Street Fighters
Street Fighters

Street Fighters

2000TV ShowEnded1 SeasonCantonese
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IMDb3.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes11%
Metacritic30/100
Google Users45%
Director: Uli EdelGenres: Action, Sci-Fi, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

In the post-apocalyptic nation of Freedonia, Colonel Guile leads a multinational military force against the tyrannical rule of General M. Bison. Bison holds a group of aid workers hostage, forcing Guile to team up with a group of mercenaries led by Ryu and Ken to rescue them and stop Bison's global domination plans. The team must infiltrate Bison's heavily fortified base and overcome his powerful Shadaloo army.

Critical Reception

The 1994 film 'Street Fighter' was met with overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics and audiences alike, and is widely considered to be one of the worst video game adaptations ever made. While Jean-Claude Van Damme's performance as Colonel Guile received some isolated praise, the film was heavily criticized for its nonsensical plot, poor acting, uninspired action sequences, and deviation from the source material.

What Reviewers Say

  • Widely panned for its convoluted and nonsensical plot.
  • Criticized for wooden acting and uninspired fight choreography.
  • A significant departure from the beloved video game series, disappointing fans.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a general dislike for the film, citing its poor storytelling and lack of connection to the original games. Some viewers found the action sequences watchable due to Jean-Claude Van Damme's presence, but this was not enough to redeem the movie for most.

Fun Fact

Despite being widely considered a critical and commercial failure, the film grossed over $94 million worldwide against a budget of $35 million.

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