I've always loved Kung Fu, fighting and action movies. I feel like I've watched hundreds of them. However, Shaolin Soccer remains one of my favorites. It's very entertaining mixed with action and comedy. What makes Shaolin Soccer unqiue to my liking is the fact that it doesn't take itself too seriously. The visual effects aren't that great in todays standards, but back in the day they felt amazing. Stephen Chow's comedic timing is also amazing, and every character of the team with their own also has their own personality.
The premise
The story basically starts with "Golden Leg" Fung, a superstar football player in the movie, who misses an important penalty shoot on purpose. It is revealed that Hung, the antagonist in the movie manipulated Fung to missing that shot. After missing the shot, the angry audiences attacks Fung, basically breaks his legs, hence ending his football career.
After that event, we come to present day where Fung basically becomes a servant to Hung. When asked if he could lead coach Hung's football squal, he reveals that he hired those who broke his leg.
Fung basically breaks down and wanders in the street. There he meets Sing (Mighty Steel leg), a Shaolin monk who dreams of bringing Shaolin Kung Fu to the modern world. After demonstrating his skills, Sing manages to convince Fung to start their own team. So they go out to recuit Sing's former friends with their own special ability like iron leg, iron head, iron shirt, weightless etc.
The movie is full of laughter and action while also portraying an inspiring message about perseverance, friendship, teamwork, and believing in yourself. It's also about an underdog team story that makes you want to cheer for the characters until the very end.
If you've never watched Shaolin Soccer, you can give it a shot.
Personal Memory Lane
I have lot's of memories tied with this movie with my brothers. It was not only my favourite movie, it also used to be favorites of both of my brothers. We watched it many times together. Had so many of the lines memorized. We even remember the lines from the silly songs in the movies.
Using Tai Chi Kung Fu to make steamed buns - what a brilliant notion. Fill the pot from heaven with sweet buns; fantastic when done. You're a Kung Fu master, I can see, and your homemade treats look so tasty.
Now we all live in different countries, but this movie still brings that memory together.
So yeah, hope you watch the movie. Writing this post is making me want to watch it again. lol
This is also an entry to a contest organized by @wiseagent https://peakd.com/hive-110713/@wiseagent/contest-scrobble-life-movies-with-memories-dxk
Rating: 100/100
