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Genre :
Adventure, ActionRelease Date :
February 27, 2009MPAA Rating :
PG-13Director :
Andrzej BartkowiakStarring :
Kristin Kreuk, Michael Clarke Duncan, Chris Klein, Neal McDonough, Moon Bloodgood, Taboo, Edmund Chen, Cheng Pei Pei
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Sequel Talks for 'Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li'
February 27, 2009 04:02:46"Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li" is yet to be a blockbuster hit or a box office flop, but most of the cast have expressed their willingness to return for a sequel. In an interview asking about whether or not they will come back for a second movie, stars from Kristin Kreuk to Black Eyed Peas' Taboo were quick to give thumbs up for the sequel.
"I totally would love to go in there and work on some more skills," Kreuk, the actress who plays Chun-Li said of possible sequel. "I loved training; it was so much fun." Showing similar interest, Balrog's depicter Michael Clarke Duncan went straight saying, "Absolutely," adding that people want to see the same actor for a sequel. "Because once you see a movie with these characters, you don' t want to see any other actors but them playing those characters. It's kinda hard to switch it up and say 'Now it's gonna be this guy.'"
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Four More Action-Packed Clips From 'Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li'
February 20, 2009 11:02:03"Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li" has teased out more action footage with the outing of four fresh clips. These four clips give more on the film's storyline than the previous ones. Three of the clips focus on the grown-up Chun-Li, played by Kristin Kreuk, as she battles the baddies, whereas the other clip, "House Warming Gift", presents young Chun-Li as she watches her father being beaten down by Michael Clarke Duncan's Balrog.
In "Learn Some Manners", Chun-Li pins a man on his desk after he tries to avoid answering her question. After getting the information she needed, she tells him that he needs to learn some manners and never puts his hand on a lady. Meanwhile, the "Any Last Words" clip shows how Chun-Li escapes the baddies' torture, and the "Bison Battle" provides the snippet on her fighting sequence with her nemesis, Bison, portrayed by Neal McDonough.
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Four Clips of 'Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li' Come Out
February 18, 2009 03:02:05Counting down to the theatrical release of "Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li", four new clips from the live-action adaptation have been unveiled. With the running time varying from 46 seconds to one minute, the clips expose both the action sequences as well as bits of the storyline.
The "Daddy's Little Girl" and "Vega" clips feature Kristin Kreuk's Chun-Li getting involved in two different fighting scenes. In "Daddy's Little Girl", Chun-Li battles Josie Ho's Cantana in a bathroom to get information about the White Rose, whereas in "Vega", she fights Taboo's Vega in a dark street, kicking off his mask and locking him down with her feet.
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Street Fighting Clip From 'Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li'
February 16, 2009 02:02:51First real look into the fighting choreography of "Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li" has been provided by the newly-released clip from the live-action adaptation. Exhibiting the street fight between Chun-Li and several thugs, the 30-second clip is filled with the action sequences in a narrow alley and ends up with Chun-Li laying down on the street after knocking down all of her male foes.
Coming from "Doom" and "Cradle 2 the Grave" helmer Andrzej Bartkowiak, "Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li" focuses its story on undercover Interpol agent Chun-Li. Devastated by the kidnapping of her father, Chun-Li takes to the streets of Hong Kong, embarking on an epic quest for justice and hurtling toward a confrontation with a seemingly unstoppable nemesis.
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A Slew of New Images From 'Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li'
February 14, 2009 02:02:29Kristin Kreuk's Chun-Li running through the streets of Bangkok, Josie Ho's Cantana sitting in front of a bar and Moon Bloodgood's Maya Sunee getting out of her car on the trail of powerful crime leader are a few of the newly-released images from "Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li". While some of these official stills have been revealed earlier, some others are new and display Robin Shou's Gen, Chris Klein's Charlie Nash as well as Michael Clarke Duncan's Balrog.
