Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li

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  • Opened February 27, 2009 
  • 1 hr 36 min
  • PG-13 | sequences of violence and martial arts action, and some sensuality

  • Parents: Common Sense Media says Iffy for 14+. More on child suitability

  • On the streets of Bangkok, crime boss Bison instigates a wave of violence in the slum districts, grabbing power and land no matter what the costs to its residents. His ruthless tactics are met by a team of heroes consisting of Chun-Li, a half-Caucasian/half-Asian beauty who gave up a life of privilege to become a street fighter, battling for those who cannot fight for themselves; her kung fu master, Gen, once a feared criminal, who now fights for the forces of good; Interpol cop Charlie Nash, who has tracked the crime boss all over the world, and Nash's partner, gangland homicide detective Maya Sunee. Full synopsis

  • Cast: Kristin Kreuk, Chris Klein, Neal McDonough, Robin Shou, Moon Bloodgood
  • Director: Andrzej Bartkowiak
  • Genres: Action/Adventure

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by geoelevation25

That waz the coolest movie ever. Go Michael Clarke Duncan,The Best Actor Ever. The action was great,the acting was great. I couldn't be any happier with a movie. Well Sorta. The point is it was...

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Variety
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Neither the best nor the worst of movies derived from videogames, Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li at least gives action fans plenty to ogle besides the titular heroine (Kristin Kreuk), whose original incarnation, legend has it, was among the first distaff figures controllable by joystick. Read full review

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The New York Times
| Jeannette Catsoulis

Reveling in the vivid Bangkok locations, Geoff Boyle’s photography is crisp and bright, and Dion Lam’s action choreography unusually witty. Read full review

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The Hollywood Reporter
| Frank Scheck

Director Andrzej Bartkowiak ("Romeo Must Die") works hard to supply the appropriate grittiness, but other than a few reasonably well-staged fight sequences, the proceedings are dull and visually uninspired. Justin Marks' solemn screenplay lacks any trace of wit. Read full review

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Film Threat
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A wholly inept action experience that works at boring us to tears. Read full review

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Kristin Kreuk as Chun Li in "Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li."