Name: Mortal Kombat (1995)
Director: Paul W. S. Anderson
Genre: action, adventure
Released: 1995
Rating: 3
Cast: Bridgette Wilson, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, Christopher Lambert, Linden Ashby, Robin Shou

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Mortal Kombat is a comic book screen adaptation directed by Paul W. S. Anderson and released on 18 August 1995 by New Line Cinema. It sits in that wonderfully chaotic space where capes, monsters, masks, mutations and studio decision-making all collide.

Whether it landed as a fan favourite, a cult curiosity or a “well, that happened” entry, it remains part of the bigger comic movie timeline — and around here, that means it gets a seat at the table. Possibly the wobbly one near the back, but still.

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Mortal Kombat (1995) Details Director, release, studio & more

Director: Paul W. S. Anderson
Release: 18/08/1995
Runtime: 1 hr 41 min
Studio: Array
Content rating: 15
Universe: DC Comics Extended Universe
Last Updated: 19 Jul 2025

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6/10

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3/10

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Cast of Mortal Kombat (1995)

Bridgette Wilson

Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa

Christopher Lambert

Linden Ashby

Robin Shou

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Mortal Kombat (1995) Review 6/10

Mortal Kombat is one of those comic book adaptations that reminds you the genre has never been one simple thing. Directed by Paul W. S. Anderson, it brings its own mix of spectacle, character drama, questionable choices and moments that make fans either cheer, groan, or quietly check whether the sequel did it better.

The strongest parts usually come when the film commits to its central idea instead of apologising for being based on comics. When the characters feel bold, strange or sincere, the material works. When it gets too tangled in studio notes, tonal whiplash or franchise homework, you can practically hear the spreadsheet breathing behind the camera.

Still, that is part of the fun. Comic book movies are messy little beasts, and Mortal Kombat has enough personality, legacy or pure oddball energy to deserve a proper spot in the database. It may not be perfect, but perfection is overrated. Capes are already ridiculous. We signed the waiver years ago.

Did You Know?

Mortal Kombat was directed by Paul W. S. Anderson.
The film/series was released on 18 August 1995.
It was produced or distributed by New Line Cinema.
Key cast members include Robin Shou, Linden Ashby, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa.
It forms part of the wider history of comic book adaptations on screen.
Like many comic adaptations, it balances fan expectations with mainstream audience appeal.
The project helped shape how later comic book stories were presented on film or television.
Its legacy is often discussed through a mix of nostalgia, franchise context and fan debate.
The title remains a useful snapshot of where the genre was at the time.
Most importantly, it proves comic book movies were never just capes and punching. Sometimes they were capes, punching and deeply questionable boardroom confidence.

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The Variant6/10

Playing the game as a kid, this coming to the big screen was an awesome experience - looking back, it was and still is a great film. Wow special effects have come along way :)

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