Street Fighter Movie Reviews Are In: A Messy But Fun Ride?

Ever wondered what happens when a beloved fighting game gets the big-screen treatment again? Well, the reviews for the new Street Fighter movie are in, and they're a mixed bag—leaning heavily toward 'messy.' Critics agree it's not a total disaster, but it's far from a knockout.

IGN gave it a 6/10, calling it 'dumber than a box of rocks,' but admitting it's fun while it lasts. They say the story is too thin for its bloated roster, but the punches that land hit hard. The Guardian was harsher with a 2/5, calling it a 'garish and incoherent mess' that barely improves on the Mortal Kombat movies. Ouch.

Collider also gave it a 6/10, praising the high-octane fights and 'surprisingly beautiful' animated sequences, but complaining about too much exposition and unengaging character drama. ScreenRant was more positive with a 7/10, calling it a 'fundamentally flawed movie' but buoyed by a 'go for broke' tone and director Kitao Sakurai's entertaining fight scenes.

ScreenCrush (5/10) compared it to a '90s mall arcade—fun for about 30 minutes before the caffeine headache kicks in. The Associated Press was brutal with 1/4, calling it a 'very enthusiastic, weirdly convoluted and jumbled mess.' The Film Verdict said it's 'a little bit of everything that amounts to a lot of not-much,' and The Wrap called it a 'borderline-nonsensical fever dream' that's undeniably its own thing.

The Hollywood Reporter noted the tonal whiplash—serious one moment, parody the next—and said neither fans nor newcomers will be fully satisfied. Gizmodo said it's 'not even close to coherent' but has good fight scenes. Inverse was more upbeat, calling it 'the closest any filmmaker has come to bringing the franchise's signature verve and bombast to the big screen.' Variety praised the strong start but said something goes terribly awry in the back half.

So, is it worth your time? If you're a die-hard Street Fighter fan or just love a campy '90s nostalgia ride, you might find some fun here. But don't expect a flawless victory. What do you think—will you be checking this one out?