Video game movies do not have the best track record. Titles like the legendarySuper Mario Bros. and more recent ones likeAssassins Creedand theTomb Raiderreboot are good examples of that. When it comes to adapting a popular video game into a movie, it has proven to be a difficult task.
However, there is a light at the end of that tunnel in the shape ofMortal Kombat. Arguably the greatestfighting gameof all time is making its way back to the big screen and the hype behind this movie is growing and growing. The cast so far has been a bright spot and is filled with real martial artists, stunt actors, and top-notch fight choreographers.
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On November 21st, actor Lewis Tan who has an undisclosed role in the newMortal Kombatfilmannounced on Twitter that he just finished learning the choreography for the finale and that it’s a “beast on a whole different level.” This tidbit of information is sure to raise expectation levels of the action that we will see when the movie finally gets released.
Who is responsible for the martial arts that will be on display in the film? According to Tan, the choreography is being done by Chan Griffin and Anthony Rinna. Both men are martial artists and have performed stunts for a long time. Their credits includeThe WolverineandThor: Ragnarokand were fight coordinators forAquamanandShazam.
Mortal Kombatis a well-rounded fighting game with iconic characters, detailed stage designs and a fun story. But the two most important aspects are the fighting styles and fatalities. Both of which seem to be the focus of the film as writer Greg Russo revealed back in July that it will have an R rating and feature the character’s fatalities. This has left fans imagining things like Sub Zero using his Ice-cutioner on Scorpion after their epic battle all on the big screen of an IMAX theater.
Speaking of Sub Zero, gamers now know he is confirmed along with Scorpion, Jax, Shang Tsung, Sonya Blade, Kung Lao, Kano, Liu Kang, and Raiden. Notable names are missing like Johnny Cage andShao Kahn, but it is still early in production.
All of this news makesMortal Kombatprobably the most anticipated video game movie ever and if successful, could signal a new dawn for the genre.
