Review of Shaolin (2011) by Chihoe H — 03 Dec 2011

Such an amazing culture and cinematographic triumph.

This review of Shaolin (2011) was written by Chihoe H on 03 Dec 2011.

Shaolin has generally received positive reviews.

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Bloody and overly melodramatic but also very fascinating look at shaolin kung-fu. Whether it is realistic at all, that is a different thing…

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I just, Iâ(TM)m gonâ(TM) let you know right now, Jackie Chan does not do much fighting in this film…

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By Evan K (781) on 02 Sep 2012

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Love watching these type of martial arts films with Monks kicking butt in there peaceful styles I also loved the recreation of sets and fashion…

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By Leanne E (142) on 30 Apr 2013

Really excellent foreign film. Jackie Chan is in the film. I was surprised how good it is…

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