Based on the famous series of fighting video games by Capcom, "Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li" is directed by "Doom" and "Cradle 2 the Grave" helmer Andrzej Bartkowiak. Starring Kristin Kreuk as the titular female fatale, it focuses the story on undercover Interpol agent Chun-Li and her epic quest for justice following the kidnapping of her father.
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New 'Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li' Pic Looking Behind Vega's Mask
February 06, 2009 02:02:39While most of the previously-released stills from "Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li" highlight on Kristin Kreuk's titular character, a freshly-found photo of the live-action adaptation film features Spanish warrior Vega. Posted at /Film, the new image gives away for the first time a closer look at the man behind the mask of the fighter nicknamed the "Spanish Ninja".
In the picture, it can be seen Black Eyed Peas' member Taboo dons an all-black outfit for his portrayal of the warrior. His look is completed with a sharp metal claw and a silver mask. However, instead of wearing the mask to hide his identity, Taboo holds the mask in front of him using his left hand.
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New Set of 'Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li' Images
January 30, 2009 02:01:05Beyond Hollywood has put forth another set of "Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li" photos. Though most of the newly-outed pictures are a close-up look at Kristin Kreuk as female fatale Chun Li, one exhibits the interaction between Robin Shou's Gen and Chun-Li while the two sit across each other.
Coming from "Doom" and "Cradle 2 the Grave" helmer Andrzej Bartkowiak, "Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li" focuses its story on undercover Interpol agent Chun-Li. Devastated by the kidnapping of her father, Chun-Li takes to the streets of Hong Kong, embarking on an epic quest for justice and hurtling toward a confrontation with a seemingly unstoppable foe.
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New Japanese Promo Trailer of 'Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li'
January 28, 2009 10:01:33"Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li" has just got another fresh Japanese promo trailer. Though extremely short, the new trailer still brings several new footage, including the shot of Kristin Kreuk's Chun-Li in her signature ox-horns hairstyle, for second live-action film based on the Street Fighter series of video games.
The trailer opens with a footage from its adapted video game where Chun-Li is battling against Vega. It then moves on, previewing a compilation of some of the action sequences. Though the trailer focuses mostly on Chun-Li's fighting scenes, it also displays Vega's sophisticated combat with another fighter.
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More 'Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li' Pics Come Out
January 20, 2009 01:01:07After an official U.S. teaser trailer of "Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li" was released, a set of brand new images from the action film was outed. Coming from Beyond Hollywood's reader by the name of Riff-M, the photos take the highlight on the movie's titular character played by Kristin Kreuk, Chun-Li.
Based on the famous series of fighting video games by Capcom, "Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li" focuses its story only on undercover Interpol agent Chun-Li. Though the official plot of the movie is yet to be disclosed, the action film has been said to be dealing with the personal history of the character known for her 'ox-horns' hairstyle as well as her quest for justice.
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Teaser Trailer of 'Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li' Arrives
January 07, 2009 09:01:18Following the outing of "Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li" Japanese teaser, an official U.S. teaser trailer of the popular video game adaptation has been released through IGN. Though most of the footage shown in this teaser are similar to the Japanese version, the sneak peek which is 1:15 long still gives out several never-before-seen scenes.
The teaser also displays closer look to some of the characters, including Detective Maya Sunee and Vega. Hinting what to expect from the story, a narrator kicks off the teaser saying, "In life, there is beauty and there is terror." He then explains that the two should not rise above the other and when ones have found their power, they must decide what they fight for.
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More Characters Exposed in 'Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li' Poster
January 05, 2009 03:01:29Following the outing of "Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li" Japanese teaser, a brand new poster of the live-action adaptation has been unveiled. Brought to attention by KristinKreukWeb, the fresh one-sheet is said to be its official U.S. poster and gives out more of its major characters, apart from the titular character, Chun-Li herself.
"Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li" focuses its story on the undercover Interpol agent Chun-Li. Though the official plot of the movie has yet to come out, the action film will deal with the personal history of the character known for her 'ox-horns' hairstyle as well as her quest for justice.
