Some of the response to the recent Street Fighter movie hasn't been the most friendly. When you go into an adaptation like this, that's always a risk, but I'll be honest: I really liked it! It was just the right mix of fun, stupid, and unserious that it hit right for me. We got spectacle, some funny moments, and an easy watch.
That said, the movie made some pretty big, sweeping changes that made me think, "Wait a minute..." While I don't think these changes are so big or bad that they've ruined it, I can totally see why they can completely divide longtime franchise fans. Especially since Street Fighter is one of Capcom's best franchises.
10 Dan Hibiki
Demotion to Sidekick
In the movie, Dan Hibiki is Ken's manager, friend, and a generally comical character. There's barely any hint that he has martial arts skills until near the end of the movie, where he fails to do anything particularly useful.
I'm not saying this is necessarily bad, but in the games he was a playable fighter with a little more to him than simple comedy. I think reframing his entire character as Ken's comic sidekick isn't the best move,...
