Mortal Kombat
For nine generations an evil sorcerer has been victorious in hand-to-hand battle against his mortal enemies. If he wins a tenth Mortal Kombat tournament, desolation and evil will reign over the multiverse forever. To save Earth, three warriors must overcome seemingly insurmountable odds, their own inner demons, and superhuman foes.
Critics Sentiment
Johnny Cage defeats Scorpion in tournament fight
Shang Tsung takes Sonya hostage to Outworld
The film peaks during the memorable fight sequences like Johnny vs Scorpion, then dips significantly during predictable plot developments like Sonya's kidnapping.
Mortal Kombat succeeds when delivering faithful game adaptations and memorable fight sequences, earning praise for its visual design and atmosphere. However, it struggles with weak dialogue, poor acting, and predictable plotting that prevents it from rising above decent entertainment. The film maintains a consistent but unremarkable quality that satisfies fans while leaving critics wanting more substance.
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Robin Shou
Liu Kang
Linden Ashby
Johnny Cage
Bridgette Wilson-Sampras
Sonya Blade
Christopher Lambert
Lord Raiden
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa
Shang Tsung
Talisa Soto
Princess Kitana
Trevor Goddard
Kano
Chris Casamassa
Scorpion
François Petit
Sub-Zero
Keith Cooke
Reptile
Tom Woodruff Jr.
Goro (uncredited)
Gregory McKinney
Jax Briggs
Steven Ho
Chan
Lloyd Kino
Grandfather
Kenneth Edwards
Art Lean
Leo Lee
Kano Gunman (uncredited)
John Fujioka
Chief Priest
Peter Jason
Master Boyd
Gerald Okamura
Outworld Warrior (uncredited)
T.J. Storm
Guest Fighter (uncredited)
Crew
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