Mortal Kombat (2021)
Coming Out at April 23, 2021 in theaters and on HBO MAX
Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Mortal Kombat is martial arts fantasy film directed by Simon McQuoid, in his feature directorial debut, from a screenplay by Greg Russo and Dave Callaham and a story by Oren Uziel and Russo. It is based on the video game franchise of the same name created by Ed Boon and John Tobias, serving as a reboot to the Mortal Kombat film series. The film stars Lewis Tan, Jessica McNamee, Josh Lawson, Tadanobu Asano, Mehcad Brooks, Ludi Lin, Chin Han, Joe Taslim and Hiroyuki Sanada.
In 17th Century Japan, the Lin Kuei assassins, led by Bi-Han, attack the village of Hanzo Hasashi and members of the rival Shirai Ryu ninja clan, killing Hanzo’s wife and son as well, though their infant daughter is safely hidden. Hanzo himself kills all the attackers before falling to Bi-Han. As Hanzo’s spirit is taken to the Netherrealm, Lord Raiden appears and takes his infant daughter away to safety. In the present day, the realm of Outworld is at the brink of victory against Earthrealm, having won nine out of ten deathmatch tournaments known as “Mortal Kombat” that would allow the winning realm to invade, conquer and even merge the defeated realm. However, an ancient prophecy is also uncovered, stating that the ‘blood of Hanzo Hasashi’ would unite a new generation of Earthrealm’s champions to prevent Outworld’s victory.
Director: Simon McQuoid
Writers: Greg Russo, Dave Callaham, Oren Uziel, Ed Boon (video game), John Tobias (video game)
Stars: Lewis Tan, Jessica McNamee, Josh Lawson, Tadanobu Asano, Mehcad Brooks, Ludi Lin, Chin Han, Joe Taslim, Hiroyuki Sanada
►Cast
| Lewis Tan | ► | Cole Young |
| Jessica McNamee | ► | Sonya Blade |
| Josh Lawson | ► | Kano |
| Joe Taslim | ► | Bi-Han / Sub-Zero |
| Mehcad Brooks | ► | Jax |
| Matilda Kimber | ► | Emily |
| Laura Brent | ► | Allison |
| Tadanobu Asano | ► | Lord Raiden |
| Hiroyuki Sanada | ► | Hanzo Hasashi / Scorpion |
| Chin Han | ► | Shang Tsung |
| Ludi Lin | ► | Liu Kang |
| Max Huang | ► | Kung Lao |
| Sisi Stringer | ► | Mileena |
| Mel Jarnson | ► | Nitara |
| Nathan Jones | ► | Reiko |
| Daniel Nelson | ► | Kabal |
| Ian Streetz | ► | Ramirez |
| Yukiko Shinohara | ► | Harumi Hasashi |
| Ren Miyagawa | ► | Satoshi ‘Jubei’ Hasashi |
| Mia Hall | ► | Hasashi’s Baby |
| David Field | ► | Referee |
| Kris McQuade | ► | Cargo Plane Pilot |
| Angus Sampson | ► | Goro (voice) |
| Alice Nassery | ► | Shang Tsung Elite Guard |
| Damon Herriman | ► | Kabal (voice) |
| Elissa Cadwell | ► | Nitara |
| Michael Coward | ► | Bar Straggler |
| Mike Foenander | ► | Audience Fight Scene |
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Source (summary): wikipedia