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Mortal Kombat [1995]


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not a bad film at all.
Review date: 2008-06-07 Rating: 6 out of 10

to start off with, i've played all the mortal kombat games, so i'm a big fan (for those who want to know, i like street fighter aswell, but this is just more raw than that is). the film, doesn't quite have the violence, but actually has a decent (though extremely cliched) story. something i wasn't expecting. ok, so the acting is average, and the direction is not brilliant, but he does set up the outworld well, and it seems real. well done to the props department for that. also, the fights. now that's the reason why anyone would watch this (let's be honest now, folks!). i gotta give it, they are well executed. paul anderson certainly knows how to appeal to the main audience, at the least. finally, the soundtrack, WOW. this is the best soundtrack i have ever heard. absolutely amazing. on a side note, i wish paul anderson did tomb raider. he would have at least come out with something better than they did with that c***. Except AJ, of course.

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A great adaptation for its time
Review date: 2008-03-07 Rating: 8 out of 10

This film version of the Mortal Kombat computer game was always one of my favourite movies when I was a kid and although I can now see the many different things that are wrong with this film, it still has a place in my list of favourite computer game adaptations. The film does a good job of attempting to keep to the sprit and storyline of the original games, including many fan favourite characters, although not necessarily portrayed that well in some cases.

There are many things wrong with this film including poor special effects, a terrifically corny script and some bad acting. As well as this some of the fight scenes in the film are lacking in excitement when compared to many modern day martial arts films. All of this can be forgiven though as the film doesn't really take itself too seriously and some of the casting was spot on, specifically Christopher Lambert as Thunder God Raiden and Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa as Shang Tsung. I must admit much of the fondness I have for this film is probably due to nostalgia but I fill if you give this film a chance you may enjoy it to.

ONE OF THE BETTER COMPUTER GAME ADAPTIONS
Review date: 2007-09-08 Rating: 8 out of 10

n a world where video game based films are around the corner, mind you you not good ones, this one stands out as one of the best. Mortal Kombat gave to players of the game a thrill they could not only understand but go along with. I found that after watching this movie I remembered specific details from the game I never thought of. First off, the action. Watching fighting like this, in a time pre-Matrix to life, gave me a want to be these characters. I don't know about you, but this was one of the last great films that I wanted to be a character from. For me it was Johnny Cage, others have different opinions on fighter choice.

Anyway, back to the movie. Second comes the valiant efforts of each of the actors. Particularly on the side of Linden Ashby, it's a crying shame you don't see this guy in action films these days. He is an untapped resource. Next comes the ever great, fighter not actor, Robin Shou. He has a humbleness to himself that not everyone can achieve, sort of a Bruce Lee of today. Bridgette Wilson also starred in this fine adaptation and brought not only impervious beauty, but also a dramatic sense. Her quest for revenge made for a great character history, as with Shou.

Then comes Christopher Lambert to play the ever shocking, forgive the pun, Lord Raiden. Though he never fought a single true battle, he didn't have to. I felt satisfied to see that not everyone was out to prove something.

Finally comes the expert directing. I don't care what anyone says, Paul Anderson is a genius when it comes to adaptations, aka Resident Evil, especially video game adaptations, and here's why: He plays these games like all of us who go out to see these films, whereby he knows what is to be expected. Keep making them Mr. Anderson, you do a fine job. All in all, one of the better action films, but one of the best video game films in existence.

dumb fun
Review date: 2007-07-25 Rating: 8 out of 10

right then this film doesnt mess about.
the acting is awful and the plot is wafer thin but it makes up for it with fast and frantic fights set against a thumping industrial metal soundtrack by the likes of KMFDM and fear fatory and lunatic calm.
the pace is fast and it doesnt outstay its welcome.
brainless fun for all the family alsong as you dont take it too seriously!!

Mortal Kombat VHS Video Review
Review date: 2007-05-02 Rating: 8 out of 10

Mortal Kombat has been named the greatest video-game adaptation of its time. For me, it is a fair film with quite a thrilling storyline. The characters are all pretty wellacted out, being fairly rendered to their game bios. The storyline is that three champions of Earth are rounded together by Lord Rayden (the god of thunder and lightning) to save the Earth Realm in a tournament. During their battles, they encounter such outworld emissaries such as Sub-Zero, a member of the Lin-Kuei, able to control cold to his fighting advantage. Also, there is Scorpion, who is in the tournament as Sub-Zero's enemy, who must defeat the ninja himself to revenge his earthly death. Kano also makes an appearance as Sonya's much-hated adversary, as he killed her partner not so long ago. The story focuses more on Liu Kang, the long survivig champion of the order of light temple. His main mission at the start of the film is to revenge his brother's death at the hands of the dreaded sorcerer Shang Tsung; but soon begins to learn there is more at stake here than meets the eye. I was particularly pleased with the rendition of the Shokan Prince Goro; the four-armed boss in the first game. Being perfectly honest, the graphics aren't all that to be desired, but knowing this film was made in 1995; almost 12 years ago, it is safe to say it was a hit in its time! Many such series have developed from this film, including a sequel; 'Mortal Kombat Annihilation', and the two tv series 'Mortal Kombat Conquest' and 'Mortal Kombat Defenders of the Realm'. Trust me, you won't be disappointed, this is the film that helped the Mortal Kombat legacy take foot, and it's easy to see why. blessed be

Product Details/Specifications


Actor(s):
Christopher Lambert
Robin Shou
Bridgette Wilson
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa
Linden Ashby

Creators:
Christopher Lambert (Primary Contributor)
Robin Shou (Primary Contributor)
Alison Savitch (Producer)
Danny Simon (Producer)
Lauri Apelian (Producer)
Lawrence Kasanoff (Producer)
Ed Boon (Writer)
John Tobias (Writer)
Kevin Droney (Writer)

Director(s):

Recording label: Entertainment in Video
Manufacturer: Entertainment in Video
EAN: 5017239192142
Binding: DVD
Number of items: 1
Format: PAL,
Release date: 2004-05-10
Number of discs: 1
Audience rating: Suitable for 15 years and over
Region code: 2
Running time: 97 minutes
Theatrical release date: 1995-08-18
Language: English (Original Language)

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