Mortal Kombat (2021) Movie Review

​”Get over here!” The world’s most violent fighting game returns to the big screen with all the blood, gore, and bone-crunching action fans have been waiting for. Mortal Kombat (2021) marks a brutal departure from the campy 90s adaptations, delivering high-fidelity martial arts choreography and the franchise’s signature “Fatalities.” You can now download and stream this explosive reboot on HdHubFlix!

​The film begins in 17th-century Japan with a heart-wrenching and visceral prologue, establishing the blood feud between Hanzo Hasashi (Hiroyuki Sanada) and Bi-Han (Joe Taslim). Centuries later, we meet Cole Young (Lewis Tan), an MMA fighter who bears a mysterious dragon-shaped birthmark. Cole soon learns he is one of the chosen champions of Earthrealm, destined to fight in a legendary tournament against the forces of Outworld. However, Shang Tsung (Chin Han) isn’t playing by the rules; he has sent Sub-Zero to assassinate Earth’s champions before the tournament even begins.

​Guided by the Special Forces duo of Sonya Blade and Jax, and the cynical mercenary Kano (Josh Lawson), Cole arrives at Lord Raiden’s temple. There, he trains with the Shaolin monks Liu Kang and Kung Lao to discover his “arcana”—a unique supernatural ability triggered by a warrior’s soul. As the assassins of Outworld, including Mileena, Goro, and Reiko, launch a preemptive strike, Cole must find his inner strength and embrace his lineage to prevent the total annexation of Earth. The film is a love letter to fans, featuring iconic catchphrases, hidden Easter eggs, and a final showdown that finally does justice to the legendary rivalry between Scorpion and Sub-Zero.