Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings
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This film, which adds a new name to the Marvel Cinematic Universe's superhero roster, offers much more than just an origin story. Blending the themes of East Asian mythology, a deep respect for the golden age of kung fu cinema and Decoupling between generations, the production opens up a unique and breathtaking space within the MCU. Shang-Chi, brought to life by Simu Liu, suddenly finds himself forced to confront his past in the city where he thought he had settled into an ordinary life. But this confrontation is not an ordinary family drama; it is overshadowed by a thousand-year-old mystery, a terrible power, and wounds that have never healed. The film's real strength lies in the fact that we, the audience, are made to share in Shang-Chi's discovery as he tries to understand who he is. Identity, belonging, and the father's inevitable influence on the child are subtly woven beneath the noise of action. The father figure portrayed by Tony Leung Chiu-wai stands out as perhaps one of the most layered villains in the MCU. Leung is not merely destructive; he portrays a character who is internally consistent, has pain, and understands. This performance takes the film far beyond a conventional good-versus-evil conflict, leaving the audience at times uncertain about whose side to take. The action scenes, on the other hand, bring a modern vision to classic Hong Kong-style fight choreography. These scenes, which turn into a dance of hands and feet, dazzle the eye while at the same time reflecting the mental states of the characters; every punch, every movement says something. The vibrant energy brought by Awkwafina lightens the film's atmosphere, but it never overshadows its dramatic weight. Destin Daniel Cretton manages to infuse genuine emotional depth into the conventions of a big-budget superhero film without breaking those conventions. As the film progresses, a mythological horizon unfolds, plunging the audience into an unexpected sense of wonder. For those curious about how shadows from the past shape and transform us, this journey offers more than enough to satisfy that curiosity.
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garethmb
August 23, 2021
/10
The latest film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe has arrived with “Shang Chi and The Legend of the Ten Rings”. The film introduces audiences to Shang Chi (Simu Liu); an easygoing San Francisco resident who spends his time parking cars and hanging out with his friend Katy (Awkwafina) and her family. Life is steady if unspectacular until he is accosted on a city bus by a group looking to take a pendant his mother gave him. When Shang Chi shocks Katy and the occupants of the bus with his mart...
Manuel São Bento
September 03, 2021
8/10
FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://www.msbreviews.com/movie-reviews/shang-chi-spoiler-free-review "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings just became one of my absolute favorites of the entire MCU! Destin Daniel Cretton delivers an entertainment-heavy movie with arguably the best action ever seen in the cinematic universe. Through the outstanding mix of long takes, impressive fighting choreography, and jaw-dropping stunt work, Simu Liu shines with his martial arts skills, but also in tackl...
RADIO1'S MR. MOVIE!-MAD AMI 🌠
September 28, 2021
9/10
**Take That 👊 💥 DELTA-21 . . . . . . Marvel Studios Presents The " _M o t h e r_ " Of All Superhero -{ FANTASlES }- . You've Been Warned . . . . . . The Bonkers Level Here Is, Er, Well : " _E X P O N E N T I A L_ 😂 🐲❗" .** A **- _B I G_ -** Screen MINI Review. Viewed Sept. 5, '21. ______________________________________________________ Katy : "That's fine...... you can just explain on the plane". { Said to Shaun a.k.a Shang-Chi, marking a "sudden and unexpected" twist of events ...
T D Heath
December 16, 2021
7/10
**Shang-chi** is the 25th film in the marvel cinematic universe, it is deep without canyons of emotion but also comedic (with occasional comedic failures). This film embarks the MCU into a different world where tradition intertwines with modern societal problem,the film tackles this elegantly with a few stutters at the seams. As is usual with marvel property this film is a minefield of links to past and future marvel ventures, but is done in such a way that it truly can be an entry point into...
Dark Jedi
January 16, 2022
9/10
I have to say that this was a surprisingly good movie. I say surprisingly because Marvel (or DC for that matter) have not exactly excelled in making even decent movies for quite some time. That the woke “critics” on Rotten Tomatoes gave it high ratings was a bit of a red flag as well but not only was the movie rather free from woke ramblings and preaching but it was a very fun and entertaining movie to watch. The movie starts off in a somewhat bizarre way with Shang-Chi and his girlfriend swi...
DallasBob
February 16, 2022
/10
I'll be straight forward with you; I'm old. And I have a great pleathora of movie viewing history behind these eyes. Me being old, I am bitter most times from jealously of lost youth and a firey contempt toward lazy boneheaded braindead youth of today. But I digress...the review. My review will be short as are my praises, while my critique shall be terse. Deal with it. This movie is not bad. I wouldn't call it a waste of money to see, but on the same turn it's not "OMG, I have to co...
Sheldon Nylander
March 18, 2023
7/10
One thing that the MCU hasn't been spectacular at is branching out into other genres. Most have been scifi/fantasy fare. An attempt at horror with "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness." Some more comedic entries like "Thor: Ragnarok." "Shang Chi" is their attempt to bring the classic Kung Fu fantasy genre into the fold. And it sort of works. It's not wholly original in the idea, but can be taken more as a tribute to the Kung Fu fantasies of old. There are some changes made to established...
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Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings was released in 2021.
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings has a runtime of 2 hr 12 min (132 minutes).
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings belongs to the following genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy.
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings has a rating of 7.5/10 from 10,424 votes on TMDB.
In the United States, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings is available to watch on: Disney Plus, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube.