Watching Mortal Kombat as a kid: "This is the best movie ever!!" Watching Mortal Kombat in my 20s: "I can't believe I used to watch this thing." Watching Mortal Kombat in my 30s: "This is the best movie ever!!"
Right? I had so many arguments with people giving the films hate. Personally I enjoyed the films just as they said.. Its about the characters and story. The fighting was alright, especially the reptile liu kang fight. Anyway, people just expect too much. Glad to see they still catch up and stuff.
Linden's face when Robin is talking about all those reads he had to do, and then at the end his "I'm glad you got the part" is so happy and sweet, You KNOW he means it. These two are just a joy.
The fact that Linden Ashby is praising the reboot and giving it his blessing and is excited about the possibilities for it to do things they didnt is SOO GREAT. Guy has always been a CLASS ACT.
@@toyohimeyeswatatsuki6917johnny cage was never gonna get replaced, he was teased at the end of the new movie. And Karl Urban (who plays butcher from the boys) is gonna play johnny cage in the sequel
No one took their characters over like Trevor Goddard and Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa. Their characters are still modeled after the movie actors to this day, Mr Tagawa still does the voice for Shang Tsung in the new games.
If they redo a MK movie, hopefully they keep Johnny Cage around. If they kill him, they'll show scenes of him in the out World. Or bring him back ASAP!
@@Elthenar Fun fact, I thought Shang Tsung sounded like Mr. Tagawa, and I looked it up to see it was him. Mr. Tagawa actually coaches the person(s) who portray Shang Tsung in MK Live performances.
In my opinion, Mortal Kombat 1995 is the best video game movie ever made, and you can't tell me otherwise. The cast and set pieces were just so spectacular.
Exactly what I tell to the haters. I tell them to compare tekken, DBZ, DOA, street fighter. Those films SUCKED compared to mortal kombat. Sure it could have been better! But for some underrated actors, I thought it was brilliant. Sorry haters that jackie chan wasn't in it, and lots of silly cgi and over the top shit. The MK films was greatm
Honestly the last couple video game movies have been very enjoyable. Both Detective Pikachu and Sonic were fun and I think directors are actually looking into the source material. Although I do hope the MK reboot is just as good, if not better, than the original, but that’s a standard a bit too high.
One of the funniest scenes in the original movie was when Linden Ashby fell off the boat with his luggage! The yelp he made was TOO memorable! He looked absolutely helpless, hehehe.
MK ('95) is STILL the best video game adaptation by far. Better 'video game movies' do exist however. Two off the top of my head are Wreck-it Ralph and Street Fighter II the animated movie. Mortal Kombat is STILL the best live action movie adaptation of a video game.
Yeah I hated that as well. But didn't Johnny Cage die in the game universe as well during that time (Mortal Kombat 3). But he came back to life during Shinnok's invasion in MK4.
I still can't wrap my head around the fact that this guy's frickin' FIVETY NINE when i saw this. dang, he hardly looks any different from when he was in his late 30s!!!
Linden played such a good Johnny Cage, that I started using Johnny in the games later and it's now one of my favorite characters. Great cast. Great, great cast.
I remember going to blockbuster and my mom saying “Mortal Kombat again?” Like YES MOM 😤 this movie is a masterpiece leave me alone. I watched it in awe as a kid, I watched it on drugs, I watched it while I was sad, but no matter how many times I watch it, it is still one of my favorite childhood films
Watched it in the cinema. Everyone went crazy when you hear...REPTILE ! No one knew he was in the film, was hidden just like in the game. They nailed MK, just wish it was 18
The movie has heart, you can see that everyone did their absolute best. Their hard work shows all the way and even though its PG13, it captured the feeling of MK very well.
He wasn't in the trailers or anything? That's cool. I wish movies would do stuff like that more often. I also wish they included the Jade vs Sonya fight that they axed from the film at the last second.
These two breathed so much life into the characters they played. Robin Shou was an amazing Liu Kang and Linden Ashby practically defined Johnny Cage's portrayal for years to come.
@@joeesperanto678 I mean fair enough.. but someone meets a celebrity and they are the least bit personable and people gush how down to earth they are ..
Sadly, movies like MK2 and Beverly Hills Ninja permanently hurt Robin's career. Linden suffers from anxiety and would experience such terrible panic attacks at auditions that he nearly quit acting all together. These 2 are very talented and likable and could have had great careers if things had gone slightly different.
