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The paper-thin story is something about a group of fighters brought together to compete in a tournament to determine the fate of the world--but who cares? The real entertainment is in watching the magnificently choreographed fight sequences which are fast-paced and brutally executed. There is also a fair amount of tongue in cheek dialogue to bolster the script. Add to that a great cast headed by Christopher Lambert (Linden Ashby almost steals the show as Johnny Cage) and quality special effects and you've got a fun popcorn movie that you'll want to see more than once.

On the DVD side of things, video transfer is good, but audio is a little weak, especially considering the film's techno/dance soundtrack.

There is a trailer and character profile for those interested in extra features.

As a side note, there is a sequel out called "Annihilation" which is simply terrible. Ignore it and don't let it prevent you from seeing the far superior original.

Recommended.

Best movie based on a videogame
Mortal Kombat is probably my favorite fighter out there. It's been around for more than a decade and just got better and better through the years. The movie may loosely be based on the game, but many characters from the game are present, including Liu Kang, Johnny Cage, Kano, Raiden, Sonya Blade, Sub Zero, Scorpion, Reptile, Goro, Shang Tsung, and Jax. All of them are true to their fighting style in the video game. Liu Kang has his trademark special kicks, Johnny Cage pulls off his nut punch, and, best of all, Scorpion's got his spear attack. Movies based on games are generally weak and get a lame score in the B.O., but this was the opposite.

Sure, it's kinda corny, but it's older than people realize. It came out in 1995, and the series was pretty young then, as was the use of computer generated technology. Nowadays, the C.G. enhancements would make the movie even more spectacular, but thems the brakes. Anyways, if you are a fan of the franchise (I have been since age 7), check it out.

this movie is great
if u are a kung foo fan like me u should get this movie it is so fun to watch ive probly watched it more then any other movie besides star wars empire. it has every person from the first game in the movie. including my favorite charector reptile. he rules but what i hated was he never used a special attack when he was in his ninja form. but he did use the poison spray in lui kangs eyes once and he was invisible as the lil lizard type form of himself. i cant wait till mortal kombat deception comes out that game is gonna be awesome and you should all buy it because deadly alliance was awesome and it uses the same type of fighting as that game and it includes new modes of fighting...online play...a new cool story mode...and new charectors but the problem is reptile wont be in it. when u beat deadly alliance with reptile it says a roaring beam of light enters his body and twists and transforms him the dragon king has returned...does this mean he turned into the dragon king of the the dragon king killed him? because it would explaine how he evolved so many times...oh yea and if your mad i didnt talk about the movie enough cry me a river.