ROTTEN TOMATOES: RT on DVD: Street Fighter, Transmorphers 2, and Uwe Boll's Tunnel Rats! Comments

RT on DVD: Street Fighter, Transmorphers 2, and Uwe Boll's Tunnel Rats!

by Jen Yamato | June 29, 2009

Summary

It's an interesting week for home video, and here's why; we've got new films from a celebrated cinematographer adapting a video game (Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun Li, directed by Andrejz Bartkowiak), a rap-rock front man doing a sensitive coming of age tale (The Education of Charlie Banks, directed by Fred Durst), an action veteran gunning for hire (12 Rounds, directed by Renny Harlin), and, well, Uwe Boll (Tunnel Rats). The week also features a recently unearthed film from comedy director Hal Ashby (Lookin' to Get Out, starring Jon Voight and Angelina Jolie in her first role) and an anthology film dedicated to the city of Tokyo, Japan (Tokyo!, directed by Michel Gondry, Joon-Ho Bong and Leos Carax). Last but not least, The Asylum gives us the highly anticipated sequel to their Transformers knock-off "mockbuster" (Transmorphers: The Fall of Man)! Back to Article

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fargo_viper writes:
on Jun 29 2009 07:35 PM

Might Morphin' Power Rangers

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Chris B. writes:
on Jun 29 2009 07:36 PM

talk about a bad week for renting movies. this must be one of the worst weeks for renting this year. there is absolutely nothing I even remotely want to see except maybe Two Lovers.

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ledawg1138 writes:
on Jun 29 2009 08:04 PM

When "Street Fighter" isn't the worst movie of the week...something is SERIOUSLY wrong! I'm looking at you "Transmorphers 2"! I saw the first, and had to shower in holy water to get the awfulness off me.

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ledawg1138 writes:
on Jun 29 2009 08:36 PM

Wait, never ming. Uwe Boll's film looks like the worst of the week, the month, the year, one of the worst of the decade, and the worst of his career. DAMN YOU TO HELL BOLL! BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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ledawg1138 writes:
on Jun 29 2009 08:36 PM

In reply to this comment (#2519226)
*Ming is Mind. I blame that on Boll! BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!!!!!!!!!

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Bob S. writes:
on Jun 29 2009 08:46 PM

LOL, Ledawg. I actually might give STREET FIGHTER: LEGEND OF CHUN LI a view. A friend of mine said he saw it and it was so horrible it was funny. "Nash out!"

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ledawg1138 writes:
on Jun 29 2009 09:02 PM

In reply to this comment (#2519230)
Well, you know who to blame if you hate it!

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Logan A. writes:
on Jun 29 2009 09:20 PM

Boll needs to jump off a cliff. He ruined Far Cry.

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ledawg1138 writes:
on Jun 29 2009 09:22 PM

In reply to this comment (#2519253)
He ruined movies.

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Chris B. writes:
on Jun 29 2009 09:26 PM

In reply to this comment (#2519253)
yeah he ruined movies in general.

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Jack Waters writes:
on Jun 29 2009 09:48 PM

Why the **** has no one kicked Uwe Boll's ***. Please no more critics trying to box him. But, there has got to be someone in hollywood who wants to kick the **** out of him(Michael Bay?).

P.S.- Can't wait for Kane and Lynch. Stay away Uwe Boll!

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arendr writes:
on Jun 29 2009 09:56 PM

In reply to this comment (#2519213)
Ah yes, Transmorphers. Made by The Asylum, the crappy movie studio that also brought you Mega Shark vs. Giant Octopus.

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ledawg1138 writes:
on Jun 29 2009 10:09 PM

rambo-killer: I never thought I'd root for Michael Bay, but if they were forced to fight it's a no brainer.

arnedr: "Mega Shark vs Giant Octopus" is their best...that shows how good they are.

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man in the water writes:
on Jun 29 2009 10:19 PM

Really doesn't look like a good week. No, I will not give the Razzie winning film a shot. However I can highy recommend Two Lovers to anyone. I caught it in theatres and very much enjoyed it. It is a realistic romance. Very good film. Highly recommended. Other than that nothing I have interest in

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Bob S. writes:
on Jun 29 2009 11:45 PM

In reply to this comment (#2519279)
Joaquin Phoenix pre-unabomber phase? I'll check it out :).

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Mark K. writes:
on Jun 30 2009 03:07 AM

In reply to this comment (#2519253)
His serious films may suck, but I thought Postal was hilarious.

