For MK fans this movie will always be the best mk movie, because fans see it with different eyes, you didn`t even saw a difference in the ninjas, green reptile, blue sub zero, yellow scorpion, for you its just the same guy again. but fans know the background of each character. just saying , because the mk fanbase is gigantic.
I have canceled multiple subscriptions because some reactors seem to think that a faux-positive reaction will make viewers happy and gain them more subscriptions and views or something. Appreciate the honest reaction, you come across as very genuine in your reactions, and that is what I want to see. Keep it up!
There’s definitely some pressure, especially when a movie is a classic or a nostalgic favorite. People can get very nasty 😂 But it’s important to me to always be honest either way, it’s no fun otherwise!
@@RhetoricalThrill there a BIG difference between sorry but i dont like this and this movie and its fan are dumb most fans , can understand if ppl dont share what they like . all most fan really want is HONEST reaction delivered respectfully. STAY honest and true and keep your style.
The '90s were a weird time for violence. There was huge pushback against violence in movies. Remember the TMNT: Secret of the Ooze? The turtles weren't allowed to use their weapons as weapons. The studio wanted to make a martial arts film because those were incredibly popular at the time, but since it's based on a popular video game they were restricted to making it PG-13. They wanted to market it to the kids who played the game. And the Goro fights had to be short because he was a puppet. They could only do so much, but that puppet completely blew people's minds in 1995. I love this movie because the fights are well-choreographed (with long shots that aren't over edited), the music is incredible, and as a 12-year-old, Sonja Blade was Important to me. It definitely doesn't live up to expectations of violence, but it's fun.
If you look at the first Mortal Kombat video game, there was not really that must blood and gore. That's why you didn't see much. The newer Mortal Kombat games has the gore so that's why the reboot has it. Changing of the times.
@@RhetoricalThrill It was barely tamer. You still had Kano ripping hearts out, Raiden exploding heads, and Sub-Zero tearing people's heads off with their spine attached.
@@RhetoricalThrill It wasn't so much that it was tamer, it was just played for laughs more. Uppercutting three skulls off of someone, making them explode into three skeletons worth of bones, smushing people with arcade machines.
0:19 you get an ULTRAAAAAA like for that! …I dropped $60 in quarters in one sitting in the summer of 95’ at the KI machine! Because of the loud Ultra Combo unfortunately the whole arcade new I got my ass whipped🤣
Johnny cage wasn’t fighting goro for his ego he was as fighting him for earth because someone had to defeat him. Just like how Sonya learned to trust others because she refused and fight until her friends show up
If you're up for it I recommend 5 Deadly Venoms which is a kung-fu movie from the late 70's. Be aware that the dubbing is often hard to hear. But it's a classic.
Roasted perfectly. Also if you want over the top violence that's just silly, I recommend "Battle Royal" (2000) with subtitles. Bonus points if you get the original subtitles, which were done badly, very badly.
"A handful of people on a leaky boat are gonna save the world?" "Exactly! The essence of Mortal Kombat is not about death, but life. Mortal men and women defending your own world." Fun Fact: The film's soundtrack went platinum in less than two weeks. Kombat Location Fact: The Thailand locations were so remote they were only accessible by boat. Cast, crew, and equipment had to be transported by long canoes. An outhouse was built in a secluded area near the set so that the crew didn't have to make constant trips to and from the mainland. Missed Kombat Cameo Fact: Steven Spielberg, an avid fan of the Mortal Kombat series, was set to make a cameo appearance as the director in Johnny Cage's first scene but scheduling conflicts forced him to back out. Nonetheless, the "director" character in this scene does resemble Spielberg, likely as a homage. Best Kombat Fact: The film was originally due for a May 1995 release, but was pushed to August after test screening audiences loved what they saw, but thought there weren't enough fights. Extensive reshoots were done to extend the Johnny Cage vs Scorpion fight, as well as add in the Liu Kang vs Reptile fight. In the original cut of the film, Johnny Cage was supposed to defeat Scorpion with the shadow kick in the forest as opposed to being sucked into a portal created by the latter. As for the Reptile scene, it originally ended with his reptilian form being sucked into the gargoyle body (as seen in the final cut), but not actually morphing into the green ninja. Basically this implied that the gargoyle had become his tomb and no actual fight took place. Ironically, these two fights are considered to be the best of the film, most likely because Robin Shou was the exclusive fight choreographer for the reshoots as opposed to the credited choreographer, Pat E. Johnson. For these fights, Shou used wire-work martial arts techniques that he had employed as a stuntman in Hong Kong. Although these techniques became mainstream following the release of The Matrix (1999), Mortal Kombat (1995) was actually the first big Hollywood film to use them.
