Mortal Kombat 2010 - Blu-ray Forum

tunerfreak87 · 12-26-2008, 02:45 AM

I was doing some searching today and I came across some legit Mortal Kombat filming info. Turns out they are casting Christopher Lambert as Lord Raiden from the first movie, but it seems like it is going to be a reboot. (aka Batman Begins) The screenplay has been completed and they are currently casting at this time. Currently, Chris Casamassa as Scorpion, John Medlen as stunt coordinator, and Larry Kasanoff as Producer are the other confirmed people in the film. One of the other "strong" rumors is Linden Ashby as Johnny Cage, but that hasn't been officialized yet.

I listened to a podcast interviewing Ed Boon and he stated that they had completed the script, shooting locations are being discussed, and that Lousianna is one of the shooting locations. He also said he believed it was going to be a reboot.

As one of my favorite games as a kid, I hope this turns out to be a modernized version of the first Mortal Kombat film with an R rating. I just think that an M rated game that prides itself on blood/gore should have the R rating. RE was an R rating and that was ok so I think they should be able to pull that off with MK.

Yay for MK

slee915 · 12-26-2008, 02:54 AM

Is Uwe Boll the director ?

tunerfreak87 · 12-26-2008, 03:04 AM

Haha that would be the end as we know it.

doctorsteve · 12-26-2008, 03:07 AM

In the Christmas Season, news of an MK reboot gives me a North Pole...

tunerfreak87 · 12-26-2008, 03:10 AM

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Originally Posted by doctorsteve

In the Christmas Season, news of an MK reboot gives me a North Pole...

you too?

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Originally Posted by Pyre

so basically they want to cast everybody from the original lol

It seems it will be a mix of fresh/original characters. With Raiden cast as the original that makes me happy enough.

LynxFX · 12-26-2008, 04:31 AM

I really liked the first one, the second was just beyond bad.

Very glad to see Lambert coming back. He was the perfect Raiden.

sonnyworld85 · 12-27-2008, 03:51 AM

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Originally Posted by tunerfreak87

Haha that would be the end as we know it.

+1

EvolutionCherry · 12-26-2008, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by slee915

Is Uwe Boll the director ?

God don't jinx it! if that happens it would make Batman & Robin look like a masterpiece.

BirdManJr · 12-26-2008, 09:18 PM

they need to start from scratch....rated R

and no techno music....I think similar music to the kill bill movies would be cool.

No rap...No nickelback

Penitus · 12-26-2008, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by BirdManJr

they need to start from scratch....rated R

and no techno music....I think similar music to the kill bill movies would be cool.

No rap...No nickelback

Some things are cool for their medium, but rarely translate to real life well. In my not so humble opinion, Mortal Kombat is one of those things. Look at the history of video game movies in general:

Mario Bros.
Double Dragon
Mortal Kombat 1/2 (first one was barely tolerable, second was awful)
Doom
Tomb Raider
Resident Evil Series (had potential, but Hollywood screwed it up)
Street Fighter

C'mon, leave these where they belong...in the video game world.

Red Hood · 12-26-2008, 03:09 AM

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Originally Posted by tunerfreak87

I was doing some searching today and I came across some legit Mortal Kombat filming info. Turns out they are casting Christopher Lambert as Lord Raiden from the first movie, but it seems like it is going to be a reboot. (aka Batman Begins) The screenplay has been completed and they are currently casting at this time. Currently, Chris Casamassa as Scorpion, John Medlen as stunt coordinator, and Larry Kasanoff as Producer are the other confirmed people in the film. One of the other "strong" rumors is Linden Ashby as Johnny Cage, but that hasn't been officialized yet.

I listened to a podcast interviewing Ed Boon and he stated that they had completed the script, shooting locations are being discussed, and that Lousianna is one of the shooting locations. He also said he believed it was going to be a reboot.

As one of my favorite games as a kid, I hope this turns out to be a modernized version of the first Mortal Kombat film with an R rating. I just think that an M rated game that prides itself on blood/gore should have the R rating. RE was an R rating and that was ok so I think they should be able to pull that off with MK.

Yay for MK

so basically they want to cast everybody from the original lol

djluis2k6 · 12-27-2008, 02:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Pyre

so basically they want to cast everybody from the original lol

That'd be cool. But they gotta get Sonya Blade from the 1st one, not the girl from the 2nd.

tunerfreak87 · 12-27-2008, 03:04 AM

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Originally Posted by indiephantom

It's awesome that Lambert is returning. I love the first film. Is that on blu? Would look great.

Yeah he always stood out for me as Raiden. I think Mortal Kombat will be one of those films that wont make it to blu. Ever watched it on a bigger screen? Looks like VHS quality on the DVD lol.

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Originally Posted by djluis2k6

That'd be cool. But they gotta get Sonya Blade from the 1st one, not the girl from the 2nd.

She played a good pissed off blonde eh?

BirdManJr · 12-27-2008, 03:34 AM

why does raiden have to be old and gray?

I like how he looked in the first video game...or in big trouble little china

MAPdead · 12-27-2008, 03:39 AM

Hope it gets done right this time but I wouldn't get my hopes up.

Rob71 · 12-28-2008, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by djluis2k6

That'd be cool. But they gotta get Sonya Blade from the 1st one, not the girl from the 2nd.