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bamb0o-stick writes:
on Jun 30 2009 05:20 AM

In reply to this comment (#2519266)
Actually, M. Bay actually responded to Boll bashing him

http://www.bingegamer.net/2008/michael-bay-uwe-boll-is-a-sad-being/

He doesn't care the least. At least Bay's movies are making a ton of money despite scathing reviews.

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Anna L. writes:
on Jun 30 2009 06:32 AM

Snore. Wake me up when something good comes out.

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Jen Yamato writes:
on Jun 30 2009 09:46 AM

I know it's a bad week for good movies, but there's something about having:

- new Uwe Boll
- Street (4%) Fighter
- Transmorphers 2 (did you see that CG robot?)
- Fred Durst directing a movie
- new Renny Harlin
- and a 00% Hal Ashby movie.

I find this week in DVD highly amusing. Then again, I'm sort of fascinated with bad movies.

JEN OUT!

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GST writes:
on Jun 30 2009 09:52 AM

I might see Street Fighter just for laughs... I love terrible cheesy movies, which makes me want to see Transmorphers as well (which I'm sure is still better than the material its ripping off. I mean, at least its funny, even if it is unintentional, which I actually don't think it is, but yeah...).

However, Tokyo! and Two Lovers sound great, especially Tokyo! because I'm a total Japanophile (and no, that doesn't mean I just love anime and sushi, I pretty much am fascinated with everything from/about Japan besides those two things), I'm looking at you Jen. (Yamato is Japanese, right? I already feel creepy enough, but if I'm wrong... yikes).

I really do love how RT bashes many of these films then shamelessly self promotes exclusive clips and such. (and no. I'm not being sarcastic, I really do like it!)Speaking of shameless self promotion, here's my [crappy and useless] twitter account! http://twitter.com/AronDej

Good article Jen, I LOL'd lots. (oh, and don't I use parentheses too much?)

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GST writes:
on Jun 30 2009 09:58 AM

Oh, yes, Uwe Boll must be addressed! Tunnel Rats looks like crap, pretty much. BUT! I do plan on seeing Alone in the Dark soon, I'm hoping for Plan 9 From Outerspace 2005.

I still cant believe Fred Durst directed a movie, still cant.

Jen, have you watched any of the old Godzilla/Mothra films? (I mean, any of the movies from after the original Gojira to say, 1998). They are absolutely hilarious, I'd be willing to recommend.

Oh, and fabulous Tomato suit, I must get one of my own.

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Bret C. writes:
on Jun 30 2009 10:33 AM

I'm looking forward to Tunnel Rats. I like Uwe Boll and I even like a few of his movies. I think most people just bash him because it's apparently a trendy thing to do.

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K C. writes:
on Jun 30 2009 11:12 AM

@GST I've seen some of the old godzilla films and I agree that they are hilarious fun. Especially if they are dubbed in english. Having said that, I'm def going to check out this new Street fighter. Its guranteed good for a few laughs. At least worth a rental.

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tomwaitsjr writes:
on Jun 30 2009 11:15 AM

For what it's worth, I loved Asylum's MEGA SHARK vs. GIANT OCTOPUS, although, in a so bad it's funny kind of way. . .

So, I may check out Transmorphers, although the trailer looks awful.

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Nick R. writes:
on Jun 30 2009 12:10 PM

Stop Hating. Two of the best of the year are released this week. Two Lovers was excellent and crazy *** Joaquin Pheonix gives probably his best performance to date. And how any of you can pass on Eastbound and Down. Kenny Powers should come and kick the **** out of all of you.

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RhapsodicInk M. writes:
on Jun 30 2009 01:47 PM

I could not handle more than 20 minutes of Transmorphers and I have made it all the way through 3 Uwe Bolle Movies.

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ledawg1138 writes:
on Jun 30 2009 02:07 PM

In reply to this comment (#2519520)
NOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! DON'T! I BEG YOU!

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ledawg1138 writes:
on Jun 30 2009 02:08 PM

In reply to this comment (#2519449)
I love bad movies, but Boll and Asylum can't reach the "So bad it's good" category of things like "Plan 9" or "Jaws The Revenge".

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RexLaboro writes:
on Jun 30 2009 06:26 PM

It is beyond comprehension that anyone who saw the trailer for this film still went to go see it. It was so obvious that the film was cheap and horrible. I'm a Street Fighter fan and I will NEVER see this movie. Not even for laughs. The clips here on RT were so terrible that it tells that the film isn't even bad good- where you could at least get some kicks out of it. They only wanted to cash in on the video game release of SF4 and throw some cheap movie together loosely based on the game. M Bison in a business suit with a grizzly Adams beard.

