Mortal Kombat 2 is a lot like Sonic 2.
TLDR; It’s in many ways a legit improvement over the previous that leans into the elements that fans wanted, but the film itself is still a 6/10 if you’re not a fan of the source.
Like the First Sonic film, the previous one felt like a studio compromise flick, i.e. they had to have some exac come in and make changes for it to be made, with sonic it being a generic fish out of water/buddy movie, and with MK 2021 it was removing a lot of the sci-fi element, making the magic elements gritty and “grounded“ and adding in a new “relatable” protagonist, Cole Young. And Like Sonic 2, this one makes the fantastical elements MUCH more fantastical, add’s in fan favorites many felt should have been in the first (Though in MK case it’s much more a legit criticism ), and even fixes some story elements that many felt were laking in the first as well.
It even shares some plot points with Sonic 2, with a grim and serious and blunt fan favorite character switching sides (Knuckles and Baraka). However, unless you’re a fan of MK, this might be a 6/10 for you. It’s fine with some standout moments, but as a film it’s pretty basic, especially with its breakneck pace.