A producer of the movie Mortal Kombat II has criticized negative reviews, with some outlets suggesting the producer believes critics lack understanding of the video game series. The movie has received mixed reactions, with some early reviews praising it as a "gory good time" and "pure fan service", while others have been more negative. The film's Rotten Tomatoes score has been climbing, with some reports indicating it has become one of the highest-rated video game movies of all time.