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Shaolin Soccer

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Original title

Siu lam juk kau (Shaolin Soccer)

Year

2001

Running time

111 min.

Country

Hong Kong

Director

Stephen Chow

Screenwriter

Stephen Chow, Tsang Kan-Cheung, Steven Fung, Fung Chi-Keung, Lo Mei

Cast

Music

Raymond Wong Ying-Wah

Cinematography

Apple Kwan, Andy Kwong

Producer

Universe Entertainment, The Star Overseas

Genre

Comedy. Fantasy | Sports. Soccer/Football. Martial Arts. Cult Movie

Synopsis

Shaolin was an art practiced through the ages; a skill mastered in the heart. In Shaolin Soccer, it is so much more than a philosophy for six young believers. It is a complete way of life. But as the world changed around them, and Honor and Discipline become forgotten virtues, they lose their way - except for one loyal follower, Sing (Chow). With the help of a former soccer star, he reunites his old, out of shape, misfit friends, and recruits a young woman with extraordinary Kung Fu skills. Together, they're out to combine the ancient power of Shaolin with the modern game of soccer and in the process, just might take the world's most popular sport to its most extreme.

Critics' reviews

"It is piffle, yes, but superior piffle (...) Rating: ★★★ (out of 4)"

Roger Ebert: Chicago Sun-Times
"A movie as empty-headed as your average Premier League player, but that doesnt matter when the footie scenes are so fun and deliriously OTT (...) Rating: ★★★ (out of 5)"

William Thomas: Empire
"Delightful blend of comedy, kung fu, soccer and special effects."

Carla Meyer: SFGATE
"Shaolin Soccer is 'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon' with soccer balls, a touch of Sergio Leone and not one microsecond of seriousness"

Desson Thomson: The Washington Post
"If you're looking for substance in a Hong Kong movie, stick with Wong Kar-wai. But if brainless, predictable fun will do, check out Shaolin Soccer"

V.A. Musetto: New York Post
"Comedy-action lunacy of a truly high, and endlessly bizarre, order"

Glenn Kenny: Premiere

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Ranking Lists Position

33 My Favorite Chinese & Hong Kong Movies (18)
70 My Top 10 Movies from 2001 (25)
84 Guilty Pleasures: Bad Movies I'm Into (44)
88 My Favorite Asian Movies (50)

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