Summer Special #35 - Street Fighter: The Movie (1994) [Non-Cannon ~ Episode 95]

Here we come to something you might not have seen coming: the very first live action Street Fighter movie! This film is infamous in a lot of way, but does it really deserve its reputation? We dive into it in this edition of our summer special.

The truth of the matter is that these were the early days of video game adaptions from a much different time than the one we live in today. Keeping that in mind, you might be surprised just how well it holds up. This isn't one of Van Damme or Raul Julia's best movies, but it does do its job quite well. Listen to today's episode to see just how that is.

Randy's Score: 3/5

JD' Score: 3/5

Up Next: WarGames!

Summer Special #34 - The Last Starfighter (1984) [Non-Cannon ~ Episode 94]

This one has been a long time coming. We decided to finally watch a film we had been wanting to get around to for a while but just never had the opportunity to. That's right, it's 1984's left-field classic, The Last Starfighter.

Possibly one of the most ripped off movies of the 1980s, The Last Starfighter nonetheless remains fresh and exciting as a watch today, thought it isn't quite perfect. We talk just what makes it hold up so well in today's summer special episode! There is a very good reason why this can never be remade or copied in a way that improves upon the original.

Randy's Score: 3/5

JD's Score: 3/5

Up Next: Street Fighter!

Summer Special #33 - Super Mario Bros. (1993) [Non-Cannon ~ Episode 93]

Bet you didn't see this one coming! Today we look at the infamous first ever direct adaption of a video game into a movie with Super Mario Bros. from 1993! This is one we've wanted to cover for a long time, and now is the moment of truth.

Much like Double Dragon, however, much of its weakness comes from the fact that the adaption changes much of the source material. Unlike, Double Dragon, however, the changes are actually interesting and make for a unique viewing experience. Super Mario Bros., at times, nails the Double Dragon feel better than said movie even did. This film isn't fantastic, but it's actually better than you might remember it being, You also would never see anything this ambitious come out of Hollywood today. For that, we think it should be given a proper chance.

As always, catch the episode to see what we mean. I definitely have a new appreciation for this one now.

Randy's Score: 3/5

JD's Score: 3/5

Up Next: The Last Starfighter!

Summer Special #32 - The Wizard (1984) [Non-Cannon ~ Episode 92]

Here is one we've wanted to cover for awhile now. The Wizard is fairly popular among Gen Y kids and more known as a joke among Millennials, but there is more to it than you might think. We decided to look into this one just to see how good the movie is beyond the nostalgia and the endlessly repeated jokes. Does it hold up? You might be surprised.

That said, it's no flawless masterpiece. Check the episode to see just how it has aged and if it is worth seeing today with your own kids or younger relatives.

Randy's Score: 3/5

JD's Score: 3/5

Up Next: Super Mario Bros.!