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Michael Jai White really showcases his MA talents in this one. The plot is fairly simple, White plays the titular character Isaiah Bone, a reformed thug out of jail on a mission to keep a promise to a friend. It is very similar to Van Damme's Lionheart, but makes more sense. I noticed a couple of people pointed out that the fights seemed unmatched and that "Bone" seemed untouchable, but that was the whole point of his character. Thats what made him likable as a character. Here's this guy that seems pretty easy going, but get in his way and he'll roll you down a hill. Thought it was funny that they chose Bob Sapp as Hammerman. Seems to be a lot of MMA fighters in this as well. Would've liked to see the final fight go a bit longer, especially seeing as Matt Mullins character was supposed to be the best in the world. But considering he knocks most of his opponents out with one move, I guess Mullins lasted as long as he could. All in all this was defs worth the watch, and I've watched it a few times since, and will probs watch it a few times more.

I think this is what the MK franchise needs to generate some more interest in its direction for live-actions. MK Conquest was good but due to costs it only ran for one season. Interesting cast that's been assembled here (Michael Jai White, Ian Anthony Dale, Matt Mullins, Lateef Crowder), seems more believable than the first. MK Annihilation should just be forgotten about. MK 1 had cheesy SFX as well which didn't really add much to the fantasy aspect of it. And I'm sure the producers of this trailer aren't completely resigned to one direction as far as creative input is concerned. It could turn out that there is some whole underlying "Supernatural Element". What I would like to see and I don't know if anyone else feels the same, but this meets "Big Trouble in Little China". Shang Tsung could be this innocent enough "mob boss" who is actually like Lo Pan, a centuries old sorcerer on a quest to rejuvenate his immortality. This could work, we just have to get on here like we are now, and give these guys more ideas to work with.