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New Japanese Trailer of 'Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li'
December 30, 2008 10:12:57"Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li" unveils its first look through a new Japanese trailer that was outed by StreetFighter-Movie. Exposed in the trailer are the Street Fighter crew, such as Balrog (Michael Clarke Duncan), Vega (Taboo) and M. Bison (Neal McDonough) who put to test Chun-Li's (Kristin Kreuk) strength and skill as a fighter.
Adapted from a popular Japanese video game, "The Legend of Chun-Li" will follow the titular character on her journey to seek justice. As she flexes her muscle to learn the art of fighting, she uncovers the truth of her family's bitter past and who is actually responsible for it. The movie will come out in U.S. theaters on February 27, 2009.
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Kristin Kreuk and Chris Klein Dish on 'Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li'
December 17, 2008 11:12:12While not much has been shared on the upcoming "Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li", two of the action film's stars, Kristin Kreuk and Chris Klein, gave out bits of information about the movie as well as their experiences working for it. In an interview with Sci Fi Wire, the two gushed that "Chun-Li" stays true to the original video game.
On the red carpet for the Video Game Awards in Los Angeles over the weekend, Kreuk opened up first, explaining on what the new "Street Fighter" is all about. "It's about the character Chun-Li," she said. "It's her origin story from when she was a little girl. She loses both of her parents. Her father is taken away."
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'Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li' Exposes Kristin Kreuk's Chun-Li in Action
December 03, 2008 10:12:27More fresh photos from "Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li" have been exposed. Highlighting on the titular character, some of the new pictures let out the action as Chun-Li played by Kristin Kreuk can be seen to be involved in a fight with several thugs. Another image displays her in a meditation position surrounded by a circle of candles.
Adapted from the famous series of fighting video games by Capcom, "Legend of Chun-Li" focuses its story on the undercover Interpol agent Chun-Li. Using a script from Justin Marks, it will follow the character known for her 'ox-horns' hairstyle as she searches for justice.
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'Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li', Better Than Original One
October 08, 2008 03:10:05Sharing his thought about the forthcoming "Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li" to MTV News, Steven E. de Souza gives out a surprising comment about the new "Street Fighter" project. The director/writer of the 1994 "Street Fighter" believes that "Chun-Li" will be a better movie than the original one due to the fact that it focuses on one particular character.
About the Andrzej Bartkowiak-directed movie, he praised, "I heard that it's the story of just Chun-Li. That has to make for a better picture." He also revealed that he cannot wait to see how the characters in the new flick will be portrayed by Michael Clarke Duncan, Chris Klein, Black Eyed Peas' Taboo and other co-stars.
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A Slew of 'The Legend of Chun-Li' On-Set Photos Exposed
July 31, 2008 12:07:56Long without any new report, the video game adaptation movie "Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li" has brought in a treat for fans. Giving a glimpse into how the movie may look like, the Andrzej Bartkowiak-directed film has gotten a batch of behind-the-scene images from its production.
Revealed by Legend Films, the eleven pictures displayed what happens on the set of "Legend of Chun-Li" and one of them exposed for the first time Michael Clarke Duncan as Balrog who is originally named Mike Bison. While another one centers on Kristin Kreuk as the titular character, most of remaining photos highlight on the atmosphere of the shooting location and the military force.
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'Street Fighter' Movie Eliminates Ken and Ryu, Undergoes Costume Adjustment
June 06, 2008 03:06:37What goes along with the term 'Street Fighter'? If that question is brought up in front of video game lovers, the common answers given maybe Ken and Ryu, the two main fighters in the popular fighting game series. However, one should not expect the two characters to appear in the new adaptation movie of the video games series, "Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li".
Answering fans' burning question whether the two martial artists are going to have parts in the film, producer Patrick Aiello brought in a considerably bad news. He stated that because the action film will be focused on Chun-Li and the video games contains tons of characters, there are no other choice but to cut off both Ken and Ryu's characters from the tidbit.