@@EliasWolf77 I didn't say that he hasn't done anything, just that his anxiety held him back. The vast majority of his career has been guest appearances and bit parts in B movies. He had a few starring roles in low budget direct to video action movies and a faild sitcom. There were also some reoccurring guest roles on TV. He had problems landing big roles due to stress and anxiety and felt more comfortable with the small stuff.
Everytime I see Robin Shou I be like "That's Liu Kang!" 💯 Definitely couldn't see anyone else playing this iconic character of MK. Gotta respect these guys
Fun fact: the guy who played Reptile in the MK1 movie and Subzero in MK2 plays Nobu in Beverly Hills Ninja. That must have been a nice reunion for Robin since the MK movies
Robin Shou has aged pretty well, considering it's been what, two decades? I'm going to agree with the statement that he IS Liu Kang; I really hope he ends up reprising his role in some manner, either as a model in one of the games, or maybe as a voice actor, because this guy is just too likeable.
This is probably one of the most wholesome random things I have clicked on youtube ever. I never care about interviews or celebrities or anything even remotely in this sphere....but I am glad my inner gamer and inner child made me click this one! 😂
@@conejoxx2095 dude that would be fucking dope, especially when he has intro mimicking the opponent, but for liu it'll be his brother walking into the match
5:45 seeing them low punch/low kick each other to death was absolutely hilarious. I was as excited watching this as i was when i first watched the original Mortal Kombat in theaters. This is what this crazy world needs. Great vid.
A 5 year old me is smiling inside in today’s crazy world.
Yes indeed
word
I remember killing so much time on that game great times
Maybe the world is fine and you're crazy?
Right!!!!!
Watching Mortal Kombat as a kid: "This is the best movie ever!!"
Watching Mortal Kombat in my 20s: "I can't believe I used to watch this thing."
Watching Mortal Kombat in my 30s: "This is the best movie ever!!"
Still remember the entrance of Scorpion and Sub-Zero on the ship as a pre teenager! 🤓
True lol
This comment is SO TRUE for SO MANY things in life!!! But yeah, MK movie is one of those things! :D
Accurate
This couldn't be more accurate.
"No matter how well the new movie turns out, we'll always be Liu Kang and Johnny Cage."
Well, the guy is not wrong.
Not sure about cage but Liu Kang was on point.
Right? I had so many arguments with people giving the films hate. Personally I enjoyed the films just as they said.. Its about the characters and story. The fighting was alright, especially the reptile liu kang fight. Anyway, people just expect too much. Glad to see they still catch up and stuff.
Linden Ashby and Robin Shou always will be Johnny Cage and Liu Kang i agree. Both were spot on.
NinjaMatul imagine they do a mortal 11 type storyline with future versions of the liu kang and johnny cage and they reprise their roles
He reminds me of Chris Farley's brother instead of Liu Kang
"Liu Kang and Johnny Cage win!"
...
"Friendship"
Friendship? Again?
@@fachryddesigner yes HAHAHAHA FLAWLESS ACTORS
Friendship, Friendship again!
Robin Shou is a legend. Irreplaceable as Lui Kang.
Eddie Cardwell like rdj as iron man. Or bale as Batman. Keanu Reeves as John Wick. Or something like that.
@@elperrodelautumo7511 you lost me at bale for Batman, his voice was horrible
@@elperrodelautumo7511 I'm gonna go with Michael Keaton as Batman.
@@elperrodelautumo7511 Michelle Pfeiffer as Catwoman
weird thing is that the Liu Kang in the MK 1 game resembled more Bolo Yeung, especially his winning animation, which was taken from Bloodsport.
Anyone else find it awesome that Robin knew the original Liu Kang before either of them were Liu Kang?
Video game Liu Kang and movie Liu Kang 😎
So you can see how the Hong Kong action movie scene was hot at the time
Me¡ Lol 😂
I think it’s it’s hilarious that Robin’s reaction to it at the time was “well that’s kinda dumb” 😂
It's crazy that the Liu Kang from the movie actually knew the Liu Kang from the video games.
lol yeah thats pretty crazy.
Hong Kong cinema has its connections.
