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Directed by Kitao Sakurai, the film Street Fighter arrives in theaters on October 16. The movie features a wide roster of characters from the franchise, including Ryu, Ken, and M. Bison, as they participate in a tournament organized by the Shadaloo crime organization.
The narrative centers on the mystical Hado power, which M. Bison seeks to harness. While the film attempts to balance martial arts action with comedy, the plot is described as disconnected from reality. The storytelling relies heavily on genre tropes, often prioritizing a broad representation of the franchise over deep character development or a cohesive narrative structure.
IGN Southeast Asia notes that while the cast, including Andrew Koji and Noah Centineo, delivers strong performances, the writing frequently lets them down. Reviewers highlighted that the film struggles with character motivations and fails to provide an intelligent take on historically sexualized characters like Chun-Li and Cammy. Additionally, the 1990s setting feels underutilized, with the production design failing to capture the period effectively.
Despite these flaws, the film is praised for its energetic, maximalist action sequences and the charisma of its supporting cast. Performers like Andrew Schulz and Cody Rhodes are noted for bringing unique energy to their roles. Ultimately, the movie is characterized as a fun, albeit scattershot, experience that succeeds more through its bizarre character portrayals than its actual plot.
