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Street Fighter
A new challenger approaches in Street Fighter II: The Animated Series! Discipline! Justice! Commitment! That's the code that the secret international peacekeeping force "Street Fighter" adheres to! Made up of the top martial artists from around the world, Street Fighter opposes criminal activities anywhere, at any time. William F. Guile, the leader of Street Fighter, conducts himself with honor even as he blows away bad guys at the speed of sound with his "Sonic Boom"! Meanwhile, the bestial Blanka shocks his opponents all too literally, and Chun-Li's furiously flying fleet feet take down anything that gets between her and justice! They'll need all the help they can get against the villainous Shadaloo, whose leader M.Bison is one of the strongest, most vile criminals around! Fortunately for Street Fighter, they've got Ryu and Ken to back them up.
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Plot Summary
Col. Guile leads an Allied Nations military force against the ruthless dictator General Bison, who is holding hundreds of Allied hostages. Guile must team up with a motley crew of fighters, including a street-smart American pilot and a determined reporter, to infiltrate Bison's fortress and rescue the hostages before it's too late. The film blends martial arts action with a race against time to stop Bison's world-domination plans.
Critical Reception
The 1997 film adaptation of the popular video game 'Street Fighter' was met with widespread negative reviews from critics and audiences alike. It is widely considered one of the worst video game adaptations ever made, often criticized for its nonsensical plot, poor acting, and departure from the source material's spirit.
What Reviewers Say
Widely panned for its incomprehensible plot and excessive action sequences.
Praised only for its energetic fight choreography in rare instances.
Often cited as a prime example of a video game movie failing to capture its source material.
Google audience: Audiences found the film to be a chaotic and disappointing adaptation, with many criticizing its nonsensical storyline and uninspired performances, though some acknowledged the action sequences as being mildly entertaining.
Awards & Accolades
Nominated for 2 Golden Raspberry Awards (Worst Actor for Jean-Claude Van Damme and Worst Director for Steven E. de Souza).
Fun Fact
The film famously features the final on-screen performance of Raúl Juliá, who passed away before its release.
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