Mortal Kombat movie with 90% on Rotten Tomatoes proves that getting the right franchise shouldn't be so difficult

Best received Mortal Kombat the film is also the most underrated – and proves that it shouldn't be this difficult to get the acting side of the franchise right. Video games are notoriously difficult to adapt to the big screen, and one of the few that was successful in the 1990s. Mortal Kombat movie. This had to tone down the game's bone-crushing violence, but it was a fun adventure with some solid fight sequences. Unfortunately, the 1997 sequel was a total failure Mortal Kombat: Annihilation a final version that is an unfinished print that the producers somehow deemed worthy of release.

It took decades Mortal Kombat 2021 is coming, and the reboot will crank up the violence all the way to R. However, reviews for this outing have been decidedly lukewarm due to the bizarre decision to hold off the titular tournament for the sequel and the blandness of new hero Cole Young (Lewis Tan). Hopefully coming Mortal Kombat 2 can right the ship, and the addition of new characters like Johnny Cage (Karl Urban) should help with that.

Scorpion's Revenge is by far the highest-rated Mortal Kombat movie

This animated Mortal Kombat adventure is a must-see

In addition to live-action films, there was a series of animations Mortal Kombat Legends films, the latest of which is 2023 Cage match. Original output Mortal Kombat Legends: Revenge of the Scorpion is the highest-rated entry in the entire series with a 90% on Rotten Tomatoes. This bloody adventure centers around the title character, whose family is brutally murdered by Sub-Zero; Scorpion then embarks on an epic quest for revenge, all set against the backdrop of the tournament itself.

Scorpio's Revenge may just be the bloodiest film based on a video game series so far. From the very beginning, the screen is covered in blood, although the film still needs time to develop a likeable cast of characters. It helps that the animation looks great and the fights are wince-inducing. Perhaps the reason for its warm critical reception is that the animated spinoff intersperses moments of comic relief and humor (mostly from Joel McHale's Johnny Cage) to stave off the bloodshed.

How Scorpion's Revenge differs from other Mortal Kombat films

Scorpion's Revenge found an original take on the traditional Mortal Kombat story

on paper Scorpio's Revenge sounds like a classic Mortal Kombat story; Liu Kang, Sonya Blade and other famous faces take part in the titular tournament that will decide the fate of the Earth kingdom and the chaos that will follow. What really makes the movie work is Scorpion's framework. The focus on fan-favorite anti-hero Scorpion not only keeps the film feeling fresh, but also allows viewers to dip in and out of the tournament without feeling the same story. Of course, one of the biggest differences between Mortal Kombat action movies i Scorpio's Revenge it's an awful amount of bloody carnage.

Incredible action has always been a key feature of the game, but even the 2021 remake felt subdued compared to what the games could achieve. Scorpio's Revenge from the first ten minutes it lets fans and newcomers know that it will continue Thread in that regard, and it more than deserves its R rating. There are also a lot of video game characters that make an appearance, but otherwise Annihilation Or Scorpio's Revenge direct continuation Battle of the Kingdomshe doesn't add a group of fan favorites just for the sake of it.

Mortal Kombat has problems with live action and animation

Scorpion's Revenge is a template for doing Mortal Kombat right

As for the live action side, Mortal Kombat 1995 remains the favorite; both for its retro charm and because it's a really good time. That said, it feels like a PG version of the story, though neither is it Annihilation nor does the 2021 remake improve it. Unfortunately, even Mortal Kombat Legends The series turned out to be diminishing returns. Battle of the Kingdoms I got lost in too many characters and subplots while Cage match he was too stupid for his own good.

Let's hope Mortal Kombat 2 drew conclusions from the reception of the original. The original film was a hit, but from its premise to its lack of truly memorable fights, the 2021 film left a lot of room for improvement. It's almost surprising how easy this is to achieve Scorpio's Revenge it feels like an adaptation. It may remix some elements, but it still feels incredibly faithful, and the element of revenge also adds a personal, emotional thread to the story.

Mortal Kombat is an evergreen series, so the live-action side will definitely get the right mix at some point. It would be great for Legends spin-offs to also get back on track. The fifth trip entitled Mortal Kombat Legends: The Fall of Edenia is reportedly in development, and the story is told from Kitana's perspective.

Source: Rotten Tomatoes

Mortal Kombat Legends: Scorpion's Revenge is an animated film released in 2020 focusing on the character of Scorpion. Directed by Ethan Spaulding, the film depicts Scorpion's quest for revenge against those responsible for the destruction of his clan and family. As the narrative unfolds, we delve into the brutal tournament known as Mortal Kombat, in which the champions of the Earthrealm must fight the forces of Outworld to prevent its conquest.

Director

Ethan Spaulding

Release date

April 12, 2020

Studio(s)

Warner Bros. Animation

Writers

Jeremy Adams

Execution time

80 minutes

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