exactly. I like that they removed the silliness that wouldn't work, in favor of silliness that would work (probably.....sort of....maybe).
I mean, a deranged plastic surgeon with giant knives in his arms? Hell yeah, I'll watch that. Much more interesting than whatever Baraka was before, which was...what? Some sort of mutant or serf from some alternate dimension who also happens to have blades in his arms, for some reason? BOORING.
also, I love how one of the first things the trailer shows is Johnny Cage getting decapitated. I always hated his show-boating ass and his stupid sunglasses.
hee hee "Get out there and FINISH HIM." So awesome.
edit: so according to wild speculation on the internet, this might not even be for a new movie. Some say it's just a short teaser to advertise the new game. I don't really believe that, but I'd love to hear one way or the other.