{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Street Fighter (1994)","description":"This week on Shat the Movies, we\u2019re kicking some serious butt with Street Fighter (1994)! Join us as we dive into the live-action adaptation of the iconic video game, starring Jean-Claude Van Damme as Colonel Guile. It\u2019s a chaotic, campy, action-packed ride full of over-the-top performances, questionable fight scenes, and plenty of laughs. Whether you're a fan of the game or just love \u201890s action flicks, tune in for a hilarious deep dive into this cult classic! Plot SummaryIn the 1994 action film Street Fighter, directed by Steven E. de Souza and loosely based on the hit video game series, Jean-Claude Van Damme stars as Colonel Guile, the all-American military hero leading a multinational force to stop the evil warlord General M. Bison, played with over-the-top flair by Raul Julia in his final film role. Set in the fictional nation of Shadaloo, the movie follows Guile\u2019s mission to rescue hostages and bring down Bison\u2019s plans for world domination. Bison has kidnapped dozens of civilians and demands a massive ransom, threatening their lives. While Guile prepares for a full-scale assault, a tangled web of subplots unfolds: Chun-Li (Ming-Na Wen), a reporter with a personal vendetta against Bison, works undercover to get close to her enemy; meanwhile, hustlers Ryu (Byron Mann) and Ken (Damian Chapa) are caught between working with arms dealer Sagat (Wes Studi) and Guile\u2019s forces. Add to the mix Dhalsim, Blanka, Zangief, Cammy, E. Honda, Balrog, and Vega\u2014many of whom are barely recognizable from their video game counterparts\u2014and the film becomes a chaotic patchwork of characters and plot threads. Despite its wildly uneven tone, cheesy dialogue, and loose connection to its source material, Street Fighter has earned cult status thanks to its campy fun and Raul Julia\u2019s scene-stealing performance. His portrayal of Bison is operatic, charismatic, and quotable\u2014offering the movie\u2019s most memorable moments. Join our podcast review as we revisit this infamous 90s video game adaptation, exploring whether its action, absurd charm, and unintentional comedy make it a guilty pleasure or just a first-round KO. Subscribe Now  Android: https:\/\/www.shatpod.com\/android Apple\/iTunes: https:\/\/www.shatpod.com\/apple  Help Support the Podcast  Contact Us: https:\/\/www.shatpod.com\/contact Commission Movie: https:\/\/www.shatpod.com\/support Support with Paypal: https:\/\/www.shatpod.com\/paypal Support With Venmo: https:\/\/www.shatpod.com\/venmo Shop Merchandise: https:\/\/www.shatpod.com\/shop Theme Song - Die Hard by Guyz Nite: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/guyznite  ","author_name":"Shat the Movies: 80's &amp; 90's Best Film Review","author_url":"https:\/\/shatpod.com\/movies\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/36628500\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/d83508\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/36628500"}