Shang-Chi And The Legend Of The Ten Rings Review 

 Story: A heartfelt origin tale of Marvel’s first Asian superhero Shang-Chi (Simu Liu), the film traces his complex relationship together with his dysfunctional family and true calling.

Review: Sean (Simu Liu) and his Emma Stone-esque quirky ally Katie (Awkwafina), are two happy slackers. they're uninspired and quite content with their wage (valet driver) jobs in San Francisco . The duo’s routine banter and unambitious lives take a dramatic turn when Sean is compelled to confront his past. A spectacular hand-to-hand combat sequence aboard a bus gives away Sean’s true identity — Shang Chi, the last word warrior.

Shang is summoned by his father Xu Wenwu a.k.a. the Mandarin (the legendary Tony Leung), a centuries-old Chinese warlord and therefore the bearer of the powerful 10 rings. The rings make him invincible. Can the righteous son combat his immortal father with questionable morals?
Director Destin Daniel Cretton’s latest MCU entry is during a ll|one amongst|one in every of"> one among the simplest solo Marvel films and most pleasing to the attention in a while . Beautiful action choreography dances to spiritually captivating music by Joel P. West. The exquisite visuals transport you to the serene landscapes of a mythical land.

After a rather formulaic Latrodectus mactans and watchable MCU tv series, we finally have a winner that reminds you what big screen spectacles are made from . Cretton pays resounding homage to the exotic culture, mythology and martial arts of the East, while retaining the classic Marvel tropes — action, situational humour, bickering best friends and family. He also celebrates platonic love which may be a rare feat.

The film rides high on emotions and who better than Wong Kar-Wai’s muse — the long-lasting Tony Leung to try to to the needful. The legendary actor and his soul piercing eyes command attention, empathy and anger without resorting to speech. While Simu Liu’s candour and fitness is apt for the titular role, Tony is that the hero in his own way. His charisma hard to compress for a superhero movie template, Cretton’s brief to Tony is obvious — you are doing you. a choice that works like magic. He locking eyes together with his screen love interest Jiang Li (Fala Chen) during their intimate fight sequence is that the best scene of the movie. Tony lends a deeper aiming to his character.

From an excellent half to a high on CG climax, Shang Chi feels a tad predictable within the last half . But it never fails to stay you on your toes. Before Marvel goes crazier with its multiverse and erratic timelines, here’s a deeply humane father-son tale which will be watched by the non Marvel brigade also .

Shang-chi features a certain spiritual calmness thereto amidst the gorgeously choreographed action sequences. Never features a Marvel movie felt this unique in its execution and treatment. If you're trying to find a movie to finish your big screen abstinence, this is often the one.