Shaolin Soccer
Get ready to kick some grass!
Overview
A young Shaolin follower reunites with his discouraged brothers to form a soccer team using their martial art skills to their advantage.
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What makes this movie Worth Watching
Set against the backdrop of modern Hong Kong, Shaolin Soccer pays homage to traditional Chinese martial arts while also incorporating local pop culture references. The film is a satire on the competitive nature of professional sports in East Asia.
- Unique blend of martial arts and soccer creates an entertaining and action-packed film
- Humorous storyline filled with comedic moments and memorable characters
- Exceptional choreography of fight scenes combined with innovative special effects
- Exploration of themes such as teamwork, determination, and overcoming obstacles
Fun Facts
- The movie was directed by Stephen Chow, who also starred as the main character Sing
- In one scene, Sing uses a 'thunder punch' that was inspired by the superhero Kamen Rider from Japanese pop culture
- A character named Fung plays for a team called 'Lion Vs. Tigers & Bears', which is a reference to an old Chinese proverb
Available Languages
English
US
Title: Shaolin Soccer
"Get ready to kick some grass!"
Deutsch
DE
Title: Shaolin Kickers
"Sie treten mehr als nur den Ball"
Italiano
IT
Title: Shaolin Soccer
"Arbitri, rigori e filosofia zen."
Pусский
RU
Title: Убойный футбол
"Никто ещё никогда не видел такого футбола"
Türkçe
TR
Title: Shaolin Futbolu
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Français
FR
Title: Shaolin Soccer
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Reviews
'Shaolin Soccer' is amusing! As someone who loves both film and football (soccer), it was about time I checked this one out. Of course, it holds little resemblance to actual footy but it still mixes the sport and the martial art impressively. It's funny, especially across the first half.
I would say that the film overstays its welcome slightly, it does feel drawn out by the time that final match concludes. That isn't all that damaging mind you, because I'd consider this a fun time. Stephen Chow is entertaining, as are the rest of the cast to be fair; mostly so, Wong Yat-fei.
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