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Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021)

Even if the COVID-19 pandemic wasn’t ongoing, I’m not sure if Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings would’ve become a cultural phenomenon on the level of Black Panther but it’s another solid entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The cast is great, the 3D is well-utilized and the fights are terrific. Marvel’s first Asian leading man makes a solid first impression.

For over a thousand years, Xu Wenwu (Tony Leung) and his minions have conquered kingdoms and toppled governments. In present-day San Francisco, Xu Wenwu’s son, Xu “Shaun” Shang-Chi (Simul Liu) is forced to confront his father when assassins suddenly disrupt the normal life he was trying to lead.

Until meet Shaun and his best friend Katy (Awkwafina), you would never guess that this is an MCU film. The meeting between Xu Wenwu and his wife Ying Li (Fala Chen), the mythology of the ten rings would be right at home in a Chinese fantasy epic. We meet several creatures who come from Chinese and Eastern mythology, travel to Macau, and the millennia-spanning tale offers many opportunities to show off period-era costumes, weapons, and sets. If you know someone that doesn’t like the Marvel films, this could be the one to make them change their mind. Well, except for the mandatory cameos by characters from other franchises and the mid/post-credit stingers that tie it into the universe as a whole. Ben Kingsley's "Mandarin” from Iron Man 3 plays a sizeable part in the story and although this does give us the much-needed follow-up to the short film All Hail the King (2014), he gets much more screentime than necessary. Those minutes would've been better spent with Simu Liu and Awkwafina, who are so good together. Sometimes, the comedic tone of the Marvel films can feel like it’s undermining the life-or-death scenarios. Not here. They go back-and-forth so well you completely believe them not just as friends, but best friends.

Along with Shang-Chi and Katy, the action scenes are the film’s highlights. While purists might lament certain martial arts fights being enhanced by computer-generated effects, you'll notice that Shang-Chi doesn’t wear a mask so Simu Liu is doing many of his own stunts. The first time we get to see him show off his skills is a dazzler, and it’s completely different from the battles that involve his father’s rings. You expected these to be worn on his fingers and to shoot differently-colored beams like Green Lantern but that’s not at all what you get. Lots of creativity there.

The film’s biggest flaw is the villains. Xu Wenwu is a tyrant, a murderer of hundreds who forced his son to become an assassin, the leader of an army... but unlike Thanos, he’s not fun to hate. He’s given plenty of humanity. Too much even. Tony Leung performs well but the sympathy he brings to this character makes you pine for the baddies you wanted to see punched in the face rather than rehabilitated. The other villains include minions and creatures that have distinct looks but little personality and ultimately, aren't memorable.

The way to see this movie is on the big screen and in 3D. You get scenes of vertigo, weapons/projectiles flying towards you, many scenes where dust or particles flying through the air - blown off the ground by the kind of moves that would be at home in Avatar: The Last Airbender.

Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings looks great. It's exciting and I'm looking forward to more. Fingers crossed the villain will be better next time. (3D Theatrical version on the big screen, September 14, 2021)

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Review : Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021)

In the modern day cinema world, like it or not, Marvel movies are always an event.  After more than a decade of epic storytelling and box office ownership, the MCU has proven time and again that they can fold characters into their world regardless of prior notoriety and cultural awareness.  2021 looks like the year that the MCU plans on testing the limits of their reach with two blockbuster titles on the docket featuring little known characters (at least in terms of the general public) : later this year The Eternals will step onto the stage, but the official return of Marvel to the box office without the assistance of streaming is their current winner Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.

While Marvel’s Iron Fist would stand as the true introduction of proper martial arts into the MCU at large (even though The Defenders have seemingly been erased from the MCU canon), Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings would stand as the true gold standard for Marvel martial arts.  Many aspects of traditional martial arts film are adopted into the story : historical power struggles and dynastic aspirations, mystical and nature-based energy, familial power struggles and personal discoveries are all key components of this film that are woven in effortlessly.  What is most compelling, however, is how Marvel picks and chooses what elements of its lore to integrate, and based on their decisions, the final result is a story that somehow is able to stand alone in its grandness while also feeling properly connected to the MCU at large, both through lore (i.e. The Mandarin) and reality (i.e. Wong).  Marvel has also been very focused in explaining color-coded energies in Phase Four, which does help us understand the source of the powers we have seen retroactively, but when it comes to Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings and its built-in lore that seemingly predates the MCU timeline, the presence of purple, gold, red and blue energies indicates possible connections to cosmic energy, natural magic, chaos magic, dark magic and possibly even energies we have yet to be introduced to.

