Plenty of action, gore, and witty lines is the formula for success for action films. Throw in some spinning kicks, compact punches, and aerial assaults, and it becomes a “no-brainer.” Mortal Kombat II has all that and more. McQuoid has put the franchise back where it was at its height in the 1990s..

If scared shitless is a prerequisite before watching, then disappointment is inevitable. But if watching a film that has everything in it from screaming to fighting, laughing, and crying, and the believable to the insane, then “get your popcorn ready”.

The formula remains, but the recipe is a bit spicier, reminiscent of the American Pie franchise or the 2000 film Road Trip. It’s full of raunchy jokes and hilarious situations, yet it is intertwined with a sentimental, noteworthy message that is the hallmark of a Tyler Perry film.