Mortal Kombat Multiverse. 29 Years Old and Glad they did something like that on the last MK videogame
Funny how life works
Meta
12:50
''no matter how well the movie is..we will always be Liu Kang & Johnny Cage''...the most epic line ever...salute..
its true
My sentiments exactly
Agreed 100%
Damn straight
@@bezoticallyyours83 anybody know why Robin didn't return in MK11, when many of the klassic actors did?
They are dressed exactly how Johnny Cage and Lui Kang would dress when they got older
Robin Shou's shirt kind of looks like the shirt the Great Kung Lao's in Mortal Kombat Conquest.
They are both the same age, both turned 60 last year.
@@vinaymulukutla358 I can't believe they are both almost 60 in the video. I wouldn't have given them a day past 42
@@vinaymulukutla358 considering what they said in the video, Linden is just two months older than Robin, so yeah, they're practically the same age.
If they gave Robin a leather jacket then the outfit would be complete
Robin Shou still has great hair, holy shit.
The 'Asians don't Raisin Law' is strong in this one.....................
.and for the coming eternity.
Shou definitely aged better
@@jbatutegaming382 Yeah, unless you look at the women. They age horribly
You mean Hory Shit
Cloudkick85 shory hit
Robin Shou was like a perfect cast for Liu Kang he looked like he was pulled straight out the games
Cause he was pulled straight out of the game! he’s the best liu kang ever try to change our minds! I dare youuuu
In fact, according to Robin, he was going to make the first Liu kang in the Game, but he did not agree to cut his hair to make him look like a monk.
@@EdgarIXI mean… that hair is luscious man… I would’ve said the same thing with that hair xD
Robin Shou still rocking that same hairstyle since Moral Kombat.
Linden's face when Robin is talking about all those reads he had to do, and then at the end his "I'm glad you got the part" is so happy and sweet, You KNOW he means it. These two are just a joy.
Brought a tear to my eye, no joke.
They're like the "best friends" stereotype we see in many anime shows.
So cool that these guys are still friends 25 years later. Both are 59 years old now.
They both look good still at their age👍👍.. Man he is Lu Kang no one else could've portrayed him any better.
Monique Valencia
We dont know that just yet, the reboot might have somebody better.
@@moniquevalencia5427 they should both cameo in the new film - I don't care if the story doesn't involve Johnny Cage.
59??
they look even the same! A little wrinkled but in a good shape
Weird how the humble actors like these don't get big gigs anymore. These guys seem awesome.
Jonny cage played on MTVs Teen wolf
Linden Ashby was in a resident evil film think it was the 3rd one extinction
Robin Shou still does work.. He does fight choreography in movies and also, to my knowledge, trains stunt men in some kind of a school..
Robin actually helped train Milla in the Resident evil films for the fight scenes.
Jeremy Dziewurski why did he need stunt doubles then??
Robin: No matter how well the new movie is, we will always be Liu Kang and Johnny Cage.
Me: You're god damn right!!
I just saw the new movie. I can now say ......the '95 MK film still reigns supreme !!
Facts!
So true
Scorpion, Subzero, and Kano were the best parts. Especially Kano cause he had personality.
Yes!!
I'd have to agree. It started out strong and fizzled to mediocrity as it progressed. Arcana..wth?
Robin Shou will always be Liu Kang and Linden Ashby will always be Johnny Cage!
That's right! They were born to these characters.
Linden Ashbey's Cage is basically what they made his character in the actual series anyway... especially the modern games.
Imagine Jean-Claude Van Damme took the role of Johnny Cage, instead of Guile in Street Fighter? Or Brandon Lee took the role of Cage before his death
always
Two.greatest. Where is Damien Chapa who played Ken?
Robin is so freaking awesome, He was born to play Liu Kang. I miss seeing him on the big screen.
I kno right he was good on BEVERLEY HILLS NINJA & DEATH RACE FRANCHISE
@@conejoxx2095 dude he was hilarious in Beverly hills ninja
@@Cheeks730 one of my favorite movies (RIP TO CHRIS FARLEY)
At the same time, I think Ludi Lin will also do an excellent job as Liu Kang.
Haven't seen him in years.
I think there would be a great spot for him somewhere on the new Netflix Avatar show.
Dude is still as charismatic as ever.
"No matter how well the new movie is we will always be Liu Kang and Johnny Cage" Damn right!
Yes!
