...then the franchise would be in much better shape.
That was one of the first things I thought when I saw this movie. If Street Fighter: the Movie had been about a fighting tournament instead of a military showdown, it would have made so much more sense and as a result, been a better movie.
DOA: Dead or Alive is based on a very popular fighting video game from the '90's. The story is about a motley group of fighters from around the world who are invited to compete at a tournament on the island estate of Dr. Victor Donovan. Among the fighters are Kasumi, a Japanese warrior princess, Christie, an international jewel thief, Tina, the former wrestling star, and Helena, the newest fighter in the tournament. During the tournament, the competitors discover that their host is plotting to take advantage of their abilities.
One of the biggest complaints I've heard about this movie was that it lacked a definite plot. This is one thing I hate; when movies lack a plot. However, DOA makes up for this with lots of humor, plenty of action, and a series of smaller subplots which help keep the story going, such as Kasumi's search for her brother, Christie and her boyfriend, Max, trying to steal the prize money, and Tina trying to prove to her father that she's a real fighter.
So, was DOA a great movie? No, but it was entertaining and action-packed. So, if you love action movies, or hot girls in bikinis, this one will not disappoint.
That was one of the first things I thought when I saw this movie. If Street Fighter: the Movie had been about a fighting tournament instead of a military showdown, it would have made so much more sense and as a result, been a better movie.
DOA: Dead or Alive is based on a very popular fighting video game from the '90's. The story is about a motley group of fighters from around the world who are invited to compete at a tournament on the island estate of Dr. Victor Donovan. Among the fighters are Kasumi, a Japanese warrior princess, Christie, an international jewel thief, Tina, the former wrestling star, and Helena, the newest fighter in the tournament. During the tournament, the competitors discover that their host is plotting to take advantage of their abilities.
One of the biggest complaints I've heard about this movie was that it lacked a definite plot. This is one thing I hate; when movies lack a plot. However, DOA makes up for this with lots of humor, plenty of action, and a series of smaller subplots which help keep the story going, such as Kasumi's search for her brother, Christie and her boyfriend, Max, trying to steal the prize money, and Tina trying to prove to her father that she's a real fighter.
So, was DOA a great movie? No, but it was entertaining and action-packed. So, if you love action movies, or hot girls in bikinis, this one will not disappoint.