Movies and TV Mortal Kombat (2021) - Page 5

Zebedee DuBois · 04-25-2021, 01:05 PM

I can't imagine there is much of an audience for this outside of people who played the video game. Otherwise it is a "B" film, superficial as can be.

Perhaps that video gaming population is sufficient to make a profit, IDK.

Stryker · 04-25-2021, 09:07 PM

Guys, this was AWESOME! This destroys the first two films from the mid to late 90"s (95 and 97 to be exact). This was a hang your brain at the door and enjoy the ride type of movie. I liked it and can't wait for the next one.

KC_Lee · 04-26-2021, 07:18 AM

It's a tough ask to create a Mortal Kombat movie in this day and age that are worse than Mortal Kombat (1995) and Mortal Kombat: Annihilation (1997) but this movie accomplishes that task in spades. The story in convoluted, the characters plain, wooden (Kano being the one exception) and utterly forgettable, and the costumes look like something from a Troma flick from the 80's.

The charm, if you can call it that, of the original movies from the 90's is that these movies helped enhance and expand the storyline from the game. This most recent nostalgia cash grab, and let's be honest that's what this was, neither enhances or expands the story or the characters from the games.

What the producers of this movie missed is the fact that the Mortal Kombat games have a deep and expansive story that has been a huge part of the games. You get to play through the story as different characters and be part of the plot as it unfolds. Hell, the writing, plot and voice acting from the story mode from MK 10 and MK 11 are light years ahead of this dreck.

I couldn't even enjoy this movie as a "shut your mind of and enjoy mindless entertainment" type flick. It's not a dumb action movie, it insults my intelligence as a long time fan of the franchise. Maybe the next movie, if it gets made, will be better but I have my doubts.

And if you have around 12 free hours, here's all the cut scenes from MK 9, MK 10, and MK 11.

Spoiler!

**Tribal Warfare** · 04-26-2021, 09:13 AM

Johnny Cage isn't in #MortalKombat because Kano was in the film. Says writer Greg Russo:

"Ultimately the reason he's not in there is because of Kano, and we ended up loving Kano [Josh Lawson] in that role more." https://t.co/Wf3nA1fMgJ pic.twitter.com/JDkehDzm1q
— Screen Rant (@screenrant) April 26, 2021

BigBeauford · 04-26-2021, 12:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tribal Warfare

Johnny Cage isn't in #MortalKombat because Kano was in the film. Says writer Greg Russo:

"Ultimately the reason he's not in there is because of Kano, and we ended up loving Kano [Josh Lawson] in that role more." https://t.co/Wf3nA1fMgJ pic.twitter.com/JDkehDzm1q
— Screen Rant (@screenrant) April 26, 2021

I've heard "rumors" Johnny Cage wasn't in it because they didn't want anyone playing the "white savior".

Rasputin · 04-30-2021, 12:05 AM

**** you COX. I was in the middle of watching this and all of a sudden lost internet. Waited a few minutes still nothing then re started the modem and still nothing so I called COX and them ****s decided tonight to do routine maintenance or whatever and internet wont likely be restored till 6am. **** you COX a warning would have been nice. My one night off before working 6 days is ****ing ruined.

Rasputin · 04-30-2021, 02:24 AM

Well internet is back on but two hours later not in the mood to watch it.

Molitoth · 04-26-2021, 10:47 AM

This movie was fun... but it sucked. (For most of the reasons Wallcrawler already mentioned)

MK: Rebirth still kicks all ass.

ToxSocks · 04-26-2021, 11:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Molitoth

This movie was fun... but it sucked. (For most of the reasons Wallcrawler already mentioned)

MK: Rebirth still kicks all ass.

Yeah i watched it last night with my son.

As a 14 y/o, he loved it. I woulda too if i were 14.

I'd say that it was a better movie than that shit from the 90's.

It both sucked and was awesome at the same time, lol.

I felt like it embraced the cheesiness that is Mortal Kombat though, and didn't try to be something it wasn't. (Jax discovering his Arcano was just so

)

The lack of a cohesive story and lack of character development, the weird time lapses, odd casting choices (im looking at you Raiden) and several other overlooked nuances were to be expected so i don't really hold it against the movie.

The comedy factor (mostly provided by Kano) and the fan service were cool and unexpected. I didn't expect to laugh as much as i did.

I thought they executed the spell effects pretty well. I sat there thinking i wish the Warcraft movie could've executed the spell effects this well, it woulda been a much better movie.

My one complaint though would be Cole's Arcana. Looks dumb. Rather boring. Built it up and unveiled, basically nothing more than an ugly magic shirt...

Stryker · 04-26-2021, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Detoxing

Yeah i watched it last night with my son.

As a 14 y/o, he loved it. I woulda too if i were 14.

I'd say that it was a better movie than that shit from the 90's.

It both sucked and was awesome at the same time, lol.

I felt like it embraced the cheesiness that is Mortal Kombat though, and didn't try to be something it wasn't. (Jax discovering his Arcano was just so

)

The lack of a cohesive story and lack of character development, the weird time lapses, odd casting choices (im looking at you Raiden) and several other overlooked nuances were to be expected so i don't really hold it against the movie.

The comedy factor (mostly provided by Kano) and the fan service were cool and unexpected. I didn't expect to laugh as much as i did.