Mk11 did shang tsung in the movie now do liu kang and johnny cage
@@7igerpr1nce I would be as giddy as a school girl if they brought back Robin and Linden.
@@wolfthornnholtzklau4913 brother tell me about it. I mean look at what happened when they brought cary. That was just genius.
And Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa will always be Shang Tsung.
The fact they both are still friends and keep in touch is awesome. I still think MK is one of my favorite movies of the 90s.
The humility expressed by Robin and Linden is truly admirable.
Oh please
They're just actors. Humans who act - nothing special. Why shouldn't they be down to earth !
who cares. They play make believe for a living.
Why do these comments have the same damn picture but different names and all replied to within months of eachother? Am I missing something?
@@KaiatheSiberianHusky I know guys who work at Walmart with bigger egos.
"Those were $500 sunglasses asshole..." Best line of the movie.
Best line of the 90s*
Robin Shou's body stayed in 1995. And bless him for Beverly Hills Ninja.
OMG I forgot he was in that movie too XD. Man after Mortal Kombat, he was in a ton of movies and shows.
Bless his heart
Beverly hills ninja was one of my favorites when I was a kid!
@@arazrealtheforgotten3795 Bless your heart
@@pisceanchaniece5066 😂
The fact that they have stayed in touch after all these years really makes you smile.
Robin looks great for his age. Seriously he's pushing 60 and looks like he's in his 40s.
Asian magic :P
Asian alwayd like that
Ming na wen has entered the chat...
Asians are known for that.
I suspect vampirism
I feel like Robin Shou dresses the exact way Liu Kang would dress if he existed lol
lol i thought the same thing
Robin Shou is Liu Kang IRL
He is lui kang he does exist
This comment has won the internet
Yes. Like a Chinese person.
Robin Shou should have lent his Likeness to the Liu Kang character in MK 11. Who agrees??
Just like sensei Togawa for Shang Tsung, Shou shouldve did the same
who wouldn't agree to this? lol
It's pretty close to ho sung pak i think
Hell yeah. Robin is the best Liu.
@@RichterTheRat i liked the dark portrayal of him in legacy
The fact that Linden Ashby is praising the reboot and giving it his blessing and is excited about the possibilities for it to do things they didnt is SOO GREAT. Guy has always been a CLASS ACT.
Also he did his movie skin voice in MK 11
I would love to see him for a older Johnny Cage
Too bad it was meh.
@@Dralisethand also no Johnny cage (probably got replaced by some guy name cole young)
@@toyohimeyeswatatsuki6917johnny cage was never gonna get replaced, he was teased at the end of the new movie. And Karl Urban (who plays butcher from the boys) is gonna play johnny cage in the sequel
The reboot should cast Robin as The Great Kung Lao. It's only fitting.
And Linden as Johnny Cage's manager?
Epic shout!
Genius of an idea!
OMG I'm getting so pumped thinking about that.
That's a really cool idea
Linden Ashby looks like current adult Johnny
Ha
Yep.
Linden Ashby is still Johnny Cage to me!
come to think of it. he kinda does look like JC in MKX
Make mortal kombat 10 movie
I liked how Robin Shou and Linden Ashby kept their friendship for so long. I truly respect that. Good video!
Facts they seem hella chill like best friends
These two are so personable, friendly and warm. They seem like genuinely great guys.
This is the best thing ever. They were perfect as Liu Kang and Johnny Cage. I love the 1995 Mortal Kombat.
Robin Shou BARELY AGED!!
They should've invited Cary Hiroyuki-Tagawa too
Cary Hiroyuki-Tagawa still got it playing Shang Tsung in the MK 11 video game.
Ikr?! Effing time machine hax
He was real skinny in the DOA movie. He mustve gained his weight back!
I used to think they were the same age, but hes old as shit
really wish they would reboot 2nd movie w original actors but keep sandra hess as sonya
Linden Ashby basically gave his personality to Johnny Cage. You can see it in the video games.
And the new MK: Scorpion animated movie. Which is epic BTW.
@@JN-Bellicose Sure was man and i hope they do more animated stuff with MK in the same style.
No one took their characters over like Trevor Goddard and Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa. Their characters are still modeled after the movie actors to this day, Mr Tagawa still does the voice for Shang Tsung in the new games.
If they redo a MK movie, hopefully they keep Johnny Cage around. If they kill him, they'll show scenes of him in the out World. Or bring him back ASAP!
