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Mortal Kombat review: Is the violent movie reboot a flawless victory?
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Mortal Kombat has now made it onto UK shores slightly later than planned, but fans of the iconic video game series can now see whether it was worth the wait – or, more accurately, worth the £15.99 rental.
The movie reboot introduces a new character into the world of Mortal Kombat in the form of MMA fighter Cole Young (Lewis Tan) who s used to taking a beating, but has no idea of his actual heritage. That is until Outworld s Emperor Shang Tsung (Chin Han) sends his best warrior Sub-Zero (Joe Taslim) to hunt him down.
The latest addition to the video-game adaptation movie genre,
Mortal Kombat has surprised many by garnering positive reviews. And as with any action blockbuster, there is always one eye on the possibility of sequels.
With
Mortal Kombat, it s not wholly unexpected. The video games have huge and so far cinematically-untapped mythology to pull from.
Mortal Kombat s writer and director both had their eyes, albeit subtly, on the potential for more movies. Director Simon McQuod said: Sequels are a bit tricky because you can t totally ignore them, because that wouldn t be a smart move, but none of us used the S-word. We d never talk about it in any depth whatsoever because we feel like we have to put all our energy into this film.
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Mortal Kombat director explains ending tease for possible sequel There s a treasure trove of stuff that’s just sitting there.
Mortal Kombat spoilers follow.
Mortal Kombat is out now (in the United States at least) and it s had some solid reviews. As you might expect from a blockbuster film released in 2021, there are a few things in there that hint towards future entries.
Lots of character meet grisly ends in the film. But in the finale, we see one of them brought back to life, while another iconic
Based on the perspective of MMA fighter Cole Young,
Mortal Kombat sees Cole become content at the temple of Lord Raiden, this happens after he s hunted by Sub-Zero. Cole trains with high-level fighters including Liu Kang, Kung Lao and Kano.
Cole is getting ready to stand alongside the world s best fighters – they will face off against the enemies from Outworld in an all or nothing battle for the universe.
Mortal Kombat is out in US cinemas and available to watch on HBO Max in the US. There are currently no confirmed UK release details.
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