Evil entities from the Outworld have zero conscience when it comes to murder, and they set out to kill all the chosen warriors on Earth before they learn their supernatural powers.
Back in the 1990s, when I played video games, "Mortal Kombat" was a favorite, and 2021s "Mortal Kombat" has some clever and funny references to the video game. The movie, like the game has its signature fatality moves, sheer graphic violence executed innocuously.
"I have risen from hell to kill you," Scorpion said.
Scorpion, aka Hanzo Hasashi is a valued ally for the Earth warriors, especially when the Earth realm is on the verge of catastrophe.
"Mortal Kombat's" tale begins in Japan, 1617. Subzero kills Hasashi along with wife and very young son. Subzero is definitely an Outworlder you don't want against you. Unknown to Subzero, Hasashi's infant daughter is saved by Raiden, an Outworlder you totally want on your side.
The storyline weaves wonderfully, and surprisingly funny with the graphic combat scenes. "Mortal Kombat" may be geared for teens and early 20s audiences, yet it seized my attention enough to watch it four times, and I'll watch it again.
Three and a half stars easy for this entertaining flick.
Mark Izzy Schurr
