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February 11th, 2008, 13:32 GMT · By Calin Ciabai

New Mortal Kombat Movie, New Failure?

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It seems that not only Uwe Boll can ruin a great video game by creating a very poor movie, but other people appear to be great prospects, too. For example, take the next Mortal Kombat movie set for a 2010 release (that's an approximate date, since the producers don't even have a full cast yet). It is going to be directed by Chris "Mink" Morrison, the same guy that directed a
Steven Seagal movie in 2005, called 'Into the Sun' and a hip hop horrible flick in 2004, called 'Full Clip.' The latter movie has an outstanding rating of 2.6 out of 10 on IMDB, while 'Into the Sun' was much better, with a 4.1 rating. So, there are some promises that we'll see a ruin of a new Mortal Kombat high-budget movie whenever it's done. Not that the first movies were great hits, anyway...

Actually, it seems that it is totally inappropriate to call this movie a "new" one, since it will basically be a reboot of a first movie, as Mink Morrison admitted: it will be a "re-envisioning (if that is a word) of the Mortal Kombat franchise from top to bottom. Today's audience is a savvy involved group, so the film must be A plus plus in every area, in order to capture the magic of the first film. It is taking the entire concept to the next level across the board in every area: visual design, story, cast, FX, photography and most importantly the fighting scenes. The original Mortal Kombat game was born a child of many visual loves by the creators at Midway, so this latest version borrows heavily from that pioneering spirit and must be thought out and executed at the highest level in order for it succeed in today's market place. This is no overnight task.''

Well, it would be better to have an "overnight" movie that goes straight to video, instead of spending a couple of years for some new piece of crap. Oh, there's even more, even though the director has said the casting hasn't begun yet, Christopher Lambert will return as Rayden and Chris Casamassa as Scorpion, according to IMDB. Honestly, it would've been better if Uwe Boll had done this flick, too. We would've had quite some other pieces of news to put together for a big, funny story. But now, I have to waste 2 hours of my life again to see 'Into the Sun' one more time and get ready for the next Mortal Kombat story.

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Comment #1 by: Mike on 07 Mar 2008, 11:12 UTC reply to this comment

Yes I want a new Mortal Kombat Movie, alot of time has passed since the last movie and I am really keen to see a new one living up to the potential this franchise has, the games are good- but it's a movie that will be on my must-see list.


Comment #2 by: kat on 11 Apr 2008, 08:03 UTC reply to this comment

Li mei has to be in the movie as she alone is a damn good reason to re do another mk movie- the movie should not be R rated in my opinion- but if it is then I'd definitely still go see it and buy it on dvd.

Comment #2.1 by: pb3 on 19 Nov 2010, 17:59 GMT

no offense but your an idiot because it does need to be R rated. If it isn't then theres is no way to really relate it to the game. It need lots of violence and gore to be as successful as the game is.


Comment #3 by: latina on 11 Dec 2008, 15:43 UTC reply to this comment

i think da mortal kombat movie iz going 2 great


Comment #4 by: Dj Plasmic Nebula on 26 Dec 2008, 04:28 UTC reply to this comment

Well i think it'sg reat cause come one mortal kombat no matter what rules.. i loved MKC Series.

the Cartoon still rocked but better if it had more seasons.
same wit MKC

other than that... so many years in production should lead to a better story than part 1... well it's a reboot but still.

what would make this great:

is:

The effort they put it it.
The Heart they have for it.
The Great fight scenes.
A Balance between FX, CGI, and Reality.
Great Acting for any actor and actress
Enough time to get it all done.
Don't over do it.
No Over acting.
No Comedy in it, at least 10% of comedy out of 100.
Serious Movie.
No Deleted Scenes
Brutalitys, Animalites, and Fatalitys

Comment #4.1 by: Kisame on 16 Apr 2009, 19:33 GMT

I agree with you 100%. I don't want to go to see a new mk movie and it be some goofy little pg rated flick with a bunch of BS action scenes. And I also think that if they bring back the animalities and fatalities, then it would really atract the audiences intrest. What I'm say'n is that they need to pack all of Mk assets into to this movie and blow some minds.


