‘Street Fighter’ Review: An Arcade Classic Gets a Messy, Maximalist Reboot Destined for Cult Status
Kitao Sakurai directs an eclectic cast in a blockbuster that makes no sense but still entertains.
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As video game movies keep getting better (or at least more popular), a few blueprints have emerged for adapting material that used to consistently stump Hollywood. Some games flesh out their stories and mythologies so effectively that a faithful adaptation is all you need to deliver a hit (a category that includes everything from “The Last of Us” to “Super Mario Galaxy”). You can also find success at the other end of the spectrum: accept that a game’s story matters little and make an original film that captures the vibe of playing it ( see: “Resident Evil” ).
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