As a normal martial arts picture "Mortal Kombat", would be very weak, the story and the characters arent explained enough. But considering this film is based on a video game the movie isn't that bad. This isn't a bad movie to start with it just has thin characters and a weak story. Compared to all other video game movies this one is the best, it isn't as cheesy s the others and it manages to keep your interest throughout. This is one action packed film there are a dozen high energy fight sequences, and they are always at a lightning speed. For fans of martial arts films I recommend this one for the fight scenes, they are pretty good.