I thought they executed the spell effects pretty well. I sat there thinking i wish the Warcraft movie could've executed the spell effects this well, it woulda been a much better movie.

My one complaint though would be Cole's Arcana. Looks dumb. Rather boring. Built it up and unveiled, basically nothing more than an ugly magic shirt...

Kano - "Hey Gandalf what does my fortune cookie say?"

BWillie · 04-26-2021, 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Detoxing

Yeah i watched it last night with my son.

As a 14 y/o, he loved it. I woulda too if i were 14.

I'd say that it was a better movie than that shit from the 90's.

It both sucked and was awesome at the same time, lol.

I felt like it embraced the cheesiness that is Mortal Kombat though, and didn't try to be something it wasn't. (Jax discovering his Arcano was just so

)

The lack of a cohesive story and lack of character development, the weird time lapses, odd casting choices (im looking at you Raiden) and several other overlooked nuances were to be expected so i don't really hold it against the movie.

The comedy factor (mostly provided by Kano) and the fan service were cool and unexpected. I didn't expect to laugh as much as i did.

I thought they executed the spell effects pretty well. I sat there thinking i wish the Warcraft movie could've executed the spell effects this well, it woulda been a much better movie.

My one complaint though would be Cole's Arcana. Looks dumb. Rather boring. Built it up and unveiled, basically nothing more than an ugly magic shirt...

I thought the Cole character was clever. He was an MMA fight who made his living getting his ass kicked and taking a beating. What better "power" to have than a exterior that gains power as he takes hits. He was really likeable too, and it was cool how they linked Scorpion and him (they should have focuses more on that, though).

I'm really pissed if Sub-Zero is done. Needed way more of him. Great character. Would like to learn why he's so evil and more of his back story.

ToxSocks · 04-27-2021, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by BWillie

I'm really pissed if Sub-Zero is done. Needed way more of him. Great character. Would like to learn why he's so evil and more of his back story.

I like the fact that they didn't have Sub-Zero go out like a bitch. Dude got gutted several times and still didn't back down from a 2v1.

He was ****ed up, about to get finished off in the last scene and what does he do? He turns around closes the cage door, "For the Lin Kuei". I thought that was cool.

Another under rated scene: The Liu Kang leg sweep scene. Where he swept Kano's leg like 3-4 times in a row?

I thought that was a nice touch, cuz lets be real, who didn't cheese that move as a kid?

ToxSocks · 04-26-2021, 11:24 AM

Oh and Im pretty sure Sub Zero and Goro make a return for MKII, assuming they get the green light for the sequel.

Oh and one more thing: I thought i saw Shao Kahn in the trailer, but i dont recall seeing him at all in the movie.

KC_Lee · 04-26-2021, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Detoxing

Oh and Im pretty sure Sub Zero and Goro make a return for MKII, assuming they get the green light for the sequel.

Oh and one more thing: I thought i saw Shao Kahn in the trailer, but i dont recall seeing him at all in the movie.

The Bi-Han version of Sub-Zero becomes Noob Saibot in the game so there's easy transition for a sequel.

ToxSocks · 04-26-2021, 12:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KC_Lee

The Bi-Han version of Sub-Zero becomes Noob Saibot in the game so there's easy transition for a sequel.

Did not know that.

04-25-2021, 01:05 PM	#1
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04-25-2021, 09:07 PM	#2
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04-26-2021, 07:18 AM	#3
KC_Lee You're CARICATURES, ALL of you Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kansas City, MO Casino cash: $1420960	It's a tough ask to create a Mortal Kombat movie in this day and age that are worse than Mortal Kombat (1995) and Mortal Kombat: Annihilation (1997) but this movie accomplishes that task in spades. The story in convoluted, the characters plain, wooden (Kano being the one exception) and utterly forgettable, and the costumes look like something from a Troma flick from the 80's. The charm, if you can call it that, of the original movies from the 90's is that these movies helped enhance and expand the storyline from the game. This most recent nostalgia cash grab, and let's be honest that's what this was, neither enhances or expands the story or the characters from the games. What the producers of this movie missed is the fact that the Mortal Kombat games have a deep and expansive story that has been a huge part of the games. You get to play through the story as different characters and be part of the plot as it unfolds. Hell, the writing, plot and voice acting from the story mode from MK 10 and MK 11 are light years ahead of this dreck. I couldn't even enjoy this movie as a "shut your mind of and enjoy mindless entertainment" type flick. It's not a dumb action movie, it insults my intelligence as a long time fan of the franchise. Maybe the next movie, if it gets made, will be better but I have my doubts. And if you have around 12 free hours, here's all the cut scenes from MK 9, MK 10, and MK 11. Spoiler! __________________ “There is no absolute knowledge. And those who claim it, whether they are scientists or dogmatists, open the door to tragedy.” - Jacob Bronowski, The Ascent of Man
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04-26-2021, 09:13 AM	#4
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04-30-2021, 12:05 AM	#6
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04-30-2021, 02:24 AM	#7
Rasputin Tip of the hat LIV Champs Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: ks Casino cash: $3015421	Well internet is back on but two hours later not in the mood to watch it. __________________ A Brave Man Once Requested Me To Answer Questions That Are Key 'Is It To Be Or Not To Be' And I Replied Oh Why Ask Me
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