@@Elthenar Fun fact, I thought Shang Tsung sounded like Mr. Tagawa, and I looked it up to see it was him. Mr. Tagawa actually coaches the person(s) who portray Shang Tsung in MK Live performances.
In my opinion, Mortal Kombat 1995 is the best video game movie ever made, and you can't tell me otherwise. The cast and set pieces were just so spectacular.
Say what you want about the First Mortal Kombat Movie, But I still find it the most enjoyable Film adaptation of a video game...
P4UL Est because it is! :)
I don't think many people will argue with that.
It was such a fun movie ; I didn't expect to like it as much as I did back in the day
Exactly what I tell to the haters. I tell them to compare tekken, DBZ, DOA, street fighter. Those films SUCKED compared to mortal kombat. Sure it could have been better! But for some underrated actors, I thought it was brilliant. Sorry haters that jackie chan wasn't in it, and lots of silly cgi and over the top shit. The MK films was greatm
BAR NONE!!! 💯
25 years later and it's still the best movie based on a video game
Nah... Super Mario was. Just kidding lol
Honestly the last couple video game movies have been very enjoyable. Both Detective Pikachu and Sonic were fun and I think directors are actually looking into the source material. Although I do hope the MK reboot is just as good, if not better, than the original, but that’s a standard a bit too high.
Resident Evil, Ninja Turtles could count (the 90s movies)
Prince of Persia is good too
No Silent Hill
This movie and these actors were a big part of my childhood. This and Terminator 2 was two films I remember vividly as a kid. I really miss that era.
Dude you are me ha those were my favorite movies growing up
The first one I loved the 2nd one I asked the manager at the age of 9 for my mom's money back lol lol
hell yeah dude, same here
Back then when we were kids watching blood and gore movies and no one bats an eye.
@@begobolehsjwjangan2359 I was watching Blade at 10 in the movie theater
This made the 9-year-old me come back and I’ve been smiling so hard this whole video. So much nostalgia!
"You want *me* to carry your luggage?"
_- Liu Kang 1995_
@Stefano Pavone *Klassic
Hit with nostalgia from
Both these comments lol
IMPRESSIVE!!!
It’s nice to see them hanging out and being nice, especially since he threw johnnys luggage into the harbor.
“At least I didn’t tell him to park my car”
I laughed at that more that I probably should. XD
One of the funniest scenes in the original movie was when Linden Ashby fell off the boat with his luggage! The yelp he made was TOO memorable! He looked absolutely helpless, hehehe.
if he parked the car it could've been a lot different
Now we need Pierce Brosnan and Sean Bean to play Goldeneye 64.
oh my god 😨😨😨😨 op
Totally on board with this.
My god I can't even imagine how cool that would be..
Pierce played it with Jimmy Fallon for about a minute.
Brosnan got his ass kicked within a minute in N64 at a talkshow or something
9000+ yes. Add them both in the interview and the video game :D
After watching the new movie, they are still the definitive Liu Kang and Johnny Cage. They can't be beat!
Especially that reboot is bad
Also the original Sonya,Tsan Tsung and Goro. I prefer the new Sub Zero, and Scorpion tho. Og and new Kano are both cool tho
obviously johnny cage is better in this lol
Ludi Liu was great as Liu Kang. Everyone was great in the new movie.
@@theamazingofhumanbody3847 no it's not. If u were expecting a huge story in a Fighting game movie then ur setting urself up for disappointment
Back in 1995 I told my sister this was the best video game movie ever and she laughed at me.
To this day she's still wrong.
Agree and Sonic is 2nd place imo.
the first and second Resident evil is right behind them
MK ('95) is STILL the best video game adaptation by far.
Better 'video game movies' do exist however.
Two off the top of my head are Wreck-it Ralph and Street Fighter II the animated movie.
Mortal Kombat is STILL the best live action movie adaptation of a video game.
She got?
@kelly mccann can I ask you how you feel about the new MK now that you have seen the trailer?
They look great for their age. Stunning friendship.
Friendship friendship
@Mike Jones no
I mean, Raiden is 60 I think
@@Halalboxer friendship, again?
