Shaolin Soccer (2001)
Directed by Stephen Chow / Neil Marshall / Christian Colson
Genres - Action, Adventure, Sports & Recreation, Comedy |
Sub-Genres - Sports Comedy, Martial Arts |
Release Date - Apr 2, 2004 (USA - Limited), Aug 24, 2004 (USA) |
Run Time - 87 min. |
Countries - China, United Kingdom, Hong Kong, Turkey, United States |
MPAA Rating - PG
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Synopsis by Mark Deming
One of Hong Kong's top screen comics, Stephen Chow, co-wrote, co-directed, and headlines this three-way blend of sports, action, and humor. Sing (Stephen Chow) is a modern-day Shaolin monk who has become a master of traditional fighting skills, and is renowned for his "leg of steel." However, these days there isn't much call for a Shaolin warrior, and Sing and his fellow monks earn their keep working menial jobs until a soccer coach gets the bright idea of translating Sing's talent for kicking to the soccer field. Sing becomes the lynchpin of a team playing in a tournament that could net them a $1 million purse, but even with Sing's footwork, beating the steroid-fueled champions will be no easy task. Shaolin Soccer also features Man Tat Ng and Vicki Zhao.
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soccer, Shaolin, monk, proving-oneself, underdog, courage, determination