What really makes Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings work, however, is the way that nearly every character displays a narrative arc that provides us as viewers multiple meditations on identity.  Through Shang-Chi, we are shown that no matter how dark or upsetting our past may be, running away from it only begets more pain and suffering, while accepting it is the most necessary step needed to spark growth.  Katy gives us a very recognizable story of not only recognizing and understanding the potential within all of us, but how cherishing the focus needed for mastery is the key to escaping an aimless life.  Xu Wenwu’s story is the timeless tale of how a hunger for power, and the eventual acquisition of it, comes at a cost too great for the soul to bear, while also standing as a warning for using the guise of love and undying devotion to shield yourself from the harsh realities of the world.  Xu Xialing presents us with a narrative rumination on how an unbalanced focus and attention to loved ones, not to mention a breach of trust, can send those who feel unrequited down the path of darkness as a way to subjugate the love and feelings absent from their upbringing.  Even the return of Trevor Slattery (formerly The Mandarin) shows us how building your empire and character on a house of cards can result in a tragic downfall that leaves you lost and separated from your true self.

Marvel knows what it takes to make their worlds resonate, and that practice continues via Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.  The attention to martial arts choreography, narrative structures and wire work are all handled not only with high levels of skill, but with an apparent love and respect that is immediately felt and continually felt throughout the run of the action.  The stunt work also pops off the screen, with several highly impressive sequences, including a heart-pounding bus sequence that works as a powerful fight sequence, character reveal and major stunt as the bus careens through the ups and downs that are the San Francisco streets.  The visual effects are stunning throughout, with the presentation of the ten rings, the Ta Lo fighting style, the water effects and the mystical creatures all feeling extremely tangible and believable... in fact, Morris may be the first loveable creature to come out of the MCU (if you don’t count Groot).  The costuming on Shang-Chi and Katy are some of the best traditional wardrobe choices in all of the MCU, and when the martial arts garb takes over, everything looks amazing, particularly the dragon-scale armor that Shang-Chi and Xu Xialing adorn.  All of the score work gives the film a true sense of grandness, and the work done by 88 Rising, Rich Brian and company for the soundtrack hits the mark on many cultural and popular levels.

Simu Liu steps into the titular role with all of the confidence and natural ability it takes to be the figurehead of the MCU’s martial arts realm, as his reserved and stoic nature works as a blank slate for feelings of fear, shame, apprehension and acceptance to be broadcast.  Awkwafina turns in a surprisingly dramatically heavy performance that uses her comedic timing without having to rely on it as a crutch, opting instead to lean into very real moments of connection, observation and discovery.  Tony Leung allows his notorious martial arts pedigree to serve as foundation for his character’s epic backstory, which gives him a sense of grandness that makes him a seemingly insurmountable foe and domineering father figure for Liu’s Shang-Chi.  Fala Chen offsets Leung’s grandness and brooding darkness by serving as a wholly tender and loving (though albeit masterfully lethal) presence, tapping into the universal mother figure qualities that give her character an archetypical feel.  The legendary Michelle Yeoh matches Chen’s energy as a continuation of the Ta Lo maternal guardians, bringing an equal wisdom and presence to Leung while managing to be a softer but equally filling presence.  Meng'er Zhang taps in to the jaded and pain-drenched energy that Liu suppresses, making her the most raw nerve of all the characters, not to mention the most volatile in terms of straddling the protagonist/antagonist fine line.  Florian Munteanu and Ronny Cheng turn in hilarious henchman performances while Yuen Wah leaves a large impression considering his limited screen time.  Ben Kingsley, Tim Roth, Mark Ruffalo and Brie Larson all reprise their famous past roles, while appearances from Jodi Long, Dallas Liu, Jayden Zhang, Arnold Sun, Stephanie Hsu, Kunal Dudekhar, Zach Cherry and a handful of others stand out and complete the world of Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.

