I hadn't actually heard of this until it arrived in the box office and even then i never really took and interest in it. This of course because i haven't seen the infamous trailer. So when i seen it i didn't really know what to expect. The Story:...
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I hadn't actually heard of this until it arrived in the box office and even then i never really took and interest in it. This of course because i haven't seen the infamous trailer. So when i seen it i didn't really know what to expect. The Story: At first it seemed like it was going to be a typical who-dunnit type of film, like Se7en and Along Came a Spider. However about 45 minutes into the film that whole notion goes out the window and adds a new dimension to solving the case. I won't spoil it for those who haven't seen it, but at first it did have me raising some questions since i expected this to try and be as realistic as it could. However more and more is explained about this new method which takes the film into a more Sci-Fi-esque genre until the film is completely converted into one. I wasn't one to complain about this drastic change, it first it took me off guard but i adjusted and accepted it instead of letting it ruin the film. Aside from this new method its a fairly typical crime investigation film for the majority of it but the new method sort of overshadows that giving the film an overall Minority Report like feel to it. The film does have you thinking quite a bit and to some people it can be confusing at times which is understandable given the nature of whats going on.

The Acting & Characters: The characters are portrayed quite well, they all seem to be there for a reason where as in some film characters are just thrown in for the sake of it. Every character you see really plays a part in the overall ending of things, which is nice to see that the movie was as well thought out as it was. It could easily have been plot holed filled (not saying the films plot-hole proof) had it just been thrown together but it is well thought out and the characters and actors make this apparent. The Script & Direction: Like i said its a well thought out film that must have taken some time to get your head around if you were to write it. The Dialog is sort of basic in the sense that it just involves what it needs. Because of the fresh method of crime investigation they use some of the audience found it a little hard to keep track of, not knowing what was happening when it a sense, I don't know if this is down to direction or them not paying attention but other than that Tony Scott does a wonderful job at delivering both a Crime Drama and a Sci-Fi film, two genres which aren't usually related but pulled of well in this film.

Considering the circumstances in which it was made 1. Being a Game-Movie film when nothing had been successful in doing so and 2. Paul W.S Anderson in the directors chair. It actually turned out okay. Mortal Kombat is highly regarded as a...
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Considering the circumstances in which it was made 1. Being a Game-Movie film when nothing had been successful in doing so and 2. Paul W.S Anderson in the directors chair. It actually turned out okay. Mortal Kombat is highly regarded as a highlight in the gaming rings with something like 12 titles under its belt and growing. The film however has its good and bad points. Pros- The music. Long after this film and the games are forgotten that music will live on. Somehow that music captured the essence of Mortal Kombat with ease. The fights. Surprisingly they are pretty well made, a few unnecessary flips here and there but it stays true to the characters from the game often using their famous moves like little homages when its not.

The Story. Again its surprisingly good, it won't have you totally gripped since its basically just a way to take you from fight to fight, but even considering that, it could be worse.

Cons - The Writing. As good as the story is, some of the dialog is lacking in places with a few flat lines. Of course like the story the lines are just there to progress from fight to fight.

- The number of characters. It just seems like they have tried to cram every Mortal "Kombatant" into the film without and real excuse.

Overall the film could have been a hell of a lot worse than it was. I can think of countless films that have failed at doing justice to their franchise, but this film does actually do the source material some justice.

IMO the best M. Night Shyamalan film to date. Its the first third of any Superhero origin movie extended to a full film and it is in every sense of the word fantastic. Its hard to explain why it works so well, maybe its the subtle things maybes...
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IMO the best M. Night Shyamalan film to date. Its the first third of any Superhero origin movie extended to a full film and it is in every sense of the word fantastic. Its hard to explain why it works so well, maybe its the subtle things maybes its the whole notion of where it can end. Either way it is a fantastic film and a great take on the Superhero franchise. And in true Shyamalan fashion and great plot twist.

Surprisingly a film about a strip club full of Vampires is actually quite good. However it doesn't start in such a way, It starts as a typical running movie, like Thelma and Louise with guys. They kidnap a family to make their way across the...
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Surprisingly a film about a strip club full of Vampires is actually quite good. However it doesn't start in such a way, It starts as a typical running movie, like Thelma and Louise with guys. They kidnap a family to make their way across the border into Mexico and thats when all hell breaks loose.

What makes it so good is that fact that its treated like a B-movie. All the characters are off the wall and the situations they are in is just strange. But they take it all in their stride and it makes for a hell of a good time.