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Mortal Kombat: Annihilation
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Metascore
11 out of 100

Overwhelming dislike - based on 12 Critics What's this?

User Score
2.8 out of 10

Generally unfavorable- based on 46 Ratings

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10 out of 10
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  • Starring: James Remar, Robin Shou, Talisa Soto
  • Summary: In defiance of the Elder Gods, the evil Outworlders are back to wreak hell on Earth. Earth's last hope is the mighty Liu Kang and his explosive fighting friends. They're all that stand between life…and annihilation! (New Line)
  • Director: John R. Leonetti
  • Genre(s): Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller, Fantasy
  • Rating: PG-13
  • Runtime: 95 min
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 12
  3. Negative: 10 out of 12
  1. Chicago Reader
    Reviewed by: Lisa Alspector
    60
    But the most stimulating, satisfying aspect of this action fantasy is the theme music.
  2. Variety
    Reviewed by: Daniel M. Kimmel
    30
    Pic consists largely of choppily edited fight scenes (usually involving somersaults and back flips) combined with various computer graphic effects.
  3. New York Daily News
    Reviewed by: Jami Bernard
    25
    It wastes no time getting to the punching, kicking, stomping and zapping that passes for a cinematic event. [22Nov1997 Pg. 35]
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User Reviews

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 25
  3. Negative: 17 out of 25
  1. BrandonL.
    8
    Why all the bad reviews? I found this movie entertaining, even though it isn't as good as the first.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  2. KevinM
    4
    I like how 5 guys can come up with a story that any 6th grader could have come up with in their head. This sequel was just shallow. Still, it's not the worse movie I've ever seen, but it is definitely one of the weakest movie adaptations of a video game (nothing beats Street Fighter, even though it was entertaining for all the wrong reasons).… Expand
    • 1 of 1 users said yes
  3. grandpajoe6191
    2
    "Mortal Kombat: Annihilation" is just terrible. It's like watching a PG-13 version of sesame street, where they all fight with poor effects rather than to talk out. Don't, just don't waste your time on this.… Expand
    • 1 of 1 users said yes

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