IGN (yes,thatIGN) haswordthat the next feature film based on theMortal Kombatseries will not be a sequel to the previous two. Instead it will be a reboot of the entire series. Here’s a quote;
“The movie is not going to be a prequel, sequel, or in any form be related to the previous 2 movie. Pretty much likeBatman Begins, is going to restart the series with new concepts, stories, etc.,” a scooper informed Moviehole.net.
The report adds, “The reason it is taking so long is the script, so many parts are involved. The team at Threshold (the ones that holds the right toMK) are constantly writing drafts (along with the director), which they have to send to Midway (makers of the game) so the creator of the game (Ed Boon) adds notes and some input to the draft, then to the studio (rumored to be Lionsgate at this moment).”
Since Rev has yet to writean articleabout why we’re all idiots for not being enamored with the original twoMortal Kombatfilms, it’s safe to say they fall cleanly into the range of crap-movie-to-game translations. If Gene Siskel hadn’t beeneaten by bearsa few years ago, I’m sure he would agree (and, of course, Roger Ebert would claim to have been moved by the plight of Johnny Cage, proudly proclaiming the originalMortal Kombat“theLittle Miss Sunshineof 1995″. Also, of course, Roger Ebert is adamnfool.)
With the latest few iterations ofMortal Kombaton home consoles, there has been a great expansion of the story, and a certain level of drama was added to the games that was not present previously. Of course, many gamers prefer the levity of being able totransform into a polar bear and hump your opponent to bits, but the greater dramatic elements of the recent titles makes for a much easier transition to the silver screen.
I’m torn, kids. I can’t decide if this is a positive or a negative. Can someonepleasemake up my mind for me?
