Mortal Kombat Legends: Cage Match (2023)
Director: Ethan Spaulding · Writer: Jeremy Adams
In 1980s Hollywood, action star Johnny Cage is looking to become an A-list actor. But when his costar, Jennifer, goes missing from set, Johnny finds himself thrust into a world filled with shadows, danger, and deceit. As he embarks on a bloody journey, Johnny quickly discovers the City of Angels has more than a few devils in its midst. He faces off against a sinister secret society plotting a nefarious scheme, but the brutal fight against the bloodthirsty warriors of the Netherrealm is just beginning.
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Director
Ethan Spaulding
Cast
Joel McHale
Johnny Cage (voice) 
Jennifer Grey
Jennifer Grey (voice) 
Dusan Brown
Chuck Golden (voice) 
Grey DeLisle
Kia / Little Boy / Old Lady (voice) 
Robin Atkin Downes
Shinnok (voice) 
Zehra Fazal
Jataaka (voice) 
Gilbert Gottfried
David Doubldy (voice) 
Kelly Hu
Ashrah (voice) 
Matthew Yang King
Concierge / Costumed Hero (voice) 
Phil LaMarr
Brian Van Jones (voice) 
Matthew Mercer
Director / Bully (voice) 
Dave B. Mitchell
Raiden / Bus Driver (voice) User Reviews (2)
I thought it was pretty good to be honest. The story was admittedly slower than the previous movies but the characters were well done. Johnny Cage and Ashrah being co protagonists was definitely interesting and worked surprisingly well. Also nice to see Raiden in the movie. Sareena and Shinnok being the main villains was also really cool and I liked that they added others like Kia and Jataaka. Overall it's a fun watch for a Mortal Kombat fan.
"Mortal Kombat Legends: Cage Match" leans heavily into a nostalgic 80s Los Angeles vibe, complete with bright neon lights and a killer synthwave soundtrack. It’s a fun setup that explores Johnny Cage’s early days as a struggling actor trying to make it big. Joel McHale perfectly voices the narcissistic yet vulnerable star, bringing a natural charm that carries the movie's early moments. This fresh take on his origin story gives longtime fans something new to chew on, showing who he was before he became the savior of Earthrealm. However, the movie’s obsession with 80s parodies and satirical comedy creates a huge identity crisis. It constantly pokes fun at Hollywood clichés, but these relentless jokes quickly get tiring and strip away the dark, mystical tone that defines Mortal Kombat. Because the vibe is so goofy most of the time, the franchise's signature extreme gore feels tot…
