Mortal Kombat II was released over the weekend to the best reviews of the IP's movie franchise (65 percent on Rotten Tomatoes), a solid audience score on the aggregator site (89 percent), and a franchise-best opening weekend at the box office. For an R-rated series that has always felt a bit niche,
This weekend’s box office turned into a much tighter race at the top than expected, with two major releases battling closely for first place. While one sequel managed to hold onto the crown, the margin separating the top two films was razor thin. The Devil Wears Prada 2 remained in first place
For fans of Mortal Kombat, the leap from the 2021 film to Mortal Kombat 2 feels massive. The fights are bigger. The roster is larger. The world is more expansive. The fatalities are more outrageous. Yet according to director Simon McQuoid, the sequel's most important upgrade isn't found in the
Fans of the iconic princess warrior, Kitana, in Mortal Kombat are finally getting the story they have been waiting for. This is her story! During the interview with Adeline Rudolph and Tati Gabrielle, I joked that the film was “burying the lead” by not openly calling it Kitana’s story. As a
As a longtime fan of the franchise, walking into my interview for Mortal Kombat felt equal parts exciting and surreal. I didn’t hold back my enthusiasm when talking with stars Karl Urban and Josh Lawson. After the explosive events of the first film, Mortal Kombat returns with higher stakes,
The stakes have never been higher in Mortal Kombat 2, but according to stars Ludi Lin, Jessica McNamee, and Mehcad Brooks, the sequel's biggest upgrades aren't limited to its larger fights, bloodier fatalities, and expanded roster. The cast says the film also deepens the relationships between its
If you feel inclined to check out Rotten Tomatoes before heading out to see Mortal Kombat II this weekend, you might be surprised to see that critics have surprisingly responded positively compared to the usual assessment that video game movies receive from them. Currently, the film holds a 68
The world of Mortal Kombat has never lacked memorable villains, but if Martyn Ford and Joe Taslim have their way, audiences will leave Mortal Kombat 2 with a new appreciation for what drives the franchise's most intimidating fighters. In Mortal Kombat 2, the tournament has finally arrived.
There was a time when the stoner comedy was a reliable genre, particularly among the coveted demographic of young men. I remember those late nights in the college dorm quite fondly. Up late working on a paper last minute, ready for the weekend, and a friend suggests ordering a pizza and popping in
It was just three years ago that the world was introduced to the magical world of The Super Mario Bros. Movie. That film was a runaway success at the box office and was surprisingly great, considering some of the gripes coming into it. Now, we're getting a sequel that is adapting one of the most
"Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair" is now available on Hulu. The title of the show really sells how fans of the franchise that ran from 2000 through 2006 should feel about the series. I promise I will explain. This "revival" brought back as many stars as they could, including Frankie
