In 1995, the Mortal Kombat fighting game series made its live-action big-screen debut. This film would be a box office success, earning $124.7 million on an $18 million budget. However, it would be given a mixed reception by critics at the time. It was praised for its visuals and fighting sequences, but the acting and dialogue would be panned. Over the years, the film would become a cult classic, and regarded as one of the best cinematic video game adaptions ever made.
The film was followed up by a sequel film in 1997. This film was so poorly received by critics and fans, that pans for a third Mortal Kombat film ended up getting shelved. But now, a film reboot is on the way! Written by Oren Uziel and directed by Simon McQuoid (making his feature film debut), the new film tells the tale of an MMA fighter named Cole Young.
Young has seen better days. But then he ends up with Sub-Zero and the rest of the Lin Kuei after him. Maybe he owes them money, maybe he drunkenly insulted Sub-Zero's mother (Sub-Zero loves his mother), who knows why they're after him. But he's got help! He's become part of a group of warriors that are fated to defend Earthrealm against the forces of Outworld.
I do want to warn you all, this is a red band trailer for an R-Rated film. That means this trailer is likely not going to be very safe to watch around kids. So please keep that in mind before playing it. And with that, let's watch this thing!
Evidently Sub-Zero held one heck of a party in Brazil. Because getting a half-frozen building is what you get if you let him get really drunk.
Holy Toledo, that was cool! Well, pun not intended, of course.
Well, at least we learn how Jax lost his arms here. And is it me, or does Mechad Brooks look a little like Steve Harvey?
I don't know why Sonya finds that so weird. She met superheroes from the DCU.
"We need you to rip out a few spines for us, Mr. Young."
Yeah, you never go to Scorpion's house unless he invites you. He's very protective of his privacy. Unless you're the pizza guy. He likes the pizza guy.
I bet Raiden's going to run off on everyone muttering about having to consult the Elder Gods or some bull like that. Dude, if you don't wanna help, just say so!
Cool to see Mileena and Goro here. I wonder if he'll end up getting punched in the nards by Johnny Cage again.
That had to hurt.
Ooh, he said it! Scorpion said it!
"I am so gonna keep this 'eart, mate! I'm gonna put it on me mantle and call it Mr. Hearty!"
I have to admit, this trailer got me hyped. It got exactly why people liked the Mortal Kombat games: Brutal bloody brawling. This looks like it will be a fun time at the theater...if theaters ever open up again. Ah well, I can wait for the DVD. I'm a patient man.
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