Shaolin Soccer

So for my first blog post I decided to review an old classic, Shaolin Soccer. The movie is a Hong Kong comedy that was originally released in 2001. It is about a former Shaolin monk who strongly believes in promoting the art of Shaolin Kung Fu. In the movie the monk meets a former legendary Hong Kong soccer star named Golden Leg who wants anything to coach his own team and beat his former rival. After seeing the monk’s ability to play soccer, Golden Leg offers his coaching to the monk who agrees. Throughout the movie they form a soccer team based on Shaolin Kung Fu and compete against Golden Leg’s old rival.

Not only does Shaolin Soccer bring Kung Fu to a beloved sport, but it also uses a lot of dramatization making the movie absolutely hilarious. In the beginning of the movie the monk randomly breaks out into song over the smallest things exaggerating them into something completely funny and random. This use of dialogue not only captures the audience but also makes the movie very unique and memorable. Every character has random moments throughout the movie that makes them unique and intriguing.

If you have not seen Shaolin Soccer I strongly recommend that you check it out it is definitely Popcorn Worthy!