Sure you can nitpick this movie to death. But for everything they get wrong, they get ten things right. Yes it is PG-13, however the Johnny Cage vs Scorpion and Liu Kang vs Reptile are the best fights out of all the great fights in this movie. Kano was a Japanese-American assassin in the game, but became an Australian brawler after this movie because of Trevor Goddard's fun performance. The CGI does indeed look bad, but Goro is practical and holds up to this day. The casting is on point 100%, in my opinion.
Thank you for the fun facts, I love them! The soundtrack is epic for sure. I had wondered if the director was supposed to be Spielberg or if I was crazy 😂 I think I’d enjoy it more on a second view, without the expectation of violence.
You're welcome. As of this comment, it's currently streaming FREE on TH-cam Movies channel. This is why I looked this video up. They regularly swap out movies, so I can't guarantee how long it will up. Go in Peace and Walk with God. 😎 👍
in my own opinion; Goro is way better in this movie than in the reboot. sure, he may look better and actually looks like his video game counterpart, but the 95 Goro is the better choice in my own opinion. he has more screentime, has two fights rather than one, and he has a ,pun intended, large presence in this movie but only when our heroes get to the tournament. also, he's voiced by Kevin Michael Richardson who reprised the role in Mortal Kombat: Scorpion's Revenge, which is an awesome animated movie. Goro is also played by Tom Woodruff Jr, who was the dog Xenomorph in Alien 3.
At least in this movie he lost to Johnny cage who killed scorpion. In the new movie he lost to the jobber random character who lost every fight and looked like a scrub. That would be like art lean killing goro in this movie
@@pleaseshutup7053 even so, Goro is still a prince of the Shokan race, but also the champion of Mortal Kombat. Goro in the reboot had one fight scene with a new character that the movie made up, and he barely had any scenes at all. again, he looks like his MKX counterpart, but the 95 version is a better version. :)
@@RhetoricalThrill I do. I know KANO is funny in both. Of course, it is the 1995 portrayal that solidified KANO's Aussie accent, even though the actor playing him, Trevor Goddard, was British. But, the overall character of KANO in both movies has his funny moments ("Now look at this? Brings back some memories doesn't it? [...] Sure did a number on your partner though, from ear-to-ear." [1995] and "Did you see that? A fuckin' eye lazer beam! Better than fireballs, ya pussy!" [2021]).
A lot of the deal with the Mortal Kombat movie was that it was the first successful and "decent" video game movie adaptation at the time. We had to put up with the awful Super Mario Bros. movie, Double Dragon, and Street Fighter. It would be another 6 after MK released until we got another decent video game adaptation with Tomb Raider.
Omg, the combo breaker sound instantly triggered fond gaming memories from the past. I remember going to see Mortal Kombat and only paying around 3.5 euros which is a little over 3 dollars. Times has changed, but memories will remain the same. The movie did not age well, but meh. It was cool then.
Definitely not disappointing but then she admitted shea not into MK so makes sense why she'd feel that way. Its still considered the best video game movie due to the accuracy. Back in the 90s you didn't get gory video game movies because at the time in 95 their main demographic were kids so Rated R mk at the time wouldn't fly. Still considering this was pg still pretty messed up, brutal kills people getting shot point blank, necks snapped, set on fire, explode, frozen and shattered and impaling so they Definitely pushed the envelope for 95 for a pg 13 rating. Great movie.
@@MKF30 we meet again! still think Nitara is one of the best? tbh if you say yes I literally wont believe you anyway #ToughLIfe :P nah but for real one of the worst :( ..... RIGHT? :)
I have not watched your reaction on this video yet. The title alone makes me want to unfollow you, unsubscribe, and block you. =)~ However you’re awesome and too much fun to do so.
I prefer the remake. People complain that the don't like the story but the people who created the first game just had an idea of making their favourite 80s martial arts stars fight each other. Jonny Cage is Van Damme. Lui Kang is Bruce Lee, Sonnya Blade is Cinthia Rothrock, Raiden is the Lightning dude from Big trouble in little China. Sub Zero is from the Ninja movies from the 80s. Mortal Kombat is about fighting and gory fatalities, the story line comes second .
