Street Fighter - Angry Movie Review

Review Summary

The reviewers open by showing off an absurd, hard-to-manage Street Fighter popcorn bucket, then compare the movie to it: ridiculous, overstuffed, and entertaining if you’re in the right mood.

They agree the film works best as a fan-focused popcorn movie, rather than serious cinema. It packs in a huge amount of Street Fighter lore, characters, backstories, and tournament setup, while leaning heavily on jokes. The result can be a blast, but the story often feels rushed and chaotic. Abrupt edits make it seem as though scenes are missing, and fights are cut short or interrupted just when viewers want to see more. The reviewers also wish the tournament and some anticipated matchups had received more attention.

Cast and Characters

The cast gets a mixed but lively review:

• Dhalsim is singled out as near-perfect, with convincing movement and a memorable presence.
• Roman Reigns brings imposing physical force to Akuma, Cody Rhodes makes Guile funny, and 50 Cent impresses as Balrog.
• Jason Momoa’s Blanka and Cammy don’t work for everyone.
• Bison’s goofy, sexually creepy characterization becomes a recurring complaint.
• Eric Andre’s exaggerated comedy divides the reviewers: some find him funny, while others say he wears out his welcome.

Highlights

Despite the complaints, the reviewers point to several things they enjoyed. The animated sequences are praised for their fights and dramatic tone, the soundtrack delivers familiar songs and game music, and the comedy lands often enough to keep the group laughing. A tournament gag involving a Toyota particularly cracks them up.

Verdict

The reviewers’ scores land around six or seven out of ten, with one saying the movie rises to an eight when judged purely in “fan mode.” They recommend it to Street Fighter fans looking for a silly, energetic night out, but caution that casual viewers may find the plot and editing bewildering.

The review ends by moving into a spoiler discussion.

Personalities appearing: Angry Joe, Other Joe, and Alex.