Noah Centineo says he loved "Minecraft" so much, he joined the cast of "Street Fighter"
Former teen heartthrob Noah Centineo stars in video game adaptation "Street Fighter." Centineo spoke with Nate Burleson about why he joined the project.
Street Fighter, a fantastic package of nostalgia, explosive action, and fun, stars Noah Centineo, Andrew Koji, Roman Reigns, Vidyut Jammwal, and Jason Momoa. Directed by Kitao Sakurai, the film is set in the early 90s and follows estranged best friends Ryu (Andrew Koji) and Ken Masters (Noah Centineo) as they participate in the World Warrior Tournament. However, the tournament hides a deadly conspiracy.
Noah Centineo as Ken Masters conveys the restrained force of a champion who has given up on life, while Andrew Koji excels as the uncontrollable, spoiled fame-hungry Ryu, despite being a lovable character. Callina Liang excels as Chun-Li, the HR head for warriors, while Joe "Roman Reigns" Anoa'i shows a glimpse of Akuma's evil in his brief appearance. David Dastmalchian delivers a sadistic character with a touch of unexpected humor as M. Bison, and Eric André's role as the biased ring announcer, Don Sauvage, is spot-on.
Vidyut Jammwal impresses as Dhalsim, playing a yoga master who chooses inspiration over mere victory. Jason Momoa's portrayal of Blanka adds humor through his past. The film's music, especially the synthwave 80s flavor, is on point, and director Kitao Sakurai uses anime effectively to move some story segments forward smartly, offering a movie version of the video arcade game that is enjoyable, funny, and packed with great action sequences.
The film is highly recommended for a theatrical viewing experience, even if you didn't play the video game.
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