Very cheesy movie, but at the time had a kick ass soundtrack and was the best adaptation of a video game. Also Veronica Vaughn only got this role cause Cameron Diaz got hurt during training, so they needed to recast Sonja Blade.
It’s definitely a fake Australian accent the actor convinced the cast he was Australian and they just rolled with it. Kano wasn’t originally Australian
As a kid I love this movie, as an adult I definitely see the lame stuff lol, but all in all I still like some of the fight scenes. But if this disappointed you I would like to see your reaction to the second one 😂
I’ve heard it’s a real stinker, and that’s from people who like the first one! I can see the appeal, and honestly I appreciate dumb fun movies. I just thirsted for some gore 😂
@@RhetoricalThrill They weren't allowed to have any gore. Also Scorpion, Sub-Zero, and Reptile's fights likely had the most effort in them cause those 3 are like the Trinity of Ninjas for the entire franchise and basically mascots.
Good morning I'm into martial arts and entertainment, I just saw your video, and your comment about Sonya's neck breaking, I would like to know if you would be interested in doing the headscissor challenge with the thigh clamp on the neck of a real human to see how quickly you can break it? this man will be prepared and there will be a dressing room security code it will be a challenge done with all security and in Safety have no fear!
@@RhetoricalThrill Yes! how could we contact each other to discuss the test challenge project! This could also be good for your video channel, as well as for my test challenge, which could allow me to demonstrate that a woman can break a man's blow with these thighs 🙏 Can I give you the contact details so we can discuss it? as well as the conditions you want? .
Oof. I could write a whole-ass dissertation about this movie franchise, lol, but I'll try to keep from rambling too much here. Overall, I find this movie much more enjoyable than the new remake. However, this movie does have some failings. First of all, it only got a PG-13 rating, which is nuts for a movie based off a video game franchise known for its over-the-top blood and gruesome violence. So you're definitely right that the action is a let-down in that regard. I also am not a fan that Bridgette Wilson-Sampras (Sonya) insisted on doing her own fight choreography. I commend her for putting forth the effort to learn a little bit and do the work, but because she's not a fighter in real life, her fights are seriously toned down compared with what they could be if a real fighter had been used instead, which is a shame for female representation in this setting in general but also for Sonya Blade herself, who is one of the most badass characters in the franchise. Scorpion and Sub-Zero are also dealt a huge disservice in this movie, but they are in the remake as well. But this movie at least does have some cheesy fun and stays reasonably within the feel of some of the video games, particularly the earlier ones (which makes sense, given that the movie came out in 1995, before much of the franchise had developed yet). The remake, on the other hand, was a gigantic let-down for me. I've been a fan of the series for a long time and have played and owned many of the games, so I'll admit that I had high expectations, but still. The few plusses that I'll give the remake are the R rating, the opening fight between Scorpion and Sub-Zero, and how cool they made Kung Lao. Beyond that, everything else is just a bummer. There's no emotion behind the story really, and too many characters are thrown in with no exploration, instead just there essentially to be a cameo in a poor attempt to appeal to fans of the games. They have that stupid arcana plot-line, which wasn't a thing in the games. Worse, they go the route of "you're a combatant if you have a dragon tattoo, oh but you can also kill someone to take theirs" which is ludicrous, and also results in side-lining Sonya for most of the movie in favor of the male characters, which, 1) give me more female representation dammit and 2) as I said before, she's one of the most badass characters, so why is she just in the sidelines for so long?? I just don't understand how, with a franchise as long-lasting and rich with lore as Mortal Kombat, especially by 2021, they could come up with such a boring movie. Also, why in God's name did they create the character Cole Young? He's not a part of the franchise, so creating him doesn't appeal to the existing fans when revolving the story around him so much means that we don't get a chance to see characters that we do love. He's basically there to be the "I don't know what's going on, so I'm a proxy for the audience to learn things" character, but most people who would go see such a movie are people who already know what's going on because they're already fans! There's so many different characters and storylines and whatnot that already exist in the Mortal Kombat franchise that would have been incredible to adapt into a movie, but instead we get some dipshit wimp who's descended from a more interesting character, and we have to go the same old tired, over-used, boring-as-fuck trop of "man has to do thing to protect wife and daughter," which I'm so sick of seeing. So yeah, while I certainly won't defend Mortal Kombat and Mortal Kombat: Annihilation as being perfect movies, or ever stellar representations of the franchise, I will die on this hill of insisting they are much more enjoyable than the remake. That said, I don't fault you at all for your opinion or your feelings after watching this one, as you're certainly entitled to them. And I know that much of my stance comes from growing up with these movies and also diving so deep within the games. Just wanted to seize the opportunity to vent my feelings into the void, haha! Thanks as always for your reactions and your thoughts about movies. I like that you pay good attention and think critically about what you're watching. It makes it a lot more enjoyable than other reactions sometimes are. ^_^
Thanks for all the good info 🙂 I will say this, the fans of this movie are very gracious and understanding about my opinion on it, and I actually don’t hate the movie either. I think a rewatch would be a better experience for me. 💜
I have seen that, and it was my favorite part! 🤣 I did like it overall, just was surprised by the lack of graphic violence. I think if I weren't expecting that it would have not have disappointed me, or if I'd grown up with it. That's the risk you take when you don't see old movies in their time. 😄
Watched the original Power Rangers (1995) and No Retreat, No Surrender (1986) recently. And I have to say, never rewatch your favorite childhood movies. You'll notice how cheesy they really are...same with Mortal Kombat.
