Director of next Mortal Kombat movie talks 're-envisioning'
by Griffin McElroy 
on Feb 9th 2008 12:35PM
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We'd be surprised if anyone saw "Mortal Kombat movie" in the headline and decided to keep reading, regardless, we will continue on, if only for our own amusement. Entertainment news site Moviehole recently had the ... opportunity, we guess, to sit down with the director of the third chapter in the esteemed "Mortal Kombat" film franchise, a grown man who goes by the name of 'mink'. Yes, if there were anyone we could trust to revitalize this already sterling series of movies, a man with a penchant for weasels and poor capitalization skills would be first on our list.
mink mentioned that the film (which is still in pre-production) will not actually be a sequel, but instead, a "re-envisioning of the Mortal Kombat franchise from top to bottom." He also promises that the film will be an "A plus plus" title to try and "capture the magic of the first film." We're not convinced -- between Christopher Lambert's oddly effeminate portrayal of Raiden and Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa's frequent, impassioned delivery of "YOUR SOUL ... IS MINE," we don't think that kind of lightning is capable of striking twice.
Reader Comments (54)
Posted: Feb 10th 2008 3:50AM (Unverified) said
The guy who played Johnny Cage did a REALLY good job, and it's unfortunate he didn't turn into a big star.
Posted: Feb 10th 2008 10:11AM MtotheJay said
Man.. This movie was one I watched so many times it was ridiculous. My brother and I would keep it on in the background just for the music..
He and I probably watched it at least 100 times. I remember trying to find a way to buy it-legitimately, but back then there were some movies that didn't have VHS retail releases, only rental. I seriously considered paying the $80 for a rental release.
In the end, we just taped it off of HBO.
I'd look over at my brother and say "Your brothers soul.. IS MINE"
He'd just shake his head and say "I know matt, I know.."
He and I probably watched it at least 100 times. I remember trying to find a way to buy it-legitimately, but back then there were some movies that didn't have VHS retail releases, only rental. I seriously considered paying the $80 for a rental release.
In the end, we just taped it off of HBO.
I'd look over at my brother and say "Your brothers soul.. IS MINE"
He'd just shake his head and say "I know matt, I know.."
Posted: Feb 11th 2008 11:42AM (Unverified) said
I enjoyed the first one immensely, and like most others this was due to the soundtrack and fight choreography. I never finished the second one though, and I won't even try the third.
Posted: Feb 11th 2008 11:42AM (Unverified) said
I enjoyed the first one immensely, and like most others this was due to the soundtrack and fight choreography. I never finished the second one though, and I won't even try the third.
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