Movies Coming Out Today – April 23rd

Mortal Kombat – R – Action, Adventure
MMA fighter Cole Young, accustomed to taking a beating for money, is unaware of his heritage—or why Outworld’s Emperor Shang Tsung has sent his best warrior, Sub-Zero, an otherworldly Cryomancer, to hunt Cole down. Fearing for his family’s safety, Cole goes in search of Sonya Blade at the direction of Jax, a Special Forces Major who bears the same strange dragon marking Cole was born with. Soon, he finds himself at the temple of Lord Raiden, an Elder God and the protector of Earthrealm, who grants sanctuary to those who bear the mark. Here, Cole trains with experienced warriors Liu Kang, Kung Lao and rogue mercenary Kano, as he prepares to stand with Earth’s greatest champions against the enemies of Outworld in a high stakes battle for the universe. But will Cole be pushed hard enough to unlock his arcana—the immense power from within his soul—in time to save not only his family, but to stop Outworld once and for all?
Joe Taslim, Greg Russo, Hiroyuki Sanada, Josh Lawson, Jessica McNamee, Tadanobu Asano, Ludi Lin, Lewis Tan

The Asset – NR – Action, Crime
Involves two of the world’s best assassins, Rembrandt and Anna, who share a mysterious past from Vietnam. For years they’ve been competing for high-profile contracts around the globe. Anna and Rembrandt must form an unlikely alliance when Anna’s mentor is murdered. They travel to Vietnam to find the killer.
Michael Keaton, Samuel L. Jackson, Richard Wenk, Maggie Q, Martin Campbell, Moshe Diamant, Rob Van Norden, Li Gong

In The Earth – R – Thriller
As the world searches for a cure to a disastrous virus, a scientist and park scout venture deep in the forest for a routine equipment run. Through the night, their journey becomes a terrifying voyage through the heart of darkness, the forest coming to life around them.
Ben Wheatley, Joel Fry, Reece Shearsmith, John Hollingworth, Mark Monero, Hayley Squires, Ellora Torchia

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