My most favorite ones I tend to watch often so luckily that doesn't happen too often. But I bet there's a few out there that I remember more fondly than they deserve!
This is a great example of a movie based on some source material that the film makers know/care nothing about. But if you're going to react to shitty video game movies, then you have to react to the ultimate shitty video game movie - "Super Mario Bros" with Bob Hoskins and John Leguizamo. That is an absolute shit show.
This one is more fun, I think. And something kids can watch. I like the gore in the remake but honestly don’t remember much else now. This one I remember.
For MK fans this movie will always be the best mk movie, because fans see it with different eyes, you didn`t even saw a difference in the ninjas, green reptile, blue sub zero, yellow scorpion, for you its just the same guy again. but fans know the background of each character. just saying , because the mk fanbase is gigantic.
There’s a lot of cool lore and stuff I’ve learned since I saw it! 💜
Annihilation the best movie
Oh at 10:33 if you don’t mind me saying, I volunteer but without the neck snap. 🤣🤣🤣
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by far the best movies based on video game
For me, intent and spirit go a long way, and this one did have that
I have canceled multiple subscriptions because some reactors seem to think that a faux-positive reaction will make viewers happy and gain them more subscriptions and views or something.
Appreciate the honest reaction, you come across as very genuine in your reactions, and that is what I want to see.
Keep it up!
There’s definitely some pressure, especially when a movie is a classic or a nostalgic favorite. People can get very nasty 😂 But it’s important to me to always be honest either way, it’s no fun otherwise!
@@RhetoricalThrill there a BIG difference between sorry but i dont like this and this movie and its fan are dumb
most fans , can understand if ppl dont share what they like . all most fan really want is HONEST reaction delivered respectfully.
STAY honest and true and keep your style.
Just watched 3 Ninjas Kick Back! Where’s my fish, where’s my fish? It’s dead, I gotta get a new fishhhh 😂
YESSSSSS
That’s how I know it’s really you!
Mortal Kombat is not about death. But rather, the preservation of life.
That’s a great quote
The '90s were a weird time for violence. There was huge pushback against violence in movies. Remember the TMNT: Secret of the Ooze? The turtles weren't allowed to use their weapons as weapons. The studio wanted to make a martial arts film because those were incredibly popular at the time, but since it's based on a popular video game they were restricted to making it PG-13. They wanted to market it to the kids who played the game. And the Goro fights had to be short because he was a puppet. They could only do so much, but that puppet completely blew people's minds in 1995.
I love this movie because the fights are well-choreographed (with long shots that aren't over edited), the music is incredible, and as a 12-year-old, Sonja Blade was Important to me. It definitely doesn't live up to expectations of violence, but it's fun.
It’s won a place in my heart since I first saw it. The sheer 90s of it is intoxicating 🍬
If you look at the first Mortal Kombat video game, there was not really that must blood and gore. That's why you didn't see much. The newer Mortal Kombat games has the gore so that's why the reboot has it. Changing of the times.
Oh, that’s interesting! I didn’t know it was tamer at the start. Thanks for dropping by!
@@RhetoricalThrill It was barely tamer. You still had Kano ripping hearts out, Raiden exploding heads, and Sub-Zero tearing people's heads off with their spine attached.
@@RhetoricalThrill It wasn't so much that it was tamer, it was just played for laughs more. Uppercutting three skulls off of someone, making them explode into three skeletons worth of bones, smushing people with arcade machines.
Lord Raiden's "I have looked into their souls"= "Everybody else is just fodder for Goro"
Pretty much!
