Review of Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021) by Olilovesmovies — 04 Sep 2021

Honestly, I was concerned going into this film, as someone who has adored the marvel cinematic universe up to this point, I didn’t know how they would be able to pull off a new phase with so many new IP’s coming into play and so many of the beloved favourites being finished with. After the relatively underwhelming Black Widow, and trailers that didn’t do anything to get me excited, I went into SCatLotTR (good lord that’s a long title..) with reservations, however, I’m delighted to say, they were absolutely unnecessary, Shang Chi is an absolute blast, and delivers so much more than the trailer led on.

With genuinely likeable characters, solid visuals, an excellent soundtrack and a plot that, though familiar, is delivered in such a way as to never leave the audience bored or underwhelmed, the film had me captivated from start to finish. Though I don’t intend to spoil major plot points, I will say, the Kaiju-like finale was unexpected but a genuine spectacle! This in honestly one of the strongest Marvel origin story films yet, up there with Iron Man and Spider-Man Homecoming.