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First Look of Chun-Li From 'Street Fighter'
May 23, 2008 02:05:37When the words about the making of "Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li" with Kristin Kreuk as the titular character are coming out, many are wondering how the undercover Interpol agent will look like. Fortunately, those in question do not have wait any longer to get the first glimpse into the character first introduced through video game in the '90s. On Friday, May 23, Capcom of Japan have released a photo exposing the actress as Chun Li in the movie.
In the picture, Kreuk does not appear anywhere near the famed female character in "Street Fighter" game. Captured from the neck above, the "Smallville" actress looked unkempt and missing out Li's signature blue outfit and 'ox-horns' hairstyle. It is said that the photo cannot be considered as an official photo yet.
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Black Eyed Peas' Taboo Being a 'Street Fighter'
February 19, 2008 03:02:20Setting his feet in the movie biz, the Black Eyed Peas' rapper Taboo has become the latest addition to action adventure "Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li". According to Variety, the hip-hop artist will be joining Kristin Kreuk, Michael Clarke Duncan, Chris Klein and Rick Yune in the project.
Despite the fact that it was said that the 32-year-old rapper has been signed in, further details about what role he will be playing hasn't been revealed. Still, Variety reported that the man that has made a cameo appearance in John Travolta's "Be Cool" joined the cast with "Pathfinder" actress Moon Bloodgood, Singapore's Edmund Chen and Hong Kong film star Cheng Pei Pei.
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Street Fighter's Chun-Li Is Smallville star Kristin Kreuk
December 22, 2007 10:12:26At last the right one to play the titular heroine in "Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li" is ultimately found. ComingSoon.net has come up with news claiming "Smallville" star Kristin Kreuk has been signed on to play the female fighter in this Hyde Park Entertainment's live-action adaptation of the popular Capcom video game.
Principal photography is reported to start in March 2008 using locations in Thailand with 20th Century Fox handling the distribution matters. "Doom" helmer Andrzej Bartkowiak has been tapped to direct from script by Justin Marks, which focuses on Chun-Li's journey for justice.
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Action Specialist Hired to Direct Street Fighter
September 06, 2007 04:09:26Conducting a fundamental move in developing their film project of "Street Fighter", Hyde Park Entertainment and Capcom Ltd. have successfully got action specialist Andrzej Bartkowiak on board to direct the project, which will be the second effort in bringing up a live-action flick based on the popular video game after the 1994 movie.
Bartkowiak, a native of Lodz, Poland, has been known for his helming efforts in action genre, being the director of "Exit Wounds", "Cradle 2 the Grave", and "Doom", which was also adapted from the video game of the same name. During his early career in filmmaking, the man initially worked as a cinematographer whose credits include "Terms of Endearment", "Prizzi's Honor", "Speed", and "U.S. Marshals."
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Hyde Park and Capcom Constructing New "Street Fighter" Movie
October 31, 2006 09:10:04Back in 1994, moviegoers was already presented with a videogame adaptation of "Street Fighter" starring Jean-Claude Van Damme and now a newer big screen version is about to be made through a joint venture between Hyde Park Entertainment and Capcom Ltd..
Tentatively titled the same as the game's name, the project is said to take its focus on the game's most popular female fighter Chun-Li, but plot details are still being kept under wraps though it is revealed that Justin Marks has been appointed to write the screenplay.
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Reader's Reviews
Lana Lang left Smallville for Balrog's big black dick
posted by jimshit on Oct 24, 2008this will most likely be one of the best street fighter movies to hit the screen
posted by sucram1978 on Nov 01, 2008LOL
posted by jimshit2 on Nov 05, 2008
cool
posted by 1234567768 on Nov 06, 2008excellent, i work on the set and its shaping up to be excellent
posted by chuffnot brown on Dec 07, 2008I'll do my best to make this movie the most action packed Street Fighter movie ever :-)
posted by Kristin Kreuk on Dec 07, 2008I bet this is going straight to DVD. Kristin Kreuk isn't even action material nor was she good with her action scenes in Smallville, just being honest!