What this movie lacks in gore, it makes up for in MUSIC
0:19 you get an ULTRAAAAAA like for that! …I dropped $60 in quarters in one sitting in the summer of 95’ at the KI machine! Because of the loud Ultra Combo unfortunately the whole arcade new I got my ass whipped🤣
🤣 The memories!
This the best Mortal Kombat movie out of the 3 imo..The sequel to this is utterly terrible and the reboot wasn't too bad
I’ve heard terrible things about the sequel 🤣
@@RhetoricalThrill honestly, you really don't wanna watch MK: Annihilation.
Johnny cage wasn’t fighting goro for his ego he was as fighting him for earth because someone had to defeat him. Just like how Sonya learned to trust others because she refused and fight until her friends show up
If you're up for it I recommend 5 Deadly Venoms which is a kung-fu movie from the late 70's. Be aware that the dubbing is often hard to hear. But it's a classic.
Movie has some nice quotes though:
"This is where you fall down"
"I don't think so"
I’ve seen it since this first time and it was more enjoyable 😊
Roasted perfectly.
Also if you want over the top violence that's just silly, I recommend "Battle Royal" (2000) with subtitles. Bonus points if you get the original subtitles, which were done badly, very badly.
Lol I think I’ve seen that. It’s the Japanese school kids who have to hunt each other, right?
@@RhetoricalThrill Lol yes, that’s the one.
Shang tsung: Too late Lord Raiden. The rules are quite clear.
Me: What rules?! Show me these rules!
"A handful of people on a leaky boat are gonna save the world?"
"Exactly! The essence of Mortal Kombat is not about death, but life. Mortal men and women defending your own world."
Fun Fact: The film's soundtrack went platinum in less than two weeks.
Kombat Location Fact: The Thailand locations were so remote they were only accessible by boat. Cast, crew, and equipment had to be transported by long canoes. An outhouse was built in a secluded area near the set so that the crew didn't have to make constant trips to and from the mainland.
Missed Kombat Cameo Fact: Steven Spielberg, an avid fan of the Mortal Kombat series, was set to make a cameo appearance as the director in Johnny Cage's first scene but scheduling conflicts forced him to back out. Nonetheless, the "director" character in this scene does resemble Spielberg, likely as a homage.
Best Kombat Fact: The film was originally due for a May 1995 release, but was pushed to August after test screening audiences loved what they saw, but thought there weren't enough fights. Extensive reshoots were done to extend the Johnny Cage vs Scorpion fight, as well as add in the Liu Kang vs Reptile fight. In the original cut of the film, Johnny Cage was supposed to defeat Scorpion with the shadow kick in the forest as opposed to being sucked into a portal created by the latter. As for the Reptile scene, it originally ended with his reptilian form being sucked into the gargoyle body (as seen in the final cut), but not actually morphing into the green ninja. Basically this implied that the gargoyle had become his tomb and no actual fight took place. Ironically, these two fights are considered to be the best of the film, most likely because Robin Shou was the exclusive fight choreographer for the reshoots as opposed to the credited choreographer, Pat E. Johnson. For these fights, Shou used wire-work martial arts techniques that he had employed as a stuntman in Hong Kong. Although these techniques became mainstream following the release of The Matrix (1999), Mortal Kombat (1995) was actually the first big Hollywood film to use them.
Sure you can nitpick this movie to death. But for everything they get wrong, they get ten things right. Yes it is PG-13, however the Johnny Cage vs Scorpion and Liu Kang vs Reptile are the best fights out of all the great fights in this movie. Kano was a Japanese-American assassin in the game, but became an Australian brawler after this movie because of Trevor Goddard's fun performance. The CGI does indeed look bad, but Goro is practical and holds up to this day. The casting is on point 100%, in my opinion.
Thank you for the fun facts, I love them! The soundtrack is epic for sure. I had wondered if the director was supposed to be Spielberg or if I was crazy 😂 I think I’d enjoy it more on a second view, without the expectation of violence.
You're welcome. As of this comment, it's currently streaming FREE on TH-cam Movies channel. This is why I looked this video up. They regularly swap out movies, so I can't guarantee how long it will up.
