Review of Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021) by Tvjerry — 14 Sep 2021

Simu Liu brings his charm and charisma from the hit Canadian comedy Kim’s Convenience to his role as the first Asian hero in the Marvel movie universe. He plays the son of a man with mighty powers, thanks to the titular bracelets.

As his father prepares for a gargantuan task, he brings his son and daughter back to their home. Since this is an origin story, there are flashbacks that reveal more about their relationships.  So much for plot.

What we really care about is the action and this features some of the most beautifully choreographed fight sequences in the genre, primarily because of the focus on traditional martial arts techniques.

The scenes on the bus and the skyscraper scaffolding are the highlights. Only the final dragon confrontation resorts to the typical CGI encounters. The other crucial aspect to making a superhero flick stand out is creating cool new visual approaches and there are several scenes that thrill the imagination.

There’s also a sprinkling of humor, thanks primarily to the sidekick played by Awkwafina. The most enjoyable superhero movie since Black Panther. OF COURSE, stay thru the closing titles for one scene and thru ALL the credits for a final setup.