Mortal Kombat Was Stupid, Thankfully
It’s not often that I go into a movie worrying about whether it will be too well done. But such was the case with Mortal Kombat (2021). Dating all the…
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 17: View of atmosphere at Mortal Kombat 11: The Reveal on January 17, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Tasia Wells/Getty Images for Warner…
Photo by Tasia Wells/Getty Images for Warner Bros. Interactive EntertainmentIt's not often that I go into a movie worrying about whether it will be too well done. But such was the case with Mortal Kombat (2021). Dating all the way back to the original arcade game in October of 1992, Mortal Kombat has walked the line between ridiculous and insane. From the 1995 Paul W.S. Anderson film to Mortal Kombat 11, the series has always been done with a light-hearted and crazy touch.
This is why I am so delighted to report that Mortal Kombat (2021) is thankfully very stupid. Let's break it down.