Go in Peace and Walk with God. 😎 👍
MK is back and more brutal than ever! 🔥 Can't wait to see all the fatalities! 😈 #MortalKombat
in my own opinion; Goro is way better in this movie than in the reboot. sure, he may look better and actually looks like his video game counterpart, but the 95 Goro is the better choice in my own opinion. he has more screentime, has two fights rather than one, and he has a ,pun intended, large presence in this movie but only when our heroes get to the tournament. also, he's voiced by Kevin Michael Richardson who reprised the role in Mortal Kombat: Scorpion's Revenge, which is an awesome animated movie. Goro is also played by Tom Woodruff Jr, who was the dog Xenomorph in Alien 3.
I actually don’t remember a single thing from the remake anymore 😂
At least in this movie he lost to Johnny cage who killed scorpion. In the new movie he lost to the jobber random character who lost every fight and looked like a scrub. That would be like art lean killing goro in this movie
@@pleaseshutup7053 even so, Goro is still a prince of the Shokan race, but also the champion of Mortal Kombat. Goro in the reboot had one fight scene with a new character that the movie made up, and he barely had any scenes at all. again, he looks like his MKX counterpart, but the 95 version is a better version. :)
@@RhetoricalThrill I do. I know KANO is funny in both. Of course, it is the 1995 portrayal that solidified KANO's Aussie accent, even though the actor playing him, Trevor Goddard, was British. But, the overall character of KANO in both movies has his funny moments ("Now look at this? Brings back some memories doesn't it? [...] Sure did a number on your partner though, from ear-to-ear." [1995] and "Did you see that? A fuckin' eye lazer beam! Better than fireballs, ya pussy!" [2021]).
A lot of the deal with the Mortal Kombat movie was that it was the first successful and "decent" video game movie adaptation at the time. We had to put up with the awful Super Mario Bros. movie, Double Dragon, and Street Fighter. It would be another 6 after MK released until we got another decent video game adaptation with Tomb Raider.
10:32 i volunteer as tribute! oh wait- this is not the hunger games
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15:41 nut punch 👊 ooooooo
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Omg, the combo breaker sound instantly triggered fond gaming memories from the past. I remember going to see Mortal Kombat and only paying around 3.5 euros which is a little over 3 dollars. Times has changed, but memories will remain the same. The movie did not age well, but meh. It was cool then.
Still pretty fun if you know what to expect. Thanks for visiting!
Definitely not disappointing but then she admitted shea not into MK so makes sense why she'd feel that way. Its still considered the best video game movie due to the accuracy. Back in the 90s you didn't get gory video game movies because at the time in 95 their main demographic were kids so Rated R mk at the time wouldn't fly. Still considering this was pg still pretty messed up, brutal kills people getting shot point blank, necks snapped, set on fire, explode, frozen and shattered and impaling so they Definitely pushed the envelope for 95 for a pg 13 rating. Great movie.
You do make a point, it was still quite violent 😂 Thanks for watching!
@@RhetoricalThrill Thanks lol 😆 you bet!nice reaction btw I will see if you did one to the newer mk since you mentioned it but if not all good lol
@@MKF30 nah, I watched it when it came out, before I started doing this
@@RhetoricalThrill Ah ok all good lol. I see a lot of people reacting to that one as well so figured I'd look 😅
@@MKF30 we meet again! still think Nitara is one of the best? tbh if you say yes I literally wont believe you anyway #ToughLIfe :P nah but for real one of the worst :( ..... RIGHT? :)
Movie is still better than the 2021 film.
The firstovie is great better than the 2nd one.
So true
I wondered what movie that Johnny cage was in.
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I have not watched your reaction on this video yet. The title alone makes me want to unfollow you, unsubscribe, and block you. =)~
However you’re awesome and too much fun to do so.
😂 I appreciate it! I actually ended up liking it, it just wasn’t what I expected. I have a good time regardless 😊
I prefer the remake. People complain that the don't like the story but the people who created the first game just had an idea of making their favourite 80s martial arts stars fight each other.
Jonny Cage is Van Damme. Lui Kang is Bruce Lee, Sonnya Blade is Cinthia Rothrock, Raiden is the Lightning dude from Big trouble in little China. Sub Zero is from the Ninja movies from the 80s.
Mortal Kombat is about fighting and gory fatalities, the story line comes second .
That’s interesting! I can see it when you point it out. 😊
No, it's not. Without the story, there is no Kombat to be had.
I love this movie. Watch the Mortal Kombat animated movies the one where Scorpion is the lead character is the best of the animated movies.
I should, thank you!
@@RhetoricalThrill they are on Max
reason wasn't gory because they wanted rating under rating R.
