Mortal Kombat (1995): A Martial Arts Masterpiece That Still Resonates Today

Released in 1995, Mortal Kombat was a game-changer for both video game adaptations and martial arts cinema.

Directed by Paul W.S. Anderson, it was the first film to successfully blend the fast-paced action of a popular video game with innovative special effects, creating a new benchmark for films based on video games.

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