In all honesty these two could literally play old aged version of Lui Kang and Cage
Craig Wilks like an MKX movie
@@christianhart2159 Either X or 11 give or take
Agreed
Feeling a little warm and toasty seeing Robin Shou vs Linden Ashby play Mortal Kombat 1 with their characters. Didn't know I needed that 😊
TOASTY!
As soon as they killed Johnny Cage, I knew Annihilation would suck.
Syrus7sk and Linden Ashby wasn’t even on that
Maybe that's why he didn't sign up for the role.
Ikr?
Yeah I hated that as well. But didn't Johnny Cage die in the game universe as well during that time (Mortal Kombat 3). But he came back to life during Shinnok's invasion in MK4.
@@thegreatpage5912 I found that out later lol, so the hate of the movie already soaked in
Im crying, I'm so glad you got the og's for an interview.
Must be nice to be able to "pick yourself" when playing MK
Epic Comment
I tried... In MK Armageddon.. "Create a fighter mode"
Ima keep this at 69 likes
Yeah but losing is doubly embarrassing:
“Man, you suck! No, I mean you really suck! You and you, both.”
Imagine being like Daniel Pesina (who was Cage's model, amongst others) in the original game.
So the first X-ray move was in the movie when Liu Kang fractured his ribs
ok now i can see that in my mind
Makes sense
Fan edit. Somebody please.
Or when Johnny crushed Goro’s nuts
Or the Johnny Cage 500 dollar sunglasses line, that was funny and don't think that will ever be replaced.
This is pure gold. These guys are great and Im glad they are all friends. This interview put a big smile in my face.
Hey Cain you were a terrible guy and terrible robot jaja, made me scared when I was a kid
Hey, Cain Remember when Robocop Ripped out your brain in Robocop 2.
The Robin Shou, Ho Sang Pak crossing paths story is the closest we'll get to two realms merging.
It’s nice that these two guys are friends in real life. That’s so cool.
❤
Respect to these boys growing old gracefully and they seem like such great friends too. Very heart warming. They ARE Lui Kang and Johnny Cage
Let these guy has skins on Mortal Kombat 11 please
Yeah...these over DJ Vegas as Subby anyday! haha
Ikr
IKR they brought back Shang Tsung
Id buy them
Rob that would be so bad ass!!!! That’s a great idea!
Dang, he still looks like Liu Kang even till this day lol.
I still can't wrap my head around the fact that this guy's frickin' FIVETY NINE when i saw this. dang, he hardly looks any different from when he was in his late 30s!!!
@@FalconWindblader True master.
Linden played such a good Johnny Cage, that I started using Johnny in the games later and it's now one of my favorite characters.
Great cast. Great, great cast.
Dr Wolfenstein he was absolutely amazing.
Same here
Those were 300 dollar sunglasses asshole.
Yep, Johnny Cage is my main man in MK!
It's a shame we didn't get Robin as one of the movie skins in MK11.
I remember going to blockbuster and my mom saying “Mortal Kombat again?” Like YES MOM 😤 this movie is a masterpiece leave me alone. I watched it in awe as a kid, I watched it on drugs, I watched it while I was sad, but no matter how many times I watch it, it is still one of my favorite childhood films
I actually just watched it a few weeks ago on netflix.. little me loved it then, big fat old me loves it now.
Yes....yes.... freaking yes!!! And as a married man with 3 boys...guess what I did when it was available on Netflix....
Hahaha "when I was on drugs" those are the teenage years I'm assuming lmao
@@danielosegueda5935 as a childfree single guy with no kids I still enjoyed it.
What kinda drugs?
11:38 "He was terr-" cut "He was amazing" 😆
I found a legend. What are your thoughts on Bruce Lee jkd
i saw your mk11 vid
be my dad
I think he originally said he was terrifying... XD
Nice catch
If the Mortal Kombat reboot doesn't use the MK Techno Theme song, it's already an inferior film.
Pretty much, that OST was dope.
If it doesn't use the original either it's inferior
what if they put a rap song like what they did for the games trailers
They wouldn't dare
Shut up butters
Watched it in the cinema. Everyone went crazy when you hear...REPTILE ! No one knew he was in the film, was hidden just like in the game. They nailed MK, just wish it was 18
The movie has heart, you can see that everyone did their absolute best. Their hard work shows all the way and even though its PG13, it captured the feeling of MK very well.
THIS IS FACTS! Nobody knew Reptile would appear!
