Mortal Kombat

Posted 2023/08/14100

Title: Mortal Kombat

Release Date: April 23, 2021 (United States)

Director: Simon McQuoid Genre: Action, Fantasy

Running Time: Approximately 110 minutes

Plot Summary: The 2021 “Mortal Kombat” movie is a reboot of the popular video game franchise and serves as an origin story for the iconic characters and the tournament itself.

The film follows Cole Young (played by Lewis Tan), a washed-up MMA fighter who has a mysterious dragon-shaped birthmark—a sign that he is destined to participate in the ancient Mortal Kombat tournament. As Earthrealm’s champions, including Cole, prepare for the tournament, they are faced with the threat of the Outworld warriors, who seek to win Mortal Kombat and invade Earthrealm.

Cole is guided by Sonya Blade (played by Jessica McNamee), Jax (played by Mehcad Brooks), and Liu Kang (played by Ludi Lin), among others, as they train and discover their unique abilities known as “Arcana.” Together, they must face the formidable enemies from Outworld, including Sub-Zero (played by Joe Taslim) and Shang Tsung (played by Chin Han), in order to defend Earthrealm.

The film includes intense martial arts combat, special abilities, and a mix of fantasy and action elements that pay homage to the source material. Fans of the video games will recognize iconic moves and fatalities translated to the big screen.

Key Cast:

• Lewis Tan as Cole Young
• Jessica McNamee as Sonya Blade
• Josh Lawson as Kano
• Mehcad Brooks as Jax
• Ludi Lin as Liu Kang
• Max Huang as Kung Lao
• Joe Taslim as Sub-Zero
• Chin Han as Shang Tsung
• Hiroyuki Sanada as Scorpion

“Mortal Kombat” aims to capture the essence of the video game series and provide fans with a visually impressive and action-packed experience. The film combines the supernatural elements of the Mortal Kombat universe with martial arts sequences and showcases the iconic characters and their unique abilities.