Although it is an extremely popular multimedia franchise, Mortal Kombat has a relatively forgotten – and new – Johnny Cage film that is perfect to watch before actor Karl Urban takes over the character. The film, which is now over 30 years old Mortal Kombat The franchise began in 1992 with Midway’s now iconic arcade game. Often cited as one of the best games of all time, the original Mortal Kombat is a fighting game with a list of characterswho are all intent on winning a martial arts tournament – ​​regardless of the often bloody cost.

A notable member of Mortal KombatThe main characters of are Johnny Cage, an action movie star with martial arts talent. Although he is one of the heroes of the series, Cage is also used as a comic supporting character. In a more recent Mortal Kombat In the timeline, Jean-Claude Van Damme-loving Johnny Cage is also the love interest of Special Forces officer Sonya Blade. While Johnny Cage and his big personality were left out of the 2021 live-action Mortal Kombat Film, Urban will bring the character to life in the sequel, Mortal Kombat 2, although Cage recently appeared in another film in the franchise.

Mortal Kombat Legends: Cage Match is an animated Johnny Cage film

Cage Match went unnoticed, but does justice to the character

Mortal Kombat Legends: Cage Fight is a direct-to-video adult animated film that elevates Johnny Cage from a supporting character to a main character. Animated films, especially those that come to streamers rather than theaters, don’t usually make as much of a splash as live-action films, but Cage fighting came and went without making a sound. This is particularly surprising because Cage fighting is the fourth part of the Mortal Kombat Legends series. Although Johnny (Joel McHale) in other Legends fare, Cage fighting serves as the origin story of the 80s action film star and the accomplished martial artist.

In addition to fighting against a secret society that plans the destruction of Earthrealm, Johnny Cage has the task of saving his co-star Jennifer Grey (the actress voices her own animated counterpart) as he tries to make his big break with the action spectacle Ninja Pantomime. Packed with fun action sequences and silly moments that serve as a love letter to 80s genre fare, Mortal Kombat Legends: Cage Fight is a cheerful popcorn movie. Since other Mortal Kombat Movies take their stories so seriously that it’s great to see a Johnny Cage flick that matches the energy of its main character.

Related

The most controversial change to Mortal Kombat lore is actually great news for Johnny Cage

Mortal Kombat (2021) saw a controversial change to the main champions, but it’s actually good news for Johnny Cage in Mortal Kombat 2.

Johnny Cage from Mortal Kombat Legends is a great version of the character

Johnny Cage is a difficult character to nail down

It cannot be denied that Mortal Kombat 2The Johnny Cage problem of comes from the difficulty of bringing Cage’s larger-than-life personality to the screen. While other self-serious Mortal Kombat Characters provide a grim, dark tone that matches the brutal violence of the franchise. Johnny Cage is a rather comical character, so he does not always fit in with what is happening around himThis kind of separation works in a video game, but Cage fightingin which Johnny can shine with his cheesy one-liners, proves that the character works best alone or in animated appearances.

Related

Johnny Cage takes over Karl Urban’s real film career in the concept trailer for Mortal Kombat 2

Johnny Cage takes on Karl Urban’s real-life film career in a concept trailer for Mortal Kombat 2 and gives hints as to how he could be introduced in the film.

Johnny Cage finally returns to the big screen with Mortal Kombat 2

Karl Urban faces the challenge of accurately portraying Johnny Cage from Mortal Kombat

Although the 2021 film left some fans wondering why Johnny Cage was not in it Mortal Kombatthe decision to leave Cage out until the sequel was probably a smart move. Now that longtime fans and new viewers alike have some purchase Mortal KombatThe franchise can introduce exaggerated personalities like Johnny Cage in the rebooted film universe. It will be difficult, Cage fighting‘s portrayal of the character, The boys“Karl Urban has the talent to capture the humor and bravery of the film star — Characteristics that provide a welcome balance to Mortal Kombat‘s self-serious tone.

Mortal Kombat Legends: Cage Fight is streamed on Max.

Mortal Kombat

Mortal Kombat is a multimedia franchise conceived by Ed Boon and John Tobias, which began with the release of the original Mortal Kombat fighting game in arcades in 1992. The story revolves around the eternal battle between Earthrealm and Outworld. To determine the fate of the realms, a deadly tournament is held between the best warriors of each world, with Earthrealm fighting only to protect its freedom. The series has expanded to include various films, television series, and a long list of main and spin-off games, all revolving around the core Mortal Kombat tournament premise.

Created by

Ed Boon, John Tobias

Pour

Robin Shou, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, Bridgette Wilson, Talisa Soto, Christopher Lambert, Linden Ashby, Lewis Tan, Jessica McNamee, Josh Lawson, Tadanobu Asano, Ludi Lin, Mehcad Brooks, Joe Taslim, Hiroyuki Sanada

Character(s)

Liu Kang, Thunder God Raiden, Johnny Cage, Sub-Zero, Scorpion, Kung Lao, Sonya Blade, Jackson “Jax” Briggs, Kitana, Kano, Mileena, Noob Saibot, Elder God Shinnok, Goro, Kabal

Video game(s)

Mortal Kombat (2011), Mortal Kombat 2, Mortal Kombat 3, Mortal Kombat 4, Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance, Mortal Kombat: Deception, Mortal Kombat: Armageddon, Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe, Mortal Kombat (1992), Mortal Kombat X , Mortal Kombat 11, Mortal Kombat 1

Expand