Shaolin Soccer

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"Get ready to kick some grass!"
  • PG-13
  • 2001
  • 1 hr 35 min
  • 7.3  (88,093)
  • 68

Shaolin Soccer is a 2001 martial arts comedy film written and directed by Stephen Chow, who also stars in the lead role. The movie follows Sing, a former Shaolin monk who has become a streetwise hustler. He meets Golden Leg, a former soccer star who's now confined to a wheelchair, and together they conceive a plan to combine martial arts and soccer to create the ultimate winning team.

Sing and Golden Leg start assembling a team of misfits and outcasts who all possess hidden talents that could make them formidable on the field. They go through a series of comedic training sessions, such as balancing on a pole while juggling a ball, and eventually develop unique superpowers that allow them to play soccer at a superhuman level.

The team faces many challenges and setbacks, including competing against a corporate-sponsored powerhouse team who will stop at nothing to win. However, they never give up and with the help of their newfound skills, they continue to push forward towards the epic finale.

Throughout the film, there are numerous action-packed soccer matches that showcase the team's impressive skills, combined with CGI and wire-fu fight scenes that add an extra layer of intensity to the gameplay. The film boasts a great deal of humor and satire that often poke fun at commercialism and the portrayal of sports in mass media.

Overall, Shaolin Soccer is a hilarious and entertaining film that offers a unique take on the sports movie genre. It combines the elements of martial arts and soccer in a fresh and exciting way that makes for a fun and uplifting viewing experience.

In summary, Shaolin Soccer is a must-watch movie for martial arts enthusiasts, soccer fans, and anyone who loves a good comedy with heart.

Shaolin Soccer is a 2001 action movie with a runtime of 1 hour and 35 minutes. It has received mostly positive reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 7.3 and a MetaScore of 68.

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  • Release Date
    2001
  • MPAA Rating
    PG-13
  • Runtime
    1 hr 35 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    7.3  (88,093)
  • Metascore
    68
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