Bridgette Wilson

Wasn't the woman in the second movie the actual person digitized for the game? Think I remember reading that somewhere

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Originally Posted by tunerfreak87

She played a good pissed off blonde eh?

Ever seen Love Stinks?

doctorsteve · 12-28-2008, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Rob71

Bridgette Wilson

Bridgette Wilson sucked... pouty whiner, not the strong kick-butt hot chick Sonia should be. The worst casting of the original.

Booyahs the name · 12-27-2008, 09:40 PM

Well this is something to look forward to in the future I just hope some good casting is done for this movie.

I wish they could put Jason Lee Scott in as Liu Kang. But i think he maybe too old for the role

tunerfreak87 · 12-27-2008, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Booyahs the name

Well this is something to look forward to in the future I just hope some good casting is done for this movie.

I wish they could put Jason Lee Scott in as Liu Kang. But i think he maybe too old for the role

Yeah I think you're right, that he "looks" a bit too old. It's too bad that Robin Shou dipped out of the production. The damn traitor is acting in the Street Fighter movie, agh! The thing with Robin Shou is that he's even older than Jason Lee Scott, but looks younger. He said in an interview that maybe he's done with MK, but if he was asked he would play Lui again. That interview might have been before he signed on for Street Fighter.

I wish someone able to get a budget would pick up this movie and throw it the R rating to give it some justice with a good cast.

tunerfreak87 · 12-28-2008, 07:06 AM

This is how the new film has to be to win back the franchise! This fight scene between SubZero and Scorpion with an R rating, good special effects, would really make MK what it could be. It doesnt have to be 100% realistic, just a badass fighting flick with the grittiness/darkness that the games have had.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zpQokcyUJ7c&NR=1

12-26-2008, 02:45 AM	#1
tunerfreak87 Active Member Member since:Nov 2008 Blu-ray collection:60 Blu-ray reviews:2	Mortal Kombat 2010 I was doing some searching today and I came across some legit Mortal Kombat filming info. Turns out they are casting Christopher Lambert as Lord Raiden from the first movie, but it seems like it is going to be a reboot. (aka Batman Begins) The screenplay has been completed and they are currently casting at this time. Currently, Chris Casamassa as Scorpion, John Medlen as stunt coordinator, and Larry Kasanoff as Producer are the other confirmed people in the film. One of the other "strong" rumors is Linden Ashby as Johnny Cage, but that hasn't been officialized yet. I listened to a podcast interviewing Ed Boon and he stated that they had completed the script, shooting locations are being discussed, and that Lousianna is one of the shooting locations. He also said he believed it was going to be a reboot. As one of my favorite games as a kid, I hope this turns out to be a modernized version of the first Mortal Kombat film with an R rating. I just think that an M rated game that prides itself on blood/gore should have the R rating. RE was an R rating and that was ok so I think they should be able to pull that off with MK. Yay for MK

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12-26-2008, 02:54 AM	#2
slee915 Senior Member Member since:May 2007 4K collection:20 Blu-ray collection:985 Blu-ray reviews:10	Is Uwe Boll the director ?

12-26-2008, 03:04 AM	#3
tunerfreak87 Active Member Member since:Nov 2008 Blu-ray collection:60 Blu-ray reviews:2	Haha that would be the end as we know it.

12-26-2008, 03:07 AM	#4
doctorsteve Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Apr 2007 Location:Tonawanda, NY Home Theater Gallery:15 Blu-ray collection:188 Blu-ray reviews:16	In the Christmas Season, news of an MK reboot gives me a North Pole...

12-26-2008, 04:31 AM	#6
LynxFX Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2007	I really liked the first one, the second was just beyond bad. Very glad to see Lambert coming back. He was the perfect Raiden.

12-26-2008, 09:18 PM	#9
BirdManJr Power Member Member since:Mar 2008 Blu-ray reviews:3	they need to start from scratch....rated R and no techno music....I think similar music to the kill bill movies would be cool. No rap...No nickelback

12-27-2008, 03:34 AM	#14
BirdManJr Power Member Member since:Mar 2008 Blu-ray reviews:3	why does raiden have to be old and gray? I like how he looked in the first video game...or in big trouble little china

12-27-2008, 03:39 AM	#15
MAPdead Power Member Member since:Jun 2008 Location:North Carolina 4K collection:918 Blu-ray collection:2683 Blu-ray reviews:23	Hope it gets done right this time but I wouldn't get my hopes up.

12-27-2008, 09:40 PM	#18
Booyahs the name Active Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Central Jersey Blu-ray collection:33	Well this is something to look forward to in the future I just hope some good casting is done for this movie. I wish they could put Jason Lee Scott in as Liu Kang. But i think he maybe too old for the role

12-28-2008, 07:06 AM	#20
tunerfreak87 Active Member Member since:Nov 2008 Blu-ray collection:60 Blu-ray reviews:2	This is how the new film has to be to win back the franchise! This fight scene between SubZero and Scorpion with an R rating, good special effects, would really make MK what it could be. It doesnt have to be 100% realistic, just a badass fighting flick with the grittiness/darkness that the games have had. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zpQokcyUJ7c&NR=1

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