Comment #5 by: alan wong on 04 Feb 2009, 16:39 UTC reply to this comment

my opinion is that i am great that there is another mk movie soon but it has been many years since the last one which was mk:annihillation but to think that getting a unknown director to direct this movie is poor choice at that they should bring back the director from the first movie paul ws anderson cuz he did a great movie on the first one and as for a reimagining of the first film commented by chris morrison its utter rubbish the new movie should be about a battle between earths warriors and the evil forces of outworld


Comment #6 by: Les D on 21 May 2009, 12:03 UTC reply to this comment

why does this article say MKD will fail? MK1 was a blockbuster! the only reason MKA failed was because the lack of actors! this MK sounds like it will be as great as MK1!


Comment #7 by: Soccer_Pro on 15 Jun 2009, 23:25 UTC reply to this comment

Honestley, I'm excited for this movie to come out. I'm what you'd say a weird one when it comes to movies. Like I actually enjoyed watching Dragon Ball Evolution even though the story was sped up 5 times than it's supposed to.

Hopefully, they will salvage EVERY element from mortal kombat. That being the great fights, over the top special moves, and whats mortal kombat without FATALITIES! Please, i hope to god they put in fatalities at least. Tis why i fell in love with MK in the first place.


Comment #8 by: Jaime on 05 Aug 2009, 18:23 UTC reply to this comment

As long as Lui Kang is not the main character I am all for another Mortal Kombat, if it is Lui Kang, lets get an actor who knows how to act and not Robin Shou...

Comment #8.1 by: gomez on 02 Jan 2010, 05:07 GMT

I think tony jaa should be cast in this.


Comment #9 by: uranus on 17 Aug 2009, 19:28 UTC reply to this comment

This movie better be good otherwise Mid-Way can just forget about MK.


Comment #10 by: Ronnie on 13 Sep 2009, 18:24 UTC reply to this comment

Well first off that article up there is EXTREMELY bias. First off the 1st Mortal Kombat was amazing and perfect, Mortal Kombat Annihilation sucked though. I think that this ReVamp of Mortal Kombat will be a good thing.


Comment #11 by: Corey on 15 Oct 2009, 06:35 UTC reply to this comment

I'm a huge MK fan. But both film's were weak. I remembered the first one being good, but then i watched it again. They were movies based off of a fighting game with terrific fighting. And the movies had awful fighting scenes. Look at the choreography in film's like "Who Am I?" and "Bloodsport". Great fight scenes, and they came out around the same time as (or before) the MK film's. If your going to make a movie based off of a fighting game, the fighting has to be expertly choreographed, and as close as possible to each specific characters styles. Otherwise, it'll end up being a Dragon Ball Evolution-eque FAIL.


Comment #12 by: okay on 07 Nov 2009, 01:15 UTC reply to this comment

This is one of the few franchises where I can say REBOOT.

just take the mortal kombat music and start over or reboot it with Lambert.
The first mortal kombat movie is halfway decent contrary to some opinions considering at the
time before it all video game movies sucked a** (we only had like mario bros movie lol).

I normaly hate reboots but id say after the terrible sequels reboot this baby.


Comment #13 by: Binx on 16 Nov 2009, 02:20 UTC reply to this comment

The new Mortal Kombat wont be a "revision", its set to replace Annihilation as the second movie.


Comment #14 by: BRIAN on 16 Nov 2009, 09:19 UTC reply to this comment

BLOOD, BLOOD, BLOOD & MORE BLOOD. PLEASE!!!!!!!.....NO COMEDY & IT HAS TO BE DARK.


Comment #15 by: Knuckles on 27 Jan 2010, 03:04 UTC reply to this comment

this movie should not be rated R? are you retarded? It's mortal kombat! This was the game that created a*holes like Jack Thompson long before Grand Theft Auto even left 2D. This absolutely MUST be rated R!


Comment #16 by: hlav on 28 Jan 2010, 15:55 UTC reply to this comment

Wow. Debbie Downer much??


Comment #17 by: stephen on 07 Apr 2010, 02:11 UTC reply to this comment

All I got to say is jet li as lui kang. That would be awsome!!


Comment #18 by: Brandon on 17 Jun 2010, 23:38 UTC reply to this comment

I love the mortal combat video games loved the movies but i dont want to see the new one turn out like the dragonball movie.

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