I am happy that Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings has found so much box office success, and it is a film that 100% deserves to be seen in the theatrical setting, but I’d be lying if I didn’t admit that I’d love to have access to this on Disney+ right now.  The cultural diversity and fresh feel of this story not only make it an important step for representation and heroic variety in the MCU, but it makes it feel extremely rewatchable, as I wish I could fire it up right now at home to catch as much of the detail I missed due to my awe of the initial ride.  With more Legend of the Ten Rings stories slated for the future and a pair of post-credit scenes that mark Shang-Chi’s involvement in the MCU at large, I am excited to see what the future holds for the characters we’ve been introduced to.

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💢Reminder: Always stay till the end of every Marvel movie💢 ⭕⭕⭕⭕⭕ SPOILER-FREE REVIEW ⭕⭕⭕⭕⭕ @shangchi (pronounced 'Shong-Chee') #AndTheLegendOfTheTenRings is such a fun and fantastic blast! This film is full of laughs, love, and quite heartfelt; at its core, it's about family. The storytelling/writing and characters are so rich with depth and heart, and everything else in between. The stunning visuals, choreography and performances, and cinematography were all so mesmerizing, brilliant and action-packed. And a beautiful score. And a perfect choice of casting; everyone nailed their roles and illuminated the screen! Shang-Chi is at another level of a masterpiece at its finest, making Simu's portrayal of Shang-Chi a lot of people's favorite (definitely mine) and one of the best Marvel films ever! ❤️ I loved every moment of this immaculate movie; having my eyes glued to the screen in its entirety and at the edge of my seat for most. I love this film very much; it's just so damn spectacular and special!!! ❤️ Shang-Chi ranks high on my list of MCU films, which isn't easy considering I love them all. I'm so glad this film exists and is such a huge success, and well deserved at that; I didn't expect anything less! Not because it's a Marvel movie, but what this film means and represents to people especially of Asian culture/community to finally have representation of Asian superheroes to call their own, to look up to and relate to on so many levels. 💞 What's more amazing is that this reminds me a lot of @blackpanther and how they crushed it with their film as well, but also their representation of black superheroes. It's a glorious and beautiful thing for both these wonderful movies and I love it!!! 💕 Big congratulations to the incredible cast and crew for this beautiful, phenomenal, breathtaking and epic work of art of a film! 💗 #ShangChiAndTheLegendOfTheTenRings #SimuLiu #ShangChi #Awkwafina #Katy #TonyChiuWaiLeung #XuWenwu #TheMandarin #BenedictWong @wongrel #Wong #MengerZhang #Xialing #FalaChen #Li #MichelleYeoh #YingNan #AndyLe #DeathDealer #JaydenZhang #YoungShangChi #FlorianMunteanu #RazorFist #Marvel #MarvelStudios #MarvelCinematicUniverse #MCU https://www.instagram.com/p/CTumAanFS-N/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings is a solid reason to hit the multiplex for the pre-Bond escapism you might be looking for. https://is.gd/LUW7NA

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Shang-Chi e a Lenda dos Dez Anéis (2021)

Você é fã do Mestre do Kung-fu?

Qual deles? É, bem… só na China tem, um monte, né? Vou acertar, então. Você gostou de Shang-Chi e a Lenda dos Dez Anéis? Ainda não assistiu? Corre atrás que o filme do Mestre do Kung-fu que vale… vale. Vamos combinar que esse não é exatamente o personagem criado em 1972 por Steve Englehart e Jim Starlin. Esse Shang-Chi (Simu Liu) não é filho do Fu-Manchu, mas de um Mandarim que não é o Mandarim dos quadrinhos, o Wenwu (Tony Leung).

