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New Line Cinema PresentsMortal KombatChristopher Lambert, Talisa Soto, Bridgette Wilson, Robin ShouDirected by: Paul Anderson |
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Analysis
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| Video Quality | |
| Audio Quality | |
| DVD Quality | |
| DVD Contents | Special Features/Extras and Chapter List |
| DVD Studio | New Line Home Video |
| Languages | 5.1: English; Dolby Surround: French, Spanish |
| Subtitles | English, French, Spanish |
| Running Time | Approx. 101 min. |
| Theatrical Release Date | August 18,1995 |
| DVD Relase Date | August 22, 1997 |
| MPAA Rating | PG-13 |
| Screen Formats | Widescreen 1.85:1 / Pan&Scan 4:3 |
| # of Discs | 1 |
| Disc Format | Dual Sided-Single Layered (1.85:1 / 4:3) |
| Case Type | Snap Case (Snapper) |
Video Quality
Mortal Kombat had almost crystal clear video. In the mostly dark
movie, the blacks definitely held up well. I also own the VHS video,
in which I purchased about a year ago, and when I popped this
movie in, I was stunned by the improvement. Especially in a movie
like Mortal Kombat, where there are just oodles of special effects
and a lot of fire (Scorpion vs. Jonny Cage). When you have bright and
vibrant colors like an orange or yellow, you can find little "artificats"
really easily. In the VHS, there was not too much, but noticible fuzz in
those scenes that had vibrant colors, again like that Scorpion vs. Johnny
Cage, but in the DVD, there was no fuzz nor any artifacts or any other blemishes
or flaws that I could tell.
Audio Quality
This part of the DVD disappointed me... REALLY disappointed me. Because
this was my first DVD, and my first home experience with Dolby Digital,
I was expecting nothing but the best. Because I remember when I had the
Pro Logic set up, the sound was great, just lacked that Dolby Digital
surround splitting function that I read so much about. I mean, yes, I did
hear Dolby Digital in stores, of course, but not at home, so it was my
first experience. Again, what a disappointment! At first it was great,
I saw the trailer and then I saw the beginning intro with the fire and the
Mortal Kombat logo, with the music playing, I was hyped up! Then the movie
started. Shang Tsung started talking to Liu Kang's brother, and I thought,
WOW! Dolby Digital really helps the center channel, I've never heard it this
loud. Then after about 30 minutes into the movie, I had to face the facts.
During the 30 minutes, I was just trying to make sure it wasn't the DVD.
I tried clearing my ears, checking speaker connections, checking DVD to
Receiver connections, and finally, I just had to face the facts, that the
audio on Mortal Kombat, was really... crap. The sound effects were great,
seeing that everything was coming out of the center speaker. The right and
left speakers had very faint music. It was the music that was not projected
anywhere. That's what gives Mortal Kombat its kick, but it got boring after a
while. Eventually, I changed my receiver to lower the center channel and
amplify the left/right to their max. Then, I listened to Mortal Kombat as
it should be, but it was always uncomforting knowing that I had to really
fiddle with my settings to get decent quality from a DVD. When I heard the
next one, I couldn't hear anything out of the center, and the right/left
were SO LOUD! So, all in all, Mortal Kombat had a terrible sound transfer.
DVD Quality
Mortal Kombat's menu was really nice-looking with that
Mortal Kombat logo with the dragon. Layout was the first thing that I liked.
Secondly, because chronologically this is the first thing you see,
and then it was the EXTRAS! I love
the idea that they include trailers, because it can really get me anxious
to watch the movie. I think all DVDs should include their trailers. It also
had a little "Kombatants" button which tells you the story of each fighter, which
was also handy.
DVD Contents
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