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Mortal Kombat
1995 101 min United States of America PG-13 16+
★6.2
Action, Fantasy
Director: Paul W.S. Anderson
🎮 Based on the game
«Mortal Kombat»
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Description
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.
Budget:
$18M
US Gross:
$70.45M
Worldwide:
$122.2M
Starring
Christopher Lambert
Actor
Robin Shou
Actor
Linden Ashby
Actor
Awards
1 win & 3 nominations total
Key opinion
Paul W.S. Anderson's Mortal Kombat is widely regarded by fans and critics alike as one of the most successful and faithful video game adaptations of its era. While its narrative simplicity and dated visual effects draw criticism, the film is consistently praised for its iconic soundtrack, well-cast characters, and influential fight choreography.
| Acting | Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa's portrayal of Shang Tsung is widely celebrated as the film's standout performance. | |
| Score | The iconic, high-energy soundtrack remains a timeless element that anchors the film's nostalgic appeal. | |
| Direction | The fight choreography captures the spirit of the source material, providing vivid and memorable martial arts sequences. | |
| Production | Critics and fans remain divided on the visual effects; some view them as charmingly nostalgic and stylized, while others dismiss them as cartoonish and poorly aged. | |
| Screenplay | Opinions on the screenplay are polarized: supporters appreciate its straightforward adherence to the game's premise, while detractors find the plot simplistic and the dialogue weak. |