posted by Lee on Dec 08, 2008Kristin Kreuk is the finest bitch in the world
posted by bigdick on Dec 09, 2008
Chun-li is cool and all but by the look of this movie it's going straight to DVD. I like Kristin... but couldn't they find like a Chinese girl to play the role and some one with a martial arts background is super important. I have a feeling that all the fight scenes are going to suck with fast editing and bad wire work to try to hide the the fact these people have no idea what there doing :[ I hope Kristin proves me wrong and this movie kick ass but right now it's looking like another bad Hollywood adaptation of a video game. Here is a girl that I think would be perfect for the role Chun-li (JeeJa Yanin) She stars in the new movie "Chocolate" look for the trailer on youtub
posted by Rick on Dec 09, 2008im sorry but if ken nd ryu are not in these im not even going to bother. they r wat makes street fighter street fighter!!!....sorry
posted by solius on Dec 12, 2008According to the Internet Movie Database (IMDb) Kristin Kreuk's mother, Deanna Che, is of Chinese ancestry and her father, Peter Kreuk is of Dutch ancestry. Growing up Kristin did gymnastics, swimming, martial arts, and theater (in high school). She's a purple belt in karate. So i'm hoping this is gonna be a kick ass movie too.
posted by LJ on Dec 18, 2008Hopefully Hollywood makes up for the last Street Fighter movie and not fuck it up any further. Wont be holding my breath tho.
posted by Raging Demon on Dec 22, 2008Lol
posted by Clarke Kent on Dec 22, 2008Gonna suck
posted by Sandman on Dec 29, 2008Good yeah, cos it gonna have the Chun Li in it. Chunners gonna rock, beatcha when its out cos it give da beat. Groody
posted by Trever Mulgrew on Jan 07, 2009I Feel I can safely say this will be the best release of 2009. Based on the long running Street Fighter game series by Camcorp. The focus on Chun Li is key here to making the film work with appropriate characterisation that was clearly lacking in the original street fighter movie.
posted by Keith Philipson on Jan 09, 2009its capcom numb nuts
posted by ??????? on Jan 18, 2009I hope this movie is gona be good, im a big fan.
posted by Ahffy (Uksoljah) on Jan 20, 2009I think it will be good, I like the people in the film and think they will do a good job in the film. My mum's taking me to see it when it comes out.
posted by Claire Rosforth on Jan 21, 2009Brilliant lookin film Using some good actors My favourite is Kristin Soo looking forward to it Each character looks good Xpect it will be fun :-)
posted by Jed on Jan 21, 2009I put da middle rating, cos it not out yet, but look good but i dont know if it good yet ya now. Is JCVD still Guile?
posted by Seijhan on Jan 22, 2009I think this movie is going to be best release of 2009...
posted by ast on Jan 26, 2009I hope this movie does well!!!! I love action movies!! Especially martial arts! I'm only seeing this movie cause Kristin Kreuk is in it.
posted by Kristin Kreuk fan on Jan 30, 2009Whilst surfing the web earlier i noticed that this film has been created and is due to be released soon. Well i never i said, ooh that sounds like fun so i've given it 5 stars, its like christmas has come again.
posted by Chown on Jan 30, 2009kirstin kreuk is hot as hell. i love kirstin in smallville. i hope street fighter: the legend of chun-li will be a great movie. i going to see it when it comes out on february 27.
posted by Jody Curvey on Feb 04, 2009will bison use the psycho crusher?
posted by bison on Feb 04, 2009kristin kreuk is very sexy. kristin kreuk was the reason why i liked smallville. she's going to kick ass in this film. i think that blue dress chun-li was wearing in the trailer and the photos is cool. in the japanese poster kristin kreuk is wearing her chun-li costume. i hope the legend of chun-li is good.
posted by Jody Curvey on Feb 04, 2009bison. i dont know; but i hope bison uses the psycho crusher. the budget for this movie was about $60 million i think. so maybe thats enough money to do some cool powers, fighting, and stunts. go street fighter: the legend of chun-li. and go kristin kreuk, because your sexy.
