IGN (yes, that IGN) has word that the next feature film based on the Mortal Kombat series will not be a sequel to the previous two. Instead it will be a reboot of the entire series. Here's a quote;
"The movie is not going to be a prequel, sequel, or in any form be related to the previous 2 movie. Pretty much like Batman Begins, is going to restart the series with new concepts, stories, etc.," a scooper informed Moviehole.net.
The report adds, "The reason it is taking so long is the script, so many parts are involved. The team at Threshold (the ones that holds the right to MK) are constantly writing drafts (along with the director), which they have to send to Midway (makers of the game) so the creator of the game (Ed Boon) adds notes and some input to the draft, then to the studio (rumored to be Lionsgate at this moment)."
Since Rev has yet to write an article about why we're all idiots for not being enamored with the original two Mortal Kombat films, it's safe to say they fall cleanly into the range of crap-movie-to-game translations. If Gene Siskel hadn't been eaten by bears a few years ago, I'm sure he would agree (and, of course, Roger Ebert would claim to have been moved by the plight of Johnny Cage, proudly proclaiming the original Mortal Kombat "the Little Miss Sunshine of 1995". Also, of course, Roger Ebert is a damn fool.)
With the latest few iterations of Mortal Kombat on home consoles, there has been a great expansion of the story, and a certain level of drama was added to the games that was not present previously. Of course, many gamers prefer the levity of being able to transform into a polar bear and hump your opponent to bits, but the greater dramatic elements of the recent titles makes for a much easier transition to the silver screen.
I'm torn, kids. I can't decide if this is a positive or a negative. Can someone please make up my mind for me?
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12:12 AM on 03.29.2007
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That's how I will judge this.
One can only hope...
Mine- Johnny Cage "Those were $500 sunglasses asshole" then the nutcracker on GORO. classic
Frivolous Trivia: My baby brother was born on Mortal Friday.
Unfortunately the idea was buried with a layer of chinese mythology, quickly followed by coats of stinking crap history made on the fly, going from bad to worse each iteration in a bane effort to try to Give "a higher sense" to the tournament (You see Somehow by killing random men and women left and right you are actually... saving the World! er...right). at the end the story made so little sense, than even the most devoted fans has rolled his/her eyes at it.
If theres a series that could use some revitalization (ages ago) is definetily MK
And just to get things clear, the new MK will use the Gears of War engine (in full chainsaw mode effect) and is rumored to be called "Mortal Kombat: Bloodlust"
The movie should be... interesting.
I love the fight scene between Scorpion and Johnny Cage
Mooooooortal Koooooooooooombat!!!!!!!!
I liked the first Mortal Kombat, they just need to redo the 2nd one.
Favorite Quote: Subzero: "..."
Oh yeah, they wants kids moneys!
I think a reboot is a good idea. What would make it work though is to go for the hard R rating since the 1st two movies were obviously catering to the teenagers. But the reason why people liked MK (the games) in the 1st place was the blood and fatalities and the movie should reflect it.
They should play up the horror and fantasy/mysticism slant, keep it dark and give us lots of blood and gore and it COULD be awesome. I can't even think of any horror kung-fu flicks.