Episode 1.2 Discount Bin Mortal Kombat 2 Annihilation

1st episode of the Discount Bin Segment The series where we debate whether or not a movie belongs in the $5 dump bin found at your local retailer or if deserves a higher rating. More than likely it'll end up in the trash.In this episode:The chaotic reactions to "Mortal Kombat: Annihilation" and its infamous CGI failuresComparing the original and the new "Mortal Kombat" (2021) for fight choreography, character depth, and storytellingDiscussion on character portrayals:Reptile, Shao Kahn, and fan-favorite actors like Michael Jai WhiteThe impact of budgets, scripting, and nostalgia on video game movie adaptationsThe rise of fan-made content and alternate takes on beloved franchisesThe importance of good story and character development versus pure action0:00 – Welcome & Introductions1:00 – What Is This Pre-Review?2:04 – Watching the MK: Annihilation Trailer3:36 – Who Directed This? (& The Script Problem)5:38 – Wasted Characters: Shiva & Jade6:39 – How Did Goro Die Again?7:40 – The Great Reptile Debate (Bet Placed)9:44 – Why MK: Annihilation Was a Rush Job11:16 – Shao Kahn's Acting — Theater vs. Film12:51 – Proof #1: Johnny Cage Dies Immediately13:21 – Watching the Reptile Fight Scene (MK1 Clip)14:24 – Every Wasted Character in MK215:57 – CGI, Budget & How MK9 Ruined Us19:03 – Is It "So Bad It's Good"?19:34 – The New Mortal Kombat (2021) — Worth It?21:41 – What Would Make a Perfect MK Movie?23:48 – Watching MK: Annihilation's Final Fight26:21 – MK1 Final Fight — The Bar That Was Never Met27:53 – Final Verdict: Rush Job, Bad Script32:30 – Fan Films, Spawn & Cult Classic Talk34:02 – Deadpool vs. Wolverine Hot Take35:35 – MK Annihilation Should Have Been Streaming36:39 – Outro & Planning the Full WatchInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/podcastbanterbrosTwitchhttps://www.twitch.tv/BanterBrosTwitch#podcast #mortalkombat #mortalkombatannihilation #discount #banterbros