You’ve obviously never seen the second movie Mortal Kombat annihilation otherwise you wouldn’t be saying this one is as bad as it is 🤷♂️😅 lol
That’s what I hear! 😅 This one really isn’t bad either.
All joking aside Mortal Kombat annihilation is famously one of the Worst movies of all time 😂 check it out for yourself lol
I'm a Primal Rage guy, myself.
This mortal Kombat is always better than the 2021 version, both storywise & overall "feel" to it. 👊🐉
I have to agree. I liked the 2020 one at the time but it didn’t stick at all. This one did 😂
Very cheesy movie, but at the time had a kick ass soundtrack and was the best adaptation of a video game. Also Veronica Vaughn only got this role cause Cameron Diaz got hurt during training, so they needed to recast Sonja Blade.
I do not think I would have enjoyed Cameron Diaz in that role. I still think it’s up there at the top for video game movies.
Who's Veronica Vaughn??? That's Bridgette Wilson.
@@AlexKaneROTN Veronica Vaughn was her character in Billy Madison.
Wishing I was the Kano to your Sonya “awe gimme a break!😩”
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@@RhetoricalThrill ohhh you’d break it huh??😂
It’s definitely a fake Australian accent the actor convinced the cast he was Australian and they just rolled with it. Kano wasn’t originally Australian
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As a kid I love this movie, as an adult I definitely see the lame stuff lol, but all in all I still like some of the fight scenes. But if this disappointed you I would like to see your reaction to the second one 😂
I’ve heard it’s a real stinker, and that’s from people who like the first one! I can see the appeal, and honestly I appreciate dumb fun movies. I just thirsted for some gore 😂
@@RhetoricalThrill They weren't allowed to have any gore. Also Scorpion, Sub-Zero, and Reptile's fights likely had the most effort in them cause those 3 are like the Trinity of Ninjas for the entire franchise and basically mascots.
That movie didn't age well but it has the "Nostalgic hall pass" and It got some awesome moments too
It does, and I honestly would watch it again. It was fun overall.
The music is the best part of this movie
The music does slam.
"Spitters are quitters." 🤣🤣🤣
Anything worth doing is worth doing right, says I.
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That wasn't bad I thought it be worse I was scared of the game they locked me in there room to play it
It’s really not bad! At least it’s fun! The remake had the gore but was pretty forgettable in the end.
as an Austrailan the accent you thought was a fake australian accent I thought was a fake British accent. haha
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I'm into martial arts and entertainment, I just saw your video, and your comment about Sonya's neck breaking,
I would like to know if you would be interested in doing the headscissor challenge with the thigh clamp on the neck
of a real human to see how quickly you can break it? this man will be prepared and there will be a dressing room security code
it will be a challenge done with all security and in Safety have no fear!
Sounds totally on the level!
@@RhetoricalThrill Yes! how could we contact each other to discuss the test challenge project!
This could also be good for your video channel, as well as for my test challenge, which could allow me to demonstrate that a woman can break a man's blow with these thighs 🙏
Can I give you the contact details so we can discuss it? as well as the conditions you want? .
Oof. I could write a whole-ass dissertation about this movie franchise, lol, but I'll try to keep from rambling too much here.
Overall, I find this movie much more enjoyable than the new remake. However, this movie does have some failings. First of all, it only got a PG-13 rating, which is nuts for a movie based off a video game franchise known for its over-the-top blood and gruesome violence. So you're definitely right that the action is a let-down in that regard. I also am not a fan that Bridgette Wilson-Sampras (Sonya) insisted on doing her own fight choreography. I commend her for putting forth the effort to learn a little bit and do the work, but because she's not a fighter in real life, her fights are seriously toned down compared with what they could be if a real fighter had been used instead, which is a shame for female representation in this setting in general but also for Sonya Blade herself, who is one of the most badass characters in the franchise. Scorpion and Sub-Zero are also dealt a huge disservice in this movie, but they are in the remake as well. But this movie at least does have some cheesy fun and stays reasonably within the feel of some of the video games, particularly the earlier ones (which makes sense, given that the movie came out in 1995, before much of the franchise had developed yet).
