Rating: Full

Studio: Warner Bros/New Line Cinema/Atomic Monster Productions

Genre: Action, Fantasy, Material Arts, Video Game Adaptation

Cast: Lewis Tan, Jessica MccNamee, Josh Lawson, Tadanobu Asano, Mehcad Brooks, Ludi Lin, Chin Han, Joe Taslim and Hiroyuki Sanada

Director: Simon McQuoid

Writers: Dave Callaham, Greg Russo and Oren Uziel

Based on: a video game

Producers: Todd Garner, Todd Garner, E. Bennett Walsh and James Wan

Music by: Benjamin Wallfisch

Rated: R for strong bloody violence and language throughout and some crude references

Release Date: 04/23/21

Favorite Character: Scorpion

Tagline: Get over here

Quote: “I killed the lizard man! Any of ripped anyone’s heart out?”-  Kano

Fun Facts: Joe Taslim, an actor who played Sub Zero, decided to take the role with the help from his son. 

The 1995 adaptation was rated PG-13.

This has nothing to do with the film but the original game is the reason for the video game rating system ESRB.

The movie started its development over a decade ago. 

Summary: A fighter is chosen to fight for the universe.

The Review: Sure the writing is so-so but its gore and action will satisfy the fans of the video game franchise (even if they are kids).