Mortal Kombat: Terminator
A new installment based on the video game Mortal Kombat arrives: Mortal Kombat Terminator, in which the friends Kung Lao (Paolo Montalban), Taja (Kristanna Loken), and Siro (Daniel Bernhardt) will have to discover the impostors that Kung Lao sends them in order to earn their trust and thus be able to defeat them. But Kung Lao cannot rely on the great friendship that unites them.
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Plot Summary
Lord Rayden must find a new generation of fighters to battle against the evil Shao Kahn, who plans to merge Earthrealm with the Outworld, dooming humanity. The new recruits, including the warrior Kitana and the cyborg Jax, must race against time to win the tournament and prevent Shao Kahn's invasion.
Critical Reception
Mortal Kombat: Annihilation was poorly received by critics and audiences alike, often criticized for its weak plot, poor acting, and uninspired special effects, failing to live up to the standard set by its predecessor.
What Reviewers Say
- Widely panned for its nonsensical plot and repetitive action sequences.
- Criticized for its low-budget feel and unimpressive visual effects.
- The performances were generally considered wooden and unengaging.
Google audience: Audiences found the film to be a significant step down from the original, with many expressing disappointment in the storyline and acting, though some acknowledged the martial arts action.
Fun Fact
Despite being released in 1997, many sources incorrectly list the release year as 1998, possibly due to confusion with other films or its later home video release in some regions.
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