The remake, on the other hand, was a gigantic let-down for me. I've been a fan of the series for a long time and have played and owned many of the games, so I'll admit that I had high expectations, but still. The few plusses that I'll give the remake are the R rating, the opening fight between Scorpion and Sub-Zero, and how cool they made Kung Lao. Beyond that, everything else is just a bummer. There's no emotion behind the story really, and too many characters are thrown in with no exploration, instead just there essentially to be a cameo in a poor attempt to appeal to fans of the games. They have that stupid arcana plot-line, which wasn't a thing in the games. Worse, they go the route of "you're a combatant if you have a dragon tattoo, oh but you can also kill someone to take theirs" which is ludicrous, and also results in side-lining Sonya for most of the movie in favor of the male characters, which, 1) give me more female representation dammit and 2) as I said before, she's one of the most badass characters, so why is she just in the sidelines for so long?? I just don't understand how, with a franchise as long-lasting and rich with lore as Mortal Kombat, especially by 2021, they could come up with such a boring movie. Also, why in God's name did they create the character Cole Young? He's not a part of the franchise, so creating him doesn't appeal to the existing fans when revolving the story around him so much means that we don't get a chance to see characters that we do love. He's basically there to be the "I don't know what's going on, so I'm a proxy for the audience to learn things" character, but most people who would go see such a movie are people who already know what's going on because they're already fans! There's so many different characters and storylines and whatnot that already exist in the Mortal Kombat franchise that would have been incredible to adapt into a movie, but instead we get some dipshit wimp who's descended from a more interesting character, and we have to go the same old tired, over-used, boring-as-fuck trop of "man has to do thing to protect wife and daughter," which I'm so sick of seeing.
So yeah, while I certainly won't defend Mortal Kombat and Mortal Kombat: Annihilation as being perfect movies, or ever stellar representations of the franchise, I will die on this hill of insisting they are much more enjoyable than the remake. That said, I don't fault you at all for your opinion or your feelings after watching this one, as you're certainly entitled to them. And I know that much of my stance comes from growing up with these movies and also diving so deep within the games. Just wanted to seize the opportunity to vent my feelings into the void, haha!
Thanks as always for your reactions and your thoughts about movies. I like that you pay good attention and think critically about what you're watching. It makes it a lot more enjoyable than other reactions sometimes are. ^_^
Thanks for all the good info 🙂 I will say this, the fans of this movie are very gracious and understanding about my opinion on it, and I actually don’t hate the movie either. I think a rewatch would be a better experience for me. 💜
Sorry you were disappointed. The new Mortal Kombat movie that came out last year does have blood and gore, if you’re interested.
I have seen that, and it was my favorite part! 🤣 I did like it overall, just was surprised by the lack of graphic violence. I think if I weren't expecting that it would have not have disappointed me, or if I'd grown up with it. That's the risk you take when you don't see old movies in their time. 😄
I actually enjoyed the 2021 MK movie, too. But, this one will always top it! 🐉
I can see why an MK fan wouldn’t care for it. But what can I say, I love gore 😂
@@RhetoricalThrill the gore was definitely a nice touch. Lol 😅
Watched the original Power Rangers (1995) and No Retreat, No Surrender (1986) recently. And I have to say, never rewatch your favorite childhood movies. You'll notice how cheesy they really are...same with Mortal Kombat.
My most favorite ones I tend to watch often so luckily that doesn't happen too often. But I bet there's a few out there that I remember more fondly than they deserve!
@@RhetoricalThrill That´s nice. Are you open for movie suggestions?
@@georger.3489 I don’t necessarily do them all but I’m always open to ideas!
@@RhetoricalThrill Hope you haven´t seen Beverly Hills Cop (1984)? :D
@@georger.3489 I actually haven’t!
As most movies based on video games, this does fall short of the expectations
Another great reaction video! liked and shared my friend
Thank you! I appreciate it. 💜
The sequel to this movie, Mortal Kombat Annihilation is a bad movie because it is too cheesy and a few of the characters were recasted.
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This is a great example of a movie based on some source material that the film makers know/care nothing about. But if you're going to react to shitty video game movies, then you have to react to the ultimate shitty video game movie - "Super Mario Bros" with Bob Hoskins and John Leguizamo. That is an absolute shit show.
My sister might disown me 🤣
This lady is probably a kid
Mentally, yeah, pretty much 😂
This is the best I don't like the remake.
I feel like if you saw this first, you definitely wouldn’t like the remake
@@RhetoricalThrill my siblings and I grew up with this movie actually 1 and 2 mortal combat. But this is just better in my opinion.
This one is more fun, I think. And something kids can watch. I like the gore in the remake but honestly don’t remember much else now. This one I remember.
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the mortal kombat movies are as terrible as the games
Wouldn't the pg 13 kinda give away it not being a gory movie
I’m not sure I checked first 😅 Lesson learned
Dissapointing ? Just dont... Stop