This week on Rewind It Back, we step into the ring with the gloriously chaotic video game adaptation Street Fighter (1994), starring Jean-Claude Van Damme as Colonel Guile and the legendary Raul Julia in his unforgettable final performance as M. Bison.
We break down how this arcade classic turned into a live-action fever dream packed with explosions, one-liners, questionable accents, and a plot that somehow involves war zones, TV reporters, and a boat full of cosplaying fighters. From the bizarre casting choices to the behind-the-scenes drama, we talk about why this movie is both a mess and weirdly lovable.
We also spotlight Raul Julia’s performance, which somehow rises above the madness and delivers one of the most iconic villain lines of the ’90s. Whether you grew up button-mashing on Street Fighter II or just love so-bad-it’s-good action movies, this episode is packed with nostalgia, laughs, and plenty of “What were they thinking?” moments.