You are here:

Mortal Kombat Legends: Scorpion's Revenge

Name: Mortal Kombat Legends: Scorpion's Revenge
Director: Ethan Spaulding
Released: 2020
Duration: 80 min

Representation Score

4.7/10

Fair

2020

Director

Ethan Spaulding

Runtime

80 minutes

Average Rating

No ratings yet

New Showbiz Analysis

The film is a typical action movie that focuses on established martial arts clichés and traditional heroic narratives. It emphasizes revenge and combat without delving into progressive social issues. While the cast is diverse, the story does not engage with LGBTQ+ identities or disability representation. It leans towards conventional social structures and avoids deeper explorations of systemic issues. Overall, the film highlights individual duty and clan loyalty, emphasizing high-energy fantasy storytelling over nuanced social commentary.

Watch this, not that →

Category Breakdown

Does Mortal Kombat Legends: Scorpion's Revenge have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film follows traditional storylines and character types, with no indication of non-binary or transgender identities. There are no same-sex relationships or characters questioning their gender identity.

How does Mortal Kombat Legends: Scorpion's Revenge portray gender?

Fair

Male characters primarily drive the plot, while female characters such as Sonya Blade and Kitana are shown as strong fighters. However, they do not significantly challenge traditional male-dominated leadership roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Mortal Kombat Legends: Scorpion's Revenge?

Good

The film includes a mix of ethnicities, avoiding a purely Western focus. Characters like Liu Kang help create a diverse world setting.

How does Mortal Kombat Legends: Scorpion's Revenge represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story centers on personal honor and clan loyalty, focusing on traditional themes of good versus evil without critiquing religious or cultural institutions.

Does Mortal Kombat Legends: Scorpion's Revenge include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not feature any characters with visible or invisible disabilities. Characters are idealized as physically perfect and skilled fighters, not as those with neurodivergence or chronic illnesses.

Present on Screen

The film showcases a globally diverse cast of warriors.
Female characters are depicted as powerful and skilled fighters.

Limited or Absent

The story lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities and non-traditional gender presentations.
There is no meaningful depiction of neurodivergence or physical disabilities.
The narrative does not challenge traditional gender power hierarchies or masculine leadership.

Official Synopsis

After the vicious slaughter of his family by stone-cold mercenary Sub-Zero, Hanzo Hasashi is exiled to the torturous Netherrealm. There, in exchange for his servitude to the sinister Quan Chi, he’s given a chance to avenge his family – and is resurrected as Scorpion, a lost soul bent on revenge. Back on Earthrealm, Lord Raiden gathers a team of elite warriors – Shaolin monk Liu Kang, Special Forces officer Sonya Blade, and action star Johnny Cage – an unlikely band of heroes with one chance to save humanity. To do this, they must defeat Shang Tsung's horde of Outworld gladiators and reign over the Mortal Kombat tournament.

How are these scores produced? →