Shang Shung does refer the CGI lizard as "Reptile" during the film, before the whole fight.
He wasn't in the trailers or anything? That's cool. I wish movies would do stuff like that more often. I also wish they included the Jade vs Sonya fight that they axed from the film at the last second.
The new MK ovie is so awful and bland, but the classic MK movie in 1995 was simple and had heart.
“This is gonna sound really lame. I’m glad you got the part.” 🥰🥰🥰😍😍😍 If that doesn’t melt your heart nothing will!
Word !!!
I felt it 😢
for real!!!! the friendship runs deep and i love it.
These two breathed so much life into the characters they played.
Robin Shou was an amazing Liu Kang and Linden Ashby practically defined Johnny Cage's portrayal for years to come.
I meet Robin Shou about 15 years ago. He's a very down to earth guy.
I really want to meet him
@@n.h8339 yeah! hope you do!
Is there a reason he wouldn't be?
@@petergianakopoulos4926 Some people are jackasses but not him.
@@joeesperanto678 I mean fair enough.. but someone meets a celebrity and they are the least bit personable and people gush how down to earth they are ..
Sadly, movies like MK2 and Beverly Hills Ninja permanently hurt Robin's career. Linden suffers from anxiety and would experience such terrible panic attacks at auditions that he nearly quit acting all together.
These 2 are very talented and likable and could have had great careers if things had gone slightly different.
Dude Linden was in the MTV Teen Wolf Series for YEARS from beginning to end, he's still pretty successful
@@EliasWolf77 I didn't say that he hasn't done anything, just that his anxiety held him back. The vast majority of his career has been guest appearances and bit parts in B movies. He had a few starring roles in low budget direct to video action movies and a faild sitcom. There were also some reoccurring guest roles on TV. He had problems landing big roles due to stress and anxiety and felt more comfortable with the small stuff.
Hey I enjoyed watching Beverly Hills Ninja.
I still love Beverly Hills Ninja
Beverly Hills Ninja is a classic man, love that movie.
Everytime I see Robin Shou I be like "That's Liu Kang!" 💯 Definitely couldn't see anyone else playing this iconic character of MK. Gotta respect these guys
Liu:" I am the choosen one."
Cage:" Alright. Let's dance. "
This is awesome, it was a wonderful surprise
I had such an honest fanboy smile the entire time ! This was so heartwarming!
The guy who plays Lui Kang still looks like he could kick ass..
Johnny Cage has obviously been partying for years
Real professionals to have that much commitment to a role decades later.
Teen Wolf
Soooo in other words they’re still true their characters all these years later 😬
hahaha yerp
They're 59 so, if anything, they both look pretty good for their age but Robin just happens to look exceptional for his age.
Hope they're going to get a cameo in an new film currently in production.
They have to. I hope they do.
Samee!!!
Imagine Robin Shou as Master Bo Rai chow
@@aliahmed7287 nah fam, how about robin shou as the great kung lao
@@RamadanSteve1914 you're a genius. That would be oerfect casting
I LOVED Robin in Beverly hills ninja
With Chris Farley that movie is still awesome
So true
@@snakepliskin722 r.i.p. Big Boss
HARU YOU ASSHOLE!!!
Fun fact: the guy who played Reptile in the MK1 movie and Subzero in MK2 plays Nobu in Beverly Hills Ninja. That must have been a nice reunion for Robin since the MK movies
Had the biggest crush on both men when MK first came out. I can’t believe Robin is 60yrs old. He looks so much younger.
I'm glad these 2 are such good friends 24 years later. Thank you for the video and nostalgia.
Kratoscallofduty In what part of the video do they say that?
"Spare him, my Lord Raiden. American life has enfeebled his mind. Too much television". - Grandfather
Rots the brain lol
Now -too much social media
@@begobolehsjwjangan2359 the skinny jeans are too tight!
Grandfather get up this isnt your god of thunder and lightning he's just a beggar lol
synchro505 Lmaooo
Robin Shou has aged pretty well, considering it's been what, two decades? I'm going to agree with the statement that he IS Liu Kang; I really hope he ends up reprising his role in some manner, either as a model in one of the games, or maybe as a voice actor, because this guy is just too likeable.
