Street Fighter movie is 'made by fans for fans' - but can it KO the critics?
Summary
The new Street Fighter movie, directed by Kitao Sakurai, stars Noah Centineo as Ken Masters, Andrew Koji as Ryu, and Callina Liang as Chun-Li. The film aims to stay true to the video game series with detailed fight choreography and many references but has received mixed reviews from critics, praising the action but criticizing the plot.Key Facts
- The movie is based on the classic Street Fighter video game series, first released in 1987.
- Noah Centineo and Andrew Koji play the main characters Ken Masters and Ryu, who are martial artists with a complicated relationship.
- Callina Liang plays Chun-Li and trained intensely to match the character’s fighting style and physique.
- The film includes around 15 characters from different parts of the game series and many Easter eggs (hidden references).
- The stunt team studied the games to accurately recreate signature moves in the movie.
- Critics praised the fight scenes and some performances but found the story confusing and chaotic.
- This movie follows the recent Resident Evil film, which was more successful with both fans and critics.
- Some fans appreciate the film’s faithful and fun approach to the game’s over-the-top style, even if it is not perfect.
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