"DOA", with all its expectations set, long after the success of "Mortal Kombat", ceases to be nothing short of what I typed in the two sentences above. Basically, my point is that if you've seen Corey's films, and know his history as director and fight choreographer, then to say the least, hardcore Hong Kong action fans will be, more or less, just as unimpressed by this movie as I am.

Granted, the film is based on the successful video game franchise dating back to the late 90's. Moreover, whenever big time Hollywood steps in, it is up to them to hire the right people to bring these, otherwise, otherworldly character to life on the big screen, in a way that appeals to audiences.

But please, spare me for just a minute. The only real benefits that Hong Kong/martial arts fans will gain from this movie, might include anything from getting to watch Collin Chou and Kane Kosugi pave their way into Hollywood, to seeing Eric Roberts in his first martial arts movie since "Best Of The Best" 1 and 2, to simply enjoying whatever the film had to offer in its character, story, and action delivery, with regard to the similarities with the game itself.

Then again, others might only buy this movie to enjoy the view (...and I don't exactly mean the sunset [for those of you who know that this game is about, lol]).

As far as the movie goes, Devon Aoki, Jamie Pressley and Holly Vallance, as well as the rest of the cast and crew do what they can to make this film as enjoyable as possible, despite the insurmountable loads of cheese offered by this film.

Basically try to imagine combining the authenticity of "Enter The Dragon", with the video game status of "Mortal Kombat, followed by the quirkiness of "Charlie's Angels" 1 and 2 and the absolute dinky and simplistic production quality of "Street Fighter".

With that said, Matthew Turner (VIEW LONDON) quoted this movie as "..the best movie adaptation of a video game so far."

I think it's painfully obvious at this point that Mr. Turner needs his head examined. And while he's at it, he might as well make a pit stop at the nearest video rental outlet and check himself out a copy of "Mortal Kombat".

(*For the helplessly bored, lol)
OTHER RECOMMENDATIONS: "Enter The Dragon", "Fong Sai Yuk", "Fong Sai Yuk 2", "Righting Wrongs", "She Shoots Straight", "Yes, Madam!", "The Blonde Fury", "No Retreat No Surrender", "Bloodsport", "Best Of The Best", "Best Of The Best 2", "Street Fighter", "Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story", "Mortal Kombat", "Mortal Kombat: Annihilation", "Kiss Of The Dragon", "Charlie's Angels", "Charlie's Angels 2: Full Throttle", "So Close", "Kill Bill", "Tom Yum Goong", "Muscle Heat", "Undisputed 2: Last Man Standing", and "Fearless".