Como a Disney tem pavor do cancelamento, trocou um pacote de estereótipos por outros, mas que são socialmente aceitos em 2021. Vamos combinar que Shang-Chi e a Lenda dos Dez Anéis é uma mistura de qualquer filme do Jack Chan com Raya e o Último Dragão ou Mulan. Sabe aquela pizza meio calabresa, meio muçarela e meio Aliche? No filme, assim como nos quadrinhos, Shang-Chi é enviado para matar um inimigo do seu pai, nesse caso, o assassino de sua mãe Jiang Li (Fala Chen). Seguindo o molde dos quadrinhos, ele abandonou o pai, que deu uma de Amish e respeitou o Rumspringa do guri. Nessa fase, ele conheceu Katy Bashir (Awkwafina) e ganhou uma amiga doidinha que topa qualquer aventura.

E assim se passaram dez anos (ou mais)…

A paz do moçoilo é interrompida por um cartão-postal da irmã  Xialing (Meng'er Zhang) que acaba virando o seu chamado para a aventura, uma vez que isso o leva para um clube da luta em Macau, prum confronto com o grupo Dez anéis e com seu próprio pai e terminou na cidade fantástica de onde sua mãe veio. Conforme o filme vai seguindo você vai se perguntando: Ainda falta algum clichê de filme chinês? É interessante ver como o filme praticamente pega os conceitos dos quadrinhos, joga no lixo e inventa coisas completamente novas, mantendo apenas os nomes originais. Um exemplo são os próprios dez anéis, que na verdade, são argolas “mágicas” que ficam no braço de seu usuário, bem diferente dos anéis científicos dos quadrinhos. Até que faz muito sentido dentro do universo criado pra esse filme. Na verdade, o filme parece uma daquelas redações tema livre sobre algum assunto que dão muito certo porque a criatividade do aluno extrapola os conceitos do assunto.

David Callaham (Mortal Kombat) e Destin Daniel Cretton (Luta por Justiça) até deram umas derrapadas como dar um peso desnecessário para a personagem de Awkwafina, que cresce bastante ao longo do filme e o personagem que era um alívio cômico, meio que vira a Sidekick do Mestre do Kung-fu. Outro erro é o dragão que surge do nada. Em momento algum ele é anunciado, mas precisa ter um porque na China tem lendas sobre dragões. É um convidado surpresa que ganha protagonismo a partir do terceiro ato. Outro personagem que ganha importância nesse ato é Jiang Nan (Michelle Yeoh), tia De Shang-Chi e  Xialing, que acaba servindo de mentora para os sobrinhos e sua amiga sem noção.

Um filme de ação e fantasia:

Ao que parece, na fase 4, a Marvel quer que cada um de seus filmes/séries tenha uma identidade própria. Shang-Chi e a Lenda dos Dez Anéis não é um filme de super-heróis, é o que acontece quando um filme de luta e um filme de fantasia chinês saem pra passear. A coreografia das cenas de luta parece decalcada dos filmes que o Jackie Chan fez nos anos 80/90. O filme tem até seu momento Velocidade Máxima antes de virar o irmão bastardo de O Tigre e o Dragão ou de A Grande Muralha.

E os dois momentos funcionam muito bem.

Ao colocar o Wenwu como vilão, o filme ainda apela praquele esquema meio Darth Vader/Luke Skywalker, que funciona demais no filme. Sim, temos um feudo familiar. Na verdade, mais de um porque de certa forma, em algum momento do filme, todos enfrentam todos. Shang-Chi, que começa o filme apanhando da irmã, termina lutando ao lado dela contra o pai. E Wenwu, como todo vilão da Disney do novo milênio, nem é tão mal. Como ele ouve ouve a voz da esposa morta e tenta salvá-la, seus desvios de caráter acabam sendo “perdoados”. Shang-Chi e a Lenda dos Dez Anéis não é um filme de super-heróis nem é o personagem que os leitores de quadrinhos cresceram lendo, mas ainda assim, somos lembrados em mais de um momento que ele não só existe dentro do MCU como é uma consequência direta dos eventos de Homem de ferro 3.

Se você já assistiu… O que achou? Comenta aí.

Se ainda não assistiu, assista entendendo que ele não segue a fórmula clássica da Marvel, o que pode te incomodar em alguns momentos, se você for atrás disso. No mais, é um filme divertido, interessante e colorido que pode acabar sendo um dos mais importantes da Fase 4. Read the full article

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Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings is a solid reason to hit the multiplex for the pre-Bond escapism you might be looking for. https://is.gd/LUW7NA