Mortal Kombat (1995)

based on the best-selling home video game this action adventuretells of a group of expert fighters who compete in a dangerous tournament for the fate of mankind on a mysterious island.Running Time: 101 min.System Requirements:Starring: Christopher Lambert Robin Shou Director: Paul Anderson III Produced by Lawrence Kasanoff; written by Kevin Droney; running time of 101 minutes; Closed Captioned. Copyright: 1995 New Line Widescreen and regular full-frame versions of the film Background information on the kombatants and more Languages: English and French Subtitles: English French and Spanish Standard version formatted from its original version to fit your screen Widescreen version presented in a "letterbox" widescreen format preserving the 1.85:1 aspect ratio of its original theatrical exhibition English: Dolby Digital 5.1 French: Stereo Interactive Menus Theatrical Trailer Copy Protection Cast/Crew BiosFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre: ACTION/ADVENTURE Rating: PG-13 UPC: 794043431029 Product Description

FINISH HIM!!!!!!!!!

As a fan of the video game I had very high expectations for this movie.
Yes, it's based on a video game.
Yes, it's horribly corny and poorly acted.
Yes, the script is just so so.
IT'S NOT GONE WITH THE WIND PEOPLE!!!!!!!
It's not trying to be either.
Is it fun? YES!!!
A fun popcorn, check your brain at the door movie.
Lighten up for five seconds and try to enjoy it.
Scorpion and Subzero and even Reptile absolutely rule.
The fight scenes are well done and the FX for its time was very good.
Recommended!!!!
June 24, 2008

Mortal Kombat - A Fun, Mindless Action movie that Gets the Job Done

3/5 Stars

"Let Mortal Kombat begin!" Quotes like that are what this movie (and the video games in which it is based) is going to be remembered for. I decent action film based on the successful Mortal Kombat fighting games the movie is focused on, you guessed it, "Kombatants" punching each other around trying to win an inter dimensional tournament to save the world from the evil Emperor. About as scary as playing a game of Space Invaders, but you don't go to see a movie like Mortal Kombat and expect anything more then the title implies. Plenty of action and a plot so simple that there is no brain required to watch this film.

The plot centers on three Kombatants who the thunder God - Lord Raydon - believes will decide the fate of the earth. During the course of the tournament they face a series of warriors possessing supernatural powers who are commanded by the Emperor's evil sorcerer Shang Tsung. As the tournament goes on the face stronger opponents, including the red-eyed Kano, the ninja attire wearing Sub-Zero and Scorpion, the four-armed champion Goro, before they take on Shang Tsung himself.

A short film, barely going over ninety minutes Mortal Kombat certainly does what it intended to do and with a fair level of success. The constant action and laughable dialogue will no doubt entertain teenagers and just make for a fun late-night movie for casual viewing.
June 13, 2008

Truly an epic worthy of a trilogy

I am not going to say this is the greatest movie ever made, but it is definately in the top 5 in the history of motion pictures. Humans fight monsters and sorcerors to save their beloved Earth. What could be more captivating?

The acting in this movie is top notch. Sonja Blade is a thesbian of the highest calibur and could easily act in any movie, but that Lord Rayden that she decided to bring all her actressing skills to a boiling point as she mixed drama, action, and romance all into one role. Clearly an Academy Award winning performance.

Johny Cage played his part so well, I went to the video store to try and locate an actual Johny Cage movie. His hilarious roll-on-the-florr humor will have tears falling from your eyes as you try to catch your breath, he is so funny. And he went through the entire movie without ever getting a single hair out of place, including his fight with Goro!

Reptile, Scorpion, and Zub-Zero were the masked ninjas that brought even more depth to this already exhilerating film. With ice particles, killer spears, and body snatching at their dispose, how can our heros ever hope to win!! This is a must see film for any fan of Mortal Kombat, Kung Fu, or Bruce Lee.

Move over Citizen Kane it is time for MOOOORTAL KOMBAT!!! to take the driver's seat. April 18, 2008

Great action, thanks to a great director!

Mortal Kombat is a great adventure movie, that takes time with the character development as it provides humor and "hell, yeah" moments.

It's amazing to me the difference a director makes, comparing this movie to the sequel is like comparing water and dirt, they're just so different.

MK1 is an amazing adaptation of the game despite the lack of bloody finishing moves, that made the game famous. Many of the game's characters are featured, while others are just hinted at, but the effects and signature move re-creations are great.

It is sad that the sequel was so cheesy, because this film really set a realistic mood with great costumes and sets that just didn't carry over into the second one.

Buy this movie, it's cheap and an enjoyable watch. April 14, 2008

Mortal Kombat the original

Great action sequences, full of one liners to break the tension. Makes playing the video game all the more realistic and fun, if you can put faces and personalities to the characters. March 18, 2008

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