretation delivers a fun joyride that can be described as cheesy at times. The characters—Liu Kang (Robin Shou), Johnny Cage (Linden Ashby), and Sonya Blade (Bridgette Wilson)—are faithfully portrayed, and their interactions are often fun to watch. Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa’s performance as Shang Tsung is particularly standout; his menacing presence and the now-iconic delivery of “Your soul is mine!” make him one of the most memorable villains in video game movie history.
The fight choreography is another highlight. The film embraces its martial arts roots, delivering entertaining, well-staged battles that feel true to the game.
Say what you will about director Paul WS Andersons other films (Resident Evil; Monster Hunter) but his MK film is still the best of the franchise.