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Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li (2009)

Director: Andrzej Bartkowiak

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From Time Out New York

Let it never be said that Capcom hasn’t gotten its mileage out of the Street Fighter franchise (I’ve personally lost years of my life to its various incarnations). Perennial nemesis Bison (McDonough)—suddenly Irish—breaks up the family of Chun-Li (Kreuk). She enlists the help of the mystical Gen, portrayed by Robin Shou—whom you may remember as Liu Kang from Mortal Kombat. Fighting ensues. This painful background tale of the schoolgirl master of the really slow fireball attack almost makes one yearn for the days of Jean-Claude Van Damme.

Author: Drew Toal 2009-03-03 18:42:04

Time Out New York Issue 701: March 5-11, 2009

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Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li

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Director: Andrzej Bartkowiak

Cast: Kristin Kreuk, Chris Klein, Neal McDonough, Robin Shou, Moon Bloodgood, Michael Clarke Duncan, Josie Ho, Taboo full cast

Rated: PG-13

Duration: 97 mins

US Release: Mar 6 2009


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