Review of Mortal Kombat (1995) by Jason J — 02 Jul 2011

Mortal Kombat is a video game movie but it wisely avoids the many flaws of video game story telling that tend to be told in movies as well. Many aspects of the game are used but the movie tells its own story which I find to be admirable.

Robin Shou who played Liu Kang also choreographed the many fight scenes that took place and they portray good martial arts as well. They may not be as fast as say a Jackie Chan movie but the movements you can catch and are fast enough to be exhilarated.

Also you can't help but feel the heart that some of the fighters find in themselves. Other characters include Johnny Cage played by Linden Ashby who serves the comedy purpose and does serious when he needs to.

Also Sonya Blade played by Bridgitte Wilson-Sampras who's one of your typical tough women. The chemistry between her and Johnny I found to be opposite and common at the same time which was quite amusing at times.

Action flick fans will enjoy this movie.