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Description

Rating
PG-13
for Violence
Format
DVD
Theatrical Release
1995
Length
101 minutes
Screen Formats
Enhanced Widescreen for 16x9 TV
Genre
General Sci-Fi
Studio
New Line Home Video
Aspect Ratio
1.85:1/1.33:1

Synopsis

Three reluctant fighters are drafted for an intergalactic martial-arts tournament that will determine the fate of the human race in this special-effects-driven adventure. Inspired by the popular and notoriously bloody video game, Mortal Kombat provides a semblance of a plot as an excuse for rampant mayhem, with the evil alien forces challenging humanity to a kung fu battle to decide the Earth's fate. Following the failure of several previous human defenders, mankind's last chance lies with egotistical action film star Johnny Cage (Linden Ashby), tough but beautiful special agent Sonya Blade (Bridgette Wilson), and vengeance-minded hero Liu Kang (Robin Shou). Under the guidance of inspirational sorcerer Lord Rayden (Christopher Lambert), this unlikely trio faces off against a series of terrifying alien adversaries. As in the video game, the martial arts battles are the true point, with standard fighting combining with magical touches supplied by computer-generated effects. The dramatic content often resembles a Saturday morning cartoon, but Jonathan Scott Carlson's appropriately dank production design and the visually spectacular battle sequences made the film a hit amongst younger fantasy-action fans, spawning a sequel and a TV show. ~ Judd Blaise, All Movie Guide

Reviews (6)

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Most Helpful Positive Review:

Best Video Game Movie Ever5 star rating
by Haku2009 from Frederick , Maryland on December 29, 2008 at Best Buy
"this is by far the best vg movie ever. ^^ thanks very much for the memories. ^^"

Most Helpful Negative Review:

Dismally Poor Film, Decent Dvd2 star rating
by kevman79 on April 22, 2008 at Best Buy
"A big-budget film based off a videogame, no wonder it's a piece of junk. First they did it with 'Super Mario Bros.,' then 'Double Dragon,' then 'Streetfighter,' and finally 'Mortal Kombat.' So, what did these films have in common? Not one of them was worth the filmstock they were shot on. However, for as bad as the film was, both the widescreen and full-screen presentations on this disc are pretty good."

Reviews sorted by helpfulness:

  • mortal kombat5 star rating
    by Mysterio on October 9, 2007 at Best Buy
    "mortal kombat is the best game to movie of all just like the game if you like the game at all you'll love this"
  • Best Video Game Movie Ever5 star rating
    by Haku2009 from Frederick , Maryland on December 29, 2008 at Best Buy
    "this is by far the best vg movie ever. ^^ thanks very much for the memories. ^^"
  • Dismally Poor Film, Decent Dvd2 star rating
    by kevman79 on April 22, 2008 at Best Buy
    "A big-budget film based off a videogame, no wonder it's a piece of junk. First they did it with 'Super Mario Bros.,' then 'Double Dragon,' then 'Streetfighter,' and finally 'Mortal Kombat.' So, what did these films have in common? Not one of them was worth the filmstock they were shot on. However, for as bad as the film was, both the widescreen and full-screen presentations on this disc are pretty good."
  • mortal kombat5 star rating
    by Mysterio on October 9, 2007 at Best Buy
    "mortal kombat is the best game to movie of all just like the game if you like the game at all you'll love this"