Janelle and I were in Canada this winter and got a glimpse of the movie Shaolin Soccer. We weren't able to watch the whole movie, but we promised each other to watch it back in the states when we got home. We weren't disspointed.
If you have seen Kung Fu Hustle, this is a definite must see. I loved this movie! It's like Cheesy Kung Fu meets West Side Story, meets Matrix. If Dodgeball was funny and had martial arts, you would get an idea of what this movie is.
I do have a place in my heart for kung fu movies but this would be enjoyable for all genres, at least that is my opinion. It retains the over-the-top facial expressions, off-the-wall humor, but is able to do it while not taking itself too seriously. This results in a fun and weird film experience that builds into a crescendo in the final soccer game that left me gasping for air and wiping my eyes from the steady stream of tears.
I haven't laughed that hard for at least 2 years. You may not enjoy this movie as much as I did, but it is worth checking out. Apparently, Stephen Chow, Might Steel Leg Sing, directed Kung Fu Hustle and some other movies to take note of like CJ7.
Coming out next year is Dragonball Evolution. This is not a Stephen Chow movie, but if you are an anime fan, or specifically a Dragon Ball Z fanboy, this film represents an exciting moment. I've said for years that once technology catches up and is able to do the DBZ story well, it could be a great film. There's plenty of action, eye candy visual effects opportunities, and an interesting sci-fi martial arts storyline. Of course, there are many directions it could go, and also depending on the acting, the success of the film will only be known once it is released. I just hope it is good.
Anyway, check Shaolin Soccer out and let me know what you think. Thanks Stephen Chow for another great movie.
This movie is Pang Certified. IMDB.com
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