Mortal Kombat: The Journey Begins

A cheap, brisk cartoon tie-in that rushes through fights and exposition with clunky animation and earnest video-game energy.

Directed by

Joseph Francis

Genres

Animation, Action, Fantasy

Starring

Jeff Bennett, Jim Cummings, Ron Feinberg

Tagline

Get Tough. Get Mean. Get Ready.

Overview

As the three chosen defenders of Earth travel to Shang Tsung's island, Rayden teaches them how to become the masters of their destinies, overcome their foes, and control their powers. Liu Kang, Sonya Blade and Johnny Cage must defeat Shang Tsung, Sub Zero, Scorpion and Goro in a tournament of Mortal Kombat if they are to survive and save the fate of the earth.

How it feels

Campy, earnest and tense. Brisk and easy to follow.

About

Survival, fate, power, violence

Content

Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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