Review of Shaolin Soccer (2001) by Steven Y — 19 Apr 2009
KUNG FU + SOCCER = lots of laughs!! Funny funny funny. And that's coming from a non-soccer fan. Great performances here in this blend of comedy and high flying soccer action. Stephen Chow as Sing packs one hell of a kick!! His chemistry with Ng Man Tat (Golden Leg) is natural as it is in most of their films together.
Plus, Sing's Shaolin brothers provide for a lot of comic relief!! From their soccer training to the championship game, there are really cool kung fu soccer shots, a mix of Matrix/Crouch Tiger special effects and it delivers.
Oh, and Vicki Zhao literally steals this in the end (you have to see it). The Bruce Lee goalie scene is priceless. This movie can definitely be watched several times with even more satisfaction!
This review of Shaolin Soccer (2001) was written by Steven Y on 19 Apr 2009.
Shaolin Soccer has generally received very positive reviews.
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