Episode 38 - Mortal Kombat: Annihilation

<p>Continuing our preparation for Mortal Kombat (2021), we took on Mortal Kombat: Annihilation, and, boy, do we have some thoughts about this movie. This movie gives you an appreciation for how far the film industry has gone in terms of CGI and plot development. If you decide to watch this movie, treat it as a study instead of something you’d watch for enjoyment. Perhaps, this movie is a product of it’s time, but more than likely, it was just poorly executed. Anyway, join us as we discuss this movie!</p> <h2 id="timestamps">Timestamps</h2> <p>00:00 Intro<br> 01:15 The Falcon and the Winter Soldier Episode 5 Review<br> 10:26 Loki Trailer<br> 11:24 Mortal Kombat: Annihilation Roundtable<br> 13:39 Simplistic plot explanation<br> 14:40 The first 5 minutes of this movie are WHACK!<br> 16:44 Uncanny valley of CGI effects<br> 17:53 The Orb thingies!<br> 19:24 Sonia Blade’s character got RUINED<br> 19:56 This movie felt like watching Power Rangers<br> 21:39 Sonia finds a river and Oxy Clean<br> 22:33 Jade’s eyebrows change when she’s being mean<br> 24:38 Sub-Zero vs Scorpion<br> 26:56 Sheeva was so underutilized<br> 29:22 Raiden becomes mortal, but dies instantly way to go<br> 30:13 Liu Kang vs Shao Kahn: Bestiality Edition<br> 31:39 Flashing Light Warning!<br> 32:17 RT ratings are on point<br> 33:16 Raiden is a family man all of a sudden!<br> 33:37 Annihilation does explain a few things, but not enough to redeem itself<br> 34:32 We shall decide this in MORTAL KOMBAT!!<br> 35:47 Potentially unfinished film, was released early<br> 37:20 The new Mortal Kombat is a reboot<br> 40:00 HYPE for Mortal Kombat (2021)!<br> 40:44 Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings Trailer<br> 43:35 Outro</p> <p>Timestamps created with <a href="https://clips.marketing">https://clips.marketing</a> by @cgenco</p> <h2 id="show-notes">Show Notes</h2> <p>Mortal Kombat Annihilation: <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0119707/">https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0119707/</a><br> Jade’s Eyebrows: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4RPwW4VESfc">htt