25 years
Atzros he dyed his hair, his hair are so naturally grey that makes him look his real age
Robin Shou IS Liu Kang. Ain't no way around it👊 and Linden Ashby IS Jonnhy Cage😎
He should be Raiden in the reboot
Everybody knows asians don’t age.
Favorite line from Cage
"I'm gonna go back to my trailer and I'm gonna shoot myself for being in your movie!"
Yeah he killed in that movie. So many great one liners.
@@dubdeuce1517 the iconic
"Those were 500 dollar sunglasses a hole
"I'm in a hostile environment. I'm surrounded by people who probably wanna kick my @$$. It's like I'm back in high school!"
"Where you find these guys!?" 😂
@@mikoswhackgameandstuffvids480 back then that was insane now its basic for oakleys lol
They were both perfect for their roles, I'm so glad to see their friendship lasted
The kid in me is happy that they kept in touch. Thank you guys for such a fun movie---it was a big part of my childhood
Robin & Linden... One of the greatest bromance's never known to man until now.
I can't believe Robin had to read 7 times before he got the role, I mean he's perfect as Liu Kang!
I like that they remained friends even after the movie
How many 90’s babies can say they have a DVD of Mortal Kombat 1&2 still? Haha
You mean a tape
welp VHS tape lol.
I have the VHS, the VCD, the DVD, the laser disc, and now the Blu Ray... sadly my laser disc sold long time ago.
My mom thru away my mkTrilogy on my 64 way back.so when I got older I found it for my 64 for 30$!!! ✊ Yes I am winning!
@@jurado6335 lol I still have all the mk games
They will forever be Liu Kang and Johnny Cage
Was Mortal Kombat a cheesy movie? Totally!!
But no one can deny that it gave many of us 90's kids such fond memories to this day
Mortal Komat 1995 wasn't cheesy at all. Take a look at Street Fighter the movie if you want a classic example of what cheese is really like.
MK was just the right amount of cheese. Still a cult classic
It wasn't cheesy
My favorite movies of all time and also influenced my taste in music as a 10 year old lol
@@Badguy10472 yeah comparing to street fighter its godfather . sad i was able to watch only street fighter at cinema. still love both
Damn the nostalgia alone is one flawless victory.
Now we need to interview the guy that screamed MORTAL KOMBAT
The Immortals, look em up. Techno Band
And the guy who said REPTILE
@@haroldcolbet8702you mean Kyle Wyatt
This is probably one of the most wholesome random things I have clicked on youtube ever. I never care about interviews or celebrities or anything even remotely in this sphere....but I am glad my inner gamer and inner child made me click this one! 😂
Defiantly!
I rewatched the 1995 Mortal Kombat yesterday and the fight scenes still hold up. The Scorpion and Cage fight was great.
This makes me so happy!
Mortal Kombat forever!
Brandon Bishop me too
Two legends playing legends. I love them both. Thank you for this.
I hope the actors have cameos in the new movie.
That would be awesome.
Would be cool if Robin was playing Raiden and Linden was playing a director for one of Johnny Cage's films
Smart minds think alike because that's exactly what I thought.
Yep
Agreed or like they have a vision or dream and see their future selves
Who else feels old after realizing they remember watching this movie in theaters... and it’s been 25 years.
Dont be a snowflake LOL
@@hunter1211 Shut up man.
I watched it 5 times in theaters. No shame here...
My mom took me to see it. My dad took me and my sister to see the garbage 2nd one. Yet it somehow has more replay value than the new movie.
The first mk movie is absolutely perfect! so neat to see two great icons together, wow!
No way bro
Irish Tyrant yes way bra
Can we get an Easter Egg for these actors to be on the next MK movie or DLC skin in the MK game?
I want robin skin and voice so bad. He IS Liu Kang
That would b tight
Just scan them as is, Johnny is my main
@@felixrosario5417 him a SHANG TSUNG should say some movie lines towards him referring to LUI KANGS BROTHER
@@conejoxx2095 dude that would be fucking dope, especially when he has intro mimicking the opponent, but for liu it'll be his brother walking into the match
Robin Shou’s aged really gracefully, damn.
He didnt age a day
Botox ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Asians never age. As a 32-year-old Asian, I can still trick people into thinking I’m 18.
5:45 seeing them low punch/low kick each other to death was absolutely hilarious.
I was as excited watching this as i was when i first watched the original Mortal Kombat in theaters. This is what this crazy world needs. Great vid.