posted by Jody Curvey on Feb 04, 2009Any film with Kristin Kreuk in gets the vote from me, she is soooo sexy. I cant wait to see her in the slinky outfits kicking ass, i'd let her show off her moves to me anytime!!
posted by Ches Wosley on Feb 09, 2009I can't wait to se Kristin Kreuk !!!
posted by tips4u on Feb 12, 2009Smelly Poo give dis da 5 star rating
posted by Smelly Poo on Feb 20, 2009I would do her with fudge and a cherry on top.
posted by daman on Feb 26, 2009ILOVEEEIT !
posted by asdfghjkl; on Feb 27, 2009lol, i would do her with apple pie and a huge stick of rhubarb
posted by QBert on Feb 27, 2009It was alright. There could of meen more street fighters in the movie. Overall, not the best and not the worst.
posted by Chun LI on Feb 28, 2009I'm looking forward 2 see this movie very soon n hope it is as good as the trailer. Bravo KK!
posted by KK Fan on Feb 28, 2009i thought ther could have been alittle more fighting for some of the main enemy charcters
posted by john golden on Mar 01, 2009i'd say movie was decent but that dude from american pie seemed cheesey and of course there wasnt many fighting and street fighter characters because there will be more street fighter movies in the future and it's about chun-li and how she became who she is so it would be pointless to have her just fight all over the place...as they make the street fighter movers the action and characters will begin to come into play that is how a great collection of movie series come together they start out small and begin grow.
posted by eehh on Mar 02, 2009I think the only good part about the movie was, when KK and JH were in the club, moving their thighs to the beat of the music. My question is, what the hell song is that? It sounds good.
posted by Ecks Dee on Mar 02, 2009the song in the club is called get him by ace hood movie was bad and good 2nd would be better i hope
posted by joewe on Mar 08, 2009i saw street fighter: the legend of chun-li on march 14, 2009 with my little brother. i liked the movie. the club scene was one of my favorite scenes. it was cool and the chicks were hot. chun-li and cantana were sexy when the was each other. vega was cool like i thought he would be. i think all the cast members did a great job. gen (robin shou) mentioned a very special character to chun-li. im not going to say who; because i dont want to spoil it for those that haven't seen the film. i hope chun-li/kristin returns for the sequel. the end of the movie tells you that they'll be a sequel.
posted by jody curvey on Mar 15, 2009This movie is like the combine of both Catwoman and the Batman Begins movie.It a reboot story and background of Chun Li. Kristen Kreuk brought humanity and realism toward her character Chun Li just like when she played Lana Lang in Smallville. It was a great start to show wgho Chun Li is. I just wish there was more fighting scenes and action, but even more in the sequel. I hope Kristen Kreuk returns for the sequel. And I hope that Chris Klein would never act in an action movie ever again. It a good movie, but Chris Klein just ruined his lines, scene, and his character. But go Kristen Kreuk.
posted by 2face on Mar 21, 2009This movie is like the combine of both Catwoman and the Batman Begins movie.It a reboot story and background of Chun Li. Kristen Kreuk brought humanity and realism toward her character Chun Li just like when she played Lana Lang in Smallville. It was a great start to show wgho Chun Li is. I just wish there was more fighting scenes and action, but even more in the sequel. I hope Kristen Kreuk returns for the sequel. And I hope that Chris Klein would never act in an action movie ever again. It a good movie, but Chris Klein just ruined his lines, scene, and his character. But go Kristen Kreuk.
posted by 2face on Mar 21, 2009Not bad but not good
posted by Me on May 05, 2009The movie was okay. but the music on it was way better then the music on the soundtrack. the song that played when chunli was in the club was good. why isnt it on the Cd?
posted by kidnobody on Jul 01, 2009GrgSLu
posted by Bzaukuxy on Jul 14, 2009dP4zfl
posted by Sqxyyfrm on Jul 14, 2009Whats the name of tthe song when chalie enters ??? the one playing in his car
posted by LOVE MUSIC on Aug 07, 2009