Street Fighter is the number one movie in North America, but it’s sparked much debate about its goofy tone. Some fans of Capcom’s fighting game franchise had wanted something darker and more grounded than what they got, but according to the movie’s director, that was never on the cards.
Street Fighter Was Never Going to Be a Dark, Grounded Batman Begins-Style Movie, Director Insists — the Studio Wanted Silliness and Absurdity
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