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RexLaboro writes:
on Jun 30 2009 06:33 PM

In reply to this comment (#2519477)
Dude, please. Don't insult people because you have horrible taste. Uwe Bowels films are UNWATCHABLE. I rented In the Name of the King and thought I sat on the remote and switch it a Sci-Fi original movie by accident. Needless to say I couldnt finish the whole film. It was a bad weekend. I rented 10,000 BC the ame day.

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Tyrant writes:
on Jun 30 2009 10:10 PM

Terrible movie week... Transmorphers 2 is laughable, so bad it isn't even MST3K worthy. It's bad when Uwe Boll isn't the worst thing to come out this week.

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ledawg1138 writes:
on Jun 30 2009 10:53 PM

In reply to this comment (#2519863)
Oh yes he is Tyrant...yes Boll is.

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Jen Yamato writes:
on Jul 01 2009 04:14 PM

GST: First off, why, yes I am of Japanese descent! Good eye. However, I don't speak it and I'm 4th generation and I don't like anime but I do love Japanese food, so you're probably more knowledgeable about Japanese culture than I am.

I do love kaiju everything and have seen a few Godzilla flicks, but please give me some recommendations! And I'll tell you to be on the lookout for a film called Big Man Japan, which opened recently in limited release and is coming to DVD this summer. (I loved it.)

Re: those DVD clips, what can I say? I'm not willing to give a film undeserved kudos if it stinks. But I do want to share exclusive content with my readers. So, that's that. You can't polish a 4% turd. (But hey, if someone wants to see it more because of a behind the scenes clip, more power to them.)

(I also like parentheses.)

BTW, I've just looked up your user profile in our nifty new Community beta section (which I've been pimping because it's great), and I like your style. Love for Aliens, Ebert, AND admitting you cried in Titanic? Awesome. :)

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Paints Hz Shirt Red writes:
on Jul 01 2009 04:35 PM

alright another uwe boll film!! man i wish i knew earlier that it was coming out today so i couldve rented it first thing this morning. i hope theres still copies left!!!

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GST writes:
on Jul 01 2009 05:24 PM

In reply to this comment (#2520179)
Really? Yes! I would have been ashamed to call myself a Japanophile had I been wrong. But this reminds me, do people ever make dumb jokes about your name and you working at RT, you know, "Yamato" "tomato", something stupid like that? 4th gen? Really? Interesting. Ever had Sukiyaki? Its my absolute favorite Japanese dish, ever.

Oh my! Well, first you should see the first original 1954 japanese "Gojira" its wonderful, and despite bad special effects, is a powerful and serious film (PLEASE! Use english subtitles on this one). Its also great to see how they went from mirroring Hiroshima to having godzilla fight a gigantic furry rainbow colored moth. Anyway, now for the horrible ones, Godzilla vs. Hedorah, Godzilla vs, Gigan, Godzilla vs. Megalon, Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla, Godzilla vs. King Gidorah, Godzilla vs. Mothra (1992 one!), Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla II, Godzilla vs. Space Godzilla, and Godzilla vs. Destoroyah. All of those are just horrible, and I think either Mecha II's, or Space Godzilla's ending had me laughing so hard I was *crying*. Oh, and I cant forget Mothra! Basically you need to see the Rebirth of Mothra trilogy, its like the opposite of LOTR trilogy. Oh, and on all the other godzilla/mothra movies I mentioned, use the english dubs, it makes it even better/worse.

HAHA! Well, you're right. It actually does make me want to see it more, I want to see how they can talk so fondly of it (contractual obligation?) when its supposed to be as bad as it is.

(then we're good.)

Aww, thanks! I'm glad you accepted my friend request, it makes me feel cool! I agree, I do like the new RT Community Beta, I don't understand why so many people didn't/don't like it (well, not so many, but ya know). Yes, ha! I was so afraid about admitting Titanic, but men can cry too! And I know how many people deride it, but dammit, Its part of my childhood, and Jack and Rose shall forever go on in my* heart! *sniffles*

BTW, thanks for following me on twitter! I feel like so much less of a loser!

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coty t. writes:
on Jul 02 2009 02:19 PM

well i have not seen this yet but i think ill wait till it comes on tv.

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