The Ultimate Battle For Earthrealm, 'Mortal Kombat (2021)' Arrives In Glorious 4K Ultra HD
4K, Blu-ray Combo Pack and DVD in stores July 13
‘Mortal Kombat’ was among the first of the HBO Max/Theatrical hybrid releases of 2021, reviving the franchise and giving a complete makeover to the original 1995 cult classic. The film introduces us to a lesser-known character within the universe, Cole Young, an MMA fighter struggling to reach his full potential, sucked into an ongoing chase by Subzero who has a massive grudge to settle. From there, Cole is taken to the temple of Lord Raiden where he meets plenty of fan favorites; Liu Kang, Kung Lao, Jax, Kato, among others as they prepare for the greatest tournament in the universe.
Now I will admit, I was not among those who were pleased with the bombastic story that is Mortal Kombat. The melodrama, bland screenplay, and characters who felt like a shell of who they’re destined to be. That, paired with the fact that despite its name, there’s no massive brawl or “kombat” to be had here. It honestly feels like an odd-timed precursor to what was actually expected by anyone familiar with the franchise. However, there are still enough individual moments, iconic quotes, and gnarly kills to keep the engagement of most.
Negative criticism aside, what cannot be denied is the stunning visual and riveting auditory outing here. From the nail-biting, Kurosawa-like opening sequence, Subzero freezing off the limbs of Jax in their first showdown, to the final awaited battle between Scorpion and Subzero, there are plenty of immersive feats to experience. What may be the newest addition to what can be referred to as the “reference catalog,” This 4K UHD Blu-ray is the ultimate resource to have in reach to make all of your friends and family absolutely jealous of your amazing home theatre setup. With a solid mix of HDR, that enhances the eye-catching visual clarity and a Dolby Atmos audio track, you can’t get much better than this release.
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SYNOPSIS
Hunted by the fearsome warrior Sub-Zero, MMA fighter Cole Young finds sanctuary at the temple of Lord Raiden. Training with experienced fighters Liu Kang, Kung Lao and the rogue mercenary Kano, Cole prepares to stand with Earth's greatest champions to take on the enemies from Outworld in a high-stakes battle for the universe.
Experience every bone-crunching, sword-clashing, blood-spattering moment when “Mortal Kombat” arrives for Premium Digital Ownership at home on June 11. The film is directed by award-winning Australian commercial filmmaker Simon McQuoid, marking his feature directorial debut. The film will also be available on 4K, Blu-ray Combo Pack, and DVD beginning on July 13.
The ensemble includes Lewis Tan (TV’s “Into The Badlands”) as Cole Young, Jessica McNamee (“The Meg”) as Sonya Blade, Josh Lawson (“The Little Death”) as Kano, Tadanobu Asano (“Battleship”) as Lord Raiden, Mehcad Brooks (TV’s “True Blood”) as Jax, Ludi Lin (“Power Rangers”) as Liu Kang, with Chin Han (“The Dark Knight”) as Shang Tsung, Joe Taslim (“The Raid: Redemption”) as Bi-Han and Sub-Zero, and Hiroyuki Sanada (“The Wolverine”) as Hanzo Hasashi and Scorpion. Also featured are Max Huang as Kung Lao and Sisi Stringer (“Bloody Hell”) as Mileena.
On June 11, “Mortal Kombat” will be available for early Premium Digital Ownership at home for $24.99 on participating digital platforms where you purchase movies.
On July 13, “Mortal Kombat” will be available on 4K, Blu-ray Combo Pack and DVD. “Mortal Kombat” will also continue to be available to own in high definition and standard definition from participating digital retailers.
“Mortal Kombat” will also be available on Movies Anywhere. Using the free Movies Anywhere app and website, consumers can access all their eligible movies by connecting their Movies Anywhere account with their participating digital retailer accounts.
The film is helmed by award-winning Australian commercial filmmaker Simon McQuoid, marking his feature directorial debut, and produced by James Wan, Todd Garner, McQuoid and E. Bennett Walsh.
The ensemble includes Lewis Tan (TV’s “Into The Badlands”) as Cole Young, Jessica McNamee (“The Meg”) as Sonya Blade, Josh Lawson (“The Little Death”) as Kano, Tadanobu Asano (“Battleship”) as Lord Raiden, Mehcad Brooks (TV’s “True Blood”) as Jax, Ludi Lin (“Power Rangers”) as Liu Kang, with Chin Han (“The Dark Knight”) as Shang Tsung, Joe Taslim (“The Raid: Redemption”) as Bi-Han and Sub-Zero, and Hiroyuki Sanada (“The Wolverine”) as Hanzo Hasashi and Scorpion. Also featured are Max Huang as Kung Lao and Sisi Stringer (“Bloody Hell”) as Mileena.
McQuoid directed from a screenplay by Greg Russo and Dave Callaham, from a story by Oren Uziel and Russo, based on the video game created by Ed Boon and John Tobias. Richard Brener, Dave Neustadter, Victoria Palmeri, Michael Clear, Jeremy Stein and Larry Kasanoff served as executive producers.
New Line Cinema Presents an Atomic Monster/Broken Road Production, “Mortal Kombat.”
SPECIAL FEATURES
“Mortal Kombat” 4K UHD combo pack and Blu-ray contain the following special features:
Deleted Scenes From Game to Screen: The Making of Mortal Kombat
Mortal Kombat: Fan Favorite Characters
Fight Koreography
Into the Krypt: Easter Eggs of Mortal Kombat
Anatomy of a Scene
“Mortal Kombat” DVD contains the following special feature:Deleted Scenes
PRODUCT SRP
4K UHB Combo Pack $44.95
Blu-ray $35.99
DVD $28.98
Digital Ownership: June 11, 2021
PVOD: June 11, 2021
4K, Blu-ray and DVD Street Date: July 13, 2021
DVD Languages: English, English-ADS, Latin Spanish, Canadian French, Brazilian Portuguese
BD Languages: English, English-ADS, English ATMOS, Spanish, French, Brazilian Portuguese, German, Italian
DVD Subtitles: English SDH, Latin Spanish, French, Brazilian Portuguese, Korean, Complex Chinese, Cantonese
BD Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish, French, Brazilian Portuguese, German, Italian, Swedish, Norwegian, Greek, Finnish, Dutch, Danish
Running Time: 110 minutes
Rating: Rated R for strong bloody violence and language throughout, and some crude references.
DVD: DLBY/DGTL
Blu-ray: ATMOS TrueHD, DLBY/DGTL